Fall 2010 Conference
October 1st, 2010
NOTICE: If you need a hotel room, please make sure you book it prior to September 19th. The discount expires after this date.
8:30 AM
Autism Evaluations: Practical Tools for School Based Teams
School psychologists are increasingly expected to be proficient in diagnosing children with suspected forms of autism at the preschool, elementary, and middle school levels. Standardized assessments alone limit their ability to effectively describe individual children and leads to a risk of misdiagnosis. Workshop participants learn to integrate the use of qualitative information to enhance their diagnostic skills. Best practices evaluation tools will be reviewed. Participants will be introduced to the MIGDAS, a qualitative evaluation tool developed by the presenter and used increasingly by school teams nationally. Through lecture and case presentations participants gain the following practical tools: use a visual framework to organize behavioral information for each of the three main forms of autism; develop a vocabulary of descriptive language linking the diagnosis to individual children; conduct a student interview using a “neuro-atypical” conversation to gather a qualitative behavior sample; and link the child’s behavioral profile to individualized and practical educational recommendations.
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Marilyn J. Moneiro, PhD.
Dr. Monteiro is a licensed psychologist specializing in autism spectrum disorders, and is the author of Monteiro Interview Guidelines for Diagnosing Asperger’s Syndrome (MIGDAS), an evaluation protocol for verbal children with suspected autism spectrum disorders. Her book, Autism Conversations, links qualitative assessment methods to best practice in autism diagnosis and intervention. She is a frequent speaker and national conferences. Dr. Monteiro continues to evaluate children in schools and thoroughly enjoys having conversations with individuals on the autism spectrum.
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A Team Approach to Evaluating Aspergers Syndrome
This session will discuss a team approach for the identification of children with AS in the school setting. Recommendations about formal and informal tools that are consistent with the components of a comprehensive evaluation, outlined in the Policies and Procedures for Special Education in Oklahoma, will be provided. The complexities of distinguishing AS from other childhood disorders will also be explored. In addition, participants will gain strategies for effectively communicating evaluation results and recommendations in order to facilitate IEP development. The session will conclude with a parent of a child with AS joining the team for a panel discussion, which will address questions from the audience.
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Project PEAK - Interdisciplinary Team
Kelli Marshall is speech-language pathologist and has over 8 years experience working with children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). She is also a consultant for OUHSC Child Study Center, Project PEAK, conducting trainings and consultations for schools, parents and other professionals about ASD. Kelli has served on the interdisciplinary team for diagnosing children with ASD at the Child Study Center. Her areas of expertise include Asperger Syndrome and developing functional communication systems and programs to increase social competence.
Megan Moore is an autism school consultant at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Child Study Center. Over the last 16 years, Megan has worked with students with autism spectrum disorders in a variety of capacities including District Autism Specialist and Elementary and Early Childhood Special Education teacher. Megan has served on both school and clinical interdisciplinary teams conducting assessments for autism spectrum disorders and has expertise in administering the Autism Diagnostic Assessment Schedule (ADOS).
Chuck Edgington, Ph.D. is a pediatric neuropsychologist with extensive experience in the assessment of autism spectrum disorders. He currently works on a multidisciplinary assessment team at the OU Child Study Center and maintains an active private practice in Oklahoma City. Dr. Edgington often consults with education professionals on behavioral and other issues that arise in children with special needs.
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A Block of Rooms have been reserved at:
Four Points by Sheraton,
Oklahoma City Quail Springs
for the price of $89.00.
Availability is limited. Please
make reservations by Sept. 19th.
Phone: 405- 418- 8448
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Francis Tuttle Technology Center
12777 N. Rockwell Ave.
OKC, OK 73142
(405)-717-7799
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