Introduction to Child Development and Autism Thinking - In Person Option!

Schedule

Thu Oct 06 2022 at 12:30 pm to 03:30 pm

Location

First 5 Shasta | Redding, CA

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This in-person 2-day training on child development, autism thinking and visual supports in practice is presented by The Autism Project©.
About this Event

Intro to Child Development & Autism Thinking (Day 1) - October 6

Intro to Child Development is based on the CDC’S “Learn the Signs. Act Early.” evidence-based curriculum on Developmental Milestones. Participants will review developmental milestones and discuss the importance of childhood development screening. Professionals will learn practical strategies for providing structure and will discuss the importance of visual supports to encourage independence. Professionals will learn how to improve effective communication with concerned families and increase knowledge of available resources. Participants will then join “Autism Thinking.” “Autism Thinking” is designed to inform participants of the neurodevelopmental characteristics of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Topics include, but are not limited to: Executive Functioning, Context Blindness, Theory of Mind, Central Coherence, Joint Attention, and One-Channel Processing. An understanding of these characteristics and challenges arms participants with the knowledge required to support individuals with ASD in their daily lives (in the classroom, in the home, or in the community). This presentation ends with a discussion of the methods used to support individuals with ASD. These practical tools and strategies will help participants be proactive and confident in their efforts to support individuals with autism in a variety of settings.


Visual Supports in Practice (Day 2) - October 13

This training provides an understanding on how to create and use visuals to better support individuals with autism and related developmental disabilities (DD) by increasing independence, promoting communication, and reducing challenging behaviors in the classroom and at home. Participants will learn how to teach, “wait”, “help” and how to ask for a “break” using visual supports. They will also learn about Social Narratives and other strategies used to explain a given situation and provide strategies to navigate it. Lastly, we will learn about how to use a countdown timer for successful transitions.

About the trainer

Ariana DeAngelis is the Training Manager for The Autism Project© (TAP) in Johnston, Rhode Island. With an undergraduate degree in developmental psychology and a master’s in special education, Ariana worked as a teacher of autistic/neurodivergent students in Walpole and Malden, Massachusetts, and in Florence, Italy. While at The Autism Project©, Ariana has transitioned the training team to the virtual platform, and brought TAP trainings to self-advocates, professionals, and parents across the US (Rhode Island, California, Kentucky, Florida, New York, Navajo Nation, etc.), Africa (South Africa, Eswatini), Asia (South Korea), Central America (The Dominical Republic), and South America (Chile). In collaboration with self-advocates, Ariana continues to write and deliver trainings focused on supporting neurodivergent people across the lifespan.


*There is separate registration to attend via Zoom.


Day 1 training date: Thursday, October 6

Day 1 time: 12:30 - 1:00 pm lunch / 1:00 - 3:30 pm training

Day 2 training date: Thursday, October 13

Day 2 time: 12:30 - 1:00 pm lunch/ 1:00 - 3:00 pm training

Location: First 5 Shasta, 393 Park Marina Circle

Who should attend? Providers of service to children ages 0-5, parents/primary caregivers of children ages 0-5, and pregnant women

Includes:

  • Lunch (in-person)
  • Presentation materials

This free training is open to Shasta County parents/caregivers, pregnant women, and providers serving children ages 0-5 and their families. This training is brought to you by First 5 Institute, First 5 Shasta's education extension, whose mission is to provide the highest quality opportunities for young children, pregnant women and providers of service to children 0-5. Register early - only 35 spots available!


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First 5 Shasta, 393 Park Marina Circle, Redding, United States

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