Emily Rubin, MS, CCC-SLP is the director of Communication Crossroads, a private practice in Carmel, California. She is a speech-language pathologist specializing in autism, Asperger’s Syndrome, and related social learning disabilities. As a former adjunct faculty member and lecturer at Yale University, she served as a member of their Autism and Developmental Disabilities Clinic.  She has also served as an instructor for the Communication Sciences and Disorders Department of Emerson College in Boston, Massachusetts where she has developed courses to prepare graduate level students for addressing the needs of children with autism and their families. Her publications have focused on early identification of autism, contemporary intervention models, and programming guidelines for high functioning autism and Asperger’s Syndrome.  She recently participated as a member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association’s Ad Hoc Committee on Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), a committee charged with developing guidelines related to the role of speech-language pathologists in the diagnosis, assessment, and treatment of ASD.  As a co-author of the SCERTS Model, she lectures internationally and provides consultation to Using the SCERTS Practice Principles to Design Educational Programming for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder across Developmental Stages

I.  Course Description

The focus of this full-day course willbe on application of the SCERTS practice principles to support effective programming for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders.  A brief discussion of the learning style differences in children with ASD and related contemporary neuroscience will be followed by practical strategies for differentiating instruction.  Strategies will be applicable for children who are predominantly using gestures to communicate, children who are at the emerging language stage, and children who are at conversational levels.  The SCERTS practice principles help to ensure that children are: 1) maintaining active engagement in natural routines in the classroom, 2) making smooth and independent transitions across natural routines, and 3) expressing their emotion and using coping strategies in a conventional manner.   Video case studies will be integrated to illustrate how to develop programming using the SCERTS practice principles.

II.  Intended Audience - This training is most appropriate for: 

• Families and service providers who are interested in learning about SCERTS for the first time but with a focus on the practice principles on learning accommodations in the classroom.
• Families and service providers who have already participated in an introduction to SCERTS, but are seeking a review as well as efficient strategies for utilizing the model to develop IEP goals and programming.

Cancellation Policy
All cancellations must be received in writing by the deadlines indicated below:

• More than 30 days prior to the first day of conference you receive a refund via check minus a processing fee of $20.
• Three days or less prior to first day of conference: no refunds available.  Sorry no exceptions, but you can substitute someone else if you cannot attend.  Please notify us 48 hours in advance.

Vendors Confirmed Participating in 2012 KAN Conference:

Special Needs Project Exclusive Book Vendor, Shield Healthcare, Holdsambeck & Associates, Inc., AHEADD, MAPSS, Penelope S. Suter O.D., Caring Corner, Dolphin Star, KATC, CARD, Social Vocational Services, Inc., New Vision for Independence, Valley Achievement Center, Behavioral Dynamic Interventions, Inc., California Spectrum Services, New Options Employment Services, Autism Interventions and Resources Inc., Mercy Plaza Pharmacy, Beacon Behavior Therapy, Inc., Union Bank, Kern County Mental Health, The Jasmine Nyree Education Center, The Lighthouse Enrichment B.E.S.T. Program-VENDOR SPACES ARE SOLD OUT

2012 Conference Sponsors:  Truxtun Psychiatric Medical Group, Bhogal Farms, Bakersfield Hyundai, Stahi Inc., Endeavor in the West, Isreal M. Fernandez, CALM, The Lighthouse B.E.S.T. Program, Bryan Colebrook/IMorgtage, Summit Bible College, Mercy Plaza Pharmacy, Union Bank, Russo's Books, The Bakersfield Condors, Russo's Books, Lowe's

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**Spanish Translation is available for this event.

NURSING Registration and Further Info:

Objectives:

See above for description

TARGET AUDIENCE:

This workshop is for health care providers, community health nurses, school nurses, psychologists, educators, school administrators, caseworkers and parents.

Presented by:

Kern Autism Network,

Kern County Public Health Services Department

Registration Process:

Your admission fee includes a continental breakfast and lunch.

Fees:  $ 100.00

Please register online:

http://kanconference2012.eventbrite.com

RN Continuing Education: $10.00 ($4.00 for KCPHS staff).

Please make checks payable to “Nursing Staff Council”. 

For more information call: Ramona Puget 661- 852-5052, or Fax (661) 852-5072

Registration: PLEASE BRING FORM & MONEY DAY OF CONFERNCE AND SIGN IN AT THE NURSES CEU TABLE

This topic and speaker for this conference should be of interest for anyone involved with special education, not just for those dealing with autism.

Provider  approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #000852 for 6.0 contact hours.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

7:30 a.m.    Doors Open

8:30 a.m.    Welcome fom President

8:45 – 10:15 a.m.           Understanding the nature of Autism Spectrum Disorder; how neuroscience has impacted our understanding of the critical need for learning accommodations and interpersonal supports

10:15 – 10:45 a.m.           Break

10:45 – 12:00 pm.          Identifying educational objectives and appropriate strategies for enhancing active engagement across developmental stages

12:00 – 1:00 p.m.            Lunch

1:00 – 2:30 p.m.              Identifying educational objectives and appropriate strategies for enhancing smooth transitions between activities across developmental stages

2:30 – 3:00 p.m.              Break

3:00 – 4:30 p.m.              Identifying educational objectives and appropriate strategies for enhancing conventional emotional expression across developmental stages