These training sessions were held earlier this fall and winter.

January 17-18, 2008
Regina

The ADOS is the best practice assessment tool for autism. It gives service providers the ability to assess most children who are suspected to have autism spectrum disorder. It is a semi-structured, standardized assessment of communication, social interaction and play or imaginative use of materials for individuals who have been referred because of possible autism or an autism spectrum disorder.

The ADOS is of particular interest to psychologists, psychiatrists, occupational therapists and speech language pathologists.

Registration: Crystal Schindelka (306) 766-6744 

January 28-29, 2008
Regina

Barry Prizant, PhD.

The SCERTS Model is a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach to enhancing communication and socioemotional abilities of children from early intervention to the early school years.

Recommended for speech language pathologists, social workers, psychologists, occupational therapists, educators and professionals who work with children with autism spectrum disorders in early intervention and primary grade settings.

Registration: Crystal Schindelka (306) 766-6744 

November 7-9, 2007 - Sessions completed
Regina
Registration: Crystal Schindelka (306) 766-6744 

This three day workshop for therapists will support professionals in their analysis and intervention of sensory processing contributions to the behavioural challenges faced by children with autism. Through lecture, lab, practicums and treatment mentorships, therapists will fine tune their skills in sensory analysis related to their specific discipline.

Ideal for physical therapists, occupational therapists, and speech language pathologists.

November 20-21, 2007 - Sessions completed
November 22-23, 2007 - Sessions completed

This two day training is designed to teach participants to appropriately implement the picture exchange communication system. The conference provides an overview of the pyramid approach to education, to explore the key components of designing effective educational environments.

Of primary interest to speech language pathologists, teachers and educational assistants, home and centre-based therapists, behaviour therapists, paraprofessionals, occupational therapists, social workers, parents and family members.

Sessions completed.
        
The workshops run daily from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Registration or more information: Phone 655-2348
E-mail: rupal.bonli@saskatoonhealthregion.ca

This two-day workshop is designed for parents, teachers, interventionists and administrators – anyone who has a child with autism spectrum disorder or works with children with autism spectrum disorder. Bring your whole family or your whole team to maximize this learning opportunity.