This workshop is designed to
provide an overview of the PEERS Curriculum for Adolescents with Autism
Spectrum Disorder and other Social Challenges. The presentation will include an
overview of the PEERS curriculum, along with information regarding the administration
and implementation of the Adolescents Social Skills lessons. The PEERS
curriculum provides an evidence-based social skills treatment for adolescents
and young adults with ASD, ADHD, Anxiety, Depression and other social
difficulties, and has an emphasis on friendships and relationships.
Some of the topics that are included in the
manual and will be addressed in the training include:
?How to appropriately use electronic forms of communication/social media
?How to appropriately use humor and assess humor feedback
?How to handle arguments and disagreements with friends and in relationships
?How to handle rejection, teasing, bullying, and rumors/gossip
Registration deadline is September 13, 2024
Please log into your ODIE account or create a
new one.
Once an account
has been created, you can login and register for this workshop.
If you need assistance or have questions, please
contact Denise Neill at dneill@esu10.org or
308-237-5927.
| Register Here |
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https://odie.esu10.org/workshops/SectionDetails.aspx?SectionID=7320
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| Location | | ESU 10 Kearney NE - Conference Room F - South Wing |
| Section Date(s) | |
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September 20, 2024
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12:30 PM
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3:30 PM
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| Audience | | Counselors, Psychologists, Parents, Educators, Individuals on the Spectrum, Community Providers, Transition Specialists, anyone wishing to provide evidence-based social skills training. |
| Distance Learning | | No, this section can NOT be taken via distance learning. |
| Lunch | | No, lunch is NOT provided. |
| Students | | No, student support is NOT enabled for this section. |
| Extra Credit | | No, this section can NOT be taken for college credit. |
| Comments | | Presenters: Teri
McGill, Metro Region Coordinator and
Annette Wragge, State Coordinator, NE ASD
Network, and ASD Team Members
Registration Deadline is one week prior to workshop. Cancellations not received 2 business days in advance will be billed the workshop fee.
Participants will be billed after the first day of the training series. |