Autism New Jersey offers parents and professional workshops on a variety of topics. For more information on any workshops, call 800.4.AUTISM.
For Parents
For Professionals
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Making Education Truly Individualized: Dimensions of Effective Instruction for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders
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Bullying & Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Primer for Professionals
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Increasing Behavioral and Cognitive Flexibility in Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders
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The 7 Steps to Earning Instructional Control with Unwilling Learners
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Helping Students with Autism Learn during Group Instruction: Optimizing Performance during Reduced Staffing Ratios
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Comorbidity with Autism Spectrum Disorders: Assessment and Treatment of Anxiety, AD/HD, ODD and Other Disorders
Webinars
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Maximizing Coverage Under the New Jersey Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities Insurance Mandate
For Parents
Evidence-Based Practice in Promotion of Healthy Lifestyles for Learners with ASDs Across the Lifespan
Regular exercise promotes fitness and health benefits as well as improves appearance. Individuals with autism spectrum disorders may be at risk for being physically inactive. The characteristics of the disorder may interfere with successful participation in traditional forms of physical activity. Or there may be a limited number of fitness and recreation programs designed for individuals with developmental disabilities. Achieving an appropriate fitness level can help learners with ASDs participate more fully with their families and peers in leisure activities, activities of daily living, and education, vocational, and community environments. Acquiring appropriate fitness skills may promote the productive use of leisure time in less restrictive settings. Extensive research supports the effectiveness of a behavioral approach for individuals with ASDs. This presentation will address the application of behavioral principles to promote the physical fitness and safety of individuals with ASDs as well as inclusion in home, educational, volunteer, leisure, and work settings.
Maximizing Coverage Under the New Jersey Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities Insurance Mandate
Navigating insurance coverage for treatment of autism and other developmental disabilities can be challenging. The enactment of P.L. 2009 c. 115 Health Benefits Coverage for Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities brings additional questions.
Autism New Jersey in collaboration with the Statewide Parent Advocacy Network (SPAN), welcomes parents and professionals to attend this free workshop, which answers questions such as: are all plans required to comply? Who determines what treatments are medically necessary? What’s the difference between a self-funded and a fully-insured plan?
Advocating for a child’s right to health care is a shared effort between parents and professionals. Learn how the mandate affects delivery of services for autism and other developmental disabilities, how it intersects with state and federal laws, and how to effectively navigate the process of obtaining coverage.
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April 11, 2012
6:30-8:30pm
FREE
Morris County:
Morris County Library
30 East Hanover Ave.
Whippany, NJ 07981
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Register Online
 Download a Registation Form
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April 25, 2012
6:30-8:30pm
FREE
Ocean County:
Lakewood Public Library
301 Lexington Ave.
Lakewood, NJ 08701
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May 8, 2012
6:30-8:30pm
FREE
Monmouth County:
Middletown Township Public Library
55 New Monmouth Rd.
Middletown, NJ 07748
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For Professionals
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Are you a professional in the autism community?
Do you work with individuals with autism, Asperger’s Disorder, or PDDNOS?
If so, these dynamic workshops are for you!
CEU opportunities for teachers, behavior analysts, and more…
Social Work CEUs Now Available (at $10 per CEU) for all 6
Click here to download a Registration Brochure
Member registration
Non-member Registration
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February 10, 2012
9:00 AM–3:00 PM (One hour lunch break on your own; buffet available for purchase)
Crowne Plaza Monroe
390 Forsgate Drive, Monroe Township, NJ 08831
Making Education Truly Individualized: Dimensions of Effective Instruction for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Robert LaRue, Ph.D., BCBA-D
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Bullying & Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Primer for Professionals
Beth Glasberg, Ph.D., BCBA-D; Nadia Ansary, Ph.D.; and Hillary Freeman, Esq.
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March 1, 2012
9:00 AM–3:00 PM (One hour lunch break on your own; buffet available for purchase)
Woodbridge Hilton
120 Wood Avenue South, Iselin, NJ 08830
Increasing Behavioral and Cognitive Flexibility in Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Mary McDonald, Ph.D., BCBA-D
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The 7 Steps to Earning Instructional Control with Unwilling Learners
Robert Schramm, M.A., BCBA
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April 17, 2012
9:00 AM–3:00 PM (One hour lunch break on your own; buffet available for purchase)
Sheraton Edison Hotel Raritan Center
125 Raritan Center Parkway, Edison, NJ 08837
Helping Students with Autism Learn during Group Instruction: Optimizing Performance during Reduced Staffing Ratios
Kate Cerino Britton, M.S.Ed., M.A., BCBA
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Comorbidity with Autism Spectrum Disorders: Assessment and Treatment of Anxiety, AD/HD, ODD and Other Disorders
Steven Gordon, Ph.D., ABPP
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Webinars
Maximizing Coverage Under the New Jersey Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities Insurance Mandate
Navigating insurance coverage for treatment of autism and other developmental disabilities can be challenging. The enactment of P.L. 2009 c. 115 Health Benefits Coverage for Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities brings additional questions.
Autism New Jersey in collaboration with the Statewide Parent Advocacy Network (SPAN), welcomes parents and professionals to attend this free webinar, which answers questions such as: are all plans required to comply? Who determines what treatments are medically necessary? What’s the difference between a self-funded and a fully-insured plan?
Advocating for a child’s right to health care is a shared effort between parents and professionals. Learn how the mandate affects delivery of services for autism and other developmental disabilities, how it intersects with state and federal laws, and how to effectively navigate the process of obtaining coverage.
Wednesday, May 23, 2012 6:30pm-8:30pm EDT
Register Online: https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/581485814
Questions? Call 800.4.AUTISM or email: information@autismnj.org
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Did you know that Autism New Jersey can come to your school or agency and provide specific training for your staff? We can tailor workshops to specific groups of professionals including special or general education teachers; preschool staff or day care providers; paraprofessionals; child study team; or service providers for adults. Some of our most requested topics include teaching strategies, social skills, communication, challenging behavior, IEPs, and transition planning. To request a workshop, contact Elizabeth Neumann at 609.588.8200 x16 or e-mail eneumann@autismnj.org
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