24 July 2015

A Year of Social Skills Activities and Games

A Year of Social Skills Activities and Games for Children with High Functioning Autism and/or Mental Health Challenges

Presenter:  Joel Shaul, LCSW (http://autismteachingstrategies.com/)

September 25, 2015 - Indianapolis, IN

Sponsored by the Indiana Resource Center for Autism in Collaboration with the Metropolitan School District of Lawrence Township

This workshop aims to equip teachers, speech-language pathologists and mental health professionals with abundant, ready-to-use lessons, activities and games that they can use immediately in their work. Among the many games and activities featured are: Games and visuals to promote learning about peers; using a toy balance and chain visuals to practice “balance” and “staying connected” in conversation; games, worksheets and free online videos on dealing with troubling emotions; a card game on how to know when not to tattle; a unique card-based activity for teaching teen boys how to approach girls.

To learn more about this workshop and to register, please visit:
http://www.iidc.indiana.edu/pages/joel-shaul-workshop


Families can apply for Consumer Investment Funds from the Governor's Council for People with Disabilities to attend this workshop and/or other training events. For more information and an application see:  http://www.in.gov/gpcpd/2328.htm.

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