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SUMMARY:Issues in Autism with expert Dr. Vermeulan hosted by UM-NSU CARD PEPSA
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Peter Vermeulen\, Ph.D. \nHosted by: UM-NSU CARD \nAbout the Presenter\, Dr. Peter Vermeulen\, founder\, and CEO of Autism in Context is a psychologist who has authored 15 books on autism that combine science\, practical tips\, and a touch of humor. He received his Bachelor in Family Sciences and continued on to his Master in Psychology and Pedagogical Sciences from the University of Leuven. In 2002\, Dr. Vermeulen earned his Ph.D. in Psychology and Pedagogical Sciences from Leiden University. He has presented around the world in order to help professionals better understand how to use this information in supporting autistic people. In 2019\, Dr. Vermeulen received the Passwerk Lifetime Achievement Award for his more than 30 years of work in the autism field in Belgium. \nTraining Description \nTarget Audience: Educators\, Administrators\, Paraprofessionals\, Other School Personnel\, Family Members \nThis workshop challenges some of our assumptions about autism and discusses implications for supporting learning and social relationships. \nIn Part 1\, Dr. Vermeulen explains the concept of absolute thinking and the predictive coding perspective\, which offers some thought-provoking new ideas\, dynamic strategies\, and potential solutions. Implications for traditional emotion recognition and social skills treatment programs will be discussed. \nPart 2 focuses on friendships and relationships\, exploring the challenges autistic people face and their friendship experiences. Strategies for teaching and supporting friendships\, such as context-sensitive rules and ingredients of friendship will be addressed. \nTraining Objectives \nUpon completion of this workshop\, participants will be able to: \n1. Describe the concepts of absolute thinking and the predictive coding perspective \n2. Discuss how traditional emotion recognition and social skills therapies may not be effective for children with autism \n3. Identify key strategies for assisting children with autism in making and keeping friends \nDate and time: Sat\, Apr 2\, 2022\, 8:00 AM – Wed\, Apr 6\, 2022\, 11:59 PM EDT \nRegistration Link: https://issuesinautism2022.eventbrite.com \nContact: CARD@nova.edu or 954-262-7111
URL:https://miami.jewishabilities.org/event/issues-in-autism-with-expert-dr-vermeulan-hosted-by-um-nsu-card-pepsa/
LOCATION:online\, online
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Webinars
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SUMMARY:Being Michelle: Exploring Criminal Justice and Trauma through a Deaf Lens with RespectAbility
DESCRIPTION:This panel aims to discuss in more depth some of the issues facing Deaf/disabled people in the criminal justice system as experienced by the protagonist in the feature length documentary film\, Being Michelle. The panel brings together Deaf leaders and advocates as well as individuals who have experienced human rights abuses in the criminal justice system. \nThis webinar is free and will include ASL/live captioning. \nSpeakers\n\nModerator: Delbert Whetter\, Executive Producer\, Being Michelle\nDamara Goff Paris\, Ed.D.\, Advisor\, Being Michelle\, Editor of “Deaf People in the Criminal Justice System: Selected Topics on Advocacy\, Incarceration and Social Justice”.\nJohn Yeh\, Entrepreneur and Community Leader (formerly incarcerated)\nSandra Hatibovic\, Community Outreach Specialist\, Cleveland Hearing and Speech Center\n\nRSVP Online
URL:https://miami.jewishabilities.org/event/being-michelle-exploring-criminal-justice-and-trauma-through-a-deaf-lens-with-respectability/
LOCATION:online\, online
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Virtual
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