Meet Dr. Jed Baker

Autism Spectrum Disorders Training
Friday, September 26, 2008
Redlands Community College Conference Center
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

MORNING SESSION: Social Skills Training and Positive Behavior Supports for Students with Autism, Aspergers and other Social Communication Problems

Dr. Jed Baker has been a clinical psychologist since 1992. He is a behavioral consultant for several New Jersey school systems, where he provides social skills training for students with pervasive developmental disorders and learning disabilities. He writes, lectures, and provides training across the country on the topic of social skills training for individuals with Aspergers Syndrome and related Pervasive Developmental Disorders. He has recently published both a manual on social skills training for children with Aspergers Syndrome and a social skills picture book to aid in social skills training. Dr. Baker will give you the tools to handle challenging behaviors, prevent temper outbursts, and increase social skills for all students. He shares ways to motivate both verbal and nonverbal students to willingly engage in social interactions. He also outlines a comprehensive approach to skillstraining that includes instruction of students with autism and their peers. The use of humor and engaging fun activities is described and demonstrated throughout his dynamic presentation.


AFTERNOON BREAKOUT SESSIONS:
** "Prevention Strategies for Challenging Behaviors” Dr. Bonnie McBride, PhD BCBA

** “Support Strategies” Tara Warwick, OT and Kelli Waganer, SLP

** “Maximizing Resources” Rene Daman, PT

** “Working with Parents” Melinda Lauffenburger and Dee Blose

This training is free, but R.S.V.P. is required by September 24, 2008 Contact: Christie Adams at: (405)295-6622 christie.adams@yfsok.org

Check out Dr. Baker's lastest book, "No More Meltdowns: Positive Strategies for Managing and Preventing Out-Of-Control Behavior" where he offers an easy-to-follow, 4-step model that will improve your everyday relationships with the children in your life:

** Managing your own emotions by adjusting your expectations
** Learning strategies to calm a meltdown in the moment
** Understanding why a meltdown occurs
** Creating plans to prevent future meltdowns