Training
Social Stories™ 10.1 Workshop Training
For Professionals Who Work With Students With Autism
Date:
April 23, 2010
Location:
Asheville TEACCH Center
Course Contact:
Margie Catalano
(828) 251-6319x210
Agenda
Friday, April 23, 2010
8:00 – 4:00pm
Parents and professionals have used Social Stories™ for many years to effectively share social information with children, adolescents, and adults with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and other social-communication delays and differences. Using lectures, demonstrations, case examples and activities, this one-day workshop:
• Describes the research-based rationale that supports the approach
• Introduces each of the ten characteristics that define each Social Story™
• Shares strategies for introducing and implementing a Social Story™ at home or school
In addition, participants will have plenty of opportunities to practice skills and concepts as they are introduced, and to write a Social Story™ for a child, adolescent or adult currently in their care. This is a fun and fast-paced, upbeat workshop that, in addition to teaching participants to write and implement a Social Story™ provides plenty of positive and practical new ideas along the way.
Presenters
Catherine Faherty, Psychoeducational Trainer, Asheville TEACCH Center
Carol Gray developed the Social StoryT approach in 1991. To protect the quality of the approach and to ensure consistent training, to date 8 people are authorized to teach others to write and implement Social Stories™. Catherine Faherty is one of these individuals.
Target Audience
This course is designed for parents and professionals working on behalf of people with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Content
Since 1972, Division TEACCH has coordinated the nation's largest statewide public based educational and treatment programs for children with autism and related communication handicaps. With current practices emphasizing least restrictive settings, many more children with autism and other severe behavior, learning and communication problems are being served in public schools, thus creating a need for in-service training activities for teachers. In recent years, TEACCH has made its training activities available to teachers and other professionals from around the world.
Objectives
At the conclusion of training, participants will be able to:
- Describe three cognitive theories that are central to the Social Story™ rationale
- Describe the meaning of “social curiosity” and its practical implications for those working on behalf of children and adults with ASD
- Distinguish a Social Story™ from other visual strategies
- Write a Social Story™ that meets all the defining criteria
- Develop a plan for implementing a Story at home or school
Continuing Education Credits
NO CEUs will be offered for this training. We will provide contact hours certificate at the end of the day.
Selection
Complete the application form. Type or print legibly. Applications accepted by fax or mail.
Payment for tuition should be made payable to Division TEACCH – UNC Chapel Hill and received by the first day of the training.
Notification of acceptance will be mailed as applications are received. If the class reaches full capacity, participant will be notified of wait list status.
To apply for this Social Stories 10.1 (TM) Workshop Training
Click here to view and print the online application form (PDF). Click here to view and print the online brochure (PDF).
There are limited slots available for each training session. Applications are accepted on a first-come, first- served basis. Final deadline for receipt of applications and payments is April 12 , 2010. Spaces fill quickly!
Cost
$ 70.00 for In-state Professionals
$130.00 for Out-of-state Professionals
$ 30.00 for NC Parents
Fee does not include travel meals, or accommodations. Fee includes registration, breakfast food, snacks beverages and supplies.
Information
Asheville is accessible via I- 240. The closest airport is Asheville Regional Airport and is 15 miles from downtown Asheville. All trainings are held at the Asheville TEACCH Center. Directions to the center will be included in your acceptance materials.
For further information, please contact:
Margie Catalano
Training Coordinator
162 Coxe Ave
Suite 200
Asheville, NC 28801
Telephone: (828) 251-6319x210
Fax: (828) 251-6358
Accommodations
Haywood Park Hotel
(downtown location)
One Battery Park Avenue
Asheville, NC 28801
(828) 252-2522
(800) 228-2522
Fax: (828) 253-0481
Terrace Cottage
(Self-Catering Cottage)
Grove Park Historic District
National Historic Register
Asheville, NC
(828) 255-8578
TerraceCottageMail@juno.com
Renaissance Hotel
(dowtown location)
One Thomas Wolfe Plaza
Asheville, NC 28801
(828) 252-8211
Country Inn and Suites
(10 minute drive to downtown)
199 Tunnell Rd.
Asheville, NC 28801
(828) 254-4311
Exended Stay
(10 minute drive to downtown)
6 Kenilworth Knoll
Asheville, NC 28805
(828) 253-3483
