FREE Regional Workshop in Broward County

Center for Autism and Related Disabilities Florida Department of Education

FREE Regional Workshop in Broward County Asperger Syndrome: Learning Strategies from Beginning to End Presented By: Ketty Patiño González, Ph.D., Diane Adreon, M.A., & Jennifer Durocher, Ph.D.

April 1, 2006 8:30 am – 4:15 pm Registration and Breakfast begin at 8:30 am. First Presentation begins at 8:45 am

Nova Southeastern University Health Profession’s Division Room 2105 Hull Auditorium 3200 South University Drive Davie, FL 33328

This training is for educators and parents interested in information about Asperger Syndrome, common learning problems associated with Asperger Syndrome, and school and home based interventions. Issues related to the impact of executive functioning and learning will be discussed. In addition, a panel discussion will be held at the end with all of the presenters.

Presentation Titles: “Common Learning Problems in Autism and How to Solve Them” – Ketty Patiño González, Ph.D. “Building Skills for Real Life” – Diane Adreon, M.A. “Starting, Organizing, and Finishing Tasks: The Importance of Executive Functions” – Jennifer Durocher, Ph.D.

Nova Southeastern University is approved by the Continuing Education Board of the American-Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) to provide continuing education activities in speech-language pathology and audiology. This program is offered for 0.6 CEUs (Intermediate level; Professional area). ASHA approval of CE provider status does not imply endorsement of course content, specific products or clinical procedures.

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For more information contact: CARD at (954) 262-7770 or you can send an email to Ashley Shugar at [email protected] ------Be sure to contact your ESE District Staff or Staff Development Contact to determine the process for receiving in-service. Registration Information REGISTRATION IS MANDATORY……DEADLINE: March 29, 2006 Complete the attached registration form and submit to Ashley Shugar at UM-NSU CARD Email: [email protected] Mail: UM-NSU CARD, 3301 College Ave., Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33314 Fax: 954-262-2847 Regional Training Registration Form

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Training Information

CARD Center Hosting Training Florida Atlantic University (FAU) CARD Florida State University (FSU) CARD University of Central Florida (UCF) CARD University of Florida- Gainesville (UF GV) CARD University of Florida- Jacksonville (UF JAX) CARD University of Miami/ Nova Southeastern University (UM-NSU) CARD University of South Florida (USF) CARD

Training Title Asperger Syndrome: Learning Strategies from Beginning to End Training Date April 1, 2006

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SCHOOL TYPE: CLASS TYPE: CERTIFICATION: AA. Private BA. General Education CA. General Education AB. Charter BB. ESE, NOT Autism CB. Varying Exceptionalities AC. Public BC. Autism CC. Other ESE AD. N/A BD. N/A CD. Not Certified CE. N/A