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2-Day Facilitator's Workshop: Implementing the F2F Autism Demystification Package Programs
April 16 & 17, 2010
Presented by Heather McCracken
The Friend 2 Friend Facilitator's Workshop is a two-day seminar designed to provide hands-on training to professionals and parents who wish to implement the Friend 2 Friend Demystification Package Programs: “That's What's Different About Me: Helping Children Understand Autism Spectrum Disorder” and “Demystifying Autism: The Friend 2 Friend Simulation Game Program” at home and school.
Workshop Description
Participants will build knowledge on the fundamental goals and strategies of the F2F model; learn how to implement the That’s What’s Different About Me and Demystifying Autism: The Friend 2 Friend Simulation Game Programs in schools, preschools, daycares and other community settings.
Learning Objectives
- The importance of social relationships for individuals on the autism spectrum.
- What are 5-strategies for social inclusion?
- What are the key features of the F2F Model?
- What is demystification?
- Why is demystification important?
- What is the difference between demystification and identification?
- When do we provide identification or disclosure?
- What are the principles of implementing demystification programs?
- How to implement the F2F demystification programs.
- What are the steps after demystification?
Venue
Best Western Abercorn Inn Hotel
9260 Bridgeport Road
Richmond, BC V6X 1S1
604-270-7576
* Special Room Rate of $89.00 for single/double occupancy.
(Quote “Friend 2 Friend Social Learning Society” when booking.)
Free parking on site.
