Understanding Individuals With Asperger's Syndrome or High Functioning Autism
May 21, 2008
9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Best Western Ashbury Hotel & Suites
600 South Beltline Highway
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 344-8030Rise to the challenges of educating students with Asperger's Syndrome or high functioning autism. With the increased prevalence of autism spectrum disorders in schools, teachers need tools to understand and work with these students' special needs now more than ever. Attend this unique seminar and equip yourself with the knowledge and strategies you need to help develop the social, emotional and communicational skills of those with Asperger's Syndrome or high functioning autism. You'll also gain insight on issues of placement for adults within the autism spectrum. Register today and get the tools you need to maximize the potential of individuals with Asperger's Syndrome or high functioning autism. Benefits for You Gain a solid foundation for understanding the history of Asperger's Explore the debate and characteristic of high functioning autism and Asperger's Hear the latest on recent reported autism cases Tips on setting up a defensible program in light of new case law Learn about the continuum of care in supporting adults within the autism spectrum
Who Should Attend?
This seminar is designed for special education teachers and directors, psychologists, speech pathologists, counselors, social workers, classroom teachers, instructional aides, nurses, education specialists, principals, vice principals, case managers and parents.
FacultyJoe Carter, M.A., is a 25-year staff member of Glenwood, Inc., a private nonprofit autism and behavioral health center in Birmingham, focusing on the treatment and care of individuals with autism. He has focused on providing treatment and care to both children and adults with autism spectrum disorders for more than 25 years. Mr. Carter is a graduate of The University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, where he earned his B.S. degree in psychology and M.A. degree in special education. Mr. Carter has held a variety of roles from providing direct support to administration. As vice president of adult services, he supervises residential, day habilitation, in-home services and supported employment services to approximately 70 adults with autism. Mr. Carter has worked with some individuals with autism from childhood through adulthood. Karen Bowen Dahle, Ed.D., NCSP, NCC, is an associate professor of special education at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. She is trained in both the ADOS-R and ADI-R, with booster training. Dr. Dahle has been recognized for her teaching excellence at both the public school and university levels with appreciation as an outstanding clinical supervisor. She has presented throughout the country and internationally by acceptance of proposals and by invitation. Dr. Dahle has published extensively, including articles and chapters, and is working on a book for practitioners. She is an editor for Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities. Dr. Dahle earned her B.S. degree in behavior disorders, cum laude, from James Madison University; her M.S. degree in clinical psychology from Radford University; and her Ed.D. degree in special education, administration and supervision from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.
Rodney C. Lewis, Esq., is a shareholder in the Huntsville law firm of Lanier Ford Shaver & Payne, P.C. He is a graduate of the University of Tennessee and the Cumberland School of Law, Samford University. Mr. Lewis' practice involves the training, counseling and representation of school districts in special education and anti-discrimination related matters pursuant to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and other related laws. His litigation experience consists of representing school districts in state and federal courts, mediation sessions and administrative due process hearings. His representative published opinions include C.C. v. Huntsville City Board of Education, 106 LRP 6294 (2006); R.S. v. Madison City Board of Education, 106 LRP 12373 (2006); W.M. v. Huntsville City Board of Education, 44 IDELR 77 (2005); B.R. v. Florence City School System, 42 IDELR 129 (2004); C.G. v. Madison City Board of Education, 47 IDELR 59 (2006); D.K. v. Limestone County Board of Education, 41 IDELR 225 (June 16, 2004); K.B. v. Madison City Board of Education, 44 IDELR 174 (2005); In re Huntsville City Board of Ed., 22 IDELR 93 1 (1995); and In re Limestone County Board of Ed., 31 IDELR 122 (1999). Mr. Lewis has presented seminars at local, state and national conferences. He has also published articles pertaining to special education and anti-discrimination law, including 'Overview of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act' (2005) and 'Developing Legally Sound Section SO4 Programs' (2007).
Continuing Education CreditLorman Business Center, Inc. is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Lorman Business Center, Inc. maintains responsibility for this program and its content. 6.0 hours. Participants must have signed in, attended the entire seminar, completed an evaluation, and signed out, in order to receive a certificate of attendance. Participants not fulfilling these requirements will not receive a certificate. Failure to sign in or out will result in forfeiture of credit for the entire seminar. No exceptions will be made. Partial credit is not available.Lorman Business Center, Inc. has been approved as an Authorized Provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET), 8405 Greensboro Drive, Suite 800, McLean, VA 22102. In obtaining this approval, the Lorman Business Center, Inc. has demonstrated that it complies with the ANSI/IACET Standards which are widely recognized as standards of good practice internationally. As a result of their Authorized Provider membership status, Lorman Business Center, Inc. is authorized to offer IACET CEUs for its programs that qualify under the ANSI/IACET Standards. Lorman Business Center, Inc. will award 0.6 CEUs to participants who successfully complete this program. Participants must complete an evaluation in order to receive CEUs. Please verify applicability with your professional board before attending.Lorman Business Center, Inc. is recognized by the National Board for Certified Counselors to offer 6.0 hours of continuing education for National Certified Counselors. We adhere to NBCC Continuing Education Guidelines.
This course has been approved by the Alabama State Board of Social Work Examiners for 6.0 hours of continuing education credit.
Ordering Instructions
To mail in your order, please print and complete the following page. Then mail it to:
Lorman Education Services
Dept 5382
PO Box 2933
Milwaukee, WI 53201-2933
You may also place orders by phone (866) 352-9539 or via the Internet at www.lorman.com.
Lorman Education Services
2510 Alpine Road . Eau Claire, WI 54703 . 866-352-9539
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