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Course #1114
Social Skills Treatment Strategies for Children with Autism: Let's Get Real!

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CEUs/PDUs Offered: AOTA/0.2 Introductory, Category 2: Occupational Therapy Process - Intervention; NBCOT/2.5 Beginner

Course Abstract

With the prevalence of autism on the rise, it is crucial that families and professionals understand one of the key aspects of this complex disorder. Children with autism have a difficult time understanding social rules and expectations due to their limited perspective taking abilities, the changing nature of social situations, and the complexities of pragmatic interactions. Professionals and families need to be aware of their role in providing intervention support for social skills and a clear understanding of current strategies is imperative.

Course Learning Outcomes Preview Exam

  • Participants will be able to define theory of mind.
  • Participants will be able to select specific strategies and intervention techniques that aid in creating comprehensive social skills groups.
  • Participants will be able to identify techniques to help children problem solve social scenarios and understand the consequences of appropriate or inappropriate choices in those social scenarios.
  • Participants will be able to differentiate between sympathetic and intellectual empathy.

Time-ordered Agenda

0-5 Minutes Welcome & Introduction
5-20 Minutes Social skills and theory of mind defined
20-40 Minutes Introduction of strategies: Structured social task analysis
40-60 Minutes Problem solving and perspective taking
60-80 Minutes Personalized stories and power cards
80-110 Minutes Intellectual and sympathetic empathy defined and strategies introduced
110-115 Minutes Wrap up - logistics of effective social skills groups: location, participants, etc.
115-120 Minutes Questions & Answers

Average Rating +++++ (2 Reviews)

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Review by: Member on Mon Feb 6 2012
gives info about resources - will be helpful
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Review by: Member on Thu Mar 22 2012
it provided new ideas to implement with my clients.

Course Information

This is an audio recording of a live session.

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

Course Presenter

teresa a cardon

Teresa A. Cardon, M.A., CCC-SLP

Teresa Cardon, M.A. CCC-SLP has worked with individuals on the autism spectrum for over 16 years. Teresa has worked in a variety of settings and has assisted thousands of families and children increase their social communication skills. Teresa provides interactive and motivating workshops internationally. Teresa is currently pursuing her PhD. in Speech & Hearing Science with an emphasis in autism and works as a Faculty Research Associate at Arizona State University. Teresa has written many articles on communication strategies and is the author of Initiations and Interactions (2006) and Let's Talk Emotions (2004).

Continuing Education Information

CEUs/PDUs Offered: AOTA/0.2 Introductory, Category 2: Occupational Therapy Process - Intervention; NBCOT/2.5 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.
To participate in the course, complete the CEU exam and earn continuing education credit, you must be a Professional Subscriber.
American Occupational Therapy Association




OccupationalTherapy.com is an approved CE provider by the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA). This course is offered for 0.2 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 2.5 NBCOT PDUs.

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