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ADOS-2 Initial Training (in-person training)
What is the ADOS (Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule)?
The Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule-Second Edition (ADOS-2) is a standardized assessment tool that helps providers identify autism spectrum disorder in children and adults. The ADOS involves a semi-structured play or interview session determined by the age and communication level of the individual.
Missoula – September 26 and 27
Billings – September 29 and 30
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. each day. Limited to 50 participants. 14 OPI renewal units will be provided.
You can register here.
MonTECH Assistive Technology Series (virtual training)
Each month we will feature a different assistive technology (AT) training from MonTECH. These virtual trainings will be from 2:30 to 4:00 p.m. on the third Tuesday of each month. Two OPI renewal units will be provided for each training. Registration will open for each training ~ 30 days prior.
September 20: AT 101
October 18: iPad 101
November 15: Notetaking and Organization
December 20: Behavior/Sensory Part 1
January 17: Behavior/Sensory Part 2
February 21: Success with Communication
March 21: Communication Part 1
April 18: Communication Part 2
More information about the training series and registration for the next upcoming workshop can be found here.
The Birds and the Bees: Hygiene, Puberty & Safety for Youth with ASD or Other Developmental Disorders (virtual training)
October 20, 2022 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
With up to 80% of individuals with disabilities reportedly becoming the victims of sexual/physical abuse or crimes by the time they reach adulthood, the topics of hygiene, puberty, and sexuality are imperative to safety. Unfortunately, these topics are often overlooked. Strategies for teaching hygiene, puberty, and sexuality with an emphasis on safety will be discussed.
Six OPI renewal units will be available for this training. The training will not be recorded.
You can find more information and register here.
PECS Level 1 Training (virtual training)
Individuals who are nonverbal or have limited speech need a communication system they can start using right now. The Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) provides an immediately useful method for requesting things, actions and people, in a way that requires and promotes social interaction. Using the principles of applied behavior analysis, PECS starts by teaching spontaneous requesting and as quickly as possible, moves on to responding to questions as well as commenting about things in the environment.
The OPI Montana Autism Education Project has a limited number of scholarships for virtual PECS Level 1 trainings. Because we will be hosting additional in-person trainings in PECS Level 1 and Teaching Critical Communication Skills, the virtual PECS Level 1 trainings are only available to educators who are in districts which are at least 90 miles from one of Montana’s seven largest cities.
You can find more information about PECS and register here.
Upcoming Trainings: You can always find our trainings on the Montana Autism Education Project blog at: http://mtautism.opiconnect.org. We will be adding virtual and in-person trainings to the blog as we schedule training dates throughout the school year.
For more information, contact:
Doug Doty, Statewide Coordinator, OPI Montana Autism Education Project
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The OPI is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation, require an alternate format, or have questions concerning accessibility, contact the OPI ADA Coordinator, 406-444-3161, opiada@mt.gov, Relay Service: 711.
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