April 24 - 25 (2008)
The SCERTS® Institute 2008: Next Generation Practices for Children & Their Families with Autism Spectrum Disorders and Related Disabilities:Speech Language & Communication Disorders · Learning Disabilities · Sensory Processing DisordersDevelopmental Disabilities with Emotional Behavioral Challenges
Cohosted by the Helping Hand
Early Bird discount ends April 11, 2008
REGISTER ONLINE | Little Rock, AR - Early Bird ($295)(until 4/11) | Little Rock, AR- Parent (not eligible ASHA CEUs) ($195 ) | Little Rock, AR- Reg Rate (after 4/11) ($315) |Little Rock, AR- Student (proof of Student Status) ($225 )| Little Rock, AR - Team Rate, 4 or more ($285)
Register by Mail (PDF) - Click Here
Agenda
DAY ONE: Introduction & Assessment
▪ Core values and developmental foundation for the Model
▪ How the SCERTS® Model reflects characteristics of quality
educational programs and best practices. stages of communication.
▪ The SCERTS® Assessment Process
▪ Specific strategies for empowering families in the SAP
▪ Understanding problem behaviors from an emotional regulation perspective.
DAY TWO: Program Planning & Intervention
▪ SCERTS® Educational Practice Principles
▪ Enhancing abilities for children at preverbal & verbal. Goals & strategies for Social Communication, Emotional Regulation and Transactional Support.
Daily Schedule:
7:30 – 8:30am Registration and Continental Breakfast
8:30 – 11:30am Seminar
11:30am – 12:30pm Lunch on your own
12:30 – 3:30pm Seminar
There will be midmorning and midafternoon breaks with light refreshments
Location and Lodging
This 2-day SCERTS® seminar will be held at the Holiday Inn Presidential Conference Center, 600 Interstate 30, Little Rock, AR 72202. A block of rooms is being held for $99 single/double until 3-24-08, 501-375-2100 or 866-900-7625.
Confirmation
You will receive a confirmation in the mail. If registering within one week of the seminar, you will receive an e-mail confirmation. If you do not receive such within a week of mailing your registration (2 weeks for mail in registrations), please contact Kelly Dickson, Phone 401-467-7008, Email kelly@ccseminars.com.
Cancellation Policy
If you have registered and cannot attend, you may send a substitute without penalty. A $50 cancellation fee will apply to all registrants who give written notice by 2 weeks prior to the seminar you are registered for. No refunds will be granted after that date. Purchase orders are considered the same as a check and the same policy will apply.
Continuing Education
SLPs: Childhood Communication Seminars, Inc. is approved by the Continuing Education Board of ASHA to offer continuing education activities in speech-language pathology and audiology. Day 1 is offered for .5 CEUs (Introductory level; Professional area); Days 2 & 3 are offered for 1.1 CEUs (Advanced level; Professional area). ASHA CE Provider approval does not imply endorsement of course content, specific products or clinical procedures.
OTs: Approved for OT recertification through NBCOT for 5 contact hours for Day 1; 11 contact hours for Days 2 & 3
MA Educators: Childhood Communication Seminars, Inc. is a registered provider for the state of Massachusetts. 5 PDPs will be awarded for attendance for Day 1; 11 PDPs will be awarded for Days 2 & 3.
RI Educators: Childhood Communication Seminars, Inc is a registered with the RI Dept of Ed as a Professional Development vendor.
Social Workers: Childhood Communication Seminars, Inc has applied to the RI State Board of Social Work Examiners for approval. Call 401-467-7008 for more information.
Psychologists: Childhood Communication Seminars is currently applying to become an approved sponsor for APA psychologists.
All Attendees: All attendees will receive a CEU certificate for the appropriate number of hours they have completed.