Autism Summer Institute at Saint Joseph College from August 3 - 6
Saint Joseph College is currently offering an Autism Summer Institute. This four-day program is designed to provide parents, educators and professionals with an introduction to autism spectrum disorders and education/intervention strategies. Over 100 attendees are taking part in this week's summer institute. It will help caregivers and teachers understand the educational needs of children with autism and will improve dialogue between teachers and parents.
Recently, an article appeared in the Hartford Business Journal on the Autism Spectrum Disorder Initiative featuring program director, Dr. John Molteni. To view, click on this link: http://www.hartfordbusiness.com/news9715.html
Through keynote addresses and break-out sessions, attendees will actively participate in discussions that will help them implement strategies, thus enabling the children with whom they work to have the fullest and most inclusive educational experiences possible. Topics include: assessment, curriculum strategies, social skills interventions, and addressing challenging behaviors. Featured speakers at the institute will link theory to effective practice:
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James McPartland, Ph.D.
Yale University Child Study Center -
Ruth Eren, Ed.D.
Southern Connecticut State University -
James Loomis, Ph.D.
The Center for Children with Special Needs -
John Molteni, Ph.D., BCBA-D
Saint Joseph College
Additional program offerings are available through the Graduate Certificate in Autism Spectrum Disorders offered at Saint Joseph College.
For full details or if you have any questions regarding the program, contact John Molteni, Ph.D., BCBA-D, director of the Autism Spectrum Disorder Initiative at Saint Joseph College: 860.231.5699 or jmolteni@sjc.edu.
