Workshops and Conferences:
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Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA):
Fundamental Concepts
An introductory level training class for habilitation therapists, family members and professionals
This ABA Training Class is recommended for all parents and habilitation therapists helping children with autism. The class discusses the common features and needs of children on the autism spectrum and strategies for success to teach new skills and increase positive behaviors.
When: Saturday, May 19th
Time: 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Where: AZA United
5025 E Washington St
Phoenix, AZ 85034
Phoenix, AZ 85034
What topics are covered in the class?
This class includes an overview of common behaviors and motivational teaching techniques for children with autism. Terms and concepts that will be discussed include reinforcement, function of behavior, extinction, differential reinforcement, prompting, fading, behavioral shaping and much more.
This class is an interactive presentation that includes group activities and video examples and useful handouts. This class is focused on the work of therapists with children affected by autism, but we encourage anyone else who is interested to attend, including parents, family members, paraprofessionals and therapists.
How much does this class cost?
This class is free for employees and client families of AZA United. The cost for all others to attend is $50. Space is limited! To register, please click on the link below.
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Lunch & Learn - Autism Spectrum Disorders & the DSM-V Positive and Negative Impact for Consumers
6/8/2012
Bring a Brown Bag Lunch & Please Join Us!
Guest Presenters: Raymond G. Romanczyk, PhD, BCBA-DSUNY Distinguished Service Professor
Adjunct Professor of Psychiatry, SUNY Health Sciences Center, Syracuse
Laura B. Turner, MSDoctoral Candidate, Department of Psychology
State University of New York at Binghamton
Significant changes will be made to diagnostic criteria for Autism Spectrum Disorders with the release of DSM-V. This presentation will provide an update on DSM-V criteria and release as well as a comparison to current criteria. Each time there has been a version change to DSM, significant impact has been seen for consumers, service providers, and researchers. Preparation for DSM-IV is essential, and many basic practices will require significant change. The presentation will highlight some of these, including the increased importance of diagnostic/assessment strategy, co-morbid disorders, and treatment planning. Several illustrations concerning co-morbid disorders will be provided.
When: Friday, June 8, 2012
Time:
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Where:
SARRC Vocational & Life Skills Academy
2225 N 16th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85006
Cost:$15 per person
For additional details, please contact Sheri Dollin at (480) 603-3284
or email training@autismcenter.org
Guest Presenters: Raymond G. Romanczyk, PhD, BCBA-DSUNY Distinguished Service Professor
Adjunct Professor of Psychiatry, SUNY Health Sciences Center, Syracuse
Laura B. Turner, MSDoctoral Candidate, Department of Psychology
State University of New York at Binghamton
Significant changes will be made to diagnostic criteria for Autism Spectrum Disorders with the release of DSM-V. This presentation will provide an update on DSM-V criteria and release as well as a comparison to current criteria. Each time there has been a version change to DSM, significant impact has been seen for consumers, service providers, and researchers. Preparation for DSM-IV is essential, and many basic practices will require significant change. The presentation will highlight some of these, including the increased importance of diagnostic/assessment strategy, co-morbid disorders, and treatment planning. Several illustrations concerning co-morbid disorders will be provided.
When: Friday, June 8, 2012
Time:
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Where:
SARRC Vocational & Life Skills Academy
2225 N 16th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85006
Cost:$15 per person
For additional details, please contact Sheri Dollin at (480) 603-3284
or email training@autismcenter.org
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The FRIEND Program
6/15/2012
This training offers an overview of the FRIEND Program, an inclusive social skills program for preschool-12th grade students which provides increased awareness of autism spectrum disorders, and how to create learning opportunities for individuals with ASDs to engage appropriately with typical peers in the natural setting at school during lunch and recess. Participants will develop an understanding of ASD learning challenges that may impact social interactions with peers. A discussion of how to implement the lunch and playground program will be reviewed. Innovative materials will be shared to include the FRIEND Program manual, children's book Wings of Epoh, DVDs, an educator activity guide, informational tips useful for peer sensitivity training to promote awareness of ASD and social differences, and appropriate strategies for facilitating social interactions for school age students.
Learning Objectives:
Participants will be able to discuss the justification of a social skills program for students with ASD during lunch and recess.
Participants will learn the step-by-step process to implement the FRIEND Program.
When: Friday, June 15, 2012
Time:
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Where:
SARRC Vocational & Life Skills Academy
2225 N. 16th Street, Phx, AZ 85006
Cost:
$50 per attendee
Arizona Autism Coalition Parent Members: You are eligible for a 20% discount on all SARRC trainings using a discount code provided by the Coalition. For more information about the Coalition and this discount program, please visit their website at www.azautism.org or contact them via email at jessica@azautism.org.
Learning Objectives:
Participants will be able to discuss the justification of a social skills program for students with ASD during lunch and recess.
Participants will learn the step-by-step process to implement the FRIEND Program.
When: Friday, June 15, 2012
Time:
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Where:
SARRC Vocational & Life Skills Academy
2225 N. 16th Street, Phx, AZ 85006
Cost:
$50 per attendee
Arizona Autism Coalition Parent Members: You are eligible for a 20% discount on all SARRC trainings using a discount code provided by the Coalition. For more information about the Coalition and this discount program, please visit their website at www.azautism.org or contact them via email at jessica@azautism.org.
For additional details, please contact Sheri Dollin at (480) 603-3284
or email training@autismcenter.org
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SARRC offers this behavior analysis training to include three workshops created specifically for those living or working with individuals with ASDs, including habilitators, parents and related professionals. Participants will learn evidence-based strategies for supporting individuals of all ages with varying levels of ability. This training series will include an overview of typical child development, autism, applied behavior analysis (ABA) and behavior management strategies. Participants will learn valuable information about communication skills, positive behavior support, how to structure the environment and reinforcement procedures.
Day 1 - Monday, June 25th, 2012
Introduction to ABA This training will cover the basic components of ABA, including the ABC’s of behavior, reinforcement and prompting strategies, and the importance of understanding typical child development for designing effective interventions.
Day 2 - Tuesday, June 26th, 2012
Intermediate ABA This training will provide information on evidence-based interventions for working with individuals with ASDs. Topics will include Discrete Trial Teaching (DTT), Pivotal Response Treatment (PRT) and Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS).
Day 3 - Wednesday, June 27th, 2012
Decreasing Problem Behaviors & Increasing Appropriate Social SkillsFunctional Behavioral Assessments (FBAs) are essential to identifying the reasons behind difficult behaviors and to the development of effective behavior support plans. This presentation will detail information regarding the use of interviews, observation techniques, and data collection procedures necessary for effective assessments. Practice exercises will also be conducted to assist participants in the development and implementation of behavior support strategies.
Presented by:
SARRC Clinical Staff
When:
Monday - Wednesday, June 25 - 27, 2012
Time:
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. each day
Where:
SARRC
Campus for Exceptional Children
300 N. 18th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85006
Cost:$50.00/training or $130.00 for all three trainings.
Arizona Autism Coalition Parent Members: You are eligible for a 20% discount on all SARRC trainings using a discount code provided by the Coalition. For more information about the Coalition and this discount program, please visit their website at www.azautism.org or contact them via email at jessica@azautism.org.
For additional details, please contact Sheri Dollin at (480) 603-3284
or email training@autismcenter.org
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or email training@autismcenter.org
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Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Training Series
6/25/2012Day 1 - Monday, June 25th, 2012
Introduction to ABA This training will cover the basic components of ABA, including the ABC’s of behavior, reinforcement and prompting strategies, and the importance of understanding typical child development for designing effective interventions.
Day 2 - Tuesday, June 26th, 2012
Intermediate ABA This training will provide information on evidence-based interventions for working with individuals with ASDs. Topics will include Discrete Trial Teaching (DTT), Pivotal Response Treatment (PRT) and Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS).
Day 3 - Wednesday, June 27th, 2012
Decreasing Problem Behaviors & Increasing Appropriate Social SkillsFunctional Behavioral Assessments (FBAs) are essential to identifying the reasons behind difficult behaviors and to the development of effective behavior support plans. This presentation will detail information regarding the use of interviews, observation techniques, and data collection procedures necessary for effective assessments. Practice exercises will also be conducted to assist participants in the development and implementation of behavior support strategies.
Presented by:
SARRC Clinical Staff
When:
Monday - Wednesday, June 25 - 27, 2012
Time:
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. each day
Where:
SARRC
Campus for Exceptional Children
300 N. 18th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85006
Cost:$50.00/training or $130.00 for all three trainings.
Arizona Autism Coalition Parent Members: You are eligible for a 20% discount on all SARRC trainings using a discount code provided by the Coalition. For more information about the Coalition and this discount program, please visit their website at www.azautism.org or contact them via email at jessica@azautism.org.
For additional details, please contact Sheri Dollin at (480) 603-3284
or email training@autismcenter.org
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Lunch & Learn-Know Your Educational Rights Under the Law
7/23/2012
Bring a Brown Bag Lunch & Please Join Us!
Guest Presenters: Hope N. Kirsch, Esq. & Lori Kirsch-Goodwin, Esq.
The presentation will begin with an overview of the federal special education law, “Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act” (IDEIA), state law and notable case law decisions interpreting the legislation.
The presentation will also address:
• The rights of students with special needs in public and charter schools
• Whether a student is entitled to IDEIA protections at private schools
• Requirements of FAPE (free and appropriate public education)
• LRE (least restrictive environments)
• Evaluations and reevaluations
• Placement
• The IEP itself
• Timeline and discipline procedures
• Other laws (No Child Left Behind, FERPA)
Helpful hints will also be provided that most parents do not know about and schools might not clearly inform the parents about.
When: Monday, July 23, 2012
Time:
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Where:
SARRC Main Campus
300 N. 18th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85006
Cost:$15 per person
For additional details, please contact Sheri Dollin at (480) 603-3284
or email training@autismcenter.org
Guest Presenters: Hope N. Kirsch, Esq. & Lori Kirsch-Goodwin, Esq.
The presentation will begin with an overview of the federal special education law, “Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act” (IDEIA), state law and notable case law decisions interpreting the legislation.
The presentation will also address:
• The rights of students with special needs in public and charter schools
• Whether a student is entitled to IDEIA protections at private schools
• Requirements of FAPE (free and appropriate public education)
• LRE (least restrictive environments)
• Evaluations and reevaluations
• Placement
• The IEP itself
• Timeline and discipline procedures
• Other laws (No Child Left Behind, FERPA)
Helpful hints will also be provided that most parents do not know about and schools might not clearly inform the parents about.
When: Monday, July 23, 2012
Time:
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Where:
SARRC Main Campus
300 N. 18th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85006
Cost:$15 per person
For additional details, please contact Sheri Dollin at (480) 603-3284
or email training@autismcenter.org
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Family Activities
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Sensory Friendly Films:
AMC Entertainment (AMC) and the Autism Society have teamed up to bring families affected by autism a special opportunity to enjoy their favorite films in a safe and accepting environment each month.
AMC Theatres (AMC) and the Autism Society have teamed up to bring families affected by autism and other disabilities a special opportunity to enjoy their favorite films in a safe and accepting environment on a monthly basis with the "Sensory Friendly Films" program. In order to provide a more accepting and comfortable setting for this unique audience, the movie auditoriums will have their lights brought up and the sound turned down, families will be able to bring in their own gluten-free, casein-free snacks, and no previews or advertisements will be shown before the movie. Additionally, audience members are welcome to get up and dance, walk, shout or sing - in other words, AMC’s “Silence is Golden®” policy will not be enforced unless the safety of the audience is questioned.
Tickets are $4-6 depending on location and can be purchased on the day of the event.
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Upcoming Shows
Saturday, May 5, 2012
10 am
Admission: $5
The Pirates! Band of Mitsfits
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Upcoming Shows:
June 16th - Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted |
10 a.m. local time
*Please note all dates and films are subject to change
Showing at the following Valley locations:
AMC Arizona Center24
(parking is now free on Saturdays)
565 North 3rd Street
Phoenix, AZ 85004
(602) 307-5371
AMC Deer Valley 30
3033 West Agua Fria Freeway
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 434-0300
AMC Mesa Grand 24
1645 South Stapley Drive
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 503-1680
NEW LOCATION!
AMC Desert Ridge 18
21001 North Tatum
Phoenix, AZ 85050
(480) 606-0806
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