THE ZIGGURAT MODEL:
Five Levels of the Intervention Ziggurat, Image.
Planning Comprehensive Behavioral Interventions for
Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Presented by

RUTH ASPY, PH.D., &
BARRY GROSSMAN, PH.D.

DECEMBER 8 & 9, 2009

Mullen Elementary School
100 Manny Ct
Michigan City, IN 46360
SPONSORED BY

THE INDIANA RESOURCE CENTER FOR AUTISM
INDIANA INSTITUTE ON DISABILITY AND COMMUNITY
INDIANA’S UNIVERSITY CENTER FOR EXCELLENCE ON DISABILITY

WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION:
The Ziggurat Model is a guide for designing comprehensive behavior interventions for individuals of all ages with autism spectrum disorders. The Model has been adopted at the district-wide and state-wide levels. The Ziggurat approach centers on a five level system, structured in a hierarchy. Each level represents an area that must be addressed in order for an intervention plan to be comprehensive. The premise of the Ziggurat Model is that underlying needs and characteristics related to the autism spectrum must be addressed. Two assessment tools to facilitate this process will be introduced. The Ziggurat Model is unique in its approach and fills a void by providing a framework for organizing the range of possible interventions and assuring that true, meaningful needs are addressed.
YOU WILL BE ABLE TO:
  • Participants will learn and be able to:
  • Recognize strategies with empirical support.
  • Select appropriate strategies for an individual.
  • Address underlying needs through comprehensive interventions.
  • Identify characteristics of autism spectrum disorders.
  • Discuss several recent developments in research on ASD.
  • Use two specially designed assessment tools to identify the relationship of underlying characteristics of ASD with observable behavior:
    • A Survey of underlying characteristics (UCC).
    • A modified functional behavioral assessment technique (ABC-Iceberg).
  • List five areas required for a comprehensive intervention.
  • Identify research validated strategies for intervention on each of the five levels of the Ziggurat.
  • Use the Ziggurat Worksheet to plan a comprehensive intervention.
  • Participate effectively as a team member.
  • Identify common pitfalls in intervention design for individuals with ASD.
  • Identify techniques for applying the Ziggurat Model in consultation.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
This workshop is geared for general and special education teachers, administrators, autism consultants, speech therapists, psychologists, and any other professionals working with individuals with a diagnosis of an autism spectrum disorder.
ABOUT THE SPEAKERS
Ruth Aspy, Ph.D.

Ruth Aspy, Ph.D., is a licensed psychologist who specializes in assessment and intervention for individuals with autism spectrum disorders. She is a co creator of a comprehensive model of intervention. Along with Dr. Barry Grossman, Dr. Aspy has written The Ziggurat Model, winner of the 2008 ASA award for outstanding book of the year. Dr. Aspy speaks nationally and internationally. She has experience in both the clinic and school settings. Dr. Aspy has facilitated in the establishment of innovative training programs for parents of children with ASD.

 Photo of Ruth Aspy, Ph.D.
Barry G. Grossman, Ph.D.

Barry G. Grossman, Ph.D., is a licensed psychologist who specializes in assessment and intervention for individuals with autism spectrum disorders. He provides assessment and consultation services in the public schools. Dr. Grossman is an author and speaks nationally. Along with Dr. Aspy, he wrote The Ziggurat Model—a book on designing interventions for students with Asperger’s Disorder and high-functioning autism. He and his co-author present on this model nationally. The Ziggurat Model has been adopted at the district-wide and state-wide levels.
Consumer Investment & Family Involvement Funds
For information on Consumer Investment Funds for family members or individuals with disabilities in Indiana, contact the Indiana Governor’s Planning Council for Persons with Disabilities at (317) 232-7770. Also, family members of individuals birth to 21 with disabilities in Indiana can contact the Indiana Institute on Disability and Community (IIDC) at
(800) 825-4733, fif@indiana.edu or http://www.inf2f.org for Family Involvement Funds.
Certificates of Attendance,
CEUs, and CRUs
Certificates of attendance will be provided free. CEUs (Continuing Education Units— general education) and CRUs (Certification Renewal Units) will be available on-site. Administrative fee is $15.00 made payable to Indiana University.
Additional Information
Day one begins at 8:30am-3:30pm with registration and continental breakfast starting at 8:00am. Day two begins at 8:30am-3:30pm with continental breakfast at 8:00am.

The two-day registration fee is $200

Location: October dates will be held at Maple Glen Elementary School in Westfield, IN. December dates will be held at Mullen Elementary School, 100 Manny Ct, in Michigan City, IN.

Registration fee includes morning coffee, pastries, and presentation materials.

Lunch will be on your own.

All registrations are final. No money will be refunded.

Make checks or purchase orders payable to Indiana University and return registration form with payment to Donna Beasley, IIDC/IRCA, 2853 East Tenth Street, Bloomington, IN
47408-2696.

If you are paying with a purchase order or credit card, you can fax your completed registration form and payment information to the Indiana Resource Center for Autism at (812) 855-9630.

Once your completed registration form is received by the Indiana Resource Center for Autism, a confirmation packet will be mailed to participants that includes a confirmation letter, receipt of payment, map to conference location, and lodging information.
If you still have questions...
If you have questions about the conference content, please contact Cathy Pratt (prattc@ indiana.edu), at (812) 855- 6508.

Registration questions should be directed to Donna Beasley (dbeasley@indiana.edu) at (812) 855-6508.