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4919 El Autismo: Informacion Esencial


Saturday, July 10, 2010: 10:45 AM-12:00 PM
Cumberland IJ (Hyatt Regency Dallas)
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This session provides essential information about autism spectrum disorders. Parents and professionals will learn to identify signs of typical social, communication and play development in young children and recognize the signs of autism. Clear explanations of the diagnostic criteria will help participants understand why their child or client received the diagnosis and how the person may be affected by their autism. Participants will be connected with local resources for screening, diagnosis, supports and services.
Content of the Training
  1. Understand the development of social skills, play skills and communication in young children (presented/demonstrated visually, including photographs and video)
    1. The natural mother-child connection
    2. How babies regulate social interaction
    3. Shared enjoyment
    4. Shared attention and pointing
    5. Looking at others and referencing faces
    6. Imitation: Watching and copying
    7. Imaginative play
    8. Peer relationships
    9. Social pacing
    10. Social expectations and roles
  2. Become familiar with the M-CHAT screening tool to be used at the 18-month and two-year well-baby visits. Five key concerns:
    1. Imaginative play
    2. Imaginative play with toys
    3. Bringing objects to share interest
    4. Pointing to shared interest
    5. Following the indication/pointing of others to share interest (Look!)
  3. Know the facts: Recognize the signs and symptoms of autism spectrum disorders 
    1. Indicators of possible developmental problems: Doing things that are unexpected; not doing things as expected
    2. Noting differences of concern
    3. Being objective in describing what is observed
    4. Facts about autism: prevalence
    5. Risk of under-diagnosis in the Latino community
    6. Definition of autism
    7. The triad of difficulties (social, communication, behavior)
    8. The concept of the spectrum of differences
    9. Three other simple ways to describe autism
    10. Common myths
  4. Understand the meaning of the diagnostic criteria for autism, Asperger Syndrome and PDD-NOS
    1. How diagnostic professionals make a diagnosis
    2. Diagnostic criteria explained in detail
    3. Everyday examples of the effects of the features of autism
    4. Fear and worry associated with diagnosis
    5. The usefulness of an accurate diagnosis
    6. Consult with professionals: Speak up and ask for help
  5. Learn where to go to for screening, diagnosis, supports and services: This section is specially designed for the locale where the training takes place.
    1. Access information about autism
    2. Connect with parent networks
    3. Find emotional support
    4. Learn to navigate the service systems
    5. Link to local providers, professionals and support organizations
    6. Collaborate to create new programs and services

Learning Objectives:

  • Parents and professionals will understand the development of social skills, play skills and communication in young children.
  • Parents and professionals will become familiar with M-CHAT screening tool to be used at the 18 month and two year well-baby visits.
  • Parents and professionals will recognize the signs and symptoms of autism spectrum disorders and identify myths about autism.
  • Parents and professionals will understand the meaning of the diagnostic criteria for autism, Asperger Syndrome and PDD-NOS.
  • Parents and professionals will learn where to go to for screening, diagnosis, supports and services in their area.

Content Area: Early Intervention

Presenter:

Emily D. Iland, M.A.
Emily Iland Inc

Emily Iland, M.A., is an award-winning author, advocate, researcher and leader in the autism field, and the mother of a young man with ASD. Emily is the past president of the Autism Society of Los Angeles and is an adjunct professor of Special Education at California State University, Northridge.

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