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Presented by:
Barry Prizant, Ph.D.
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About the Presenter
Dr. Barry Prizant, has had 40 years experience working with young children with social communication disabilities, including ASD, and their families. Internationally recognized for his outstanding research and contributions to autism treatment, Dr. Prizant is the Director of Childhood Communication Services, Adjunct Professor in the Center for the Study of Human Development at Brown University, Rhode Island.
About the Workshop
The SCERTS® Model is a research-based educational approach and multidisciplinary framework that directly addresses the core challenges faced by children and persons with ASD and related disabilities, and their families. SCERTS® focuses on building competence in Social Communication, Emotional Regulation and Transactional Support as the highest priorities that must be addressed in any program. This 3 day opportunity will provide both introductory and advanced training to this team based multidisciplinary approach for supporting children with ASD and their families across school, home and community settings.
Accolades for Barry Prizant from attendees at past workshops:
"Very informative and useful. I agree with much of the content and will take away ideas that I can use with my kids." - Professional from Victoria
"Thank you for this intro, I look forward to an opportunity of more in depth discussion/sharing on the SCERTS model." - Professional from Delta
"Enjoyed your stories about those living with Autism. It gives the parents hope for the future & helps us as educators to be the best we can be in supporting children. Also, the concrete examples were helpful & enjoyable." - Para-professional from Saanich
"Dr. Prizant was entertaining and his approach is very 'real' and family-centered. Great information." - Professional from Victoria
"Loved it! I can see using this approach with all students, not just students with Autism. This model reflects aboriginal beliefs which are stressed in the Quesnel district." - Professional from Quesnel, BC
| Date: |
Wednesday - Friday - August 24-26, 2011 |
| Workshop Location: | SFU School for the Contemporary Arts 149 West Hastings Street, Vancouver Please note the map and directions can be found at http://sfuwoodwards.ca/index.php/contact.html |
| Workshop Schedule: | 8:00 – 9:00 - Registration 9:00 – 10:30 - Morning Session One 10:30 – 10:45 - Break - Coffee served 10:45 – 12:00 - Morning Session Two 12:00 – 1:00 - Lunch - Light Lunch Provided 1:00 – 2:30 - Afternoon Session One 2:30 – 2:45 - Break - Refreshments served 2:45 – 4:00 - Afternoon Session Two |
| Hotel Information: | Delta Vancouver Suites - 1-888-663-8811 http://www.deltahotels.com/autismcommunitytraining/ajj You must request ACT's Corporate Rate when registering YWCA Hotel - 1-800-663-1424 www.ywcahotel.com You must mention the non-profit rate when registering for preferred rates Empire Landmark Hotel - 1-800-830-6144 www.empirelandmarkhotel.com You must mention Autism Community Training is a member of Empire Corporate Services when registering for preferred rates. Century-Plaza Hotel & Spa You must mention Autism Community Training Tourism Vancouver - 1-877-826-1717 www.tourismvancouver.com |
