Purpose: In response to the needs of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), their families and the individuals working with them, the Mississippi Department of Mental Health, Boswell Regional Center formed an Autism Services Division and a Curriculum Task Force. These entities are providing support to an Autism Statewide Training Initiative designed to build capacity in the state to provide evidence-based services and supports to individuals with ASD and their families across the lifespan.

About the Training: This two-day training will provide participants with an extensive foundation in ASD and is geared to produce the following learning outcomes:

• Understanding of the characteristics of autism and their impact on individuals through the lifespan,
• Skills in determining priorities and planning strategies to address them,
• Skills in the design and use of visual strategies,
• An understanding of sensory processing and strategies for meeting sensory needs,
• Skills in environmental set-up and arrangement
• Skills in identifying and utilizing evidence-based practices in the areas of social, communication and behavior,
• Strategies for effective teaming,
• An awareness of state and national autism resources.

Registration: Registrations will be processed by date received. Please return the completed registration by the deadline date listed to be considered for participation.

Planning forms have been submitted for review for the following disciplines: Mental Health Therapist, Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Therapist, Licensed DMH Administrator, Community Support Specialist, Social Worker, University/Education CEUs, and School Executive Management Institute (SEMI) credits. Attendance certificates may be requested.

If you require any auxiliary aids, services, or special requirements, please contact:

Mickey Alford, Coalition for Citizens with Disabilities/MS PTI, (601) 969-0601, (601) 709-0250 fax, mickey@msccd.org

or

Peggy Kelly, Program Coordinator for Autism Services and Assistive Technology, Boswell Regional Center, (601) 867-5000 Ext. 75241, (601) 876-3000 fax, pkelly@boswell.state.ms.us.Website:

For more information, please visit our website at: http://www.brc.ms.gov/Pages/autismtraining.aspx.

Register Now!

Deadline for registration is April 19, 2019

Click here to download a paper registration form if you prefer to register by mail

SPACE IS LIMITED

Please return by the registration deadline date of April 19, 2019 for the                April 25 - 26, 2019 training to be considered for participation.

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 Further information also available at http://www.brc.ms.gov/Pages/autismtraining.aspx