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Proactive Behavior Management:
Presentation will discuss principles of behavior management and how to develop positive proactive programs for individuals with behavior problems. Other areas covered will be how behavior issues impact staff, and how we can inadvertently reinforce negative behavior and ways to avoid this trap. Also covered will be how the educational environment can help or negatively impact a student and tips for organizing a classroom. Strategies on how to develop effective reinforcement programs and schedules will be covered along with effective ways to increase appropriate behaviors and decrease inappropriate behaviors.
Sensory Challenges:
A leading expert in the field of Occupational Therapy will discuss the challenging sensory issues for individuals with autism. She will discuss how sensory issues affect the individual cognitively, educationally, functionally, and behaviorally. Practical strategies will be given for home, school and community.
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