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Rebecca Klaw

Friday, January 29th, 2010, 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Sandler Training, 2593 Wexford Bayne Road, Sewickley, PA (off Rte 79)
Jill Lehman and Rebecca Klaw present a new, full-day workshop for teachers and others who work with elementary students with ASD:
SUCCESSFUL INCLUSION OF K-5 STUDENTS
WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS

To register, call Jill Lehman at 412/521-8552


Thursday, February 11th, 2010, 3:00
In-service at The Children's Institute, Pittsburgh, PA
Understanding Challenging Behaviors in Students with ASD
For more information, contact Dona Alvino, DAL@the-institute.org


Friday, March 11th, 2010
Full day workshop
Special Considerations when Teaching Students with High Functioning Autism / Aspergers
Seattle, Washington
www.rehabseminars.org


Rebecca Klaw

ONGOING EVENTS


Monthly
Adults with AS/HFA Discussion Group
SWPA ABOARD Aspergers & HF Autism Meetup
Squirrel Hill Library, 2nd Sunday of the month, 3-4:30


Bi-weekly
Supervision of mental health therapists in private practice
Thursdays, 9:30
(This group is full but others may be starting)
Cost: $25 for 1.5 hours
Contact Rebecca Klaw for more information


PAST EVENTS

From Utah Conference

above from the Egyptian Theater, Ogden, Utah. 2008


December 23rd, 2009, 12:43-3:00
Brentwood School District In-service
Understanding Students with High Functioning Autism/Aspergers
Contact dsaltzberg@brentwoodpgh.k12.pa.us for more information


Friday, Dec. 4th, 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
or
Saturday, Dec. 12th, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Jill Lehman and Rebecca Klaw present a new, full-day workshop for teachers and
other professionals who work with elementary students with ASD:
SUCCESSFUL INCLUSION OF K-5 STUDENTS
WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS

To download a full brochure that includes a registration form, click here (Word doc).


November 18th and 19th, 2009
Western Montana Comprehensive System for Personnel Development
Missoula Public Schools
Northwest Montana CASE
Keynotes and breakout session in both Kalispell and Missoula, Montana
For more information, contact Nancy Marks, 406-728-2400 ext 1088


Sept. 2nd, 2009
Council of Three Rivers American Indian Center, Inc.
Pittsburgh, PA
Autism in the Preschool Child
For more information, contact Becky Streiff, bstreiff@cotraic.org


August 11th and 12th, 2009
Teammates Children & Family Services
Danville, VA
Understanding Students with Autism
Two-day training for paraprofessionals who support students of all ages


June 19th, 2009
Wesley Spectrum Services, Family & Child Development Center
Pittsburgh, PA
Using Ryuu Products to Promote Social Learning


July 15th, 2009
Family Behavioral Resources - Autism Services
Pittsburgh, PA
Using Ryuu Products to Promote Social Learning


May 16th, 2009 - 8:30-NOON
Sponsored by ABOARD
Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, PA
The Clash Between Zero Tolerance and Autism in Schools and in the Criminal Justice System
Presented in collaboration with Arthur Feldman, Esq.
For more information, 412/781-4116 or info@aboard.org or www.aboard.org


April 25th, 8:45 AM-12:45 PM
The Autism Society of America WNY Chapter
Autistic Services, Inc.

Buffalo, New York
Teaching the Student with High Functioning Autism/Aspergers
For more information, call 716/633-2275


April 1, 6-9 PM
Heart Prints Center for Early Education
Cranberry, PA
"Autism in the Young Child – Part II"
For more information, contact Heart Prints Center


March 19th and 20th
Autism Summit Conference
Seattle, WA
Relationship-based Intervention for Young Children with ASD
Writing Measurable Goals So That Data is Meaningful and Informative
Thoughtful Response to Agitation, Escalation and Meltdowns in Individuals with ASD

For more information, contact Vicki Dohrmann


March 11, 6:30 PM
Center Elementary School
Parent presentation and Q&A
For more information, contact Cheryl Levin


March 6th, 3:00-4:30 PM
"Reconnecting the HEART II" Conference
Clarion University, Venango Campus, Oil City, PA
Ryuu – the Game: Engaging Youth in Social Skills Training
For more information, contact Mrs. Carol Alden


February 23, all day
New Horizons School
Beaver County, PA
Developing Social Skills in the Student with ASD
For more information, contact Joe Rubino


Feb. 10th, 4:30-6:30 PM
University of Pittsburgh, Graduate Studies in Education
Pittsburgh, PA
Teaching the Elementary Student with High Functioning Autism or Asperger Syndrome
For more information, contact Sheila Conway


January 21st, 9-10 AM
Carnegie Mellon University Counseling Center
Pittsburgh, PA
Mental Health Issues for College Students with Aspergers
For more information, contact Dr. Barbara Blazick


January 19th, 2009 1:00-4:00 PM
In-service
Stepping Stones Children's Center
Pittsburgh, PA
Autism in the Young Child
For more information, contact Beth Sarver


2008/2009 School Year
Support Group for Parents of School-aged Children with HFA/Aspergers (supported by ABOARD)

Pittsburgh, PA
Ongoing -- evenings
Please contact Rebecca Klaw for more information


2008/2009 School Year
Support Group for Parents of Teenagers with HFA/Aspergers (supported by ABOARD)

Pittsburgh, PA
Ongoing - evenings and/or mornings
Please contact Rebecca Klaw for more information


November 18th, 2008 – two sessions, AM and evening
Thoughtful Response to Agitation, Escalation and Meltdowns in Young Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders
November 19th – one all-day session
Relationship-based Intervention – Why and How to Make the Social Connections that Build Growth and Development in Preschoolers
Cromwell, CT
For more information, contact the State Education Resource Center (SERC)


November 13th, 8:30 – 3:30
Teaching Social Skills to Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Beaver Valley Intermediate Unit – Beaver, PA
For more information, call Michelle Presutti, 724/774-7800 x 3004


November 6th, 6:00 – 8:00 PM
In-service
Friendship Circle
Pittsburgh, PA
Befriending Peers with ASD
For more information, contact Rivkee Rudolph


October 25th, 2008
PAEYC 2008 Conference – Pittsburgh, PA
Autism: Where It All Begins
Babies as Learners, Adults as Teachers


October 17th, 8:15 – 11:30 AM & 12:45 - 4:00 PM
Thoughtful Response to Agitation, Escalation and Meltdowns in Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Jackson, Michigan
For more information, contact Mary Ann Shuster, 517/768-5256


October 11th, 8:45-12:45
Thoughtful Response to Agitation, Escalation and Meltdowns in Individuals with ASD
Autism Society of America, Western New York Chapter
Buffalo, NY
For more information, go to www.autismwny.org


October 2nd, 8:30 – 3:30
Special Considerations When Teaching Students with Asperger's
Beaver Valley Intermediate Unit – Beaver, PA
For more information, call Michelle Presutti, 724/774-7800 x 3004


Sept. 25th, 2:30-4:30 PM
Autism in the Very Young Child
River Speech and Educational Services – Pittsburgh, PA
For more information, call Nancy Salvante, 412/963-0463


Sept. 17th and Jan. 19th, 2009 - 9:00 – 12:00
School In-services
Autism 101 and Thoughtful Response to Agitation, Escalation and Meltdowns
St. Stephen's Lutheran Academy - Zelienople, PA
For more information, contact Beth Hines, 724/452-4453 x1392


Sept. 4th and 23rd, 9:00 – 12:00
Staff In-services
Autism 101 and Thoughtful Response to Agitation, Escalation and Meltdowns
Glade Run Lutheran Services – Zelienople, PA
For more information, contact Leslie Walter, 724/452-4453 x1205


Sept. 3rd, 10 AM
Autism in the Young Child – An Overview
St. Paul's Preschool – Pittsburgh, PA
For more information, contact Jane Adams


For Partnership for Effective Programs for Students with Autism (PEPSA)
July 28th, 2008
Tampa, FL
"Building Friendship Skills in Students of All Ages with HFA/ASD"
For more information, contact Donna Casella.


June 19th - 23rd, 2008
Camp Kaleidoscope, Common Ground Center, Starksboro, Vermont
Staff training, parent workshops


For Parents in Toto
April 24th, 2008 - 1-2:30 PM
Zelienople, PA
"A Parents/Professionals Q&A"
For more information, contact Mary Limbacher.


Saturday morning workshop sponsored by Heart Prints Center for Early Education
April 19th, 2008, 9:00 - 12:00
Cranberry, PA
"Autism in the Young Child - An Overview"
For more information, contact Heart Prints Center


FBR's 5th Annual Autism Awareness Night
April 2nd, 2008, 6:30-9:00 PM
Location in Pittsburgh area to be announced
"Autism: Where it All Begins -- Babies as Learners, Adults as Teachers"
Contact via email or go to FBR's website.


Evening presentation for Westchester/Fairfield/Greater Hudson Valley Autism Speaks
March 27th, 2008 - 7-9 PM
Greenwich, CT
"Thoughtful Response to Agitation, Escalation and Meltdowns"
For more information, contact Valerie Zygmont.
For a review of this talk by Robin Morris, a parent, click here.


Workshop for preschool staff at The New York Institute for Special Education
March 14th, 2008 - full day workshop
Bronx, New York
"Autism Spectrum Disorders in Young Children - An Overview"
For more information, contact Barbara McPhillips.


Workshop for Robert Morris University in their Autism Speaker Series
Feb. 21st, 2008, 2:45-3:45
"Teaching Tips for Students with ASD who are Included in Regular Education Classes"
For more information, please contact Dr. Shellie Hipsky.


Keynote and a double workshop on issues related to Asperger Syndrome
Feb. 15th, 2008
Ogden Eccles Conference Center, Utah
For more information, email Jocelyn Taylor.


In-service, Kentucky Avenue School, Pittsburgh
Jan. 7th, 2008
"Teaching the Student with High Functioning Autism or Asperger Syndrome"


In-service, Mushroom Family Learning Center, Pittsburgh
Jan. 4th, 2008
"Autism in the Young Child - An Overview"

"I wanted to let you know that I was bombarded with compliments regarding your visit to the Mushroom School...Two teachers actually wrote thank-you notes to me for referring you! The in-service was certainly enjoyed by the staff and they are looking forward to working with you in the future." - Heidi, a parent of a child with Asperger's.


November 29th, 2007, 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM
or
November 30th, 2007, 9 AM to 12 PM

"Thoughtful Response to Agitation, Escalation and Meltdowns in Young Children with ASD" by Rebecca Klaw
Sponsored by SERC, ECE Initiative
Middletown, CT
These presentations are designed for those who work with preschool children. They will be offered in Cromwell, CT.
For more information, contact Karyn Champion, 860/632-1485 x 225


November 16th, 2007, 9 AM to 4 PM
"Maximizing Success & Decreasing Frustration
for Students on the Autism Spectrum" by Rebecca Klaw
Sponsored by The Asperger Syndrome Alliance for Greater Philadelphia (ASCEND)
This conference will be held at the Williamson Restaurant/Conference Center - Easton Rd (Rt. 611) & Blair Mill Rd., Horsham, PA - Montgomery County
For more information:
610/449-6776, conference@ascendgroup.org or www.ascendgroup.org


Rebecca Klaw presents...
Teaching the Student with High Functioning Autism or Aspergers Syndrome

This full-day workshop is designed for parents, teachers and other professionals who work with students with HFA/AS and who have a working familiarity with the diagnosis. Over the course of the day, the following topics will be covered:

  • Understanding how the diagnosis can impact the school day in social behavior, in social communication, in cognitive/learning differences, and in sensory issues.
  • Learning how to thoughtfully respond to agitation, escalation and meltdowns with mostly proactive and some reactive techniques.
  • Writing measurable IEP goals that target non-academic skill areas by using a variety of measurement techniques to track meaningful and informative data

    Teaching and parenting strategies will be discussed throughout the day.

    November 9th, 2007
    8:30 AM - 3:30 PM, 8:00 AM registration
    Radisson Hotel Pittsburgh ExpoMart
    101 Mall Boulevard
    Monroeville, PA 15146
    For directions, click here

    Cost: $80 for professionals, $65 for parents

    Lunch is on your own (you can walk to the Monroeville Mall)
    Refreshments will be served throughout the day

    A certificate of attendance is available upon request


    May 30th, 2007
    "Autism and Education"
    Sponsored by the Pennsylvania Bar Institute
    Rebecca Klaw is on the faculty for this event and will be giving an afternoon seminar with Arthur D. Feldman, Esq. entitled The Clash between Zero Tolerance and Autism.
    For more information and to register, go to www.pbi.org or call 1-800-247-4724.

    April 14th, 2007
    February 17th, 2007
    Both workshops 9:30-12:00 (registration at 9:00)
    Thoughtful Response to Agitation, Escalation and Meltdowns in Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders

    A half-day training by Rebecca Klaw

    Agenda: This workshop will describe a way of understanding children with ASD that helps guide both proactive and, if necessary, reactive responses to escalating agitation. The premise of this presentation is that consequences don't always, or even often, work with individuals with ASD who are, by the nature of their diagnosis, easily frustrated and often inflexible.

    Location: Urban Mountain Gathering Place in Mt. Washington

    Cost: $30 for parents, $45 for professionals

    Includes: 2 hours of training in a beautiful setting with a great view of Pittsburgh, free parking, handouts of the slides, 50% off coupon for DVD of this topic, plenty of discussion, good coffee and tea, home-made treats, and great company.


    March 22nd, evening (for parents)
    March 23rd, full day

    Two events sponsored by Logan County MR/DD, Ohio
    Contact: Pamela Hickman, PHickman@mrdd.co.logan.oh.us

    Thoughtful Response to Agitation, Escalation and Meltdowns


    March 21st, 7-8:30
    Bethel Park School District
    Special Services Department
    Parent Workshop Series
    Contact person: Helen March, 412/854-8410.

    Early Child Development: Similarities and Differences in the Development of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). This is a basic overview of the stages of social, emotional, and cognitive growth in young children and how these stages are impacted by the differences observed in the development of a child with autism.


    March 16th, 2007
    Rebecca Klaw will be giving a workshop at the 2nd Annual Penn Autism Network Conference at the University of Pennsylvania Campus entitled: "Thoughtful Response to Agitation, Escalation and Meltdowns in Individuals with ASD".

    For more information, visit www.med.upenn.edu/add or call (215) 573-1159 and press option #2.


    March 2nd, 6-9 PM
    Harrisburg, PA
    Sponsored by UCP
    Contact: Kate Valsing, kvalsing@hotmail.com

    Thoughtful Response to Agitation, Escalation and Meltdowns in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders


    Dec. 2, 2006
    Rebecca Klaw will be giving a workshop at the 2006 PAEYC Annual Conference entitled: "Understanding Autism in Very Young Children"


    For more information, go to the PAEYC website, www.pghaeyc.org


    October 19 and 20, 2006
    Relationship-Based Intervention for Young Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders
    A Two-Day Workshop by Rebecca Klaw for KenCrest Children and Family Services/ Early Intervention Staff


    Plymouth Meeting, PA
    For more information, contact Kate Gara at kgara@kencrest.org


    September 21 and 22, 2006
    Relationship-Based Intervention for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders
    A Two-Day Workshop for Parents and Professionals by Rebecca Klaw


    8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
    The Works
    55 South Ist Street
    Newark, Ohio
    For more information, contact Deborah Pegher,
    740/349-1629 ext. 226

Phone: 412/247-0599 | Cell: 412/519-4268 | Email: rebecca@rebeccaklaw.com
1010 LaClair Avenue | Pittsburgh, PA 15218
©2006, Rebecca Klaw. All Rights Reserved.