Upcoming Workshops

Executive Function Workshop
Date/Location: April 11, 2016 - Indianapolis, IN
Presenter: Brenda Smith Myles, Ph.D.
Workshop Overview: Deficits in executive functioning mean students struggle with planning, being organized, following multi-step directions, time management, combining information from several sources to problem solve, and their working memory, among other things. The multiple aspects of executive function challenges that impact home, school, community, and employment will be described with examples that relate to each of these environments. In addition, the speaker will describe evidence-based interventions and supports that can be implemented to help individuals on the spectrum develop and use the diverse skills known as executive function.
Cost:The regular registration fee for this workshop is $90. A special rate of $50 is available for Autism Leaders only.

For more information and to register, please visit:
http://www.iidc.indiana.edu/pages/executive-function-workshop

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Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule, Second Edition Workshop (ADOS-2)
Date/Location: May 4 and 5, 2016 - Indianapolis, IN
Presenter: Pam DiLavore, Ph.D.
Workshop Overview: This workshop will provide a unique opportunity to learn directly from a co-author of the ADOS-2. The five modules of the ADOS-2 will be outlined. Included will be video demonstrations of some of the modules. There will be an opportunity to practice and discuss the scoring criteria. The clinical use of the ADOS-2 will also be discussed.
Cost:The registration fee for this two-day workshop is $380.

For more information and to register, please visit:
http://www.iidc.indiana.edu/pages/ados-2

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TEACCH® Five-Day Classroom Training: Set Up
Date/Location: June 13 - 17, 2016 - Indianapolis, IN
Presenters: Lee M. Marcus, Ph.D., Interim Training Director, TEACCH® Autism Program, University of North Carolina; Catherine Davies, M.Ed., M.Sc., LMHC, TEACCH® Certified Advanced Consultant; and other TEACCH® Autism Specialists
Workshop Overview: This dynamic five-day training centers on the learning styles of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and how to use structured teaching strategies that capitalize on learning strengths. Participants receive both a theoretical understanding and hands-on experiences working collaboratively with the TEACCH® training team to set up a classroom where they will observe and work directly with school-age students with ASD.
Cost:The registration fee for this five-day workshop is $1,990.

For more information and to register, please visit:
http://www.iidc.indiana.edu/pages/teacch-5-day-classroom-training
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Free Parent Group Meetings
Date/Location: March through May, 2016 - Various locations in Indiana
Presenters: IRCA Staff
Overview: These parent support group meetings are free and open to the public. However, the content will be geared toward family members of individuals who have a diagnosis along the autism spectrum. The information will not be geared toward professionals. If you are a professional and know of family members in your area that may benefit from such a meeting, you are encouraged to forward the relevant information.
Cost: No Charge

For more information, please visit:
http://www.iidc.indiana.edu/pages/parent-group-meetings