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MontCOMM 2023
The Montana Autism Education Project has a limited number of scholarships for the MontCOMM 2023 conference on Friday, August 18th, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Attendance can be virtual or in-person (Missoula.) OPI, ASHA and MOTA renewal units are available.
This year’s conference offers several sessions which may be of particular interest to those working in schools:
Session 2A: AAC Implementation for School-Aged Individuals
Session 2B: Literacy and AAC: Why Both are Key!
Session 3A: AAC: Re-Defining Life Skills
Session 3B: AAC Assessment: A Practical Approach to Decision Making
These scholarships are only available to Montana public school educators.
You can request a registration scholarship here.
PLEASE NOTE: Specific Cancellation and No Show policies are in effect that could affect your participation in future trainings from the Autism Project.
Cancellations: You are welcome to cancel at any time.
No Shows: If you do not cancel and do not attend, 1. you will be unable to receive a MAEP scholarship to the 2024 MCEC conference in Missoula, future MonCOMM August Institutes and all 2023-24 conferences/trainings which require us to pay a fee per person; and 2. You will be automatically wait-listed for any 2023-2024 trainings that have a limited attendance.
Online Trainings from OCALI- virtual training
The following trainings are a great way to gain knowledge and earn OPI renewal units at your own pace during the summer break:
An Introduction to Autism Characteristics and Simple Strategies from OCALI
This introductory module presents information about unique characteristics of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), including social-communication, restricted interests and patterns of behavior, sensory, cognition and information processing, and emotional regulation. Five simple strategies are introduced that may be used anytime, anywhere with young children, students, and adults with ASD. (Note that this course is a prerequisite to take the longer courses.)
Learning Objectives:
- Provide an understanding of the spectrum of skills that characterize autism spectrum disorder, or ASD.
- Dispel common misconceptions about ASD.
- Provide simple strategies that may be helpful for individuals with ASD.
Estimated Time to Complete Module: 90 minutes
Foundations of Evidence-Based Strategies - Toddler and Preschool Age
Early childhood is an important time to help young children with ASD to develop critical language and learning skills. With video examples in homes and preschool classrooms, this course will introduce you to evidence-based strategies that can be used in natural environments during typical routines and activities of toddlers and preschoolers. This course takes approximately 10.5 hours to complete. Prerequisite: Many Faces of Autism
Foundations of Evidence-Based Strategies - School Age
During the elementary and middle school years, school-aged individuals with ASD are developing skills in many areas that will impact their futures. This course presents evidence-based strategies in action in home, school and community environments. This course takes approximately 10.5 hours to complete. Prerequisite: Many Faces of Autism
Foundations of Evidence-Based Strategies - Transition Age
Adolescents and young adults with ASD need many critical skills as they prepare for transitioning from high school into their own, unique adult lives. This course will show you how to use evidence-based strategies to support individuals who are transition-aged and young adults through video examples at home, school, work, and in the community. This course takes approximately 10.5 hours to complete. Prerequisite: Many Faces of Autism
You can find more information on the content of each training and register for the OCALI trainings here.
If you wish to receive OPI renewal units for completing the above trainings, you must register here. We will then tell you what information from OCALI training needs to be provided when you have completed a course to receive your OPI renewal units.
For more information, contact:
Doug Doty, Statewide Coordinator, OPI Montana Autism Education Project
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