Supporting Students with ASD:
Webinars for School Personnel and Parents
ALL WEBINARS ARE OFFERED LIVESTREAM THROUGH ZOOM. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. EACH PARTICIPANT MUST USE THEIR INDIVIDUAL EMAIL ADDRESS TO REGISTER AND LOG-IN. ZOOM LINKS ARE NOT TO BE SHARED.
Tuesday, November 5, 2024, Noon - 1:15 p.m.
I Can Do It! Promoting Self-Determination Among Autistic Youth
Presenter: Krista Drapalik, MA
Learning Objectives:
- Participants will be able to define self-determination and explain its importance in promoting independence among autistic youth
- Participants will be able to identify common barriers and facilitators of self-determination
- Participants will be able to identify practical strategies to promote autistic youths' self-determination in educational, home, and community settings
CEUs Offered:
1.25 NASP, SW, LMHC, and CTLE contact hours available
Friday, November 8, 2024, 8 - 9:15 a.m.
Classroom Strategies for Working With Students Who Are Minimally Verbal
Presenter: Deirdre M. Muldoon, PhD, CCC-SLP, BCBA-D, LBA
Learning Objectives:
- Participants will be able to describe one reciprocal language activity that is suitable for children who are minimally verbal
- Participants will be able to describe one reciprocal play activity that is suitable for children who are minimally verbal
- Participants will identify positive reinforcers appropriate for minimally verbal students
CEUs Offered:
1.25 NASP, SW, LMHC, and CTLE contact hours available
1.5 BCBA contact hours available
Tuesday, December 3, 2024, Noon - 1:15 p.m.
I Can Do It! Promoting Self-Determination Among Autistic Youth
Presenter: Krista Drapalik, MA
Learning Objectives:
- Participants will be able to define self-determination and explain its importance in promoting independence among autistic youth
- Participants will be able to identify common barriers and facilitators of self-determination
- Participants will be able to identify practical strategies to promote autistic youths' self-determination in educational, home, and community settings
CEUs Offered:
1.25 NASP, SW, LMHC, and CTLE contact hours available
Tuesday, December 17, 2024, 2 - 3:15 p.m.
Classroom Strategies for Working With Students Who Are Minimally Verbal
Presenter: Deirdre M. Muldoon, PhD, CCC-SLP, BCBA-D, LBA
Learning Objectives:
- Participants will be able to describe one reciprocal language activity that is suitable for children who are minimally verbal
- Participants will be able to describe one reciprocal play activity that is suitable for children who are minimally verbal
- Participants will identify positive reinforcers appropriate for minimally verbal students
CEUs Offered:
1.25 NASP, SW, LMHC, and CTLE contact hours available
1.5 BCBA contact hours available
Registration:
These webinars are offered AT NO COST to participants living in New York State through a grant from the New York State Education Department. The funding is administered by The Research Foundation for SUNY. There is a $15 registration fee for out-of-state registrants.
After you register, you will automatically receive a confirmation email with your zoom link(s).
Continuing Education Available for a $5 Registration Fee (Per Eligible Session):
Each organization/entity uses their own calculation to determine the number of CEUs based on contact hours. As with all continuing education, the attendee should verify CEU requirements by their professional organization and/or state licensure board.
PLEASE NOTE: Partial credit will not be awarded. Participants must attend the entire session to receive credit. Late arrival due to difficulties you may have logging into Zoom may not be used as an excuse for partial attendance. Please attempt to log in a few minutes early to allow for any possible technical issues.
BEHAVIOR ANALYST CERTIFICATION BOARD: The University at Albany/CARD Albany is an authorized continuing education provider for BACB continuing education. Provider number: OP-22-0612
CONTINUING TEACHER AND LEADER EDUCATION: CARD Albany is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s Office of Teaching Initiatives as an approved provider of CTLE for Professional Classroom Teachers, School Leaders and Level III Teaching Assistants.
SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGISTS: CARD Albany is approved by the National Association of School Psychologists to offer continuing education for school psychologists. CARD maintains responsibility for the program.
LICENSED MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELORS: University at Albany, SUNY, Center for Autism and Related Disabilities is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors. #MHC-0194.
NEW YORK STATE SOCIAL WORKERS: Center for Autism and Related Disabilities, SW CPE, is recognized by the New York State Education Department State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed master social workers # 0292.
Requests for accommodations may be sent to [email protected] or call 518-442-2574.
Cancellation Policy: Cancellation must be made 24 hours before the start of the conference to receive a refund. Please send cancellation request to [email protected].