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"The test of the morality of a society is what it does for its children."

—Dietrich Bonhoeffer

FCIC SEMINARS 2011-12

Innovations in Developmental Disabilities

The Florida Center for Inclusive Communities conducts a series called Interdisciplinary Innovations in Developmental Disabilities for trainees from a variety of disciplines that run monthly from fall to spring. We provide a series of speakers including family members of children with disabilities, faculty, and self-advocates with disabilities that present on the most innovative and relevant topic. The seminars provide evidence-based research or best practices from the field that help support individuals with developmental disabilities. Please bring your lunch and join us monthly!

**All are welcome. Open to USF and non-USF affiliates (responsible for own parking).

For more information, contact:
Phone: 813-974-3126
Toll-free: 1-866-818-4797
Email: ttclarke@usf.edu

Time for all presentations: 11:30 – 12:45 pm EST
Location: College of Behavioral and Community Sciences (MHC)
Map and Parking

April 18, 2012: MTSS (Multi-Tier Systems of Support)in Schools: What Families of Children with and without Disabilities Should Know and Do

Presented by
Karen Elfner Childs, M.A. & Devon Minch, Ed.S.

Location: MHC Westside C

This session will help families develop a basic understanding of Multi-Tier Systems of Support in Florida schools. Participants will learn the key features of MTSS, what it might look like at your child's school, and how to become involved in the process.

March 28, 2012: The ABC's of Autism Assessment

Presented by
Amanda Keating, PsyD, BCBA
Danielle Sutton, PhD, BCBA
Nasrin Erfanian, PhD, BCBA

This presentation will assist families and providers to understand the basics of specific assessments in the diagnosis of autism spectrum disorders.

February 15, 2012: How Does Response to Intervention (RtI) Help Students with Academics and Behavior?

Presented by
Brian T. Gaunt, Ph.D.
MTSS Inter-Project Coordinator
Department of Child and Family Studies

A Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) is a term used to describe an evidence-based model of schooling that uses data-based problem-solving to integrate academic and behavioral instruction and intervention. The integrated instruction and intervention is delivered to students in varying intensities (multiple tiers) based on student need. “Need-driven” decision-making seeks to ensure that district resources reach the appropriate students (schools) at the appropriate levels to accelerate the performance of ALL students to achieve and/or exceed proficiency. The presentation will provide a brief context for what MTSS (aka RtI) is and why it is needed along with suggestions for parents and technical support personnel on how best to participate in MTSS implementation and/or practices at the school level.

January 18, 2012: Collaborative Care and Autism: Putting the Pieces Together

Presented by
Flora Howie, MD
Meme Hieneman, PhD

The discussion will outline the proposed structure of the Autism Center and the evaluation process. A case involving a family for which co-treatment was utilized with collaboration between developmental pediatrics, ABA Services, and rehabilitation services will be presented.

November 15, 2011: Young Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Speak Frankly About Life After High School

Presented by
Ari Levine, Michael Stimach, and Jenna Lonsdale
Susan Richmond, M.Ed
Megan Fitzpatrick, MSW

Three panelists with autism spectrum disorders will discuss their perpectives on independence, employment, post-secondary education, and social life as they move into adulthood.

October 19, 2011: Sexual Health for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities and Autism: Why is It Important & What can You Do About It?

Presented by
Nila Benito & Jackie Selbst

Parents and caregivers of children with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) often have so much on their minds that teaching sexual health falls on the backburner. Unfortunately, lack of proper sexual health education may lead to grave dangers for those individuals, including sexual abuse or inappropriate sexual behaviors. More troubling is the fact that most cases of sexual abuse involving individuals with an IDD are most often perpetrated by someone the individual personally knows such as a paid caregiver or aides. This session will include studies, statistics, lessons learned, and suggestions from experts and parents in the IDD and Autism field. Participants will understand how to address sexual health with a person with IDD and Autism; learn about the characteristics of a person with an IDD who has been sexually abused; and understand the risks of neglecting the sexual health of a person with IDD and Autism.

September 21, 2011: Come Learn About the New Interdisciplinary Center for Evaluation and Intervention (ICEI)

Presented by
Rose Iovannone, PhD, BCBA-D

Dr. Rose Iovannone, clinic director, will describe this innovative USF Clinic and its services housed in the College of Behavior and Community Sciences. The clinic is one of five in the Florida Diagnostic Learning and Resource System Network. The ICEI will provide the following: (a) Behavioral evaluations and support plans using evidence-based practices (i.e., functional behavior assessments and function-based support plans linking with schools); (b) Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) diagnosis and strategies; and (c) Diagnosis of ASD and co-morbid conditions and strategies (e.g., anxiety, ADHD, depression). This presentation will provide a description of the clinic, activities that will be conducted, and interdisciplinary processes that will be implemented.

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