Brooklyn Autism Center Academy
Free lecture Series
2009-2010

We will provide monthly lectures with different guest speakers to present relevant and helpful information to the autism community. Parents, professionals and anyone interested in autism awareness are welcome!

All lectures will begin at 6:00pm.

Registration is required. Email tcardenas@brooklynautismcenter.org to register for a lecture. Please include your full name and a telephone number where we can reach you in case of cancellation.

Schedule:

Oct. 28th - ABA 101
This lecture will provide a basic understanding of Applied Behavior Analysis. We will also touch on how we implement the principles in our teaching procedures for children with autism.

Nov. 18th - Self Help Skills
This lecture will focus on creating independence in daily living skills for children with autism.

Dec. 16th - Expanding the Diet
Many children with autism have a difficult time eating a variety of foods. In this lecture, we will talk about strategies to create a healthy and varied diet.

Jan 20th - Natural Environment Teaching
Incidental teaching is a key component of teaching our children how to generalize their skills in ways that are meaningful. In this lecture we will discuss strategies to incorporate incidental teaching into a child's daily life

Feb 24th - Toilet Training
This lecture will address the challenges of toilet training children with autism and some strategies to successfully toilet train your child.

March 17th - Biomedical Protocols
This lecture will introduce some general protocols that may help your child become a healthier and therefore better learner at school and home.

April 21st - Developing Socialization Skills
This lecture will discuss strategies to create socialization opportunities in the natural environment.

May 26th - Sleep Interventions
This lecture will focus on the challenges of getting children with autism to sleep through the night.

June 16th - Preparing for Vacations
Summer is here! This lecture will provide some strategies for families that can make their summer vacations more pleasant for their child with autism and, in turn, the whole family!