Webinars 2012
JANUARY 2012
| date | title | presenter | description | materials | view webinar |
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| 1/19/12 |
Autism and Private Insurance: What does the law say about my child's benefits?
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Keith Hersh, M.S., BCBA Practicum Director for Spalding University Master’s in Applied Behavioral Analysis | This training will review House Bill 159 mandates, what type of services the law makes available, as well as some of the basic information about contacting health care benefits and common processes to obtain reimbursement or find a provider. | Presentation PDF | TXT |
Autism and Private Insurance: What does the law say about my child’s benefits? webinar on YouTube |
| 1/19/12 |
Screening for Autism Spectrum Disorders in Toddlers Using the M-CHAT
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Lauren Herlihy, MA | Presentation PDF | TXT |
Screening for Autism Spectrum Disorders in Toddlers Using the M-CHAT webinar on YouTube. | |
| 1/26/12 | Asperger’s Disorder | W. David Lohr, M.D., Assistant Professor Child Psychiatry, Co-Clinical Director University of Louisville Autism Center | This presentation will provide participants with an understanding of the definition and diagnosis of Asperger’s Disorder. We will discuss associated medical and psychological signs and symptoms and discuss updates in its treatment. | Presentation PDF | TXT |
Asperger’s Disorder webinar on YouTube |
| 1/31/12 | Show me the Money: Navigating Kentucky's Funding Sources | Heidi Cooley-Cook, Field Training Coordinator | This training will provide an overview of various funding sources in Kentucky including: House Bill 159, Medicaid Waivers, KY IMPACT and IMPACT Plus, Hart Supported Living, Social Security, and Employment and the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation. | Presentation PDF | TXT Links PDF | TXT |
Show me the Money: Navigating Kentucky’s Funding Sources webinar on YouTube |
FEBRUARY 2012
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| 2/16/12 | The Basics of School-Wide Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) | Terry Scott, Professor and Chair, Special Education, University of Louisville | This webinar presents the basic steps to implementing school-wide systems of Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS). The entire implementation process will be described in a step-by-step manner with real examples and recommendations for fidelity and sustainability. | Presentation PDF | TXT |
The Basics of School-Wide Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) webinar on YouTube |
MARCH 2012
| date | title | presenter | description | materials | view webinar |
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| 3/1/12 | Using Visual Supports to Help Individuals on the Autism Spectrum | Laura Ferguson, M.Ed, BCBA | Participants will walk away from the presentation with an understanding of various forms of visual supports they can use in the home, classroom, or community. | Presentation PDF | TXT |
Using Visual Supports to Help Individuals on the Autism Spectrum webinar on YouTube |
| 3/13/12 | Lets Walk Through the IEP | Julie Stewart, M.Ed | In this session, the presenter will give a complete overview of the IEP document and process within Kentucky. | Lets Walk Through the IEP webinar on YouTube | |
| 3/27/12 | Great Expectations! Building Better Communication Between Schools and Families | Rob Pennington, Ph.D., BCBA-D Assistant Professor University of Louisville College of Education and Human Development |
In this session, the presenter will describe strategies for developing communication systems between schools and families. In addition, he will describe methods that parents and teachers can use together to improve student outcomes. | Presentation PDF | TXT |
Great Expectations! Building Better Communication Between Schools and Families webinar on YouTube. |
APRIL 2012
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| *4/4/12 | (Learn the Signs Act Early): Overview of Learn the Signs Act Early Campaign | Rebecca Grau, MPA | The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities (NCBDDD), in collaboration with a number of national partners, launched a public awareness campaign called “Learn the Signs. Act Early.” This training will provide an overview of the campaign. | (Learn the Signs Act Early): Overview of Learn the Signs Act Early Campaign webinar on Youtube | |
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KY PLANS - Social Skills
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Jennifer Bobo, LCSW | Participants will be provided with an overview of social skills and common social skill deficits for individuals with ASD. The webinar will also address how to teach social skills and provide an overview of interventions to teach social skills. |
KY PLANS Social Skills on Youtube
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| *4/25/12 | Questions to Ask your Pediatrician about Autism | Dr. Gail Williams | The webinar will provide an overview of the more common concerns that parents often share with their pediatricians regarding early identification, treatment and common medical and behavioral issues. This training will include answers to questions that parents may have if they suspect a diagnosis of autism, including:
The webinar will also include questions once a diagnosis of autism has been made, including:
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Presentation PDF | TXT |
Questions to Ask your Pediatrician about Autism on YouTube |
| *4/30/12 | Communication Strategies for Early Childhood Professionals Working with Individuals with Autism | Laura Ferguson, M.Ed, BCBA, Field Training Coordinator at Kentucky Autism Training Center | Participants will leave with an understanding of communication training for individuals on the spectrum. Participants will leave with an understanding of the importance of contriving motivation when attempting to teach language with individuals on the spectrum. | Presentation PDF | TXT |
Communication Strategies for Early Childhood Professionals working with Individuals with Autism webinar on YouTube |
May 2012
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| 5/2/12 | Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) 101 | Karen Coulter, Ph.D, CCC-SLP, A.T.P. Weisskopf Child Evaluation Center, University of Louisville | This webinar will provide a broad overview of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). The topics will include communication basics, AAC terminology/ concepts and a brief overview of intervention models. | Presentation PDF | TXT |
Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) 101 webinar on YouTube |
| 5/9/12 | Overview of the changes of the DSM-V | W. David Lohr, M.D., Assistant Professor Child Psychiatry, Co-Clinical Director University of Louisville Autism Center | This training will provide a brief overview of changes to the DSM-V in regards to the Autism Spectrum Disorder and diagnosis. | Presentation PDF | TXT |
Overview of the changes of the DSM-V webinar on Youtube |
| *5/10/12 |
Early Childhood Access Guide Overview
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Tal Curry, LCSW, Department of Public Health Program Administrator |
Presentation will assist early childhood providers, community partners, and families with appropriate programs and community services that are designed to support families with children from the prenatal stage through age five.
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Presentation PDF | TXT |
Early Childhood Access Guide webinar on YouTube |
| 5/14/12 | Sharing Developmental Concerns with Parents | Myra Beth Bundy, Ph.D. Professor of Psychology, Eastern Kentucky University | Interfacing with parents of children with developmental difficulties who may seem unaware of their child’s developmental status or who may approach you as a professional is often complicated. It requires a high level of skill based on knowledge as well as sensitivity to the parents. Expected outcomes for participants in this training are to develop a better understanding of the need for these skills when talking with parents about their child’s development. | Presentation PDF | TXT |
Sharing Developmental Concerns with Parents webinar on YouTube |
| 5/15/12 | Transition: Before, During and After | Brenda Mullins, Retired from Human Development Institute, UK. Independent Kentucky Trainer, Early Care and Education Trainer’s Credential #70358: Transition Consultant | As a part of the ENGAGEMENT Training Series – Supporting Transition and School Readiness, this webinar will focus on supporting families to intentionally use transition strategies to help their child prepare for and adjust to a new program/environment. |
10 Key Family Transition Tips Entering into Preschool Families of Children with Special Needs Going to Preschool in Car Social Story Going to Preschool on a Bus Social Story Information Sharing Forms Partnering with Families of Children with Disabilities - NAEYC Transition Ideas for Early Childhood Classrooms Children Books Related to Transition Help Your Child Adjust To Change |
Transition: Before, During and After webinar on Youtube |
| 5/16/12 | Effective Parent Advocacy | Sandra Duverge | Parents will learn what advocacy means and how they can make a difference. Improve their advocacy skills and become more effective advocates. | Presentation PDF | TXT |
Effective Parent Advocacy webinar on YouTube |
| 5/31/12 | Puberty | Eva Markham | Although puberty, medically, is a fact of life, the social/ behavioral nuances for folks on the spectrum can be challenging. This webinar will discuss the complex social/ behavioral issues& resources to make this stage of life easier for all. |
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Puberty webinar on YouTube |
June 2012
| date | title | presenter | description | materials | view webinar |
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| 6/5/12 | Advocacy | Brenda Mullins, Retired from Human Development Institute, UK. Independent Kentucky Trainer, Early Care and Education Trainer's Credential #70358: Transition Consultant | As a part of the ENGAGEMENT Training Series – Supporting Transition and School Readiness, this webinar will provide insight into how the process of advocacy can benefit everyone when it leads to partnerships. An advocate becomes the expert on the child so he or she can give needed information to others and are dedicated to seeking help for children’s needs. They can be families and/or professionals – all of us can advocate for young children. | Presentation PDF | TXT |
Advocacy webinar on YouTube |
| 6/7/2012 | How to Start and Sustain a Support Group | Rebecca Grau | Starting a support group can be huge and (on-going project). This webinar will provide an overview of strategies to build conscious among members, define roles and promote the longevity of your group. | How to Start and Sustain a Support Group webinar on Youtube | |
| 6/13/12 | Writing Goals to Inform Practice | Julie Stewart, M.Ed | Participants will learn the essential parts of a well written child-focused goal/objective. They will also be able to explain the importance of writing goals that are measurable and observable. This topic will increase the explicit instruction for therapists working with young children | Presentation PDF | TXT |
Writing Goals to Inform Practice webinar on YouTube |
| 6/26/12 | Transition to Adulthood | Jennifer Bobo, LCSW | There are many areas to focus on when your child is transitioning to adulthood! This presentation will focus on planning for the future by building a base, building skills for competency and success, and building opportunities for well-being. | Presentation PDF | TXT |
Transition to Adulthood webinar on YouTube |
July 2012
| date | title | presenter | description | materials | view webinar |
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| *7/10/12 | Engaging Conversations-Team Building between Families and Professionals Part 1 | Brenda Mullins | As a part of the ENGAGEMENT Training Series – Supporting Transition and School Readiness, this Communication webinar series will highlight communication skills that promote family and professional partnerships to develop effective action plans for young children. Part 1 will focus on verbal, non-verbal, and written skills to communicate in partnership with each other. | Presentation PDF | TXT |
Engaging Conversations-Team Building between Families and Professionals Part 1 webinar on Youtube |
| 7/11/12 | Positive Reinforcement | Heidi Cooley-Cook | During this webinar you will learn the basics of reinforcement, how to incorporate reinforcement throughout the day, and how to tell if what you are doing is working. Learn that sometimes Time Out is actually a form of reinforcement and what to do if this is the case! | Presentation PDF | TXT |
Positive Reinforcement webinar on Youtube |
| *7/17/2012 | Engaging Conversations – Team Building Between Families and Professionals to Support Planning for Young Children Part 2 | Brenda Mullins | Part 2 will emphasize how families and professionals work together to develop problem solving plans to address issues for the benefit of the child, and learn to document results of action plans for follow up as partners. | Engaging Conversations Part 2webinar on Youtube | |
| 7/27/2012 | Accessing Disability Services at Public Postsecondary Institutions in Kentucky | Diandre Glover Thomas | Each year many students with Aspergers and autism spectrum disorder decide to continue their education past high school and attend two and four year colleges or vocational schools. Although getting into college may seem a daunting experience, staying in college can also become a challenge. This webinar will discuss the process of accessing accommodations in college to help defeat these challenges and succeed as college students. | Presentation PDF | TXT |
Accessing Disability Services at Public Postsecondary Institutions in KYwebinar on Youtube |
August 2012
| date | title | presenter | description | materials | view webinar |
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| 8/30/12 | Techniques to Expand Food Variety for Children with ASD | Jocelyn Warren |
Learning Objectives:
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Presentation PDF | TXT |
Techniques to Expand Food Variety for Children with ASD webinar on YouTube |
October 2012
| date | title | presenter | description | materials | view webinar |
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| 10/02/12 | KY PLANS Behavior Basics | Laura Ferguson, M.Ed., BCBA | Functions of behavior will be discussed. How to determine those functions of the behavior and once we determine the functions what can we do to strengthen or reduce behaviors. | Presentation PDF | TXT |
Behavior Basics webinar on Youtube |
| 10/24/2012 | Teaching Functional Community Behavior | Laura Ferguson, M.Ed., BCBA | Interventions that are beneficial when working with individuals with autism in the community will be discussed. Participants will walk away from this webinar with an understanding of transitions, using skills to generalize skills to the community and other interventions. |
Presentation PDF | TXT |
Teaching Functional Community Behavior webinar on Youtube |
November 2012
| date | title | presenter | description | materials | view webinar |
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| 11/07/12 | Peer-Mediated Instruction and Intervention in the Classroom | Heidi Cooley-Cook | Peer-Mediated Instruction and Intervention (PMII) is useful for increasing social engagement between children with ASD and their peers. PMII has been shown to be an effective practice for a wide age range from preschool through high school (3 to 18). Participants will walk away from this webinar with an understanding of this evidence based practice and some strategies for implementing PMII in their classroom. |
Presentation PDF | TXT |
Peer-Mediated Instruction and Intervention in the Classroom webinar on Youtube |
| 11/21/2012 | Social Media and Online Communities for Family Support Groups | Diandre Glover Thomas | Social isolation is an issue that affects many parents of children with autism. Often family members may not be able to communicate with other members of their support group on a regular basis due to time constraints. Social media websites such as Facebook and online forums create an opportunity for parents to reach out for support 24 hours a day. Participants in this webinar will learn how their support group can utilize social media platforms to create an online community that encourages communication, engagement and fosters support. |
Presentation PDF | TXT |
Social Media and Online Communities for Family Support Groups webinar on Youtube |
December 2012
| date | title | presenter | description | materials | view webinar |
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| 12/05/12 | Targeting Social Skills across the School Day: Lunch Bunch & Beyond | Julie Stewart | Students with autism spectrum disorders are impacted by a qualitative impairment in social interaction. Although this area of challenge will impact individuals across the lifespan, it is an area that does not receive as much explicit intervention as other areas. Finding times during the day to work on social skills is difficult, especially with all of the demands for academic production. Teachers must use times of the day that are naturally social, such as lunch, center work, & group work. This webinar will provide information about how to creatively and systematically plan for teaching social skills, targeting student social goals/objectives, across the school day. This webinar will also be beneficial for families to become even more active partners in planning for their student's educational experience. |
Embed Social Skills HandoutPDF | TXT |
Targeting Social Skills across the School Day: Lunch Bunch & Beyond webinar on Youtube |
| 12/14/2012 | KY PLANS Transition to Adulthood | Heidi Cooley-Cook | This webinar will focus on the services available to individuals as they prepare to graduate and/or have recently graduated from high school. The supports from OVR and Supported Employment will also be explored. | Presentation [PDF] | View KY PLANS Transition to Adulthood webinar on YouTube |
| 12/19/2012 | Starting an Effective Social Skills Group | Laura Ferguson, M.Ed., BCBA | Individuals on the autism spectrum often find it difficult to form social relationships. Social development skills can be effectively taught through participation in social skills groups. These groups pair individuals on the autism spectrum with peers. Social skills groups provide lesson plans and activities that focus on specific skills that individuals need to acquire in order to form and maintain social relationships. Participants will walk away with from this webinar with an understanding of strategies that will be effective when developing a social skills group for individuals with autism. |
Presentation PDF | TXT |
Starting an Effective Social Skills Group webinar on Youtube |