Seminar: Treating Autism Spectrum Disorders In The Schools
Cost: $119.00
FREE if you sign on with Therapeutic Resources for the DOE Bid
Speaker Name: Julianne Costa, OTR/L, DPT
Seminar Date: February 15, 2012
Start Time: 5:00
End Time: 8:00
Duration: 4:30-5:00-Registration/Refreshments 5:00-8:00-Course
Brief:
To gain free entry into these events, sign on with Therapeutic Resources for the Department of Education To sign on with Therapeutic Resources, please call Wendy Toussaint at 212.529.9780. If you have already signed on and want to register for this course, please contact Angelina Conti at 212.589.1205.
Description:
What kinds of treatment strategies are effective for the school aged child with autism spectrum disorders? What can you do in a thirty minute therapy slot? With a focus on the school environment, this presentation will demonstrate therapeutic techniques which can be used to address behavioral and academic issues as well as odd habits frequently seen in the child with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Videos, lecture, and demonstrations will be utilized to illustrate concepts.
Who Should Attend:
Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists
Learning Outcomes:
1. Identify at least two treatment strategies to approach autism spectrum disorders.
2. Plan an effective treatment session in a school setting.
3. Remediate odd behaviors utilizing the treatment methods presented.
Speaker Bio:
Julianne Costa, OTR, PT received her BS in Occupational Therapy and an MS in Physical Therapy from Boston University Sargent College. She has worked in pediatrics for the past 20 years. Julianne has taught at the University of Maryland, Washington University, Columbia University, and New York University. She has been giving seminars to parents , teachers, and fellow clinicians on a regular basis since 1995. Julianne is trained in Sensory Integration and Neurodevelopmental Treatment under master clinicians like Ingrid Tscharnuter and Reggie Boehme. In addition to a number of pediatric consulting positions, she serves as OT/PT supervisor at Therapeutic Resources.
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