FREE+WORKSHOP+for+Parents+and+Non-Specialists

**__Translating Early Intervention into Positive Adult Outcomes __** **__January 10th at 6:45 p.m. __**
 * __FREE EVENING LECTURE FOR PARENTS AND NON-SPECIALISTS __**

 Dr. Laurie Sperry is a Senior Fulbright Specialist in the field of Autism and has helped government agencies establish effective services in the United States, Australia, Singapore, India, Saudi Arabia, Africa, and across the Pacific Islands. With over 20 years of experience, in addition to being widely published in her field, Dr. Sperry is a leading expert on implementing long-term strategic plans on a global scale. From January 8th until January 12th, the International School of London in Qatar will be bringing in Dr. Laurie Sperry to provide parents and non-specialists with effective strategies for children with autism. Working in collaboration with the Awsaj Institute of Education, Member of Qatar Foundation, ISL Qatar aims to create a systemic change across Qatar, increasing every school’s capacity to accept at least one child on the Autism Spectrum. On January 10th at 6:45 pm, you are cordially invited to attend a free lecture for parents and non-specialists in the community. The lecture will be held at the ISL Qatar campus. Arabic translation will be provided. Further information about the training workshop is provided in the following paragraphs. A link is provided that leads to a location map of the campus.

As children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) mature, the expectations of society change and with that the level of independence expected of them also changes. It’s imperative that Early Intervention efforts in the area of communication, social skills, behaviors, and adaptive functioning are continually supported and built upon in order to maximize independent functioning and increase the potential of attaining a full, rich and meaningful life. The purpose of this workshop is to discuss the skills and competencies that can be addressed from a very early age, which result in successful functioning in life after the person with ASD leaves school. We can tie these skills back to what children learn in the Early Intervention years to underscore the importance of maximizing independent functioning. This workshop is open to families and care providers and will focus on practical skills needed in home, school and community environments designed to promote positive adult outcomes.

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REGISTRATION FOR THIS FREE LECTURE IS LIMITED to 125 Participants. Please register in advance no later than January 4th, 2012. Please register by sending your name and title (e.g. speech therapist, parent, occupational therapist, educator, administrator, student) to tle@islqatar.org


 * Please follow the link on the left, "1.5 Day Training Workshop", if you are able to participate on January 8th and 9th. Registration deadline for the training workshop is **December 16, 2011***