Asperger’s/Autism Spectrum Disorder Workshop
The Tulane School of Social Work and Porter-Cason Institute are proud to present a 3-hour CEU entitled "Asperger's/Autism Spectrum Disorder Workshop" on Friday, Oct. 17 from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. The event will be held at the Tulane School of Social Work on the third floor in Room 343. The school is located at 127 Elk Place. Registration will begin at noon.
This seminar will provide clinicians with up to date information regarding the characteristics of Asperger’s/Autism Spectrum Disorder. The definitions/diagnostic criteria of both the DSMIV-TR and DSM5 will be discussed. Participants will gain insight for working with parents to help them become more informed advocates for their children in the school system by learning helpful classroom interventions. Lastly, participants will learn steps to facilitate effective social skills groups for a variety of ages.
The learning objectives for this course are:
- The attendee will be able to define/describe Asperger’s/Autism Spectrum Disorder.
- The attendee will be able to identify school interventions, information and resources for parents.
- The attendee will have a framework for establishing an effective Social Skills Group for children and adolescents with social skills deficits.
About the Presenter
For over seven years, Lisa Donze Jacobs, LCSW, has facilitated several Social Skills groups at Mercy Family Center with children of varying ages diagnosed with Asperger’s/Autistic Spectrum Disorder. Lisa is an authorized facilitator of the Nurturing Parenting Program, Stewards of Children, and she coordinates a support group for parents of children with Asperger’s Syndrome. She has also volunteered with the St. Tammany Parish Hospital Parenting Center for the past 19 years. Lisa received her MSW from Tulane University in 2001, her LCSW in 2005, and she is a member of the NASW.
Registration Information and Fees
The registration fee is $75. Payments can be made via check or money order (payable to Tulane School of Social Work) and must be mailed to the address below shortly after completing the online registration form:
Attn: Autism Workshop
School of Social Work
Tulane University #8906
127 Elk Place
New Orleans, LA 70112-2627
Once we receive your check, you will receive an e-mail to finalize your registration. Your registration will NOT be finalized until we have received payment. .
CANCELLATION POLICY -- In the event you find you cannot come to our program, it is important for you to notify us before the program begins, either by email (preferred) at blrl@tulane.edu or via phone at 504-865-5314. We will refund the registration fee if notified before event begins, after event begins there are no refunds.
Parking Information
The Tulane School of Social Work is located at 127 Elk Place. Please see the location map. There is off street parking in lots on Canal and Cleveland as well as street parking. Participants are encouraged to use a surface lot or the Saratoga Parking Garage. Also, to enter the building, participants will need to use the pedestrian bridge from the Saratoga Parking Garage, located at 111 S. Saratoga.
NOTE: The front entrance of 127 Elk Place is undergoing renovations and is currently closed. To enter the building, please follow these directions.
Questions?
For more information, contact Bonnie Lister (blrl@tulane.edu) or Kathy Smith (krshiv@tulane.edu) at 504-865-5314.