Supporting and Enhancing Social Development in Young Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders

This workshop is designed for professionals, paraprofessionals, and family members who already have basic knowledge of autism spectrum disorders (ASDs). The workshop will focus upon:
· social/emotional competence in children in preschool through grade 3
· a brief review of the impact of DSM-5 changes in diagnostic criteria for autism spectrum disorders (ASD)
· assessment of the child’s social strengths and challenges
· accommodations and modifications of the physical and interpersonal environment that increase the child’s availability for social learning
· explanation and demonstration of strategies for direct teaching of children and parents in school, home, and clinical settings (including applied behavior analysis and relationship-based approaches).
For more information: http://pdb.seresc.net/SocialYoung.pdf