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I Hate to Write: Rescuing Reluctant Writers
Helping Kids with ASD Become Happy, Successful Writers
Most students with autism hate to write. Even simple writing assignments require skills in language, organization, sensory, and visual motor areas. Autism consultants Kathy Oehler and Cheryl Boucher will help educators look at the writing process through the eyes of a student with autism. By focusing on the four aspects of writing that are most problematic for students with ASD - language, organization, sensory, and visual motor skills - educators will learn new ways to help students with ASD become happy, successful writers.
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I Hate to Write! Rescuing Reluctant Writers
Writing is a high stakes skill, affecting both behavior and academic achievement. This session, presented by a Speech / Language Pathologist and an Occupational Therapist, will address the unique difficulties individuals with ASD and related disorders face when they are asked to write. Using an interactive format, the presenters will explore the organization, sensory, motor, and language challenges students experience during the writing process. The presenters will share frustrations frequently expressed by teachers as they try to help students meet the National Common Core Academic Standards for Writing: “He has good ideas but he just refuses to write!”, “He can’t seem to stay on topic”, “He shuts down every time he picks up a pencil”. Combining best practice strategies of an SLP and an OT, the presenters will offer specific, easy to use strategies to help teachers address writing challenges in the classroom. The afternoon session will focus on the use of computer based and IPad technology to facilitate writing skills in the classroom.
Monday, Mar 21, 2016, 08:00 AM
Livingston Educational Services, West Grand River Avenue, Howell, MI, United States
8:30-11:30 Program
11:30-12:30 Lunch
12:30-3:30 Program
Registration
Website: www.livingstonesa.org
Location: 1425 W Grand River Ave, Howell, MI, United States
Phone: 517-546-5550
Twitter: @livingston_esa