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Provincial Outreach Program for
Autism and Related Disorders
www.popard.ca
1–604–946–3610
Helping Schools Help Students
Supporting Learning with Diverse Needs Across Ages and Abilities
Richmond, BC | May 7 & 8, 2015 | 9:00 am — 4:00 pm
Vancouver Airport Marriott Hotel | 7571 Westminster Highway
May 7, 2015: Dr. PAT MIRENDA
Including Students with ASD in General Education Classrooms
This presentation will focus on inclusive education as a school reform issue that emphasizes
active participation and learning in grade-level curricular content for all students. The
principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) will be discussed using examples of students
with autism spectrum disorders across the age range.
Pat Mirenda is a Professor in the Department of Educational & Counseling Psychology and
Special Education, and Director of the Centre for Interdisciplinary Research and Collaboration in
Autism (CIRCA) at the University of British Columbia. She is a BCBA-D and a Fellow of both the American
Speech Language Hearing Association (ASHA) and the International Society for Augmentative and Alternative
Communication (ISAAC). She has published numerous research articles, chapters and present frequently at
international, national, and regional conferences. Her current research examines the developmental trajectories
of children with autism and their families, and the services and supports provided to bilingual children with
developmental disabilities.
May 8, 2015: Dr. RICHARD GUARE
Executive Skills in Children and Adolescents: Interventions in
Educational Settings
The objectives of this seminar are to introduce educators to practical strategies that can be used
to teach and support the development of executive skills in children. This seminar will extend Dr.
Guare’s presentation made at POPARD’s conference in 2013.
Dr. Guare will first briefly review the executive skills model that he and his colleagues have developed for children
and adolescents. Following this, Dr. Guare will discuss the three key components of a model for intervention,
Environmental Modifications, Skills Instruction and Incentives. Building on these, he will present specific examples of
how each component can be used with children individually, in the classroom and on a class-wide basis.
Dr. Guare is a neuropsychologist and a BCBA-D. He has presented and published research and clinical work involving
attention, executive skills, and neurological disorders. He is co-author of the books, Executive Skills in Children and
Adolescents, Smart but Scattered and Coaching Students with Executive Skill Deficits.
Who should attend ?
Registration
These presentations are targeted towards
professionals who have some knowledge and
experience in the field of ASD or special education.
PAY BY CREDIT CARD: register online at www.popard.ca.
Deadline is May 1, 2015. Hot Lunch buffet included.
These would be considered intermediate
level sessions, appropriate for teachers, allied
professionals and para-professionals.
Early Bird: by After
Mar. 16, 2015 Mar. 16, 2015
Professionals
$325
$375
Para-Pros/Parents
$225
$275
For more information, please refer to www.popard.ca or call 604-946-3610.