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Autism Awareness: Understanding Life Skills, Intense Interests and Meltdowns
Date and Time
Saturday Mar 25, 2017
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM MDT
March 25, 2017 9am-3pm (lunch on your own 12-1pm)
Location
Best Western Heritage Inn 1700 Fox Farm Rd Great Falls MT
Fees/Admission
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$20 (may be waived by contacting FriendsOfAutism@gmail.com); CEU $40 (total) for LCPC/LCSW, teachers and physical therapists.
Contact Information
Jill Tanner
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Description
Jennifer McIlwee Myers, author of "How to Teach Life Skills to Kids with Autism or Asperger's" and "Growing Up with Sensory Issues", will give an enlightening understanding of how to teach life skills, how to harness the power of intense interests (i.e. obsessions) and how to comprehend meltdowns from the inside out. Jennifer was diagnosed with Asperger's at the age of 36 and has since devoted her time to learning and teaching about autism. It is her life goal is to promote understanding between those who have autism spectrum disorders and everybody else. She comes highly recommended by Temple Grandin and Ellen Notbohm (Ten Things Every Child with Autism Wishes You Knew). Do not miss this event! She will give her unique perspective to help everyone in attendance understand the autism mind and equip each one with creative, practical solutions for better day-to-day functioning.
Check her out at aspieatlarge.com or www.facebook.com/AspieAtLarge