Pacific Rim 2007

Pac Rim 2006 Info

Autism Spectrum Disorders: Identification, Diagnosis and Intervention (Training Institute)

Pre-Pacific Rim Conference
Waikiki Sheraton, Honolulu Hawai‘i
March 10 & 11, 2006
8:30 AM- 4 PM

Featured Speaker: Dr. David Finn

Who Should Attend: Special Education Coordinators
Special Education Teachers
Parents of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder Related Services Personnel

Participant Outcomes:

As a result of this institute participants will be able to:

  1. Discuss the primary eligibility criteria used to identify children who have any type of autism spectrum disorder,
  2. Understand the importance of identifying diagnostic criteria and how those features directly relate to intervention efforts,
  3. Articulate a number of possible factors that may impact on the dramatic increase in ASD prevalence,
  4. Describe key factors associated with the learning styles of children with ASD,
  5. Plan a number of flexible learning arrangements that address the individual needs of children who have ASD,
  6. Understand the sequence of planning routines and tasks for children,
  7. Discuss ways to assure that skills will be generalized to various settings (i.e., home and school),
  8. Help families evaluate the cost/benefit ratio for intervention efforts and state the prevailing legal position for teachers in selecting criteria.

Training Format: Participants will be engaged in discussion via handouts, overheads, video clips and worksheets. Role-playing and hands-on activities will also be utilized to reinforce learning. Bibliographic references and valid websites will also be provided.

Registration fee: $150.00. Lunch is on your own from 11:30-1:00 each day. To register see the form attached. Fax registration form to Dotty Kelly 808-945-1440 or email dotty.kelly@verizon.net. Participant numbers will be limited, please register early!