VERMONT ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGISTS FALL CONFERENCE 2012 Innovations in Theory of Mind Assessment & Intervention for Children

with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Presented By

Patricia A. Prelock, PhD, CCC-SLP

Friday, September 21, 2012 Inn at Essex, Essex, Vermont Workshop Description: This workshop is intended for clinicians, educators, speech and language pathologists,
school psychologists, social workers, psychiatrists, and administrators. It will describe innovative methods for assessing Theory of Mind in children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) using both parent report and broad based theory of mind measures. Case examples will be used to identify areas of challenge in theory of mind, develop goals and recommend strategies for intervention. The use of priming, social stories, comic strip conversations, video modeling (including video self-modeling), and thought pictures and emotions will be explained as strategies to facilitate theory of mind and perspective taking in children with ASD. Videotaped examples of theory of mind assessment and intervention will be presented. Educational Objectives: Participants will be able to:

1. Identify valid and reliable methods for assessing theory of mind in children with ASD. 2. Develop goals for intervention based on data gathered from assessment of theory of mind. 3. Explain at least two interventions that can facilitate perspective taking in children with ASD. Presenter: Patricia Prelock, Ph.D., is Dean of the College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Professor of
Communication Sciences & Disorders, and Professor of Pediatrics in the College of Medicine at the University of Vermont. Dr. Prelock coordinates the parent training programs designed for caregivers of children with autism spectrum disorders through the Vermont Interdisciplinary Leadership Education for Health Professionals (VT-ILEHP) Program, a Maternal & Child Health Bureau (MCHB) federally funded interdisciplinary training grant. She also serves as Project Director for a State Improvement Grant to facilitate the implementation of a distance education graduate program to prepare speech-language pathologists in rural Vermont communities to serve children with communication disorders in the schools. Dr. Prelock earned her bachelors and masters degrees from Kent State University and her doctoral degree from the University of Pittsburgh. She is a Board Recognized Specialist in Child Language, and a Hanen certified SLP for It takes Two to Talk and More Than Words. She is the 2012 President-Elect for the American Speech-Language Hearing Association.

Schedule

8:00-8:30
8:30-10:00 10:00-10:10 10:10-12:00 12:00-1:00 1:00-2:30 2:30-2:40 2:40-4:00

Registration (coffee, tea, and pastries)

Theory of mind: What is it and what does it look like? Break (coffee, tea, and pastries) Assessment of Theory of Mind, Establishing Intervention Targets and Priming Lunch (Included in the price of the conference) Strategies for increasing perspective taking using visual supports: Social stories and Comic Strip Conversations Break (drinks and snack) Strategies for increasing perspective taking capitalizing on relevance in visual focus: Video modeling, video self-modeling, and Thought pictures and emotions

Registration

Pre-registration is encouraged by September 6, 2012. Lunch will be included.

Registration received after September VASP Members* $95 Non-members $120 VASP Student Members* $50 Student Non-members $75

Registrations after September 6, 2012, and at the door are accepted, but lunch will not be available. Registration received by September 6, 2012 6, 2012 VASP Members* $85 Non-members $110 VASP Student Members* $25 Student Non-members $65

* You must be a current VASP member to qualify for the member fees. Call Cynthia LaRiviere (802-847-8486) if you are unsure of your 2012 membership status. The 2013 (Jan. Dec. 2013) membership dues of $25 are due between 12/31/12 and 01/31/12 but can be included with this conference registration for your convenience. **School groups of 5 or more per district may register at the VASP member rate ($85/$95) for each group member. The list of names in the group must accompany the check(s) for the group rate.

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Vermont Association of School Psychologists Fall Conference, September 21, 2012, Essex, Vermont Name and Affiliation: ______________________________________________________________________________ Group Names: ___________________________________________________________________________________ Address _________________________________________________________________________________________ Conference Registration $ _____ 2012 VASP Dues (If owed) _____2013 VASP Dues______ Total Enclosed _______

Make Checks Payable to VASP and Mail to: David Ritter, PO Box 326, Winooski, VT 05404

Vermont Association of School Psychologists

President Cynthia Cole, M.A. President Elect Phyllis Paro, M.A. NASP Delegate Louise Vojtisek, M.A., NCSP Treasurers David Ritter, Ed.D., NCSP Katey Wisse, M.Ed., CAGS., NCSP Newsletter Editor Andrew Fulton, M.A. Secretaries Cynthia L. LaRiviere, Ph.D. Dunia A. Partilo, M.A., NCSP Professional Practice/Ethics John Donnelly, Ph.D., Dylan McNamara, Ph.D. Jay Mireault, Ph.D., NCSP Continuing Education David Ritter, Ed. D., NCSP Louise Votisek, M.A., NCSP Katey Wisse, M.Ed.D. CAGS, NCSP

Vermont Association of School Psychologists

The Vermont Association of School Psychologists (VASP) was organized to address the needs of school psychologists in Vermont. The Association has four purposes: to serve the mental health and educational needs of all children and youth; to encourage and provide opportunities for the professional growth of members; to inform the public about the services and the practice of psychology in schools; and, to advance the standards of the profession of school psychology. VASP is affiliated with the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) and the Vermont Psychological Association (VPA). Those who practice in schools are encouraged to join VASP, NASP, and VPA. VASP, through its members, has a goal of providing leadership and direction in addressing the needs of children and schools and in the provision of school psychological services. VASP also provides continuing education workshops on school-related issues; disseminates information to members on local, state, and national issues related to the profession; and fosters communication among Vermont psychologists and school psychologists who are engaged in school-based practice, in whole or in part. For more information and a VASP membership application, contact Cynthia LaRiviere, Ph.D., Center for Children, Youth, and Families, One South Prospect Street, Burlington, Vermont 05401 or, VASP, P.O. Box 9375, South Burlington, Vermont 05407.

Fall Conference September 21, 2012 Sponsored by the Vermont Association of School Psychologists The Inn at Essex 70 Essex Way, Essex, Vermont
ph: 802-878-1100; toll-free: 800-727-4295

Directions:
From the South: Take I-89 North to Exit 15. Turn right onto Rte. 15 East for exactly 2 miles. Turn left on Susie Wilson Road and follow for 2 miles until it ends at VT-289 East. Take VT289 East to Exit 10, Essex way; turn right. The Essex is on the left. From the North: Take I-89 South to Exit 17. Turn left, then right at the stoplight onto Routes 2 and 7. After 3 miles bear left on Rte. 2A South; go 5 miles to VT 289 East. Take Exit 10, Essex Way; turn right. The Essex is on the left.

Mail Registration to:

David Ritter, Ed.D., NCSP PO Box 326 Winooski, VT 05404

Continuing Education Credits for Vermont Licensed Psychologists and Vermont School Psychologists:
6 CEUs for Category I for Vermont Practicing Psychologists. Submit for approval. 6 CE hours for Vermont School Psychologists, and Nationally Certified School Psychologists.

Questions Call:
Cindy Cole at 383-1225, or Katey Wisse at kwisse@cssu.org, or Cynthia LaRiviere, Ph.D. 847-9801