Presented
By:
Marti A. Baio, M.A., CCC-SLP
Director, Baio Enterprises , Inc.
Focusing on children with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorders, Marti spoke about levels of functioning and techniques to motivate and encourage appropriate communication, play and problem solving skills in an individual setting using Floor Time Techniques as described by well-known Autism specialists, Dr. Stanley Greenspan and Dr. Serena Wieder. Social Interaction skills, goals and techniques are discussed with program suggestions for implementation.
Seminar Outline
Understanding
the Characteristics of Autism
Understand the characteristics that fall
under the Autism Spectrum Disorders. Learn why communication and interactions
are difficult for these children, their unique sensory needs, and how they are
trying to communicate with us through their behaviors.
Six
Functional Levels and Floor Time Therapy Techniques
Develop tools to get the best results and interactions from the Autistic
child.
Social
Interaction Techniques
This is one of the most important and overlooked areas to be addressed
in children with Autism. Gain skills of determining the level at which
a child is functioning as well as techniques to provide interactions with the
child and his/her peers.
Programming
in the Schools
Learn about a specialized program developed
at Baio Enterprises
to implement a more appropriate environment in the school setting.
Developing
an Individual and Social Interaction Therapy Plan
Using the techniques and tools learned,
you will plan individual and social interaction goals for a child you are currently
working with.