Program Details
UNDERSTANDING & DIFFERENTIATING THE AUTISM SPECTRUM IN CHILDREN & ADOLESCENTS
| Presented by: | JOHN M. ORTIZ, PhD |
Program Date & Location:
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November 18, 2010 PASADENA, CA SHERATON PASADENA HOTEL303 East Cordova Street Pasadena, CA 91101 Phone: 626-449-4000 Click Here for directions |
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November 17, 2010 SANTA BARBARA, CA HOLIDAY INN SANTA BARBARA - GOLETA5650 Calle Real Goleta CA, 93117 Phone: 805-964-6241 Click Here for directions |
Presenter(s):
JOHN M. ORTIZ, PhD,
is the
director and founder of The Asperger’s Syndrome Institute and The
Institute of Applied Psychomusicology®. A licensed psychologist,
consultant, musician, composer, certified clinical hypnotist and
psycho-educational trainer, he is listed in the National Register of
Health Service Providers in Psychology. Dr. Ortiz’s work with
Asperger’s Syndrome, Autism Spectrum Disorders and NLD takes an
integral, strength-based approach emphasizing socio-cultural,
neuro-biological, and developmental influences, as well as cognitive,
behavioral and affective components.His publications include the books: Asperger, Autism and Non-Verbal Learning Disorder: Screening, Assessing and Diagnosing (2008); The Gifts of Asperger; My Kitty Catsberger; the best-selling The Tao of Music: Sound Psychology; and Nurturing Your Child with Music; and audio CDs The Soothing Pulse®, Turning Daydreams to Dreams, and It’s Sleepy Time! Dr. Ortiz is an active member of various professional organizations including the American Psychological Association and the American Music Therapy Association. Dr. Ortiz earned his PhD from Penn State University, MS from Nova University, and BS from Virginia Commonwealth University.
Testimonials
Dr. Ortiz is the BEST presenter I have seen in years. His stories and personal feelings helped to integrate the information in a more relevant and useable format. I plan on checking the HEALTH ED website to sign up for future conferences with Dr. Ortiz as the presenter.
Beth Soloman , Speech-Language Pathologist
Program Agenda/Topic:
7:30 Registration, Sign-In, & Course Materials
8:00 Course begins (a.m. & p.m. breaks determined by Dr. Ortiz.)
11:45 - 12:45 Lunch (on your own)
3:30 Evaluations, Adjournment, & Certificates
What Is the “Autism Spectrum”?
Main Theories That Explain the Major Conditions
Differences & Similarities
The Importance of Learning/Thinking/Orienting Styles
Current Screening Tools for Autism Spectrum Conditions
Behavioral Management Strategies: An Overview of Effective Interventions
8:00 Course begins (a.m. & p.m. breaks determined by Dr. Ortiz.)
11:45 - 12:45 Lunch (on your own)
3:30 Evaluations, Adjournment, & Certificates
What Is the “Autism Spectrum”?
Main Theories That Explain the Major Conditions
Differences & Similarities
The Importance of Learning/Thinking/Orienting Styles
Current Screening Tools for Autism Spectrum Conditions
Behavioral Management Strategies: An Overview of Effective Interventions
Who Should Attend:
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• Speech Language Pathologists |
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