ConnectedKids: Building a Foundation with Families
A training series provided by the Oklahoma Autism Network
Due to changes as a result of COVID-19, we are postponing this training to Fall of 2020. Please email okautism@ouhsc.edu if you are interested in participating. Please review the training specifics below to determine if the training is a good fit for you and your child.
About the ConnectedKids Training Series:
ConnectedKids is a program for parents to learn how to use developmental and behavioral (ABA) strategies with their child with Autism Spectrum Disorder. The focus of the program is to increase the child’s social communication and engagement skills. We are offering the ConnectedKids program in an intensive, interactive, and in-class training over three full-days. The program, scheduled over a two-month period, allows for practice of strategies between training days. Parents or primary caregivers who participate in the training will learn:
- to use strategies to increase your child’s interest in interacting with you and others in your family;
- to use your child’s interest in an activity to teach new social-communication skills, such as requesting, following directions, playing with toys, and imitating others;
- to use prompting and reinforcement to teach new skills, which are key applied behavior analysis (ABA) techniques that help your child develop new, more complex skills;
- to identify what skills to teach your child and how to create opportunities to teach during play and daily routines;
- about resources in the community; and
- to advocate for your child in a collaborative way.
What is Required:
- Attend all three days of training and participate in one home visit. From each family participating, at least one (the same) parent or caregiver must attend all sessions because the information during each session is based on what was learned during prior sessions.
- The child must be between 2 and 6 1/2 years of age during the time of the training.
- Complete homework and practice with your child at home between training sessions.
- Record short 3-5 minute videos of you and your child playing together to demonstrate use of the new strategies you are learning. Videos may be viewed during training.
Dates, Time, Location and Other Information:
- Dates to be determined for fall 2020.
- All trainings are scheduled from 9:00 am to 2:30 pm at the OUHSC campus in Oklahoma City.
- Registration is free
- Participation is limited to 8 families.
For More Information Contact:
Ginger Wells, MSW at 405.271.2131 ext. 47117 or ginger-wells@ouhsc.edu
Finding a Place in the World: Supporting Children and Youth for the Transition to Adulthood
June 2020
More children with autism are growing up and often struggle to succeed in the adult world. Research has identified key factors that contribute to greater success in adult life. The presenters will discuss and provide strategies for teaching key social and adaptive skills and strategies for increasing collaboration between parents and professionals to facilitate successful transition to adult life. Participants will also learn about secondary-transition resources available in Oklahoma.
Watch Finding a Place in the World Webinar
Download the Finding a Place in the World Webinar Worksheet
What Works Webinar Series
This free webinar series took place over the course of four weeks during Autism Awareness Month in April 2020. This series was intended primarily for parents and caregivers of children with ASD, however professionals participated as well.
This online series is designed so that each training can stand alone, or build on one another.
Webinar recordings and supporting documents are now available and can be accessed below each webinar description.
Let's Talk Autism
Autism Spectrum Disorder is a complex developmental disability that affects 1 in every 54 children. The characteristics or symptoms typically show in early childhood including difficulty in social interaction (relating to other people, things, and events), communication (using and understanding language), and behavior (repetitive and challenging). In this one-hour webinar, participants will learn more about the unique characteristics of ASD, understand the criteria needed for a diagnosis from the DSM-5, and learn basic support strategies for children with ASD and their families.
Watch the Let's Talk Autism Webinar Recording
Download the Let's Talk Autism Webinar Worksheet
What We Know Works: Using Proactive Parenting Strategies to Build Your Family's Skills
Parenting/caregiving can be rewarding, challenging, humbling, and full of joy – sometimes all at the same time!
In this one-hour webinar, participants will learn proactive parenting strategies and how to apply general behavioral principles in their day-to-day activities with their loved ones. Topics include the importance of creating opportunities to have frequent positive interactions with your child, the power of clearly communicating your expectations, behavior and its relationship with consequences, and the positive impact you make by attending to inappropriate behavior calmly and precisely. The content of this session is based upon the book, “The Power of Positive Parenting,” by Dr. Glenn I. Latham.
Watch Using Proactive Parenting Strategies to Build Your Family's Skills
Download the Proactive Parenting Strategies Webinar Worksheet
What We Know Works: Everyday Strategies
What if you could incorporate intervention strategies into your daily routines to maximize learning opportunities for your child with ASD? In this one-hour webinar, participants will learn more about evidence-based interventions and strategies, be introduced to a framework for how to incorporate these strategies within their everyday routines, and learn how to incorporate an individual’s personal interests and motivation as a basis for learning.
Watch What We Know Works: Everyday Strategies
Download the Everyday Strategies Webinar Worksheet
What We Know Works: Challenging Behavior
Challenging behavior comes in many forms, and can often interfere with day-to-day life for the child and family. Participants in this one-hour webinar will learn the primary reasons children engage in challenging behavior, strategies to address the challenging behavior at home and in the community, and tools to help the child learn new skills.
Watch What We Know Works: Challenging Behavior
Download the Challenging Behavior Webinar Worksheet
Download Behavior Pathway Diagram examples
Following are trainings offered by the Oklahoma Autism Network. If you are interested in hosting a training, please call (405) 271-7476 or email okautism@ouhsc.edu.
Community Church Trainings
Training for church staff related to supporting children with autism.
Parent-led Organizations
The Oklahoma Autism Network has partnered with many parent-led organizations across the state to provide training on a variety of topics.
Community Programs
The Oklahoma Autism Network can provide autism training for Community Programs.