Understanding Individuals With Asperger&39;s Syndrome or High Functioning Autism

Rise to the challenges of supporting individuals with Asperger&39;s syndrome or high functioning autism.

Individuals with Asperger&39;s syndrome and high functioning autism face many challenges in today&39;s society. Many services are offered to students with autism when they&39;re in elementary schools, but these services change once they move to secondary education and beyond. With the increased prevalence of autism spectrum disorders, teachers and other professionals need tools to understand and work with these individuals&39; special needs now more than ever.

Attend this unique seminar and equip yourself with the knowledge and strategies you need to help develop the social, emotional and communicational skills of those with Asperger&39;s syndrome or high functioning autism. Register today and learn the latest research-based strategies for developing plans to help these individuals reach their fullest potential.

Benefits for You

• Get the latest research-based strategies for working with individuals with AS or HFA through the years
• Recognize socially desirable skills for middle and high school students
• Design educational settings to reduce noncompliance
• Tips on special needs financial planning
• Find out what you need to know about incessant speech in children with Asperger&39;s syndrome

Who Should Attend

This seminar is designed for special education teachers and directors, psychologists, speech pathologists, counselors, social workers, classroom teachers, instructional aides, nurses, education specialists, principals, vice principals, case managers and parents.