ILLINOIS AUTISM TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROJECT (IATTAP).
Parents Invited to attend lectures and presentations through the Illinois Autism Project
By Mary Ellen Schaffer
This summer, District 113A is proud to announce that it is one of the training sites for the Illinois Autism Training and Technical Assistance Project (IATTAP). This worthwhile project provides training throughout the state of Illinois to teachers, therapists and other specialists in providing best practices for children on the autism spectrum.
Teachers, psychologists and social workers from District 113A, as well as professionals from neighboring school districts, will be engaged in full-day intensive training from Monday, July 21 through Friday, July 25, 2008 at River Valley School. As part of that training, “bonus lectures” on topics related to the education of children on the autism spectrum will be offered on Monday through Thursday of that week. These “bonus lectures” are open to the public.
The topics and times for these bonus lectures are as follows:
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Date |
Time |
Topic |
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Monday, July 21 |
4:15 – 5:15pm |
Introduction to Discrete Trial Training |
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Tuesday, July 22 |
3:45 – 4:45pm |
Introduction to Communication Using Visuals |
|
Wednesday, July 23 |
3:45 – 4:45pm |
A “Make ‘N Take” Session |
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Thursday, July 24 |
3:45 – 4:45pm |
Questions of the Coaches |
We welcome the participation and perspective of parents of children on the autism spectrum or parents of children with significant communication disabilities. For more information contact Mary Ellen Schaffer mschaffer@sd113a.org
