Seminars and Classes
Future Horizons Autism/Asperger’s Conference in the Seattle area on Friday, December 2, at the Meydenbauer Center in Bellevue featuring three extraordinary, nationally-renowned speakers, including: Dr. Temple Grandin, the noted scientist who has autism and the author of The Way I See It: A Personal Look at Autism and Asperger’s; Maria Wheeler, 20 year psychology, special ed, and ABA fields specialist and the author of A Treasure Chest of Behavioral Strategies for Individuals with Autism; and Jennifer Mcllwee Myers, an accomplished writer who has Asperger’s Syndrome and the author of How to Teach Life Skills to Kids with Autism or Asperger’s.
Throughout the conference there will be an extensive resources/book table available, as well as excellent networking opportunities with other local parents/caregivers, SLPs, OTs, PTs, ABAs, counselors, special ed teachers, psychologists, physicians, social workers, etc., within the various ASD-related communities.
For more information, to register, and/or to download a (PDF) conference brochure, please visit:
or call Future Horizons at 800-489-0727
2012 Special Education Conference
Improving Special Education & Related Services to Students of All Ages
A Professional Continuing Education Conference
March 7, 8, 9, 2012
(Wednesday, Thursday & Friday)
Shoreline Conference Center
Greater Seattle, Washington Area
18 Contact Hours (3 days)
ASHA CEUs
Western Washington University College Credits
18 OSPI Clock Hours
Various Professional Accreditations
Go to http://www.rehabseminars.org for more information on courses and faculty
Concurrent, Full-Day Courses and Course Faculty:
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Evidence-based Interventions for Students Struggling with Reading, Writing, and/or Mathematics: Basic Reading & Spelling Skills (3 day course) by Nancy Mather, Ph.D., University of Arizona,Department of Disability and Psycho-educational Services
The Big Four: Central Auditory Processing Disorders, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorders, Dyslexia, and Autism Spectrum Disorders: What’s New? What Can We Do? by Martha Burns, PhD, CCC-SLP, Northwestern University, Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders
Developing Communication and Access Skills for Children Who Face Severe Physical and Multiple Challenges (3 day course) by Linda J. Burkhart, BS, Special Education, Technology Integration Specialist
Pre-Requisites Required for Developing HandwritingSkills: Multi-Sensory Techniques for all Children by Kimberly M. Wiggins, OTR/L, CP-BC, listenWRITE shineBRIGHT™
Thursday, March 8, 2012
Evidence-based Interventions for Students Struggling with Reading, Writing, and/or Mathematics: Fluency, Mathematics, and Vocabulary by Nancy Mather, Ph.D., University of Arizona (3 Day Course)
Childhood Apraxia of Speech: New Research on Effective Clinical Interventions by Martha Burns, PhD, CCC-SLP
Developing Communication and Access Skills for Children Who Face Severe Physical and Multiple Challenges by Linda J. Burkhart, BS, Special Education, Technology Integration Specialist (3 Day Course)
Effective Strategies for Teaching Handwriting in the Classroom: Strategies for Teachers and Classroom Staff by Kimberly M. Wiggins, OTR/L, CP-BC
Friday, March 9, 2012
Evidence-based Interventions for Students Struggling with Reading, Writing, and/or Mathematics: Reading Comprehension and Written Expression by Nancy Mather, Ph.D., University of Arizona (3 Day Course)
Executive Function and Theory Of Mind: Moving on up to Higher Level Functions by Martha Burns, PhD, CCC-SLP
Developing Communication and Access Skills for Children Who Face Severe Physical and Multiple Challenges by Linda J. Burkhart, BS, Special Education, Technology Integration Specialist (3 Day Course)
Enhancing Classroom Learning Through Sensory Integration Techniques for Teachers and Therapists by Bek Wiltbank, OTR/L
Four concurrent courses will take place, all three days, to best meet your professional needs.
Sponsored by Rehab Seminars
(360) 379-6994 – phone
(360) 379-5271 – fax
www.rehabseminars.org
