CEU's - Educators
Educators will be provided with a certificate of participation for this 7 hour conference.
CEU's - Speech-Language Pathology
This activity is approved by the Ohio Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology for 7 hours of continuing education specific to the clinical practice of speech-language pathology.
CPDU's - SSA and Adult Services
This conference is approved for 7 hours by the DODD for Service & Support Administration OR Adult Services Continuing Professional Development Units.
Clicking on the titles below will give details on the speakers, presentation description and learning objectives.
1:15 - 2:30 pm SESSION
Speaker Description This session explores the importance of the power of voice, learning how to effectively speak out for oneself with regard to advancing oneself – taking ownership of one’s voice and self-determination. Topics include how to set goals and work towards them and the importance of peer mentoring and hiring out. Using the Star Wars theme, several quotes and images will enhance the meaning of this session.
Speakers Learning Objectives Description Across the country, there is a focus on data-driven outcomes and preparing youth for success post-graduation. Common deficits experienced by students with Autism will be discussed along with interventions. A chain reaction ensues when team members work collaboratively for the benefit of each student!
Speaker Dr. Rebecca Lieb, Akron Children’s Hospital Learning Objectives Description This presentation provides an overview of different types of anxiety and how they present in ASD, how to properly assess for anxiety, and practical strategies for managing anxiety at home and school. Parents/caregivers will be provided with many visual, hands-on strategies and given concrete tools for various ages/developmental levels.
Speakers Learning Objectives Description This session will cover how to support children with challenging behaviors, social deficits, and/or sensory processing needs while out in the community.
Speakers Bobby Huffman, Intervention Specialist, Tremont Elementary School Learning Objectives Description Incorporating special interests is an evidence based practice that has been utilized to increase a variety of behaviors. In this presentation, positive results from case studies will be shared that consists of incorporating special interests into a variety of instructional methods for individuals with ASD.
Speaker Carol Dittoe, Miami Valley Regional Center- Autism and Low Incidence Coaching Team Learning Objectives Description In this fun, user-friendly presentation, participants will learn why video modeling is an effective evidenced based practice for students with autism. Video can be used for instruction, behavioral and social support, priming for new events and prompting for increased independence. Case studies, example videos and an implementation checklist will illustrate the process of video modeling in the school setting. Everyday technology such as a tablet or smartphone is used to capture video, perform basic edits and present video. Participants will return to their classrooms feeling confident that video modeling is a well researched, easy, and effective practice to use with their students.
Speakers Natalie Copeland, ASISC at Positive Education Program (PEP) Prentiss Autism Center Description This how-to session provides step-by-step procedures for practicing your own mindfulness processes using Formal and Informal practices. Learn and engage in the S-T-O-P method and discover the most researched and best practices mindfulness tools, and the techniques you can use and implement into your everyday life.
Stacy M. Blecher MA., ATR, CMP at Positive Education Program (PEP) Prentiss Autism Center
Learning Objectives
2:45 - 4:00 pm SESSION
Speaker Sean Barron, News Reporter, The Youngstown Vindicator Description Sean Barron, the co-author with Temple Grandin of Unwritten Rules of Social Relationships: Decoding Social Mysteries Through the Unique Perspectives of Autism will be sharing his life story and the ten unwritten rules that he and Dr. Grandin developed to help people connect with and be in tune with society. These are broad frameworks not hard and fast rules.
Speakers
Jenine Sansosti, State Support Team - Region 8
Jeanne Schmidlin, Parent Mentor, Kent City Schools
Learning Objectives
- Identify critical roles and responsibilities for family members within the ETR/IEP process.
- Utilize key strategies for becoming a positive and productive member of your child’s IEP team, both in and out of formal meetings.
- Understand parents' rights under under state and federal special education law, including Independent Educational Evaluations and positive dispute resolution options.
Description
The partnership between families of students with disabilities and the educators on the IEP team can be difficult to navigate. This session will provide strategies for parents looking to improve their engagement with their child's IEP team and review available options for avoiding due process through positive dispute resolution.
Speakers
Learning Objectives
- Participants will be able to articulate the foundational sensory processes necessary for higher-level learning and functioning.
- Participants will identify three challenges to creating and implementing individualized sensory plans as well as correlating strategies to overcome identified challenges.
- Participants will be able to identify four effective treatment methods used to treat underlying sensory processing dysfunction.
Description
Need a sensory pick me up? Join us to get your “SUCCESS” golden ticket candy bar and learn how rapid and significant progress can be made across all developmental areas by first addressing the fundamental sensory dysfunctions common in ASD. This session will include powerful case study video examples.
Speakers
Learning Objectives
- Apply best practices for supporting self-advocacy skills
- Identify common practices that inadvertently squelch self-advocacy skills
Description
From everyday preferences to life-changing decisions, self-advocacy is essential. It sets the foundation for growth, success, and happiness. All too often, however, self-advocacy attempts by people on the autism spectrum are shut down rather than encouraged and refined. Learn best practices for supporting self-advocacy skills in everyday contexts.
Speaker
Dr. Jay Berk, Jay Berk & Associates
Learning Objectives
- Participants will be able to learn important tips vital for growth and how to make sure your efforts are having the desired effect.
- Participants will be able to learn ways to overcome obstacles in school districts.
- Participants will be able to learn the importance of proper preparation for a child transitioning from one stage to another and on to independence while remaining emotionally healthy.
Description
Attendees of this workshop will find it humorous but informative, specifically targeting children/adolescent and young adults who have ASD. The program will focus on short and long term tips about raising children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder in today's world. Avoid the pitfalls that many parents inadvertently make which can cause a lack of progress or missed opportunity for growth.
Speaker
Nancy Brewer, M.A., Academic Director of Medina Creative Transitions
Learning Objectives
- Participants will be able to identify the academic supports, instruction and guidance provided within the residential and commuter programs of Creative Transitions as well as identify the liaison opportunities between the college faculty and student provided by the Creative Transitions educational team.
- Participants will be able to identify and list the many individualized academic, career and independent living courses available to residents and commuters as well as career exploration and job coaching opportunities provided by Medina Creative Housing.
Description
This presentation will provide students, educators and parents with an informative presentation on an innovative post-secondary college program in Northeast Ohio for high functioning individuals on the autism spectrum. It provides college courses with supports and supervision, comprehensive executive functioning courses, social thinking skill development and independent living skills.
Speaker
Allison Glanzman, Intervention Specialist in West Carollton City Schools
Learning Objectives
- Discuss the significance in peer education about ASD.
- Demonstrate four building-wide activities that promote awareness and understanding of individuals with ASD.
- Create one activity to implement in your building/community during Autism Awareness Month.
Description
In this presentation, participants will discuss why raising awareness in the school environment is vital to fostering an environment of acceptance and understanding for individuals on the spectrum. Engaging and meaningful activities that can be implemented will be shown.