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Course #1038
Behavioral Strategies within Social Skills Intervention: Developing Treatment Plans & Goals

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CEUs/PDUs Offered: AOTA/0.1 Introductory, Category 2: Occupational Therapy Process - Intervention; NBCOT/1.25 Beginner

Course Abstract

Social Skills programs are increasingly becoming a widely used component of intervention for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) within school and clinical settings. This course is intended to highlight the importance and relevance of applying behaviorally-based techniques and goals within the context of a group-based social skills intervention program for students with ASD.

Course Learning Outcomes Preview Exam

  • Upon completion of the presentation the learner should be able to identify the current state of research in terms of evidence-based social skills interventions for students with ASD.
  • Upon completion of the presentation the learner should be able to identify the role of behavioral analysis in planning intervention goals for social skills training.
  • Upon completion of the presentation the learner should be able to identify patterns of social communication that are typically deviant in adolescents with autism.
  • Upon completion of the presentation the learner should be able to identify the role of typical peers as social models within a group-based intervention.

Time-ordered Agenda

0-10 Minutes Introduction & Overview of current research in social skills training
10-20 Minutes Behavioral Basis for group interventions
20-55 Minutes Developing treatment plans and goals
55-60 Minutes Questions/Answers

Average Rating +++++ (8 Reviews)

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Review by: Member on Mon Sep 26 2011
Good information that gave a clear therapy approach for appropriate social interactions to take place.
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Review by: Member on Sat Oct 22 2011
Gave concrete examples of effective therapies and curriculum suggestions as well.
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Review by: Member on Tue Oct 25 2011
I was hoping there would be more specific activities and suggestions like the planet/earth/saturn examples.
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Review by: Member on Sun Nov 20 2011
Infirmative information re. forming a group for learning social skills. i would have liked info.re working on social skills in a one on one situation. Due to Medicaid regulations, we are not allowed to see in kids in group settings.
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Review by: Member on Tue Jan 31 2012
good information in helping to develop social skills in children
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Review by: Member on Sun Jan 22 2012
The treatment planning chart is a very usefull tool.
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Review by: Member on Mon Feb 27 2012
Speaker demonstrated appropriate experience and knowledge of subject area
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Review by: Member on Thu May 17 2012
Good thoughts about implementing social skills group and thinking about an evidence base.

Course Information

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This course was originally produced by our affiliate company, SpeechPathology.com

Course Presenter

moira lewis

Moira Lewis, M.S., CCC-SLP

Moira Lewis is a speech-language pathologist, recently joining the YAI Autism Center in New York, NY. Moira conducts clinical speech and language evaluations, as well as social skills groups for children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorders. Moira received her Master's degree in communication disorders at Miami University, and completed her clinical fellowship within the Yale Child Study Center's Developmental Disabilities Clinic. While at Yale, Moira worked on a number of research studies examining the unique communication and social patterns of development among children with autism. Her involvement in research surrounded the areas of early identification and diagnosis, speech treatment for nonverbal children, and parent training.

Continuing Education Information

CEUs/PDUs Offered: AOTA/0.1 Introductory, Category 2: Occupational Therapy Process - Intervention; NBCOT/1.25 Beginner
Passing an online exam will be required to earn continuing education credit.
Please note: CEU tests must be passed within 30 days of the event.
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OccupationalTherapy.com is an approved CE provider by the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA). This course is offered for 0.1 CEUs. Courses approved by AOTA are accepted by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) Certificate Renewal program. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.
National Board for Certification in Occupational TherapyOccupationalTherapy.com is a NBCOT Professional Development Provider. This course is offered for 1.25 NBCOT PDUs.

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