ASD Preschool cohort group

This group meets periodically during the school year to discuss issues related to young children with ASD.

1. The general focus of the group is teaching and facilitating social skills for young children with ASD.
2. Although the group will focus on preschool/Kindergarten, it is open to anyone interested.  (Contact Anita at CCC)
3. The group is open to anyone for any amount of participation – the meeting time will be 3:30 – 5:30.
4. 3:30 – 4:30 is the general meeting time for sharing info of conferences, updates, etc. and to allow opportunities to network & brainstorm difficult situations and/or profiles, etc.
5. For those interested in making a school-year commitment, the meeting will extend to 5:30 (or 6?).  A proposal is attached that provides an opportunity to use this as professional development through this school year resulting in 25 PDP’s in June 2008.  It includes attending at least 5 of the 6 proposed dates for 2 hours each (10 contact hours minimum) plus a product.  (click here for further information)
6. The meeting dates discussed/planned will be held at the Hyannis West Elementary School
   a. October 17
   b. November 28
   c. January 16
   d. February 27
   e. March 18
   f. April 30
   g. Topic focus for 2nd hour of meeting is on link to further information (Oct- Measurable social objective & data system; Nov- assessment; Jan- Increasing independence; Feb teacher resources)
7. Contact Anita Woods for further information:  a.woods.ccc@comcast.net or 508-564-5099, ext 22