Make It Take It Workshop Series
Location: See each workshop below for locationRegistration is required for all seminars and workshops. Space is limited to 20 participants.
Each session of this ongoing workshop series is geared towards providing both information and hands-on participation in creating visual strategies based upon our philosophy. This workshop series is offered twice a year, with one of the four workshops offered each month for four months. Due to a busy summer training schedule, the Make It Take It series is not offered during the summer. Please see below for further details on the content and goals of each workshop.
Contact us at (317)274-8162 Option "0" or hands@iupui.edu with any questions about this event.
Register onlineVisual Schedules
January 27, 2010 | 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Location: Psychiatry Building (PB) | See Maps & Directions page
Many leaders in the field of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) have used visual schedules for children with an ASD. These leaders include Schopler and Mesibov, 1993, Hodgin, 1995, and Krantz and McClannahan, 1999. This tool works well to give clear and concise information about the order of events. This is important for children with an ASD who often need order and routine in their lives. This session will start with a quick overivew of visual schedules. Participants will see many examples to help them learn the different formats and uses of this tool. Time will be alloted during the workshop to make sample visual schedules. The CSATC staff will be available throughout the process for guidance and feedback.
Beyond Schedules
February 17, 2010 | 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Location: Psychiatry Building (PB) | See Maps & Directions page
Visual supports are often helpful for children with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD). These supports can be used in many places and for many reasons. These supports can help children understand how to behave and how long an event will last. Once the child understands what is expected, they often show fewer behavior problems.
Social Skills
March 17, 2010 | 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Location: Psychiatry Building (PB) | See Maps & Directions page
Children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD), by definition, have difficulty learning social skills (e.g., how to interact with others, understand emotions, and have conversations). Through the use of visual supports, children with an ASD can gain an understanding of how to appropriately handle the many social situations they encounter each day.
Collaborative Tools for Effective Advocacy
April 21, 2010 | 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Location: Clarian North Medical Center | See Maps & Directions page
Navigating the special education process can be extremely complex. However, utilizing tools to build collaborative relationships and learning how to become an effective advocate for a student with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), as well as other students with disabilities is invaluable. In order to be an effective advocate for a student, it is key to be: informed, reasonable, and collaborative.
