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Social Discover and Discovering Social Strategies & Vancouver Convention Centre, Vancouver Presented by:
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About the Event:
| For: Community Professionals & Family Members Level: Introductory/Intermediate Autism-specific? No |
In this very special event, Michelle Garcia Winner, speech language pathologist and founder of Social Thinking®, joins forces with Carol Gray, the teacher who 20 years ago transformed attitudes to working with children with ASD and associated disorders by conceptualizing Social Stories™. Both Michelle and Carol are very popular with ACT audiences. They share a tough, passionate and practical attitude about the necessity for communities to change the ways we support those with social differences and the powerful role families and teachers can play in setting up children for success in adulthood. You will laugh as you learn from these two master teachers who are rarely available to speak together. This is a unique occasion to be inspired by two women who have impacted the lives of hundreds of thousands of children and adults with ASD.
Day One: Social Discovery & Discovering Social Strategies
A focus on the differing perceptions of those born with an intuitive understanding of social thinking and those who base their interactions more on logic and deduction. This fast-paced workshop explores and challenges our social concepts from both sides of the social equation. Participants will leave with practical information on how to teach typical adults and those with ASD and like disabilities to relate more effectively.
Day Two: Thinking about Teaching and Teaching Thinking
An exploration of how students who have not developed written expression may have more of a "thinking" problem than a "writing" problem. The behavioral classroom will be compared to the cognitive behavioral classroom, as we explore cognitive behavioral therapy techniques. A teaching strategy to help students to be more aware of relevant versus irrelevant information will also be reviewed.
About the Presenters:
For more information on Social Stories and Carol Gray see www.thegraycenter.org
For more about Social Thinking and Michelle Garcia Winner see www.socialthinking.com/
Cost/Funding:
| Date | Parents, Para-Pros & Students | Professionals | |
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| Early Bird Rate Ends: | June 7, 2012 | $225 | $275 |
| Regular Rate Ends: | August 8, 2012 | $300 | $350 |
| Late Rate Begins: | August 9, 2012 | $350 | $400 |
Group rates: Register three or more people at one time and save 10%. Please call the office to register for this special rate.
Bursaries
Bursaries for low-income participants and/or those travelling from outside their home regions to an event are available for B.C. residents. Call ACT's office for more information or email
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with your request prior to registering. ACT provided $18,000 in bursaries in 2011 and gratefully accepts donations to our bursary fund. More Bursary Information >
Autism Funding:
Parents who receive Autism Funding may use 20% of the total for equipment, books, training and travel costs. ACT's live and online events and the books we sell at our book table are all considered eligible expenses by the Autism Funding Unit. More Autism Funding Information >
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Workshop Location:
| Vancouver Convention Centre 1055 Canada Place, Vancouver This event is accessible by public transit. Contact Translink for directions and schedules for the West Coast Express, Skytrain, Seabus and busses. |
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Travel: The Convention Centre is centrally located in downtown Vancouver, overlooking Burrard Inlet. Travel to Vancouver, BC via Vancouver International Airport, BC Ferries, float plane or Amtrack. Tourism: For tourism information, visit Tourism Vancouver or Hello BC. |
Hotel Information:
In order to stretch the funds participants have available, ACT negotiates preferred rates at city hotels. Please look below for hotel details including links to directions.
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
1015 Burrard Street, Vancouver BC V6Z 1Y5
Phone: 1-800-663-1818 or 604-687-0575
Fax: 604-682-5790
Email:
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www.century-plaza.com
You must mention Autism Community Training when asking for preferred rates.
Thinking about combining the conference with a holiday in Vancouver? See www.tourismvancouver.com/visitors/
Workshop Schedule:
TBA
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