Spectrum Educational Services

I'm not involved with this event, but it seems like a great learning opportunity.

My next speaking engagement is a lot closer to home.

Thankful to be participating! Don't miss our great speaker line-up!  #atacie15 #facesofinclusion pic.twitter.com/9lG82t7AQJ — Council4InclusiveEd (@atainclusiveed) October 4, 2015

Here are links for resources I referred to recently. The  Social Thinking  website has great information about key social thinking concepts and links to their materials. Advance OT created the Good Sense workshop which helps find the "Just Right" state for learning. If the funky tune "Keep Your Body in the Goup" is still playing in your head you can replay the  video . You can find more of my son's music here . If there was a resource I've missed, please contact me and I'll add it to this post.

Celebrate the United Nations International Day of Persons with Disabilities on December 3, 2014 to promote an understanding of disability issues and mobilize support for the dignity, rights and well-being of persons with disabilities. The UN has gathered information on disabilities which you can read here . The article highlights barriers that people with disabilities face. " These obstacles can take a variety of forms, including those relating to the physical environment, or those resulting from legislation or policy, or from societal attitudes or discrimination." I'll be doing my part to remove obstacles by giving two classroom presentations to grade five students on Autism Spectrum Disorders at St. Pat's school.

The UP (Untapped Potential) program gives adults with Autism and other developmental disabilities employment support. Training includes skills and e mployability assessments, Life Skills workshops, job search skills, continued support on the job site, support to the employer, multiple work experiences, job customization, job placements, and three and six month follow up. I'll be doing some of their staff training. More information is available at  Being Human Services .

This event has been moved to the Co-op Mall due to high registration.

With multiple bookings in the Edmonton - Red Deer corridor the first week of February, 2013, I've decided to stay for the week. If you live or work in this are and have been wondering about booking Spectrum Educational Services for your organization or school now is a great time to book. 403-488-9075.