Graduate Credit: ED 3710
PDPs/CEUs: ED 5710
Participants: All Educators
Dates/Times: July 21 - 25, 2008; 9:00am - 4:00pm
Location: Northeastern University, Dedham Campus
Cost/Credit: 68 PDPs/6.8 CEUs; $500; 4 q.h. graduate credits, $820
This course will explore the unique characteristics of students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) including impairments in language, social skills, sensory processing, and behavioral regulation. Participants will be provided with detailed information on the current research and media trends in the following: diagnostic classification of Autism, Asperger Syndrome, Rett Syndrome, Childhood Disintegrative Disorder and Pervasive Development Disorder-NOS. Intervention strategies applicable to both regular and special education classrooms will be examined with particular emphasis on best practice and evidence based interventions.
Instructor: Deb Booth is a Program Coordinator at the Pilgrim Area Collaborative where she currently oversees the Extended Services program (PACES) which specializes in providing home based services, school and home consultation and professional development.
Augmentative and Alternative Communication within the Inclusion Setting View Syllabus>>
Graduate Credit: ED 3702
PDPs/CEUs: ED 5702
Participants: All Educators
Dates/Times: July 28 - August 1, 2008; 9:00am - 4:00pm
Location: Northeastern University, Dedham Campus
Cost/Credit: 68 PDPs/6.8 CEUs; $500; 4 q.h. graduate credits, $820
This course will look at how augmentative and alternative communication systems can be used to support literacy, composition and access to the curriculum through alternative points of access and modified forms. It will cover basic language development through alternative means from very concrete representations to advanced computerized communication devices.
This course will look as students with both moderate and severe disabilities who require a range of supports including both high and low tech systems. It will also address access issues related to physical, vision and hearing impairments. Many of the techniques and strategies reviewed will be useful for English Language learners as well.
Instructor: Patricia Mason is a Program Director with South Shore Educational Collaborative and visiting lectureer on Special Education topics at many area colleges.
