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parents of children with developmental disabilities who want
simple, effective strategies to reduce stress, support their
child's development, and improve quality of life for the whole
family.

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On the Horizon Issue 50: 12 Things Parents and
Professionals Must Understand About Educating Students
with Autism and Other Neurodevelopmental Disorders  

Issue 54: Prioritizing Needs and Treatment for Children with
Autism

Issue 62: Summer’s Here! 5 Helpful Tips for Parents

Extreme Makeover: Autism Education Edition Workshop
Date: Wed, Jul 29, 2009 - Fri, Jul 31, 2009 Grand Rapids, MI  
Theme/Topic: Education for students with autism and other
neurodevelopmental disorders.  Target Audience: Education
professionals working with students who have autism and
other neurodevelopmental disorders.
Event Location: Crown Plaza Grand Rapids 5700 East 28th
St, SE Grand Rapids, MI 49546  
Time(s):Start Time 8:30 AM End Time 5:00 PM                         
Featured Speaker: Nicole Beurkens, MEd; Erin Roon, MA
CCC-SLP; Courtney Kowalczyk, MEd  
SB-CEUs?: Yes  Event Description: Put together the soaring
increase in students diagnosed with autism and related
impairments, a group of dedicated educators seeking
solutions to the challenges they face daily, a team of been-in-
the-trenches experts, three days of amazing content and
hands-on experience, and what do you get?  

The Horizons team is holding a big 3-day workshop in July
and you are invited! This event is unlike any we have
previously offered, and will allow attendees to take their work
with students who have autism and other neurodevelopmental
disorders to the next level. We’re going to lay out information
and systems that will allow you to get to the core challenges
your students face.    

During our three days together we will cover how to:      
* Shift from a mindset of working around deficits
(compensation) to correcting the root issues that create
obstacles for your students (remediation).     
* Identify the core features of neurodevelopmental disorders
that create communication, learning, and relationship
challenges for your students.     
* Modify your communication to promote your students’
communication and thinking abilities.     
* Prompt students in ways that support critical thinking and
communication skills, not prompt dependence.     
* Identify the unique strengths and obstacles of each student
in order to determine appropriate placement and
programming.     
* Structure the school day to develop competence and
flexibility.     
* Decipher student behavior and address the root issues
creating problems.     
* Identify the developmental milestones that lead to
meaningful and appropriate communication, cognition,
socialization, and behavior.     
* Work effectively with parents to promote student
development consistently in all environments.     
* Focus on what really matters for students across the school
day.     
* Reach your highest purpose as an influential guide in the
lives of students with neurodevelopmental disorders.  

There will be tons of great content, discussion, activities, and
take-home resources, along with time for networking and
relaxation. It will truly be unlike any workshop event you have
ever attended.  You can get all the details about the workshop
(and get some great free resources) by visiting
www.extrememakeoverautism.com.  
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