Workshops
Free Autism Workshop Series
A free workshop series for parents, teachers, therapists, and others
working with children on the autism spectrum.
Workshops Offered
Each session is from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at our Brooklyn location. A certificate of completion is available upon request.
BCBA CEU's available for workshops. $10 each CEU
Workshops are 2 hours = 2 CEU's for $20
To register or for more information:
By phone: 718.686.9600
By email: info@skhov.org
By mail: 4302 New Utrecht Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11219
*please be sure to include your name, address, and phone number and
indicate which workshop you would like to attend!
Parent training program made possible by NYC Council Autism Initiative
Funding.
The Collaborative Model of Shema Kolainu- Language and Feeding
May 30, 2012
- Understanding the benefits of a team approach
- Understanding ABA and the tactics
- Understanding Prompt therapy - fundamental level
- Understanding Oral motor needs
- Assessments and treatments
Presenters, Consultants and Coordinators:
Gili Rechany, MA, SBL, BCBA, Educational Director
Elizabeth Diviney, PhD, BCBA, Behavior Consultant
Chanie Kessler, MA, Educational Coordinator
Rebecca Volker, SLP - CCC, Speech and Language Pathologist
Kim Robinson, MPA, Director of Operations, Coordinator
Evaluating Different Approaches for Supporting Children with Autism
June 18th 2012, 10am-12pm
Noting that there has been no true comparison between educational/behavioral/developmental approaches for working with children on the autism spectrum, qualitative research was initiated to investigate Applied Behavioral Analysis, TEACCH, Daily Life Therapy, Miller Method, and DIR. Other methods such as RDI and SCERTS are also discussed.
Some preliminary findings suggest that current definitions of autism are lacking and a more multi-dimensional approach is needed, the autism spectrum as currently employed is too wide to be useful, many techniques are applicable across approaches, and a general sense that people with autism have something valuable to contribute to the community as a whole.
Presented by Dr. Stephen Shore.
- Assistant Professor, Special Education at Adelphi University
- Author, Beyond the Wall: Personal Experiences with Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Author and Contributor, Ask and Tell: Self Advocacy and Disclosure for People on the Autism Spectrum
- Co-Author, Understanding Autism for Dummies
- Co-Featured, Living Along the Autism Spectrum: What it means to have Autism or Asperger Syndrome (DVD)
See our past workshops below:
The Road to Independence
March 28, 2012
- Toilet training: baseline, training and follow-up.
- Self care skills: brushing teeth, dressing, showering, and eating.
- Pre-Vocational skills: following a task analysis, activity schedules and PSI.
Employment Opportunities for People with Autism: Observations on Promoting Success
March 21, 2012
Presented by Dr. Stephen Shore.
With Introduction by Joshua Weinstein, Ph.D., M.B.A., CEO & Founder of ICare4Autism and Shema Kolainu - Hear Our Voices on the ICare4Autism Autism Workforce Initiative.
Even those individuals with ASD who achieved post secondary education or have highly developed skill areas often have difficulty selling themselves in job interviews and maintaining working relationships on the job. Drawing on his personal and professional experiences as an adult living with Autism, Stephen shared the strategies he has used successfully to find and secure employment and meet the expectations of employers for people throughout the autism spectrum.
Joshua Weinstein, Ph.D., M.B.A., CEO & Founder of ICare4Autism and Shema Kolainu - Hear Our Voices will be spoke about the Autism Workforce Initiative which will the first of its kind. It will encompass workforce entry services for high school students with autism, post-transition supportive services, vocational and employment services ranging from semi-skilled to high functioning individuals, and a special targeted program to place persons with Asperger's Syndrome in technology sector jobs.
Senses and Sensibilities: An Inside View on Sensory Issues, What They Look Like, Avoiding Them, and Working Through Ones that Occur
February 6th, 2012
Presented by Dr. Stephen Shore
- Assistant Professor, Special Education at Adelphi University
- Author, Beyond the Wall: Personal Experiences with Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Author and Contributor, Ask and Tell: Self Advocacy and Disclosure for People on the Autism Spectrum
- Co-Author, Understanding Autism for Dummies
- Co-Featured, Living Along the Autism Spectrum: What it means to have Autism or Asperger Syndrome (DVD)
Many persons on the autistic spectrum experience sensory stimuli with such variation that it can either be completely causing extreme discomfort, or on the other hand, be undetectable, and/or be so distorted as to be useless. All of these situations can be overwhelming, and at times dangerous. The aim of this presentation is to enable susceptible individuals and those close to them to minimize the effect of or avoid such situations, thereby enabling those who have these sensitivities to take advantage of opportunities that might otherwise be too overwhelming to otherwise even consider.
Curriculum Development for Advanced Learners
January 25, 2012
- Development of Centers and Personalized System of Instruction
- Development of Academic portfolio
- Development of Pre and post test model
- Tactical Teaching methodologies: WH questions, Math Concepts, Comprehension
Using Technology Across all Environments to Increase Independence
November 30, 2011
Introduction to:
- Videos and internet resources
- Software and interactive play
- Social stories and PowerPoint
- Preacademic and academic skills
Curriculum Development for Advanced Learners
January 25, 2012
- Development of Centers and Personalized System of Instruction
- Development of Academic portfolio
- Development of Pre and post test model
- Tactical Teaching methodologies: WH questions, Math Concepts, Comprehension
Free Autism Workshop February 6th!
from 2:30pm to 4:30pm
at Shema Kolainu-Hear Our Voices, 4302 New Utrecht Ave, Brooklyn 11219
"Senses and Sensibilities: An Inside View on Sensory Issues, What They Look Like, Avoiding Them, and Working Through Ones that Occur."
Presented by Dr. Stephen Shore
- Assistant Professor, Special Education at Adelphi University
- Author, Beyond the Wall: Personal Experiences with Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Author and Contributor, Ask and Tell: Self Advocacy and Disclosure for People on the Autism Spectrum
- Co-Author, Understanding Autism for Dummies
- Co-Featured, Living Along the Autism Spectrum: What it means to have Autism or Asperger Syndrome (DVD)
Monday, February 6th
TIME: 2:30pm-4:30pm at SKHOV
4302 New Utrecht Ave, Brooklyn NY 11219
Many persons on the autistic spectrum experience sensory stimuli with such variation that it can either be completely causing extreme discomfort, or on the other hand, be undetectable, and/or be so distorted as to be useless. All of these situations can be overwhelming, and at times dangerous. The aim of this presentation is to enable susceptible individuals and those close to them to minimize the effect of or avoid such situations, thereby enabling those who have these sensitivities to take advantage of opportunities that might otherwise be too overwhelming to otherwise even consider.
Workshop - Get Care and Support for Children -
Insurance Benefits and Medical Coverage
COME HEAR about the Importance of ADEQUATE MEDICAL COVERAGE and the EXTRA Health Insurance benefits available for your child receiving services from the Early Intervention Program.
LEARN HOW THESE PROGRAMS CAN HELP WITH:
- paying for medical bills and reducing out of pocket costs
- renewing your Medicaid Insurance on time and avoiding loss of coverage
- providing benefits and resources through the Children with Special Health Care Needs Program
- Informing you of the eligibility for these benefits through one of our Child Benefit Advisor assigned to help you apply.
| DATE: | August 30, 2011 |
| TIME: | 10:00 am – 2:00 pm |
| Hear Our Voices Early Intervention Program |
| WORKSHOP LOCATION: | Shema Kolainu - Hear Our Voices
4302 New Utrecht Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11219
Office of Health Insurance Service Programs, OHIS
Call SKHOV for more info: 718-686-9600 |
FREE OF CHARGE and OPEN TO ALL - service coordinators, EI Therapists, EI Agency staff, parents, family members.
Free Autism Workshop Series
A free workshop series for parents, teachers, therapists, and others working with children on the autism spectrum.
Workshops Offered
Each session is from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at our Brooklyn location. A certificate of completion is available upon request.
To register or for more information:
By phone: 718.686.9600
By email: info@skhov.org
By mail: 4302 New Utrecht Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11219
*please be sure to include your name, address, and phone number and indicate which workshop you would like to attend!
Parent training program made possible by
NYC Council Autism Initiative Funding
Workshops Offered
Networking with your Child's Team - Being a Strong Advocate
Communicating and understanding doctors, therapist, teachers, and administrators. Increasing Autism Awareness and keeping up with the research, assisting in fundraising for Autism and finding a cure.
Presented: November 18th, 2010
Adaptive Daily Living Skills - the Road to Independence
Toilet training: baseline, training and follow-up. Self care skills: brushing teeth, dressing, showering, and eating. Pre-Vocational skills: following a task analysis, activity schedules and PSI.
Presented: January 13th, 2011
Teaching Communication in Different Ways
Understanding Non verbal communication: Using Augmentative communication in the home and in the community. Alternative and augmentative communicational assessment, training procedures and integration of AAC in everyday life. Understanding Verbal communication: Verbal immersion, Verbal behavior, Verbal imitation and fluency.
Presented: March 24th, 2011
Using Technology to Increase Independence & Learning
Introduction to: Videos and internet resources
Software and interactive play
Social stories and PowerPoint
Pre-academic and academic skills
Presented: May 26th, 2011
Our 2010-2011 Workshop Series
We at Shema Kolainu - Hear Our Voices, School and Center for Children with Autism would like to open our doors and share our findings about how children on the autism spectrum learn to communicate, socialize and succeed while engaging in daily routine activities and interacting with others.
At SK-HOV we provide comprehensive, research-based educational practices and related therapeutic services to maximize the learning and participation of children (aged 3 to 11 years) with various developmental and neurological disorders.
Our education and training program is designed to inform and enhance the knowledge of participants about autism, related services and behavior analytic techniques used to effectively teach personal, social, and academic skills.
This workshop series was designed in response to parents, teachers, therapists and others who requested to learn how to improve the lives of children with autism spectrum disorders. We encourage teachers, parents and all those interested in learning about effective treatment interventions to attend.
Sessions will be led by SK-HOV's Educational Team - Gili Rechany, MA, SBL, BCBA, Educational Director, Elizabeth Diviney, PhD, BCBA, Behavior Consultant Chani Katz, MA, BCBA, Educational Coordinator, Carol Schaffler, SLP - CCC, Speech and Language Pathologist, and Rebecca Volker, SLP - CCC, Speech and Language Pathologist.
