Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorders
Practical Applications (POPARD)
Monday - Friday, August 11 - 15, 2014
Kenneth D. Cole, Ph.D., R.Psych.
Canucks Autism Network Offices
Vancouver, BC
Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorders
| Level | Introductory/Intermediate |
| For | School Teams, Community Professionals & Parents |
| Approach | Intensive, pre-readings required |
| Focus | School-age children |
| Autism-specific? | Yes |
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About the Event
This 30 hour course has recently been revised to reflect current research and evidence-based practice in teaching students with ASD. Instruction includes pre-readings, practical hands-on training through instructor demonstration and coaching. In addition, course participants complete applied exercises in the key elements of teaching and supporting students with ASD.
The course structure involves pre-readings and class discussions, in addition to ongoing opportunities for the participant to apply concepts through active participation.
This course is a requirement for teaching assistants in many school districts and is open to community professionals and parents.
Course Content:
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| Application of Theory to Classroom practice:
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Participant Comments
- “Amazing and useful information. I wish our whole staff could attend!!”
- “Ken was excellent in presenting the information in a very natural, straight- forward way. He was always available to answer questions- offer suggestions and re-explain a concept.”
- “The biggest thing I learned was dealing with behaviours. I was struggling with this as a SEA and now I definitely have some very valuable tools that I can use.”
About the Presenter
Dr. Kenneth Cole is a psychologist on staff at the Provincial Outreach Program for Autism and Related Disorders (POPARD). In addition, he is a School Psychologist in School District #36 (Surrey) and a Supervisor in the Adult Assessment Clinic at The University of British Columbia where he has previously served as Adjunct Faculty.
He is experienced as an educator in public schools, and has also worked as “direct care staff” (actually living in group homes), as well as serving as the Director of Training, for a large non-profit organization that provided specialized group home placements and supported independent living arrangements in California and Nevada.
Dr. Kenneth Cole is a passionate educator who is eager to provide sensible as well as strategic support for all persons who have autism. Please consider joining him to learn to work with some of our most unique students, neighbours, friends and family members.
Cost/Funding
- Registration costs include a $75 non-refundable materials fee.
- Readings will be sent in July 2014 – please provide an email address you access in the summer months to receive these materials.
- Maximum registration: 30 people
This delivery is now full, but there is still space in the August 18 -22nd delivery.
| Date | Parents, Para-Pros & Students | Professionals | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early Bird Rate ends | June 10th, 2014 | $360 | $400 |
| Regular Rate ends | July 28th, 2014 | $400 | $440 |
| Late Rate begins | July 29th, 2014 | $425 | $465 |
Bursaries
ACT fundraises to provide bursaries for low-income participants and/or those travelling from outside their home regions to an event. ACT only provides bursaries prior to registration in the form of reduced registration fees. Please read Bursary Information. You are welcome to call or email ACT's office (info@actcommunity.ca) for more information. ACT provided over $27,000 in bursaries in 2016 and gratefully accepts donations to our bursary fund to allow us to provide a greater level of support. Donate to our bursary fund.
Autism Funding
Parents who receive Autism Funding may use 20% of the
total for equipment, books, training and travel costs.
ACT's live events are considered eligible expenses by
the Autism Funding Branch. Please pay when you register; the Autism Funding Branch will reimburse parents after the event.
More Autism Funding Information >
Workshop Location
Canucks Autism Network Offices
101 – 2020 Yukon Street
Vancouver, BC
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Workshop Schedule
| 8:30 | - | 9:00am | Registration - first day only |
| 9:00 | - | 12:00pm | Morning Session * |
| 12:00 | - | 1:00pm | Lunch - bring or buy your own |
| 1:00 | - | 4:00pm | Afternoon Session * |
* Instructor to set breaks on first day of class