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January 31, 2012
Gold Centre 5331 Ferrier, Montreal, QC H4P 1M1
6:00 - 9:00 PM
Applied Behaviour Analysis
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$500.00 |
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$800.00 |
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$500.00 |
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Alexandra Rothstein, MA, BCBA
This training course is based upon 30 hours of training + practical and written tests. Training will take place from 6-9pm on Tuesday evenings, beginning January 31 to April 24, 2012 (no course on February 7th and April 10th).
Alexandra Rothstein, MA, BCBA
Alexandra obtained her Master’s Degree in Applied Behaviour Analysis from the University of Nevada, Reno. She is currently one of the Clinical Directors of the Gold Centre’s ABILI-T ABA Programme. Alexandra supervises ABA programmes, provides parents with behaviour management strategies, and conducts parent workshops. She is a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst with over ten years of experience working with children with Autism Spectrum Disorders, special needs, learning disabilities and behaviour difficulties.
* A Board Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA) has undergone a rigorous process to ensure that they are able to provide ABA services of the highest calibre. BCBAs have obtained Masters Degrees which include 225 hours of specific Graduate-level coursework, and have completed a minimum of 1500 hours of supervised independent fieldwork, with 75 additional hours of direct supervision by a BACB approved practitioner. Additionally, each BCBA has passed a comprehensive examination administered by the Behaviour Analyst Certification Board. Applied behaviour analysis utilizes principles of learning to improve socially significant behaviour (behaviour that is important in the individual’s life). Thousands of studies have demonstrated the effectiveness of ABA across many different settings, populations and behaviours. Applied behaviour analysis is one of the only interventions with evidence of effectiveness in producing comprehensive and lasting improvements for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (gains in IQ, language & communication, social skills, self-help skills, academics, etc). Programs are individualized to each child and focus on systematically teaching small, measurable units of behaviour.
Early intensive behavioural intervention (EIBI) is the intensive application of the principles of Applied Behaviour Analysis to children with autism spectrum disorders and other developmental disabilities.
Training objectives: After successful completion of the training, participants will be able to:
• Describe Applied Behaviour Analysis, Autism Spectrum Disorders and Early intensive behavioural intervention
• Implement both structured and naturalistic teaching methodologies used in ABA programs (DTT, NET, shaping, chaining, prompting)
• Generalize skills using a variety of techniques
• Identify and describe the ABCs of learning
• Understand the functions of behaviour
• Identify some strategies for managing problem behaviour
• Help to promote appropriate behaviours
Who should attend the training: The training will provide essential information for those seeking positions as instructor therapists, special education teachers, resource teachers, integration aides, other paraprofessionals or professionals working in the field of autism spectrum disorders and/or developmental disabilities, as well as parents, guardians, or family members of children with autism spectrum disorders and other developmental disabilities.
Training format: The training will include lectures, videos, small group discussion, live modeling and role-playing. A quiz covering the topics discussed will be given after each section. A final exam and therapist evaluation will be given at the end of the training. Participants are required to pass both the exam and the evaluation to receive a certificate of completion.
February 1, 2012
Gold Centre, 5331 Ferrier, Montreal, QC H4P 1M1
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
12 COURSES - 24 HOURS OF TRAINING
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$400.00 |
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$400.00 |
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$400.00 |
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Support Worker Training
Parents living with a young or adult person with a developmental disability use Support Workers in order to help integrate their child into a wide range of community activities, from school to weekend swimming lessons or summer camp.
The Support Worker Training Program is a unique and comprehensive program that provides participants with the many critical skills needed in order to find employment in this developing field. It is comprised of twelve courses, each facilitated by a professional who specializes in working with persons with special needs. Attendance at all twelve sessions is mandatory in order to obtain the Certificate of Participation for the Support Worker Training Program.
Note that these courses are also part of our regular evening session program and can also be taken individually.
Dates of the sessions are as follows:
February 1, 2012; February 8, 2012; February 22, 2012; February 29, 2012; March 14, 2012; March 28, 2012; April 4, 2012; April 18, 2012; April 25, 2012; May 2, 2012; May 9, 2012; May 16, 2012
February 1, 2012 - Working Together: The Support Worker and the Teacher
February 8, 2012 - An Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorders
February 22, 2012 - Encouraging Appropriate Behaviors in Children with Developmental Disabilities
February 29, 2012 - Best Practice Approaches for Persons with Autism Spectrum Disorders
March 14, 2012 - The Role of the Support Worker
March 28, 2012 - Understanding the Social Cognitive Deficits of Students who have Autism
April 4, 2012 - Peers – A Valuable Resource for Support Workers
April 18, 2012 - Behaviour Management in the Classroom: Tips for the Support Worker
April 25, 2012 - Sexuality and Sex Education for Individuals with an ASD
May 2, 2012 - Using Visual Supports for Communication
May 9, 2012 - Navigating Transitions
May 16, 2012 - Intervention for Children with ASD and Severe Learning Disabilities
February 1, 2012
Gold Centre, 5331 Ferrier, Montreal, QC H4P 1M1
7:00 - 9:00 PM
Working Together: The Support Worker and the Teacher
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$40.00 |
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$50.00 |
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$40.00 |
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Katie Cohene, M.Ed.
English session
Katie Cohene is a doctoral student in Human Development in the department of Educational Psychology at McGill University. Currently, she is working as a consultant for special needs for the Center of Excellence for Autism Spectrum Disorders delegated by the ministry and housed within the Lester B. Pearson School Board. Katie has worked in both specialized school settings and the public sector for over 10 years.
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
“Working Together: The Support Worker and the Teacher”
This session will outline how a teacher and a support worker can collaborate to facilitate better inclusion for a child with a disability into the regular classroom. This session will outline best practices for students with special needs in the classroom and various other supports within the school setting.
Learning objectives:
1. participants will learn how to work successfully with a student with a disability
2. participants will learn how to communicate better with teachers, parents and support workers
3. participants will learn the best practice approaches used with students with special needs in the classroom and other school settings
4. participants will learn about what services the school boards offer for children with autism and/or global developmental delays
February 2, 2012
5331 Ferrier (corner Decarie), Montreal QC H4P 1M1
7:00 - 9:00 pm
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$300.00 |
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$300.00 |
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$300.00 |
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Parent Training Series
The Gold Learning and Research Centre is proud to present this Parent Training Series. The sessions are designed to address topics of importance to parents of children with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) and other developmental disabilities. Throughout the series, we hope to promote awareness, to provide parents with the practical tools necessary to help them to interact more successfully with their children, to promote communication and independence, and to improve quality of life for the family unit as a whole.
The series is comprised of nine two-hour sessions, and will be hosted on Thursday evenings at the Gold Centre. The sessions will be provided by speakers who have knowledge of the field and service provision to children with disabilities. The cost for the series is $300. Parents may also register for individual sessions.
Thursday, September 22, 2011 - Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) & Developmental Disabilities
In this session, parents will learn about the diagnostic process for autism spectrum disorders and developmental disabilities. Information about the characteristics of ASDs and developmental disabilities, the assessment and diagnostic process, strengths and areas of difficulty for many individuals with ASD and developmental disabilities, research into the possible causes of various developmental disabilities will be provided.
Speaker: Dr Nathalie Garcin, Executive Director, Gold Centre
Thursday, October 6, 2011 - Navigating Government, Advocacy and Community-based Resources and Services for Children with Developmental Disabilities.
This session will introduce parents to government, advocacy and community-based resources tailored to meet the needs of their families. Representatives from the various stakeholders will be invited to discuss service provision to young children with developmental disabilities. More particularly, first-line services will be introduced (CSSS, CLSC), followed by a presentation of the various advocacy and parent associations (AMDI, FQCATED, Autism Speaks, ATEDM, etc), and finally, a presentation of the health and social services system in Quebec (CDRITED and hospital services) will be offered to participants.
Speakers:
Dr Nathalie Garcin, Executive Director, Gold Centre
Stephanie Shaffer, Parent representative, Miriam Home and Services, User’s Committee
Amy Fish, Commissioner of Complaints, Miriam Home and Services
Thursday, October 27, 2011 – Promoting Communication
During this session parents will learn strategies for encouraging their child to communicate across environments and throughout their day. Instruction will be provided on arranging the environment to promote communication, using a responsive communication style, recognizing attempts to communicate, prompting appropriate communication, and reinforcing communication throughout a child’s day.
Speaker: Myriam Beauchamp, MS Speech and Language Pathology
Thursday, November 10, 2011 - A Practical Introduction to Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
This session is designed to introduce parents to the field of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA), and more specifically to ABA as it pertains to early intensive behaviour intervention for children with ASDs and other developmental disabilities. During the session parents will be introduced to the history of ABA, its principles and philosophies, as well as the research base and applications of ABA to children with ASDs and developmental disabilities. Common misconceptions and misunderstandings about ABA will also be addressed.
Speaker: Alexandra Rothstein, MA, BCBA
NEW DATE
Thursday, December 1, 2011 - Encouraging Cooperative Behaviour
The goal of this session is to help parents to acquire the skills necessary to promote appropriate behaviour from their child across a variety of daily activities and situations. Throughout the session parents will learn the principles of behaviour in order to develop strategies for promoting positive, adaptive behaviour and for reducing the likelihood that problem behaviour will occur.
Speaker: Alexandra Rothstein, MA, BCBA
Thursday, January 12, 2012 – Increasing Play and Language Skills in Children
Research in language development has shown a positive correlation between play skills, particularly play and language skills. Given that many children on the autism spectrum struggle with both these skills, it is important to target them both in clinical settings and at home. In this session, parents will learn the importance of play skills, how to determine their child’s level of play and how to pick appropriate toys and play schemes for their child, in order to help increase their child’s play skills. This workshop will also teach parents how to embed language into play activities to assist in increasing their child’s linguistic abilities.
Speaker: Myriam Beauchamp, MS Speech and Language Pathology
Thursday, February 2, 2012 - Toilet Training
This session will outline the basic behavioural strategies for toilet training children. Parents will learn to recognize the signs that their child is ready for toileting, as well as how to prepare for toileting, to schedule-train their child, and to promote independence with toileting routines.
Speaker: Alexandra Rothstein, MA, BCBA
Thursday, March 8, 2012 - Promoting Sleep Through Bedtime Routine
This session is designed to help parents to successfully develop bedtime routines for their children. Parents will learn strategies for creating bedtime routines, strategies for prompting appropriate sleep behaviour, and reinforcement techniques for promoting and maintaining quality sleep and bedtime routines.
Speaker: Alexandra Rothstein, MA, BCBA
Thursday, March 29, 2012 - Recognizing Anxiety and Implementing Practical Strategies for Anxiety Management in Children with Developmental Disabilities
Given the prevalence of anxiety in children with developmental disabilities and autism spectrum disorders, Dr Magill will speak about the recognition of signs of anxiety in children and will provide a description of best practices for the treatment of anxiety disorders.
Speaker: Dr Chandra Magill, psychiatrist
February 8, 2012
Gold Centre, 5331 Ferrier, Montreal, QC H4P 1M1
7:00 - 9:00 PM
An Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorders
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$40.00 |
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$50.00 |
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$40.00 |
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Shari Joseph, PhD
English session
Dr. Shari Joseph is a Psychologist and Clinical Advisor for Miriam Home and Services, a rehabilitation center for persons with intellectual disabilities and autism. She specializes in Applied Behaviour Analysis and Behaviour Consultation for persons with autism and developmental disabilities. Dr. Joseph received her Bachelor Degree in Psychology from Concordia University, as well as her Masters Degree in Psychiatry and Doctorate Degree in School and Applied Child Psychology from McGill University. Over the years, Dr. Joseph has worked as a behavioural consultant and researcher within the area of autism and has gained extensive experience working with this population. Dr. Joseph has published scientific papers in the domain of developmental psychopathology, and has presented at various national and international conferences. She is a member of the board of directors at Giant Steps, a school specializing in autism, and at Miriam Home and Services.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
An Introduction to Pervasive Developmental Disorders & Autism Spectrum Disorders
In this presentation, the behaviours and characteristics that commonly occur in persons with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) will be explored. A review of the three primary symptom domains, social interaction, communication, and repetitive behaviors, will be discussed. Parents and professionals will gain more insight into autism spectrum disorders and how symptoms manifest in children. Through video demonstrations, participants will learn to observe key behaviours in young children to help make a judgment about ASD. For those in a position to refer a child’s family for evaluation, this presentation will provide clear examples of "what to look for."
Following this presentation participants will be able to:
1. Recognize the symptoms associated with Pervasive Developmental Disorders.
2. Label the triad of impairments in autism.
3. Identify the suspected causes of autism.
4. Recount the prevalence rate of Pervasive Developmental Disorders.
5. List the co-occurring conditions associated with autism.
6. Identify best practice approaches to assessing and diagnosing Pervasive Developmental Disorders.
7. Describe effective treatment approaches for young children with autism.
March 21, 2012
Gold Centre, 5331 Ferrier, Montreal H4P 1M1
7:00 - 9:00 pm
Mieux ETRE pour mieux FAIRE
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$40.00 |
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$50.00 |
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$40.00 |
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Gaid Gaillard, Psychomotricienne
FRENCH SESSION
Mlle Gaillard est psychomotricienne et a exercé auprès d’adultes polyhandicapés en résidence spécialisée, d’enfants avec déficience motrice en intégration scolaire et enfants avec des troubles du spectre autistique en hôpital de jour et actuellement au programme Trampoline.
Scolarité : Diplôme d’état de psychomotricien obtenu en juin 2004 en France; Spécialisation en relaxation et graphomotricité durant la formation initiale en psychomotricité; Actuellement en Master international de psychomotricité avec l’université de Paris et de Murcia (Espagne).
Mieux ETRE pour mieux FAIRE
Le schéma corporel est la connaissance, la représentation, le vécu que la personne a de son propre corps. Il s'élabore en fonction de la maturité neurologique, cognitive, psycho-affective, et de l’intégration des informations sensorielles. Dans le cadre d’une déficience mentale, physique ou de troubles psychiques cette élaboration va être perturbée. Des troubles du schéma corporel peuvent perturber la relation avec autrui (inhibition, insécurité, agressivité), les habiletés motrices (maladresse, incoordination, trouble de la latéralité, de l’orientation et de l’imitation), les perceptions (déficit de la structuration spatiale et temporelle) et de ce fait les apprentissages (écriture et mathématique). Des activités pour aider la personne à élaborer un schéma corporel mieux structuré seront présentées.
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