These training events are planned for 2008:

The Hanen Centre provides training for speech and language pathologists who work with autistic children. Four levels of courses are being offered:

• It Takes Two To Talk 
  November 1-3, 2007 (Saskatoon) - Session complete
  November 5-7, 2007 (Regina) - Session complete
  December 6-8, 2007 (Saskatoon) - Session Complete
  December 10-12, 2007 (Regina) - Session complete
• More Than Words
  February 20-22, 2008 (Regina)
  May 1-3, 2008 (Regina)
  May 5-7, 2008 (Saskatoon)
  May 28-30, 2008 (Saskatoon)
• Target Word
  March 28-29 (Saskatoon)
  June 5-6 (Saskatoon)
  March 31-April 1, 2008
  June 2-3, 2008
• Learning Language and Loving It -
  April 14-16, 2008 (Saskatoon)
  June 4-6, 2008
  

Regina and Saskatoon
Registration: Cameron Allen (306) 655-2471

Rupal Bonli, Ph.D. and Bonnie Quiring Gallen, MSLP (C) 

This workshops is designed to help educators, parents and community members plan more effective learning environments for students on the autism spectrum who are entering in the middle and high school years.

Topics include:  unique challenges facing youth with ASD; guides to effective transition planning; academic programming strategies that work; teaching life skills; the "hidden curriculum"; palnning for sexuality and life changes; effective support teams; planning for life beyond school; connections between home and community, and recreational activities.

Download the brochure (see Related Documents) for exact locations and further information.

Register early for these sessions, which run from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

• March 7 - Estevan Comprehensive High School
• April 4 - Midwest Family Connections, Lloydminister
• May 2 - Cypress Regional Hospital, Swift Current
• May 16 - SIAST Palliser Campus, Moose Jaw
• May 23 - Rosetown Central High School Library
• May 30 - STF Eamer Auditorium, Saskatoon

Registration:  Allison Gagnon 306-655-2345 or e-mail allison.gagnon@saskatoonhealthregion.ca

March 17-18, 2008
Regina

Winnie Dunn, PhD. 

This course will explore strategies for designing effective interventions plans using sensory processing evidence available.

This workshop will be of primary interest to paediatric occupational therapists. Other therapists who assess and treat sensory processing difficulties will also want to attend this workshop. This may include physical therapists and speech language pathologists.

Registration: Crystal Schindelka (306) 766-6744  

March 19-20, 2008
Regina

Michael Chapman 

The TEACCH approach includes a focus on the person with autism and the development of a program around the person's skills, interests and needs. Its vocational assessment tool named the Transition Assessment Profile (TTAP) would be the focus of the proposed conference.

Recommended for parents, teachers, job coaches, employers and anyone involved in the employment sector.

Registration: Crystal Schindelka (306) 766-6744 

April 11-12, 2008
Saskatoon

April 18-19, 2008
Regina

David Ambrose

This two day seminar will introduce participants to the RDI method of autism intervention.

Day one will focus on description of autism and its core deficits, as it is understood by RDI, as well as the basics of RDI programming.

Day two will allow all participants to practice basic RDI techniques that will be immediately applicable in the home, school, or community.

Registration:  Tonya Williams or David Ambrose (306) 668-0066

For more information, see Related Document below.