| Autism & Inclusion: Make the Connection Half Day Conference _____________________________________ |
Educators & Parents of Children with Autism will Learn
Educators & Parents will Receive
Why Choose Precision Education's Workshop?
Our Latest Conference Participants are saying:
"We have been looking for a team who could pull together learning and
Autism for over a year, we are glad to have found it!" - College Counselor
"You could rename this seminar, Reality Check...What you really need
to do in special education." -Parent Advocate
"The strategies you gave me are so plain and simple. I cannot wait to
bring this back to our team. I could see us implementing many of these
strategies school-wide." -Special Education Teacher at Private Day School
- How to Assess the School Environment for Success
- What Each Team Member Must Do to Assure Student Progress
- Strategies within Multiple Environments that will Enhance Student Achievement
- Long-term Solutions to Your Everyday Issues with Autism & Learning
- Occupational Therapy Methods within the Classroom
- Special Education Teaching Tools
- Communication between Teacher to Student
- Communication between Home & School for Effectiveness
Educators & Parents will Receive
- Organization System, Eliminate the Paperwork Piles & Prioritize
- Letter Writing Templates for Effective Team Communication
- Small Group Consult During the Conference
- Three Action Steps You Can Take IMMEDIATELY to Change a Child's Education
Why Choose Precision Education's Workshop?
- You Bring Your Child's / Student's IEP & We Give YOU Answers
- We have realistic Special Education Solutions that Work EVERYDAY
- We offer Support after the Workshop
- CPDU's Available
Our Latest Conference Participants are saying:
"We have been looking for a team who could pull together learning and
Autism for over a year, we are glad to have found it!" - College Counselor
"You could rename this seminar, Reality Check...What you really need
to do in special education." -Parent Advocate
"The strategies you gave me are so plain and simple. I cannot wait to
bring this back to our team. I could see us implementing many of these
strategies school-wide." -Special Education Teacher at Private Day School
| Registration Information: Date: April 30, 2008 Location: NIU Naperville Campus, 1120 Diehl Road, Naperville, IL Time: 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. Fee: $97.00 Includes, Breakfast, Beverages, All Workshop Materials & Organization System How to Register: Call 800.432.0170 ext 0 Online Download Registration to Mail/Fax |
Rhonda Brunett, Parent Consultant Rhonda Brunett, one of the founders of The Autism Connection, and her husband, Rick, are the proud parents of 13 year-old son, Jordan. Jordan was diagnosed with autism at age three. Due to much encouragement combined with the apparent lack of layman’s materials on autism, Rhonda, just a novice-was fueled to write her first book, From Autism to All-Star, which was self-published in 2004. Little did they know, that what began as a loving way to preserve family memories, would result in documentation of Jordan’s life as an autistic child. Rhonda believes that it is her purpose in life to serve as a passionate advocate for autism. She has developed, Speak Today, a local access television show, and is a host for Autism One Radio to all in an effort to help educate, encourage, and support others. Angelina Strum, M.Ed., Special Education Teacher Angelina received her Bachelors Degree in Special Education from Illinois State University in 2000 and her first Masters Degree in Special Education from National- Louis University in June 2006. She is currently pursuing a second Masters Degree in School Leadership/Administration from Concordia University. In her 7 years of experience she has worked with students ranging from early childhood to middle school age. She has attended numerous trainings on ASD and has vast experience in the following tools: Visual communication strategies, PECS, TEACCH, Heartland Model, Discrete Trial, ABA Therapy, and functional behavior analysis. She also has participated in sensory integration trainings and uses a sensory-based approach with students in her classroom. Sheila Bott, COTA/L, Certified Occupational Therapy Provider Sheila Bott has 18 years experience as a licensed Pediatric Occupational Therapy Provider specializing in sensory integration for children with special needs and is employed at Clare Woods Academy in Bartlett, IL. Clare Woods Academy is a special day school for students on the autism spectrum, behavior disorders, learning disabilities, and other health impairments. She is knowledgeable in the following techniques and treatment methodologies: sensory integration theory and practice, Floortime, Therapeutic Yoga, Listening Therapy, Picture Exchange Communication Systems (PECS) and Brain Gym. She has been Early Intervention Certified since 2003. Sheila is one of the founders of The Autism Connection which is comprised of five women dedicated to educating parents, university level college students, and special education teachers throughout Illinois. The Autism Connection holds one-day workshops providing information related to sensory modulation and processing dysfunction as it relates to individuals on the Autism Spectrum. Sheila is currently working on developing an Autism Advisory Team for DuPage, Cook and Kane Counties. Catherine Whitcher, M.Ed, Author, Speaker, Consultant Catherine Whitcher, M.Ed, founder of Precision Education, Inc.holds multiple special education teaching certificates, has been featured on AutismOne radio show, published in The Autism Perspective and is Co- Author of Asperger's Success. She is a member of the National Association of Special Education Teachers and Co-founder of the non-profit Disability Community Solutions. Proud sister of a successful man with Down Syndrome, Ms. Whitcher’s dynamic teaching within the classroom led her to her life-long passion of bringing education teams together for student achievement. For over 10 years, Precision Education, a special education consulting firm has been focused on maximizing special education results for students, parents & teachers. The development of Back to Future IEP Planning ™, exclusively presented by Precision Education, has led to students with exceptional learning needs meeting their potential and exceeding expectations. Precision Education represents a parent focused, school friendly, child- centered approach to success. Testimonials: “We feel like you're such a wealth of knowledge and information in this area. We could spend hours listening to your advice.” “It was a pleasure meeting you last weekend at the session in Oak Park. The information you shared with us will benefit my daughter for years to come. Thank you for providing such a wonderful service.” “Your Education Solution team has been wonderful. A true angel to me. I now separate school issues and parenting issues and our education team is making progress.” |
