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DTSTART:20100202T143000
DTEND:20100202T163000
SUMMARY;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Understanding ASD & Trtmnt Strtgs (1 of 2) 
LOCATION:Little Friends Center for Autism
DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:This presentation discusses several aspects of autism, and answers many of the most frequently asked questions. This presentation reviews history, causes, parent issues, and discusses, in detail, the differences and similarities in the pervasive developmental disorders (Autism, Asperger’s, Childhood Disintegrative Disorder, Rett Syndrome and PDD-NOS). Additionally, successful treatment strategies are reviewed to teach social and communication skills and deal with behavior problems through several case examples. Other areas covered include prevalence statistics, co-existing conditions, resources and lifespan issues for children and their families. Level 1. =0D=0A=0D=0A=0D=0ALocation:=0D=0ALittle Friends Center for Autism=0D=0A140 N. Wright Street=0D=0ANaperville, IL 60540=0D=0Ahttp://maps.google.com/maps?f=3Dq&hl=3Den&q=3D140+N%2E+Wright+Street+Naperville%2CIL+60540=0D=0A
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DTSTART:20100205T130000
DTEND:20100205T130000
SUMMARY;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:2010 Autism Kinship Annual Party & Overnight
LOCATION:Embassy Suites Hotel
DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:2010 Autism Kinship Annual Party & Optional Overnight=0D=0AThe Autism Kinship Overnights are just one of the many exciting events that are held throughout the year that represent Kinship. Our 2010 Autism Kinship Annual Party will be held on Friday, February 5, at the Embassy Suites Hotel, 707 E. Butterfield Road, Lombard. Designed for mothers of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, this event will provide moms with the opportunity to share stories, concerns and develop friendships that will last a lifetime. Festivities will include story telling, idea sharing, a costume contest and lots of laughter. To learn more about Autism Kinship, please click here.For more details, please contact Carol Paske by phone at (630) 479-3876 or by e-mail at autismkinship@gmail.com.=0D=0ATo download the 2010 Registration Form, please click here.=0D=0ACarol Paske conceptualized Autism Kinship in collaboration with Little Friends Center for Autism. Carol Paske is a parent coach and autism consultant for Little Friends Center for Autism. To learn more about Autism Kinship, please contact Carol Paske at (630) 479-3876 or via e-mail at autismkinship@aol.com. =0D=0A=0D=0A=0D=0ALocation:=0D=0AEmbassy Suites Hotel=0D=0A707 E. Butterfield Road=0D=0ALombard, IL =0D=0Ahttp://maps.google.com/maps?f=3Dq&hl=3Den&q=3D707+E%2E+Butterfield+Road+Lombard%2CIL+=0D=0A
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DTSTART:20100209T143000
DTEND:20100209T163000
SUMMARY;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Understanding ASD & Trtmnt Strtgs (2 of 2) 
LOCATION:Little Friends Center for Autism
DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:This presentation discusses several aspects of autism, and answers many of the most frequently asked questions. This presentation reviews history, causes, parent issues, and discusses, in detail, the differences and similarities in the pervasive developmental disorders (Autism, Asperger’s, Childhood Disintegrative Disorder, Rett Syndrome and PDD-NOS). Additionally, successful treatment strategies are reviewed to teach social and communication skills and deal with behavior problems through several case examples. Other areas covered include prevalence statistics, co-existing conditions, resources and lifespan issues for children and their families. Level 1. =0D=0A=0D=0A=0D=0ALocation:=0D=0ALittle Friends Center for Autism=0D=0A140 N. Wright Street=0D=0ANaperville, IL 60540=0D=0Ahttp://maps.google.com/maps?f=3Dq&hl=3Den&q=3D140+N%2E+Wright+Street+Naperville%2CIL+60540=0D=0A
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DTSTART:20100211T143000
DTEND:20100211T163000
SUMMARY;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Communicative Functions of Behavior
LOCATION:Little Friends Center for Autism
DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Children on the autism spectrum, as well as children with other disorders, often have difficulty communicating verbally. Some children are non-verbal. However, that does not mean that they are unable to communicate. For many children, inappropriate behavior is a primary way to communicate their emotions, desires and needs. In this workshop, we will examine the various means and functions (the hows and whys) of behavioral communication, and how to shape behaviors into more effective communication. Level 1. =0D=0A=0D=0A=0D=0ALocation:=0D=0ALittle Friends Center for Autism=0D=0A140 N. Wright Street=0D=0ANaperville, IL 60540=0D=0Ahttp://maps.google.com/maps?f=3Dq&hl=3Den&q=3D140+N%2E+Wright+Street+Naperville%2CIL+60540=0D=0A
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DTSTART:20100217T143000
DTEND:20100217T163000
SUMMARY;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Communication Training (1 of 2) 
LOCATION:Little Friends Center for Autism
DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:This four-hour workshop will address utilizing pictures as a way to train functional communication skills. Participants will learn to teach children to be spontaneous when communicating, to discriminate between pictures, and expand the length and complexity of phrases and sentences. Various visual communication systems will be discussed including the use of choice boards, stop cards, and conversation boards. In addition, the six phases of PECS (the Picture Exchange Communication System) will be reviewed. Participants using PECS after this training should be under the supervision of professionals who have extensive training in PECS to further develop their skills and understanding. This training is not a substitute for the two-day PECS training workshop offered by Pyramid. Level 1. =0D=0A=0D=0A=0D=0ALocation:=0D=0ALittle Friends Center for Autism=0D=0A140 N. Wright Street=0D=0ANaperville, IL 60540=0D=0Ahttp://maps.google.com/maps?f=3Dq&hl=3Den&q=3D140+N%2E+Wright+Street+Naperville%2CIL+60540=0D=0A
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DTSTART:20100218T143000
DTEND:20100218T163000
SUMMARY;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Communication Training (Part 2 of 2) 
LOCATION:Little Friends Center for Autism
DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:This four-hour workshop will address utilizing pictures as a way to train functional communication skills. Participants will learn to teach children to be spontaneous when communicating, to discriminate between pictures, and expand the length and complexity of phrases and sentences. Various visual communication systems will be discussed including the use of choice boards, stop cards, and conversation boards. In addition, the six phases of PECS (the Picture Exchange Communication System) will be reviewed. Participants using PECS after this training should be under the supervision of professionals who have extensive training in PECS to further develop their skills and understanding. This training is not a substitute for the two-day PECS training workshop offered by Pyramid. Level 1. =0D=0A=0D=0A=0D=0ALocation:=0D=0ALittle Friends Center for Autism=0D=0A140 N. Wright Street=0D=0ANaperville, IL 60540=0D=0Ahttp://maps.google.com/maps?f=3Dq&hl=3Den&q=3D140+N%2E+Wright+Street+Naperville%2CIL+60540=0D=0A
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DTSTART:20100223T143000
DTEND:20100223T170000
SUMMARY;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Structured Teaching (TEACCH) (Parts 1 & 2) 
LOCATION:Little Friends Center for Autism
DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:This presentation will discuss the TEACCH program, their philosophy and present how to do structured teaching. Structured teaching is a very effective system to teach individuals with autism independence and cognitive and functional skills through visual structured tasks and work stations. The presentation will explain the step by step process of using structured teaching and demonstrate it’s effectiveness through video tapes and examples of visual teaching systems. Participants will practice the different stages of structured teaching including assessment, one to one work and independent work. Participants will also make and take home a structured teaching system. Level 1. =0D=0A=0D=0A=0D=0ALocation:=0D=0ALittle Friends Center for Autism=0D=0A140 N. Wright Street=0D=0ANaperville, IL 60540=0D=0Ahttp://maps.google.com/maps?f=3Dq&hl=3Den&q=3D140+N%2E+Wright+Street+Naperville%2CIL+60540=0D=0A
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DTSTART:20100225T143000
DTEND:20100225T170000
SUMMARY;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Structured Teaching (TEACCH) (Parts 1 & 2) 
LOCATION:Little Friends Center for Autism
DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:This presentation will discuss the TEACCH program, their philosophy and present how to do structured teaching. Structured teaching is a very effective system to teach individuals with autism independence and cognitive and functional skills through visual structured tasks and work stations. The presentation will explain the step by step process of using structured teaching and demonstrate it’s effectiveness through video tapes and examples of visual teaching systems. Participants will practice the different stages of structured teaching including assessment, one to one work and independent work. Participants will also make and take home a structured teaching system. Level 1. =0D=0A=0D=0A=0D=0ALocation:=0D=0ALittle Friends Center for Autism=0D=0A140 N. Wright Street=0D=0ANaperville, IL 60540=0D=0Ahttp://maps.google.com/maps?f=3Dq&hl=3Den&q=3D140+N%2E+Wright+Street+Naperville%2CIL+60540=0D=0A
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