SUBJECT: Sensory Integration & Self Regulation: Early Intervention & Preschool
SPEAKER: Marie Anzalone, Sc. D., OTR, FAOTA
DATE: May 18, 2003

1. “Marie is a great speaker, well presented, organized, humorous”
2. “Great intervention ideas, I’m actually looking forward to going back to work tomorrow to apply them to the children ”
3. “Marie is extremely knowledgeable, and is an excellent teacher.”


SUBJECT: Feeding Disorders in Children
SPEAKER: Rhoda P. Erhardt, MS, OTR/L, FAOTA
DATE: May 15-16 2005

1. “ Rhoda’s wonderful rapport with the group really made a difference– very valuable information — excellent use of videos and labs.”
2. “ An excellent presentation. I really learnt so much practical information.”

 

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Title:   Update on Autism Spectrum Disorders: Differential Diagnosis and Intervention Strategies
 
Presenter:   Gail J. Richard, Ph.D., CCC-SLP
 
Date:  

May 20, 2009
 
Location:  

Double Tree Hotel Fort Lee 
George Washington Bridge(formally Hilton)
2117 Route 4 EastFort Lee, NJ 07024
(201)461-9000
 
Course Fee:   Registration Fee
$240
Early Registration $220
Rising Stars Staff /Parents $190
Must be postmarked before 4/20/09. No exceptions
Group rate does not apply to Rising Stars staff.
 
Continuing Education Units (CEUs):  

.6 CEUs will be awarded from ASHA through NYSSLHA; NYPTA and AOTA
6 hours of continuing education hours will be awarded
Rising Stars is a registered NJ Professional Development Provider for NJ Public Schools
 
Target Audience:  

Speech-language pathologists, psychologists, social workers, occupational therapists, teachers, administrators, parents. Level of instruction: Beginning to Intermediate.
 
Course Description:  
This workshop will provide an update on current intervention methodologies, and clinical applications of research to address various aspects of the autism spectrum.

Autism Spectrum Disorders continue to increase in incidence, creating challenges for the educational system. Pragmatic and behavioral deficits often influence and affect progress. The continuum of severity and type of ASD leads to problems in accurately making confident evidence-based treatment decisions.

Workshop participants will learn intervention strategies that apply to preschool through young adult clients and across the spectrum of autism severity. Differentiation among the autism spectrum disorders will be discussed.

The presenter, Dr. Richard, CCC-SLP has numerous publications in the area of autism and is a popular speaker due to the practical nature and application of the information presented.

 
Course Objectives:  

Upon completion of the program, participants will be able to:
• Define and explain differential criteria within autistic spectrum disorders using both medical and educational criteria.
• Implement a variety of treatment strategies to address sensory, communication, behavior, social, and classroom issues.
• Identify strengths and limitations of the current treatment methodologies to make informed intervention decisions.

 
Speakers’ Bio:  
Gail J. Richard, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, is a professor and Chair in the Department of Communication Disorders & Sciences at Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, IL. Dr. Richard specializes in childhood developmental language disorders, such as autistic spectrum disorders, language processing, language-learning disabilities, executive functions, and selective mutism. Prior to her twenty-seven years at Eastern, professional experience included working as a public school speech clinician. Gail presents numerous workshops around the country, sharing her practical clinical knowledge with audiences. She has numerous publications, including seven books in the Source series, and three assessment instruments with LinguiSystems. Three publications of the Source series cover. Differential Assessment and Treatment Methodology of Autism.

Professional honors and awards include Honors of the Illinois Speech-Language Hearing Association, Fellow of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and Illinois Speech-Language-Hearing Association, recipient of the Illinois Clinical Achievement Award, ASHA Legislative Council, Distinguished Alumnus Award at Eastern Illinois University and Southern Illinois University - Carbondale, five Faculty Excellence Awards at Eastern Illinois University, and the 2000 Distinguished Faculty Award and College of Science Scholar of the Year.