Bridges to adulthood and employment
by Debbie
Here at the Easter Seals Work Resource Center we are really looking forward to an upcoming visit by Peter Gerhardt. Dr. Gerhardt is coming to Cincinnati on February 11 and 12 to lead a couple of training sessions on transition and employment for adults with autism.
Peter Gerhardt is currently the Director of Education, Upper School, for the McCarton School in New York City. For many years he served as the President of the Organization of Autism Research (OAR).
Dr. Gerhardt has more than 30 years of experience utilizing the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) in support of adolescents and adults with autism spectrum disorders in educational, employment, residential, and community-based settings. He is a recognized expert in this area and has testified before Congress on behalf of the needs of adults with autism. Information about the upcoming training sessions:
February 11-12
Great Oaks Career Center — Scarlet Oaks Campus
3254 East Kemper Road
Cincinnati, Ohio 45241-1582Friday Workshop: “Successful Employment for Persons with Autism Spectrum Disorder”
February 11, 2011
1:00-4:00 p.m.Individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have the ability and desire to work, but there are many challenges. This half-day workshop will focus on strategies to minimize or overcome many of these barriers in order to support successful employment for adults with ASD.
Cost: $40.00 for professionals, $20.00 for family membersSaturday Workshop: “Bridges to Adulthood for Learners with Autism Spectrum Disorder”
February 12, 2011
9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.The transition from school services to adulthood can be particularly difficult for many adolescents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Transition planning for competent adulthood must look at the whole life of the person with ASD, including education, employment, community living, and meaningful integration into the community.
Cost: $75.00 for professionals, $30.00 for family membersCost for both days: $100.00 for professionals, $50.00 for family members
Easter Seals Work Resource Center is generously supporting a large cost of this training. Autism Society Greater Cincinnati Chapter offers additional scholarship support for professionals and families, and information and applications can be accessed on the Autism Society Greater Cincinnati Chapter website. Peter is a very dynamic speaker, and his presentations are engaging, powerful and useful. To register, or if you want more information, contact Kay Brown at (513) 636-7616 or at kay.brown(at)cchmc(dot)org. We look forward to seeing you here in Cincinnati!