Autism Team Experience and Training

Our Autism team has wide experience in varied aspects of working with ASD students.  Below is a listing of formal training that members have acquired.

Amy Stephenitch    Special Education Coordinator

Kreider Teleconferences

• New ASD diagnosis criteria, Dr. Leventhal  (2012)

• Differential diagnosis, Dr. Leventhal  (2012)

• DSM 5 and changes in ASD diagnosis, Dr  Leventhal  (2013)

The Arc-Living with Autism:  (2012)

1. Living with Autism, Dr. Temple Grandin

2. Dealing with different behaviors at home & in the community, Dr. Andy Bondy

3. Ipad now what, Vic Morris

4. Voices from the Spectrum, Dr. Paula Kluth

Crisis Prevention Institute - Autism Spectrum Disorders; Applications of Non Violent Crisis Intervention training (3 days, 2013)

Social Boundaries-Little Friends   (2012)

ITAP 3- Advanced Topics in Autism and Structured Teaching- Have Dreams (3 days, Evanston) (2012)

ITAP 2- Setting Up Structured Teaching Classrooms- Have Dreams (5 days, Evanston, IL) (2010)

AEP-Hidden Curriculum and Difficult Moments-Social Skills and Anxiety (Dr. Brenda Smith Myles) (2010)

ITAP 1.1-Structured Teaching- Have Dreams (3 days)  (12/2009)

Is it Sensory or Is it Behavior? (2 days)-Peoria, IL  (2009)

Evidenced Based Practice in School Mental Health-IASSW  (2009)

No Cost Low Cost Technology Solutions for Diverse Learners  (2009)

Visual Strategies for Children with Autism-Ogle County Educational Cooperative  (2009)

Social Stories for Children with Autism, Use at Home and School-presenter/participant Ogle County Educational Cooperative  (2008)

Aggression Rage and Meltdowns! Strategies For Managing Students with Behavior, Emotional & Spectrum Disorders-Staff Development Resources  (2007)

Social Work Support for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders-Illinois Association of School social Workers  (2007)

Functional Analysis of Severe Behavior Disorders-behavior Intervention Specialists, Inc.  (2005)

Sensory? Or Behavior? Sensory Integration and Behavioral Strategies Can Work Together-Northwestern Illinois Association  (2004)

Non Violent Crisis Intervention Training Program-Crisis Prevention Institute, Inc. (regular renewal since prior to 1991)

Bringing Special Education Law into Focus-Medical Educational Services Prof. Development Network (2003)

Classroom Management and Effective Teaching of Children with Emotional and Behavioral Problems-a wide range of practical strategies-HSC Workshops  (2002)

PECS, Social Stories and Social Skills-Northwestern Illinois Association   (2002)

The Urban Method for FBAs and BIPs  (2002)

Working Together to Support Children with Autism Strategies For Success Series:  Behavior Support in the Classroom:  Design to Implementation-Northwestern Illinois Association (2001)

Crisis Prevention Institute – Autism Spectrum Disorders Application of Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training – 3 days July 2013

Healthy Interventions for Autism, Asperger's. Sensory and ADHD in Children and Adolescents - Dr. Gary Eisenberg, PH.D, CPQ  - October 2013 

Extreme Make- Over School Editions! Practical Stragegies for Educatinoal Instruction and Behavior Management for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder: How to Effectively Teacher Students with ASD  - Susan Stokes, M.A. CCC-SLP  - November 2013

Julia Preston    School Psychologist

"6 Critical Elements for Teaching Individuals with ASD," with Lori Ernsperger, Ph.D  (2012)

When My Autism Gets Too Big by Kari Dunn Buron, author of The Incredible 5 Point Scale  (2012)

"Social Cognition & School Success in Autism Spectrum Disorders"  (2012)

TeachTown: Basics- training on computer based curriculum for students with ASD  (2012)

OCEC Adaptations and Modifications of Gen Ed Curriculum and Matls for Students with ASD (2011)

OCEC Behavior, Sensory, and Stories for Students with ASD  (2011)

OCEC Visual Strategies for Students with ASD and Make and Take  (2011)

ADOS Training- Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule  (2011)

Christie Pollom    Speech/Language Pathologist

ADS: Social Pragmatic Informal Dynamic Social Thinking Assessment by Michelle Garcia Winner (2013)

Autism & Asperger's Syndrome Super Conference (2011)

Goals of early intervention, disorders that may mimic ASD, how ASD affects socialization behavior as communication, sensory challenges, medical/nutritional challenges, approaches, treatments, and therapies.

Carol Gray Social Stories (2011)

Autism Spectrum Disorders Training (2010)

PECS Basic Training (2009)

Sensory Processing Disorder (2008)

Autism & Asperger's Syndrome Conference (2007) - Carol Kranowitz, Carol Gray, and Sean Barron

Autism & Asperger's Syndrome Conference (2006) - Dr. Jed Baker, Dr. Tony Attwood and Temple Grandin

Crisis Prevention Intervention Training – August 2014

STAR Autism Support  - January 2015

Critical Supports For The Person With Autism – Alyson Beytien 2014

Autism 101 OCEC January 2015

Asperger’s Syndrome – Cross Country Education 12/2012

6 Critical Elements for Teaching Individuals with ASD -Lori Ernsperger AAC institute Feb 28-29 2012

When My Autism Get Too Big -Kari Dunn Buron– AAC institute Feb 28-29 2012

Autism Spectrum Disorders Workshop – Sensory Integration Issuse & Strategies – Social Stories for Students with ASD – OCEC October – 2011

Autism Spectrum Disorders Workshop – Understanding Behavior of Students with ASD – OCEC October – 2011

Autism & Asperger’s Syndrome Conference – August 2005 – Dr. Temple Grandin, Eustacia Cutler, Jeanette McAfee, M.D

Understanding Autism – Mary Ellen Kilpatrick- September 2003

Patty Land   COTA/L

 Autism and Sensory Processing Disorders in Children and Adolescents  (2012)

Best Practices for School Therapy: Connecting the Dots for Student Success   (2011)

Move to Play-Play to Talk: Building Patterns of Play and Partnership  (2011)

Children who Challenge; Changing our perspective. (July 2013) 

Autism and Sensory Processing Disorders (Nov 2012)

Mealtime Success for kids on the Spectrum: Integrative Nutrition for Picky Eaters (Sept 2009)

Sensory Integration in Children (Oct 2009)

Executive Function Skills in Children and Adolescents (June 2014)

Pay Attention! (July 2014)

Kay Tallyn    Special Needs Consultant

Assistive Technology Workshop - beginning and intermediate levels

Autism Diagnostic Interview - Revised (ADI-R) and Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS) - Dr. Cynthia Brouillard 

Testing Children with Autism Using Visual Supports - Dr. Cynthia Brouillard (LFCA)

Human Development and Reading Comprehension in Autism Spectrum Disorders

Aggression, Rage, and Meltdowns - Dr. Kaye Otten

Parent and Professional Perspectives - raising a child with autism Social and Physical Boundaries for Now and the Future

Welcome to the 21st Century: Changing the Lives of People with Autism Spectrum Disorders by using Technology

You’re Going to Love This Kid: Educating Students with Autism In Inclusive Classrooms - Dr. Paula Kluth

A Land We Can Share: Access to the Literate Community for All - Dr. Paula Kluth

Making Educational Programs and Service Work for Children and Young Adults with Asperger Syndrome - Barbara Doyle

Intervention Ideas for Autism Spectrum Disorders - Dr. Gail Richard

Building Social Relationships: A Systematic Approach to Teaching Social Interaction Skills to Children and Adolescents on the Autism Spectrum - Dr. Scott Bellini

How to Include the Student with ASD in the Classroom - Dr. Patrick Schwarz

Hidden Curriculum and Difficult Moments - Dr. Brenda Smith Myles

Dr. Temple Grandin conference

PECS 2 day training - Pyramid Educational Consultants

ABLLS workshop

Tech Fair - Special Education and Assistive Tech Resource Event

Autism Conference – Dr. Temple Grandin,  Dr. Paula Kluth, Dr. Andy Bondy and Vic Morris

Toilet Training: Using Visual Supports (LFCA)

Educational Characteristics and Learning Styles of Autism – Alyson Beytien

Graduate Foundations Course in Autism Spectrum Disorders - SED 493.12

Mike Papini    Special Ed Coordinator

Social Coaching in the Classroom for Students with Autism – Chris Simler

Social Skills Assessment for Individuals on the Autism Spectrum – Chris Simler (January 21, 2010)

Is It Sensory or Is It Behavior – Carolyn Murray-Slutsky, MS OTR and Betty Paris, PT, MS.Ed (December 7, 2009)

Applying the New Autism Research to Intervention: Early Childhood – Dr. Maratha S. Burns (September 24, 2009)

Designing a Program for Students on the Autism Spectrum – Dr. Nasiah Cirincione-Ulezi & Johnnie Thomas (January 23, 2009)

Social Communication in the Classroom – James Emmett

Transition Planning for Students with ASD in the New Economy – James Emmett (January 22, 2009)

ASDs and the House of Human Development – Teresa Bolick, Ph.D. (November 18, 2008)

Achieving Reading Comprehension for Autism & Other Disabilities Marion Blank, Ph.D. (November 19, 2008)

Programming for Elementary and secondary Students on the Autism Spectrum – Dr. Timothy Wahlberg (September 26, 2008)

Autism Spectrum Disorders and Deafness – Kathy Gould & Cheri Sinnott (September 25, 2008)

Autism Spectrum Disorders – Issues of Etiology and Evidence Based Treatment Approaches – Dr. Martha S. Burns (September 24, 2008)

Pieces of the Puzzle – Dr. Stacy Bock, ISU -  Kathy Gould, Director, Illinois Autism/PDD Training and TA Project (July 31, 2008)

Level I Core Autism Certification - Little Friends, Inc Naperville, IL (June & July 2008)

Understanding ASD Disorders & Successful Treatment Strategies (Parts 1 & 2) - Patti Boheme M.S., L.D.P.C.

Visual Strategies - Mary Crissman

Communication Training (Parts 1 & 2) - Kathy Evangelista, M.S., CCC-SLP/L

Communicative Functions of Behavior - Mary Crissman

Teaching Independent Skills Using Nonverbal Prompts - Patti Boheme, M.S., L.C.P.C & Mary Crissman

Discrete Trial (Parts 1 & 2) - Patti Boheme & Mary Crissman

Parent’s Perspective - Carol Paske, Parent Coach & Autism Consultant

Positive Proactive Programming for Individuals with Behavior Problems - Patti Boheme

Characteristics and Behavioral Issues in Individuals with Asperger’s Syndrome (Parts 1 & 2) - Cynthia Brouillard, Psy.D

Sensory Processing - Kimberly Bryze, PhD, OTR/L

Structured Teaching (TEACCH) (Parts 1 & 2) - Patti Boheme

Building Social Relationships: A Systematic Approach to Teaching Social Interaction Skills to Children and Adolescents on the Autism Spectrum - Dr. Scott Bellini (September 28, 2007)

Critical Issues for Adolescents on the Autism Spectrum

          1. Peter Gerhardt – Transitioning to Adulthood (April 11, 2007)

          2. Marla Wheeler – Behavior Solutions for Severe ASD (April 12, 2007)

Successful Transition Strategies for students with Autism Spectrum Disorders - James Emmett & Valerie Moreno-Tucker (September 30, 2005)

Creative Supports for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders – James Emmett & Valerie Moreno-Tucker (September 30, 2005)

Succeeding Through Social Skills:  Addressing the Unique Needs of High Functioning Students in the Autism Spectrum – Nadine Larson-Woodle (January 27, 2005)

Jennifer Kizmiller    Special Ed Coordinator

TEACCH (July 20-24, 1998)

LADSE- Illinois Austin/PDD Training and Technical Assistance Project - Autism /Pervasive Developmental Disorders Team Training (1999-2000)

PECS (March 10-11, 2009)

Floortime - Michelle Ricamato (4/27/2002)

Pulling is all Together-Autism/PDD Team Training - NIA (3/11/02)

Strategies for Success - Peg Mazeika (11/13/2003)

Picture Communication Problem Solving and Social Supports - Peg Mazeika (12/3/2003)

Understanding Communication and Social Challenges and Providing Appropriate Intervention Strategies for Individuals with Autism and Successful Parent Teacher Interaction - Jenny Pontanos and Alyson Beytien (10/27/2004)

Sensory or Behavior?  Sensory Integration and Behavior Strategies Can Work Together! - Maryann Colby Trott (11/15/2004)

Planning for a Successful Life:  Knowing and Doing What Works - Marrea Winnega (12/7/2005)

Autism and Literacy:  Beyond Emergent - Susan Norwell (12/7/2006)

Parent and Professional Perspective and Social and Physical Boundaries for Now and the Future - Carol Paske, Patti Boheme, and Mary Crissman (10/8/2007)

Behavioral Support in the Classroom:  Designing Interventions That Work - Victor Morris (11/27/2007)

Update on Autism Spectrum Disorders:  Differential Diagnosis and Intervention - Gail J. Richard (12/17/2007)

Intervention Ideas for Autism Spectrum Disorders - Gail J. Richard (12/5/2008)

Sue Costello    Special Needs Consultant 

TEACCH Training         North  Carolina   

Social and Communication Issue  of ASD  (11-4-99)

Using Social Stories and PECS to Facilitate Communication (12/8/99)

Structured Teaching  (2/3/00)

Technology and Literacy for Students with Multiple Needs  (2/24/00)

Assistive Technology and Students with Disabilities  (6/19-6/29/00)

Transition Workshop  (9/21/00)

Regional Autism/PDD Training and Technical Assistance Team  (10/11/01)

Illinois Autism Training Training and Technical Assistance Project Basic Level Team Training   (9/15-16, 10/20-22, 11/17-19/03 & 1/12/04)

AM – Recognizing the Cycle of Tantrums, Rage,   Meltdown and Prevention & PM - The Hidden Curriculum (11/5/04)

Vocational Assessment, Transition and Students with ASD   (6/20-6/22/05)

Creating a Fabulous Future   (4/25/06)

Autism and Literacy: Beyond Emergent   (12/7/06)

A Vision of Hope:  Where are the Possibilities for the Future?   (1/24/07)

”Reel in Bullying” (Changed from Social Stories)   (7/26/07)

The Out of Sync Child and the Unwritten Rules of Social Relationships   (7/27/07)

Parent and Professional Perspective:  Social and Physical Boundaries for Now and the Future  (10/18/07)

You’re Gonna Love this Kid – Educating Students with Autism in the Inclusive Classroom   (2/7/08)

Assistive Technology Workshop:         AM – Beginner Level PM – Intermediate Level  (3/4/08)

Assessment of Basic Language and Learning Skills – ABLLS   (5/15/08)

Visual Systems for Now and the Future   (7/26/08)

Building Social Relationships:  A Systematic Approach to Teaching Social Skills to Children and Adolescents on the Autism Spectrum   (10/16/08)

Intervention Ideas for Autism Spectrum Disorder   (12/5/08)

PACE – National Lewis Post Secondary Transition Program   (3/5/09)

PECS – Two day Introductory Training  (3/10-11/09)

Assistive Technology   (3/12/09)

TAP Community Outreach   (3/19/09)

TAP Community Outreach   (4/30/09)

Autism Diagnosis Interview (AID-R)  &  Autism diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS)   (6/25/09)

National Autism Society 40th Annual Conference   (7/23-25/09)

Autism Make and Take Workshop   (9/10/09)

Making Educational Programs and Services Work for Children and Young Adults with Asperger Syndrome   (10/6/09)

TAP Community Outreach   (3/3/10)

Cost Effective Methods of Providing Effective Technology   (3/15/10)

TAP Community Outreach   (4/7/10)

No Cost/Low Cost Technoloy Solutions:  Using Web Based Tools   (5/11/10)

Low Cost/No cost Reading Resources to Support Universal Design for Learning (11/10/10)

Curricular Uses for iPad   (3/15/11)

TEACCH Transition Assessment Profile   (4/13/11)

Mermaid Trouble:  Navigating the Sea of Autism and Adolescence – AM & Behavior Can Change – PM   (9/29/11)

Using Visual Supports and Teaching Personal Boundaries to Individuals with Autism   (9/21/12)

iPad for the Classroom   (10/17/12)

Critical Supports for Persons with Autism   (4/19/13)

Autism Spectrum, sensory and ADHD   (10/25/13)

Extreme Make-Over: School Edition with Susan Stokes   (11/6/13)

Understanding and Supporting Families of Individuals with Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities   (2/20/14)

When My Autism Gets Too Big   (4/22/14)

Video Modeling and iTechnologies   (12/1/14)

The Strengths of the StudentTeach— Uncovering, Maintaining and Flourishing   (3/9/15)

Kelly Speltz    OTL/R

STAR Training, Strategies for Teaching Based on Autism Research

School Eligibility v. Medical Diagnosis for Autism Spectrum Disorders, by Dr. Wade

Healthy Intervention for the Autism Spectrum, Sensory and ADHD in Children and ADHD, by Gary M. Eisenberg, Ph.D., CPQ

Understanding Autism, by Barbara Doyle

Autism/Environments to Working with Autistic Children

Social Stories and Picture Exchange Communication System, by Michael Shoulth, Ph.D.

Help me Understand Living with Autism, Presented by Temple Grandin, Ph.D.

Educating Children with Autism in the General Education Classroom, Marrea Winnega

Assessment of Children with Autism, Marrea Winnegs

Resources and Supports for Children with Autism, by Sandy Valentine

Update on Autism Spectrum Disorders: Differential Diagnosis and Intervention, by Gail Richard, Ph.D., CCC-SLP

Understanding Communication and Social Challenges & Providing Appropriate Intervention Strategies for Individuals with Autism, by Jenny Potanos

Practical Approaches to Working with Autistic Children, by Cross Country Education

Autism and Literacy: Beyond Emergent, by Susan Norwell

Toilet Training and Teaching Boundaries for Individuals with Autism, Presented by Little Friends

Overview of the TEACCH Program, by Lee M. Marcus Ph.D

Physiology of Diet and Nutrition Related to Autism

Mealtime Success for Kids on the Spectrum: Integrative Nutrition form Picky Eaters, by Cross Country Education

Sensory Integration: Tools for Home and School, by Diana Henry, M.S. OTR/L

Sensory Processing for Children with Autism/PDD, by Jennifer Rosinia

Totally Treatment, Assessment and Treatment of Children with Sensory Processing Disorders, by Rosemary White, OTR

Sensory Integration and Behavior Strategies Can Work Together, by Maryann Colby Trott

Autism/Environments from a Sensory Perspective, by NIA

How Does Your Engine Run? by Mary Williams, OTR/L and Sherry Shellenberger, OTR/L

Therapeutic Listening, Listening With the Whole Body, by Sheila Frick, OTR

Brain Gym, by Barbara Bednarz

Maggie Monnier    School Social Worker

Video Modeling/ITech.  Oct 2014 (half day)

Social Thinking Conference with Michelle Winner-Garcia.  April 2014 (2days)

Mood Disorders in Children.  Warren Phillips, Ph.D. Oct 2013 (1 day)

CHAMPS classroom management approach.  NTDSE.  June 2012 (3 days)

OCEC Adaptations and Modifications of Gen Ed Curriculum and Materials for Students with ASD (2011)

OCEC Behavior, Sensory, and Stories for Students with ASD  (2011)

OCEC Visual Strategies for Students with ASD and Make and Take  (2011)

What is Social Thinking?  IASSW Conference.  Oct 2011 (3 hours)

FBA/BIPs.  NISPA. Oct 2011 (1 day)

Autism Spectrum Training “No more meltdowns”. Jed Baker, PhD.  Nov 2009 (1 day)

SEL training.  Regional Office of Superintendents.  Nov 2011 (1 day)

PBIS Training.  Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports Illinois.  August 2008 (2 days)

Summer Autism Training-Heartland Area Educational Agency Model. LEASE .  June 2006 (5 days)

PECS Training.  LEASE. Fall 2005 (2 days)