Continuing Education at Ohio University Zanesville: Strengths & Challenges of Individuals on the Autism Spectrum

Strengths & Challenges of Individuals on the Autism Spectrum

Friday, August 4, 2017, 8:00AM Elson Hall 186

with Nina Henderson, LPC, MEd

Accessibility Coordinator

Program Objectives:

• Understand the history of autism spectrum disorder as a diagnosable condition and the revision of the DSM as it applies to ASD.
• Understand the triad of impairments and common challenges associated with ASD as described by Lorna Wing and others. These are described as deficits in:

• Social communication
• Social interaction
• Social imagination

• Identify ways of supporting individuals on the autism spectrum and capitalizing on their strengths.
• Identify strategies for effective communication and social interaction in different environments.

Tentative room assignment based on enrollment is Elson Hall 186. Registration and check in 8:15-8:30 a.m. All sessions begin promptly at 8:30 a.m. and end at 11:45 a.m.