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You can always find our upcoming trainings on the OPI Montana Autism Education Project blog under the, “Training” tag.
Social-Emotional Development in Children with Language Delays and Autism Spectrum Disorder (virtual training)
March 3, 2022 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Young children with language delays are at risk for persistent developmental and behavioral difficulties. This presentation will focus on the assessment of social-emotional development in children with language delays and autism spectrum disorder as well as the emerging evidence supporting effectiveness of interventions.
Six OPI renewal units will be provided.
Register here.
Teaching Critical Communication Skills (In-person training)
Bozeman March 10, 2022 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
You will learn how to teach critical communication skills that lead to greater independence in the home, work, school and community settings. We review nine specific skills: requesting reinforcers, requesting help, requesting a break, indicating yes and no, waiting, following directions, schedule-following and transitioning. Through lecture, demonstrations, video and participatory activities, you will acquire specific teaching strategies that are relevant for anyone who has limited communication skills, regardless of their communicative modality (e.g., Picture Exchange Communication System [PECS], signing, device use, speech).
Register here.
Assessment Strategies for Autism and Communication in Middle and High School Students (virtual training)
April 21 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
May 4 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
(same content each date)
This virtual training will address:
- breaking down male and female presentation of autism in adolescents;
- understanding the impact of previous interventions on current presentation;
- assessment strategies that align with the OPI autism criteria;
- Does the student have autism, emotional disturbance or both?
- What's next? --what types of interventions are available, why interventions are necessary (poor outlook for job acquisition/retention, post-secondary education and emotional health, etc.)
You can register for this training here.
If you have questions about any of the above trainings, please email Doug Doty at ddoty@mt.gov
For more information, contact:
Doug Doty, Statewide Coordinator, OPI Montana Autism Education Project
Direct replies to this email will not be forwarded or received by Doug.
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