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Don't Miss the 2010 Summer Training Institute - August 23 to 26, 2010

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The Summer Training Institute of Geneva Centre for Autism is an annual training event designed with specific themes based on current autism research and best practices.

Summer Training Institute 2010 will also be available using our convenient live webinar training option

Days 1 & 2 (August 23 & 24)

Presented by: Training Institute Faculty of Geneva Centre for Autism

Topic: Developing Effective Teaching Strategies for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders Using Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA)

This is an introductory level training program.

These two days will be most appropriate for teaching professionals who are new to education or new to working with students with an autism spectrum disorder. Through a combination of lecture, video and activities, participants will gain an overview of autism spectrum disorders and learn how to develop effective teaching strategies for students with an ASD using evidence based practice including the principles of Applied Behaviour Analysis.

The Training Institute Faculty of Geneva Centre for Autism is committed to providing you with the best possible training experience. Our presenters are knowledgeable, engaging and passionate about their commitment to individuals with an ASD and the people who support them. For more information about our team, check out the Meet Our Team section of our February-June Calendar of Training Events.

 

Days 3 & 4 (August 25 & 26)

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Presented by: Jed Baker, Ph.D.

Topic: No More Meltdowns: Handling Challenging Behaviours & Teaching Social Skills

This is an advanced level training program.

Students on the autism spectrum often present with difficulty regulating their feelings and interacting socially. This workshop describes how to handle meltdowns and design effective behavior plans to prevent these moments and reduce frustration and anxiety. The second part of the presentation details strategies to motivate students to learn, ways to teach social skills, how to generalize skills into the natural setting and increase acceptance and tolerance from peers. Information will be imparted though lecture, interactive exercises, and video clips.

Jed Baker, Ph.D. is the director of the Social Skills Training Project, a private organization serving individuals with autism and social communication problems. He also directs social skills training for Millburn Public Schools in New Jersey. He writes, lectures, and provides training internationally on the topic of social skills training and managing challenging behaviors. He is an award winning author of five books.

About Summer Training Institute

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The Summer Training Institute of Geneva Centre for Autism is a week-long training event held every year designed with specific theme based on current Autism research and best practices. Over the years, the Summer Training Institute has evolved to respond to the increasing needs of integrating individuals with an ASD in their communities. Along with recognizing the importance of early intervention is the critical role of education for individuals with an ASD and the people that work with them to be successful in school and in community settings.

In recent years, most of the Summer Training Institute's program has focused on the classroom. While this is true, all of the assessment tools, teaching strategies and implementation plans are also applicable to home and community settings. Techniques discussed are effective for individuals of all ages and across the Autism Spectrum including those with Asperger Syndrome.

In 2007, Ontario's Ministry of Education selected Geneva Centre for Autism's Summer Training Institute to develop training programs that will support its capacity-building initiatives to ensure successful outcomes for students with an ASD and related challenges.

Ontario’s Ministry of Education’s partnership with Geneva Centre for Autism resulted in the following outcomes:

  1. In 2007, with the introduction of PPM 140, the training initiative created a momentum for Ontario to push for province-wide effort to implement PPM 140 by introducing the implementation guidelines and the Ministry’s expectations around school boards’ compliance at the 2007 Summer Training Institute.
  2. To date, the Ministry of Education continues to invest in the annual Summer Training Institute to complement other initiatives in place to sustain ongoing support to publicly funded school boards and authorities in the implementation of PPM 140.
  3. From 2007 to 2009, more than 5,000 school board personnel utilized publicly funded spots in the annual Summer Training Institute. They included teachers, teachers’ assistants, principals, resource teachers and administrators.
  4. The Summer Training Institute consistently received overwhelmingly positive feedback from its participants. In 2009, participants rated the Summer Training Institute as follows:

- 98% of respondents rated the calibre of presenters from good to excellent.
- 96% of respondents rated the applicability of what they learned to their work from positive to very positive.
- 92% of respondents reported that the training event met their expectations.

Read more about the 2009 Summer Training Institute. Please click here.