Two day ABA workshop in Traverse City

The Autism Alliance of MI will be holding an educational workshop with evidence-based practice, diagnostics and treatments for Autism.  The workshop will be held May 13-14 in Traverse City.  Topics will include:

·         Overview, Definition, and Requirements of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and Socially Significant Treatment Approaches
·         Innovative Learning: Scaling a Frontline Workforce in Basic ABA Principles Utilizing Technology
·         Focusing on Developing Early Social Communication Skills in Young Children with Autism Utilizing a Behavior-Based Approach (Project ImPACT)
·         Beyond ADOS Training: Recognizing Key Developmental Milestones for Assessment & Dual Diagnosis
·         ABA and Gentle Teaching: A Review of the Literature, Philosophy, and Practice

Complete information is available at http://aaom051314.eventbrite.com/# .  (Scroll down for all the details.) 

It's IEP season...

I was able to attend a day of the Special Ed Conference held at NMU in February.  While I was there, I was reminded of all the wonderful resources listed on the Bridges4Kids website:  http://www.bridges4kids.org/.
Don't forget that free mediation services are available to you if you need some support going into your IEP meeting.  Good look to all! 

Marquette Monthly Short Story Winner

John Taylor, a facilitator for the Next Chapter Book Club and an active member of our community, won the Marquette Monthly short story contest this spring.  His story explores the relationship between a father and a son who has Asperger's syndrome. 

You can read the story online at the Marquette Monthly website:  http://www.mmnow.com/z_current_a/b/c/feature.html

Congratulations, John!