October 23 - 24

AUTISM AND THE SCERTS® MODEL: A Comprehensive Educational Approach Autism Spectrum Disorders & Related Disabilities.

Speech Language & Communication Disorders • Learning Disabilities
Developmental Disabilities with Emotional Behavioral Challenges • Sensory Processing Disorders

Introductory Training with SCERTS® Model Collaborator Barry M. Prizant, Ph.D., CCC-SLP.

Co-hosted by Wildwood Programs & Capital Region BOCES

 

REGISTER ONLINE: There is no on-line registration available for this location. For this location, you must register through the Capital Region BOCES. If registering by phone, call 518.464.3979; by fax 518.464.3992. By mail, send to Lisa Mink, 900 Watervliet-Shaker Rd, Albany, NY 12205. There is no on-line registration available for this location. Email Lisa or call her at 518.464.3979 with any questions. Please register early, conference space is limited!

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Agenda

DAY ONE: Introduction & Assessment

  • Core values and developmental foundation for the Model
  • How the SCERTS® Model reflects characteristics of quality
  • educational programs and best practices. stages of communication.
  • The SCERTS® Assessment Process
  • Specific strategies for empowering families in the SAP
  • Understanding problem behaviors from an emotional regulation perspective.

Daily Schedule:

  • 7:30 – 8:30 a.m. Registration andContinental Breakfast
  • 8:30 – 10:00 a.m Seminar
  • 10:00 – 10:15 p.m. Beverage Break
  • 10:15 – 11:30 a.m. Seminar
  • 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Lunch on your own
  • 12:30 – 2:00 p.m. Seminar
  • 2:00 – 2:15 p.m. Break with Light Refreshments
  • 2:15 – 3:30 p.m. Seminar

Location and Lodging

Seminar will be held at NYS Nurses Assn Conference Center, 11 Cornell Rd, Latham,
NY 12110. 518.782.9400. A block of rooms is being held at the Hampton Inn Suites, 45 British American Blvd, Latham, NY 12110 for $115 per night single/double until 10-01-08. 518.782.7500. The Hampton Inn is one mile from the conference center. Mention The SCERTS Model to receive the discounted rate.

Videotape/DVD Series Autism Spectrum Disorders & the SCERTS®Model

A Comprehensive Educational Approach VHS or DVD is available for purchase. Save 10% and shipping and handling costs by purchasing on-site for $250 (regularly $279) for the three-tape VHS or DVD. A resource handbook is included. See Registration Form below.

SCERTS® Model Manual

The two volume SCERTS® Model Manual is available. Save $10.95 and shipping by pre-ordering when registering for the seminar. Discount is only available with seminar registration to the 1-Day Introductory, 2-Day Advanced, or 3-Day Intro & Advanced Seminar. If not attending, a manual may be ordered for $99.95 plus $5 shipping – see Registration Form below.

Confirmation

You will receive a confirmation in the mail. If registering within one week of the seminar, you will receive an e-mail confirmation. If you do not receive such within a week of mailing your registration (2 weeks for mail in registrations), please contact Kelly Dickson, Phone 401-467-7008, Email kelly@ccseminars.com.

Cancellation Policy

If you have registered and cannot attend, you may send a substitute without penalty. A $50 cancellation fee will apply to all registrants who give written notice by 2 weeks prior to the seminar you are registered for. No refunds will be granted after that date. Purchase orders are considered the same as a check and the same policy will apply.

Continuing Education

SLPs: Childhood Communication Seminars, Inc. is approved by the Continuing Education Board of ASHA to offer continuing education activities in speech-language pathology and audiology. Day 1 is offered for .5 CEUs (Introductory level; Professional area); Days 2 & 3 are offered for 1.1 CEUs (Advanced level; Professional area). ASHA CE Provider approval does not imply endorsement of course content, specific products or clinical procedures.
OTs: Approved for OT recertification through NBCOT for 5 contact hours for Day 1; 11 contact hours for Days 2 & 3
MA Educators: Childhood Communication Seminars, Inc. is a registered provider for the state of Massachusetts. 5 PDPs will be awarded for attendance for Day 1; 11 PDPs will be awarded for Days 2 & 3.
RI Educators: Childhood Communication Seminars, Inc is a registered with the RI Dept of Ed as a Professional Development vendor.
Social Workers: Childhood Communication Seminars, Inc has applied to the RI State Board of Social Work Examiners for approval. Call 401-467-7008 for more information.
Psychologists: Childhood Communication Seminars is currently applying to become an approved sponsor for APA psychologists.
All Attendees: All attendees will receive a CEU certificate for the appropriate number of hours they have completed.
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