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Spring Workshop - "My Student is Thriving! Interventions That Facilitate Daily Success, Minimize Meltdowns, and Support Grade-to-Grade Transitions"

My Student is Thriving! Interventions That Facilitate Daily Success, Minimize Meltdowns, and Support Grade-to-Grade Transitions

Presented by Brenda Smith-Myles, Ph.D.

Sponsored by Indiana Resource Center for Autism and Avon Community School Corporation

April 15, 2024 (In-Person)
9:00 am to 3:00 pm (ET)
Avon Middle School North (enter through door #8 on left side of school)
1251 Dan Jones Rd, Avon, IN 46123

Overview

This workshop will share a toolbox of interventions and supports that help autistic students meet their limitless potential. Following the structure of the Transition Checklist, attendees will learn how to do the following: (a) develop a plan that easily communicates what the student needs for success; (b) establish a classroom structure that minimizes student meltdowns; (c) teach skills that are often not taught, but are essential to life success; and (d) transition autistic students from grade to grade, ensuring that future teachers understand the student and how they are to be supported. The strategies Brenda will share will be applicable for students in elementary through high school, in special education and general education, with a range of abilities.

At the end of session, attendees will be able to:

  • Describe strategies that complement the autistic neurology.
  • Discuss interventions that provide structure and reduce the potential for behavior challenges.
  • Complete an easy-to-use method of keeping track of the interventions and supports that each student needs.

Who Should Attend?

This workshop is designed for general and special education teachers, administrators, autism and behavior consultants, speech therapists, psychologists, counselors, and families.

 Brenda Smith Myles Headshot

Presenter Biography

Brenda Smith Myles Ph.D., formerly, a professor in the Department of Special Education at the University of Kansas, is the recipient of the Autism Society of America’s Outstanding Professional Award, the Princeton Fellowship Award, The Global and Regional Asperger Syndrome (GRASP) Divine Neurotypical Award, American Academy of Pediatrics Autism Champion, and two-time recipient of the Council for Exceptional Children Burton Blatt Humanitarian Award.

She served as the editor of the journal Intervention in School and Clinic and has been a member of the editorial board of several journals. Brenda has made over 3000 presentations all over the world and written more than 300 articles and books on ASD. In addition, she collaborated with the three organization who identified evidenced based practices in autism. Further, in the latest survey conducted by the University of Texas, she was acknowledged as the second most productive applied researcher in ASD in the world.

Cost & Registration

  • The registration fee for this workshop is $110.00 (USD). Autism Leaders and Behavior Consultants will receive a code shared on the listservs for a reduced rate of $90.00 (USD).
  • Payment is by credit card or purchase order only.
  • You will receive an email acknowledgement of payment—that email is your confirmation and receipt. Please keep it for your records and reimbursement purposes.
  • All registrations are final. No money will be refunded.

Registration for this event is now closed.