Continuing Education
Asperger Academics: Support in the General Education Classroom
Course Mode: This is a DVD presentation by Timothy P. Kowalski, M.A., CCC-SLP.
CEUs offered: 0.3
CEEs offered: 3
Introductory Level; Professional Area
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Activity Description
This presentation discusses the academic skills and deficits associated with Asperger's Syndrome. Participants will learn a variety of behavioral supports designed to enhance the child's ability to initiate assignments, increase motivation, decrease distraction, compensate for gross and fine motor deficits, adapt the curriculum, modify academics, and increase cognitive processing.
Learning Outcomes
- Describe the characteristics of Asperger's Syndrome as it relates to the academic setting.
- List core issues found in the academic setting.
- Describe strategies to produce positive change in the academic setting.
Host Requirements
- At least 5 participants
- Schedule your DVDs for Groups with LinguiSystems a minimum of 30 days prior to your in-service. LinguiSystems is unable to accept late registrations.
Materials Provided
- FREE DVD Asperger & Academics: Support in the General Education Classroom
- Downloadable course handout
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ASHA paperwork for those who wish to receive FREE ASHA CEUs
- Attendance Roster
- Course Evaluation form
- Self-Assessment of Learning
- ASHA CEU Participant Form
- Completion certificate for all participants
Author Biography
Timothy P. Kowalski, M.A., CCC-SLP, has a speech-language pathology practice in Winter Park, Florida. He has extensive experience in treating individuals within the autism spectrum and has spoken extensively on this topic nationally and internationally. In addition to treating individuals in his office he also provides consultation to academic facilities for children with development and autism spectrum disabilities in both inclusive and self-contained settings.
Tim was named "TEAMS 2000 Speech-Language Pathologist of the Year" for his work with autism in the four-county greater Orlando region.
Tim resides in Orlando, Florida, with his wife, who is also a speech-language pathologist and a partner in their practice.
This presentation, "Asperger Academics: Support in the General Education Classroom" was funded in its entirety by LinguiSystems, Inc.
Certified members of the Canadian Association of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists (CASLPA) can accumulate continuing education equivalents (CEEs) for their participation with LinguiSystems, Inc. One hour of coursework equals 1 CEE. All CASLPA members are encouraged to participate in on-going education.