Training
TEACCH ADULT PROGRAMS TRAINING
Training for Professionals Who Work with Adolescents and Adults with Autism in Vocational or Residential Settings
Date:
September 15-19, 2008
Location:
Carolina Living & Learning Center
Division TEACCH
Pittsboro, NC
Course Contact:
Alice Wertheimer
(919) 966-4126
Agenda
Monday
9:00–10:30 Introduction to TEACCH Program and Overview
10:30–10:45 Break
10:45–12:15 Implications of Characteristics of Autism on Learning
12:15–1:30 Lunch
1:30–3:15 Structured Teaching
3:15–3:30 Break
3:30–5:00 Working with Families
5:00–6:00 Reception
Tuesday
8:30–10:00 Presentation on Assessment and Teaching Strategies
10:00–10:30 Preparation for Activities
10:30–2:00 Assessment and Structured Teaching Activities
2:00–2:15 Break
2:15–4:30 Discussion of Activities
Wednesday
8:30–10:00 Presentation on Communication
10:00–10:30 Preparation for Activities
10:30–2:00 Communication Activities
2:00–2:15 Break
2:15–4:30 Discussion of Activities
Thursday
8:30–10:00 Preparation on Independence and Vocational Activities
10:00–10:30 Preparation for Activities
10:30–2:00 Independence and Vocational Activities
2:00–2:15 Break
2:15–4:30 Discussion of Activities
6:00 Training Dinner (optional)
Friday
8:30–9:45 Preparation on Social and Leisure Activities
9:45–10:15 Preparation for Activities
10:15–2:00 Social and Leisure Activities
2:00–3:00 Discussion of Activities
3:00–4:15 Beginning Steps to Implementing these Principles in Adult Programs
Note: 3 lunches and daily refreshment breaks included. PROGRAM DOES NOT FINISH UNTIL 4:15 ON FRIDAY. PLEASE MAKE TRAVEL PLANS ACCORDINGLY!
Presenters
Gary B. Mesibov, Ph.D.
Director, Division TEACCH
Mary E. Van Bourgondien, Ph.D.
Director, Raleigh TEACCH Center
Nancy Reichle, Ph.D.
Director, Carolina Living and Learning Center
As well as Teachers, Therapists and Staff of Division TEACCH
Target Audience
This course is designed for residential and vocational program directors and staff, teachers, psychologists, physicians, speech and language therapists. Also appropriate for researchers, clinicians or others interested in adolescents and adults with autism.
Content
Since 1972, Division TEACCH has coordinated the nation’s largest statewide education and treatment program for children and adults with autism and related communication handicaps. With Public Law 94-192 emphasizing least-restrictive settings, more people with autism and other severe behavior, learning and communication disorders are being served in community settings. This has increased the need for comprehensive in-service training. Division TEACCH, a division of the Medical School of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, provides training programs to teachers and other professionals from around the world.
Objectives
- Opportunity for direct, supervised experience in demonstration residential/work setting with clients with autism
- Experience with clients with autism with a wide range of functioning levels
- An intense period of active learning
- Presentations and demonstrations of working with clients with autism
Participants will become familiar with:
- Characteristics of autism
- Assessment of children and adults with autism
- Structured teaching
- Working with families of individuals with autism
- Communicating with individuals with autism
- Independence and vocational training as well as social and leisure training
- Behavior management
Continuing Education Credits
This training has been approved by the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill for for 3.55 CEU credits.
In order to receive CEU credits for this training, participants must participate in the ENTIRE training, and they must also complete and submit the necessary paperwork required by the UNC-CH CEU office before they leave this training..
Selection
Due to the nature of the program, there are limited slots available for this training. Applicants are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Final deadline for receipt of applications is August 1, 2008
- Complete the attached application form. Be sure to respond to the essay question. Applications received without essay response cannot be considered.
- Tuition payment will be due no later than August 29, 2008
- Mail, or email completed application as indicated. No faxed applications accepted.
- Notification of acceptance will be made by August 8, 2008
- Letters of acceptance will include all necessary instructions regarding payment, hotel reservations, and program details.
Click here to access the full brochure and application form
Cost
Tuition for 5 days is $1175 for out-of-state participants and $585 for in-state participants. This does not include travel, meals, or accommodations. Three working lunches, one dinner, refreshment breaks, and an evening reception are included. DO NOT send tuition payment with this application. Payment will be due upon acceptance. All fees must be paid in U.S. currency and drawn on a U.S. Bank.
Cancellation Policy:
Registration fees include a non-refundable administrative charge of $25. A refund of the registration fee (less $25) will be processed for cancellations received more than one week prior to the training start date. Cancellations received less than one week prior to the training start date will not be refunded.
Information
Travel:
Chapel Hill is accessible via Interstate Highways 1-40 and I-85. A map will be included with your acceptance materials. Raleigh-Durham Airport (RDU) serves Chapel Hill and is located about fifteen miles away. Please do not make travel arrangements until your acceptance has been confirmed by TEACCH.
For further information please contact:
Alice Wertheimer
Training Coordinator
Division TEACCH Conference Office
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Campus Box 7180
Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7180
Telephone: 919-966-4126
Notification of acceptance to this training will be made by August 8, 2008. Thank you!
Accommodations
Overnight accommodations at reduced rates will be offered to TEACCH Training participants by several local hotels. This information will be detailed in the materials sent to applicants upon confirmation of their acceptance to the training.
Please note:
The training site is located 25 minutes south of Chapel Hill. Participants will need a car.
