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Not Everything That Counts Can be Counted: Not Everything That Can be Counted Counts
Friday, July 25, 2014: 10:45 AM-12:00 PM
203 (Indiana Convention Center)
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A significant challenge confronting educators of students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is that these students can learn to demonstrate skills in one situation that they cannot access and apply in other situations. Video will support information related to why this occurs and how to support meaningful application of skills.
The title quote by Albert Einstein is intended to convey that one of the more significant challenges confronting parents and educators working with students with ASD is that these individuals can learn to demonstrate skills in one setting that they seemingly cannot access and use in other environments or situations. The student may learn to count and demonstrate one to one correspondance on a worksheet, but not be able to demonstrate comprehension of quantity by following everyday directions incorporting numbers. The student may learn to recite the sounds associated with letters, but then not be able to use this knowledge to learn to read. They may recite rules pertaining to social skills, but not follow these rules in the context of social interactions. Presented from the perspectives of a parent educator and psychologist with a combined total of over 80 years in the field of Autism, this video illustrated presentation will provide the participants with an understanding of why generalization can be so difficult for these learns. The presenters will also share their own "top 10" practical strategies for supporting generalization and skill application across environments.
As a result of participating in this workshop, the participants will be able to share at least 3 reasons why generalization can be so difficult for children and adolescents with ASD. They will also be able to share at least 3 ways that skills can be initially taught in ways that support flexible application and generalization. Last, but not least, the participants will be able to generate at least 3 strategies for supporting generalization of a skill that a student can perform in one environment into other settings and situations.
Learning Objectives:
- As a result of participating in this session, the participants will be able to restate at least 3 strategies for teaching skills that support flexible application and generalization.
- As a result of participating in this session, the participants will be able to name at least 3 strategies for supporting generalization and flexible application of a skill that a student can perform in one environment or setting into other settings or situations.
- As a result of participating in this session, the participants will be able to list at least 3 reasons why application and generalization of memorized skills can be difficult for children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
Content Area: Education
Presenters:
Sheila Merzer, M.A., L.P.
Licensed Psychologist
Sheila Merzer, M.A.,L.P.
Sheila Merzer is a licensed psychologist in private practice with over 40 years of experience in the field of ASD. She currently provides assessment, training and consultation services to school districts throughout Minnesota and surrounding states. She has presented at many local, regional, national and international conferences.
Julie A. Donnelly, Ph.D.
Autism Consultant
Autism Support Services
Julie A. Donnelly has been a teacher and autism consultant for over 30 years. Dr. Donnelly speaks at national and international conferences and publishes in the autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and special education areas. Julie is the mother of Jean-Paul Bovee, who experiences ASD.
