The Center of Excellence on

Autism Spectrum Disorders at

Invites P-K – 12 teachers, paraprofessionals,

and related service providers to join us for
The Saturday Seminar Series
October 16, 2010 ~ 1:00 – 3:00 PM ~ SCSU, Davis Hall, Room 127

Admission is Free!

Visual Supports for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders

Presented by Dr. Karen Meers & Dr. Mark Groskreutz
The Center of Excellence on Autism Spectrum Disorders

Visual Supports include materials displaying sequences, expectations, and outcomes

that may help individuals with autism be more successful in school and at home.

The seminar will include a “make-it and take-it” session with materials
provided to make visual supports targeting . . .
-Communication and social interaction
improve organization or communication of wants, needs, or experiences
-Transitions and multi-step routines
arrange, prepare for, and follow short- or long-term routines
-Task or activity completion
show the steps needed to complete specific activities
-Appropriate behavior
increase clarity of expectations and outcomes for appropriate behaviors

Please RSVP by October 8, 2010

Carol Dojny (203) 392-5925
Please provide 24 hours notice for any cancellations

Save the dates for future Saturday Seminar Series Topics

11/13 - Assistive Technology ~ 12/4 - Social Narratives

The Center of Excellence on Autism Spectrum Disorders receives 93% of its funding from a $300,000
grant from the United States Department of Education.