Spring 2015 Training Schedule
Tolbert Center Spring 2015 Training Schedule The Oklahoma Assistive Technology Center and the Oklahoma Autism Network are programs of the Tolbert Center for Developmental Disabilities and Autism. We are pleased to offer the following trainings. Finding A Place in the World: Supporting Youth and Young Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder More children with autism are growing up and often struggle to succeed in the adult world. Research has identified key factors that contribute to greater success in adult life. The presenters will provide information about the current state of transitions from school to adulthood, which key social and adaptive skills need to be addressed, and how to increase collaboration between parents and professionals to facilitate success in adult life for individuals with autism spectrum disorder. April 17, 2015 iPad 101: Secret Features to Use at Home and at School 9:00 am - 3:00 pm OKC 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Parents of children with autism work hard to get through any given day. We will explore ways to make decisions about supports and services for your child with autism and family. During this training, you will learn strategies to focus your time, money, and energy in ways that will be the most effective in achieving your desired outcomes for your child and family. May 8, 2015 Why Does This Have to be So Hard? IEP Training OKC An overview of research about technology use in young children will be discussed including the affects on brain development and use for children with autism spectrum disorder. Participants will leave with ideas for using technology to 1) expand curriculum options, learning opportunities and communication; and 2) strategies for creating structure and boundaries for the use of technology, as well as how to address challenging behavior associated with the use of technology. February 5, 2015 Thinking Beyond Tomorrow When You are in Crisis Today 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Take the mystery out of using the iPad as assistive technology for children with disabilities during this hands-on course. Learn instructional strategies about basic ways to set up and adapt the iPad, research/access apps, evaluate appropriateness of targeted app functions, provide adaptation/positioning interventions for children with physical / visual difficulties, and utilize built-in accessibility features to maximize functional and therapeutic use. March 27, 2015 Maintaining the Balance: Technology OKC OKC / Tulsa 9:30 am - 3:00 pm Developing an IEP that works can be complicated. In this course parents will learn IEP basics, strategies for collaborating with educators, and components of an effective educational plan for students with autism. February 27, 2015 OKC 9:00 am - 3:00 pm University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, College of Allied Health Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Tolbert Center for Developmental Disabilities and Autism 1200 North Stonewall Avenue, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73117 Toll-free (800) 700-OATC (6282) • Local (405) 271-3625 TDD (405) 271-1705 • FAX (405) 271-1707 • Email [email protected] www.TheOATC.org Toll-free (877) 228-8476 • Local (405) 271-7476 FAX (405) 271-2630 • Email [email protected] www.OKAUTISM.ORG Registration Workshops are provided at no cost (with exception of fees for materials) to employees of Oklahoma Department of Human Services - Developmental Disabilities Services (OKDHS-DDS) or families accessing services or on the waiting list for services through OKDHS-DDS. You may be asked to verify your employment or affiliation with OKDHS-DDS. All others are invited to attend the workshop for a nominal fee. Please register 7 days prior to the course. Registration options include: Mail completed form and payment to: OUHSC-Oklahoma Autism Network, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, College of Allied Health, 1200 N. Stonewall Avenue, Room 1140, Oklahoma City, OK, 73117. Make checks payable to Oklahoma Autism Network/OUHSC, or Fax completed form and copy of Purchase Order to 405.271.2630, or To pay with a credit card go on-line to http://www.okautism.org/training_events.asp Training location will be confirmed once registration is received. Name: Address: City Phone: ( State Zip ) Email: Parent (accessing or awaiting OKDHS-DDS services) - registration fee waived, with exception of materials fee Parent / Family Members / Individual with ASD OKDHS-DDS Employee - registration fee waived, with exception of materials fee - certificate of attendance provided Professional / Educators - discipline: certificate of attendance provided Register me for the following workshops: To pay with a credit card go on-line to http://www.okautism.org/training_events.asp Finding A Place in the World: Supporting Youth and Young Adults with ASD Thinking Beyond Tomorrow When You are in Crisis Today No Fee - DDS Employee / Family $20 - Family / Individual with ASD $75 - Professional / Educator No Fee - DDS Employee / Family $20 - Family / Individual with ASD $75 - Professional / Educator iPad 101: Secret Features to Use at Home Why Does This Have to be So Hard? IEP Training and at School No Fee - DDS Employee / Family $20 - Family / Individual with ASD $75 - Professional / Educator No Fee - DDS Family $20 - Family / Individual with ASD Maintaining the Balance: Technology No Fee - DDS Employee / Family $20 - Family / Individual with ASD $75 - Professional / Educator Cancellation/Refunds: Unless specified otherwise in a specific course description, The University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center provides full refunds of course monies if cancellation is received three (3) business days in advance of the course. After three business days prior to the course, 25 percent is deducted from the course fee for administrative costs incurred with registration and printing. All refunds are by request only and must be received within 30 days of the course date or no refund will be issued. For information, contact: Judy Pluess (405) 271-7476 or email [email protected].
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