The missing link in autism treatment – learning to cope in a changing world

Susan Hollar shared her experiences as a professional and a parent raising an autistic child. Often called “The Missing Link” in autism treatment, Relationship Development Intervention (RDI) is a treatment program aimed at quality of life issues such as independent living, jobs, and friendships. Parents function as the primary interventionists with their children under the direction of the RDI Program Consultant.  Learn about the role parents and teachers play as mentor and guide.

Other topics covered throughout the afternoon included:

•  Autism 101: You are not alone - An Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorders
  
• How ASD Children Experience the World - Sensory Processing in Autism Spectrum Disorders
• Diagnosis and Management of ASD
• Interventions for Children and Teens with High Functioning Autism and Asperger’s Disorder
•  Planning for the Transition from School to Adult Life - Putting the Pieces Together for Young Adulthood

Susan Hollar's presentations are available for download here.

Keynote address

School Ideas

Elementary Age Regulation

You also may find more information on her web site at:

http://SusanHollarSpeechServices.com

A big THANK YOU! to our 2011 workshop sponsors. We couldn't hold the workshop at such low cost to the participants without you!

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Baril General Contractor, R.M.

Bayer Construction Company

Bowman Bowman Novick Inc.

Candlewood Veterinary Clinic

Cash Lumber & Hardware

Charlson & Wilson Bonded Abstracters

Copy Kats, LLC

The Ebert Mayo Design Group

Endacott Lighting

Dental Health Group

Family and Implant Dentistry

Hy Vee

Kansas Farm Bureau

Master Landscape

McCullough Development, Inc.

Merry Maids

Jim and Jeanette Munyon

Jan and Maureen Olewink

Pediatric Associates of Manhattan, P.A.

Pottberg, Gassman & Hoffman, CPA’s

Linda and Bill Richter

The Trust Company of Manhattan

Walters-Morgan Construction, Inc.