In 2002, the Autism Society of America documented that one of the greatest sources of stress on families of children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) was the lack of trained professionals to effectively serve their child. A major emphasis in CARD is to address this problem. CARD offers a variety of unique venues to disseminate evidence-based knowledge. We aim to impart this information to educators, allied health professionals, and trainees in ways that optimize their application of new knowledge in their current practice.
Through our Outreach and Training division, we address areas that affect the lives of children with ASD and social-communication difficulties and their families, including, but not limited to: early detection of ASD and language impairment, diagnostic best practices, general in-services on autism and intervention, early intervention best practices, specific intervention strategy training (with or without guided practice experience), fidelity and supervision strategies for the classroom, empowering and working with families/parent training programs, and Early Achievements Early Intervention Model replication consultation, and research updates on causes and treatments related to autism. We also create outreach and training programs to match the specific needs and requests of the participants, provide student-specific consultations as well as consultations for classroom design and intervention programming.
Outreach and Training Opportunities:
Professional Summer Academy Session: Creating Learning Opportunities for Children through Play
July 12 & 13th at 3901 Greenspring Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21211
This workshop is intended for: early intervention specialists, para-professionals, child care providers, early childhood educators and speech-language pathologists.
Participants will learn to:
- Describe development and learning processes in young children
- Define and identify play levels in toddlers
- Create developmentally appropriate play goals for young children
- Use appropriate language, toys, and routines to target play goal
STAR Training Series: The Importance of a Genetics Evaluation in ASDs
July 27, 2010 from 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
3901 Greenspring Avenue Baltimore,
Maryland 21211
in the Creamer Building 3rd floor large conference room
Presented By: Katie Voss, ScM, CGC
A summary of our current knowledge about the genetics and inheritance of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs).
Registration is free for all attendees. Register at: http://julystartraining.eventbrite.com
CARD Annual Autism Conference
This continuing education conference is designed for both professionals and parents to foster the understanding of autism spectrum disorders in their early stages, and to provide information about strategies aimed at promoting learning in young children with autism spectrum disorders.
Other Events
Marriage and Divorce among parents of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders: De-bunking the 80% Divorce Rate Myth
8/24/10 from 11:30 - 12:30
Presenter: Brian Freedman, Ph.D.
Clinical Director
Center for Autism and Related Disorders
at Kennedy Krieger Institute
In this presentation, Dr. Freedman will discuss a recent study examining the relationship status of parents of children with autism spectrum disorders. The most commonly cited statistic regarding divorce rates for parents of children with ASD is 80%. However, there is no research to support this statistic and our findings suggest that parents of children with autism remain married at a much higher rate.
Audience: Parents and family members of children on the autism spectrum Professionals
Your Event URL: http://auguststartraining.eventbrite.com
Getting an Autism Spectrum Disorder Diagnosis: Where do I go from here? (An Introductory Training for Parents)
9/20/10 from 1:00 - 3:00
Cathy Groschan, LCSW-C, clinical social worker, leads this discussion and takes your questions about getting a diagnosis, finding services, the education system and more!
Your Event URL: http://september1startraining.eventbrite.com
A Caregiver's Guide to Managing Difficult Behaviors in Children with an Autism Spectrum Disorder
9/21/10 from 11:30 - 12:30
This is a presentation aimed at providing parents information regarding the triggers and functions of their child's difficult behaviors. Strategies to develop appropriate behavioral plans will also be provided.
Presenter: Amy Keefer, Ph.D., licensed clinical psychologist at the Center for Autism and Related Disorders at the Kennedy Krieger Institute.
Audience: Parents and family members of children on the autism spectrum.
Your Event URL: http://septemberstartraining.eventbrite.com
Hurricanes ,Cars, and Dead Movie Stars; Connecting With Teens On The Autism Spectrum
10/19/10 from 11:30 - 12:30
Join us as Lori Revitz, LCSW-C, clinical coordinator and Nano Kolls, LCSW-C, behavior support supervisor from St. Elizabeth's School, a non-public special education middle and high school, describe clinical and behavioral interventions for adolescents on the Autism Spectrum. Individual and group therapy strategies will be addressed as well as developing behavior plans.
Your Event URL: http://octoberstartraining.eventbrite.com
Sleep and Autism Spectrum Disorders
11/16/10 from 11:30 - 12:30
Sleep problems are common in typically developing children, and even more common in children with autism. This presentation will review how sleep develops, what sleep problems affect children with autism, and how disorders of sleep can be diagnosed and treated.
Presenter: Dr. Accardo trained in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities at the Kennedy Krieger Institute. She completed her Sleep Medicine fellowship at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and returned to KKI to establish a sleep disorders clinic and laboratory for children with developmental disabilities.
Audience: Parents, family members and professionals
Your Event URL: http://novemberstartraining.eventbrite.com
Getting an Autism Spectrum Disorder Diagnosis: Where do I go from here? (An Introductory Training for Parents)
12/13/10 from 9:30 - 11:30
Cathy Groschan, LCSW-C, clinical social worker, leads this discussion and takes your questions about getting a diagnosis, finding services, the education system and more!
Your Event URL: http://december1startraining.eventbrite.com
Additionally, here is information about our 10th Annual Autism Conference. Innovative Advancements in Autism Spectrum Disorders
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