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Tuesday, September 6, 2011

Opportunity for Parents of Children with Autism

The University of Houston-Clear Lake (UHCL)  Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities presents its
2011-2012 Community Speaker Series

Are you a parent, caregiver, or teacher of a child with autism?  Come to our informative lecture series and learn how you can more effectively help that child work to his or her full potential.  There is no cost to attend, and a complimentary lunch will be provided by the Johnson Space Center Federal Credit Union following the lecture.  To reserve your space or get more information, please e-mail autismcenter@uhcl.edu.

The following presentations will be held in Lecture Hall 1100 of the Student Services Building on the UHCL campus from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm.

September 17thEvaluating Treatments for Autism Spectrum Disorders: Current Status of the Science
Presenters: Anne Shroyer and Rachel Hoffman, M.A.

October 15th: Designing and Using Token Economies Effectively at School and Home
Presenter: Sarah Antal 

November 12thAssessing and Managing Stereotypic Behavior
Presenter: Melania Brown

December 10thUsing Reinforcement Effectively at School and Home
Presenter: Amanda Greenup

January 14th: Teaching Communication Skills 
Presenter: Adrian Rodrigue

February 11thTraining and Working with Staff: A Tutorial for Teachers and Parents
Presenter: Anne Shroyer and Rachel Hoffman, M.A.

March 10th: Teaching Activities of Daily Living
Presenters: Kari Rote

April 14th:  Generalization of New Skills
Presenters: Jessie Reichwein

Special thanks to sponsors Hegwood & Associates, P.C., Johnson Space Center Federal Credit Union, and Spectrum of Hope

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