SCATP 2008 - 09 Trainings

Schedule of Trainings

See registration procedures and cost (if applicable) under each training. If you need special accomodations, please contact Sally Young at Sally.Young@uscmed.sc.edu or (803) 935 5263. If possible, please make your requests a week before the training.

Directions to trainings

State, regional or national AT trainings

The Center for Disability Resources has a fragrance-free policy. Please do not wear perfume or strongly scented lotion when attending workshops.

Past Training Handouts and Presentations

Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Introduction to SpringBoard Lite
9:00am – 12:30pm
Poplar Conference Room, Poplar Building, at Midlands Center in Columbia

Presenter: Gina Greene, M.S.P., CCC-SLP, Regional Consultant/Augmentative Communication Specialist, Prentke Romich Company

This 3 hour course introduces you to the operation of the SpringBoard Lite and will discuss implementation strategies.   Participants will learn how to store text, create, modify and link activities and pages, and make a talking photo album.

If your device is any color other than red and has a handle you need to take this SpringBoard Lite training.  For those participants using the PASS software, you will need the PASS software that has the date of January 1, 2008 or after.

This class is limited to 12 attendees.

Cost: Free!  This program is offered for 0.3 ASHA CEUs (Introductory level, Professional area).

Registration: To register and obtain additional information, visit http://www.prentrom.com/training

For directions to the Poplar Conference Room, go to http://www.sc.edu/scatp/directions.htm

To review information regarding ASHA (American Speech-Language-Hearing Association) CEUs, visit http://www.prentrom.com/training/asha

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Tuesdays, February 10 - March 17
Creating Visual Supports for Children with Autism
9:30 – 11:30 am
 Workshop Fee: $20

The South Carolina Autism Society, in collaboration with the South Carolina Assistive Technology Project (SCATP), will offer a series of skill-building sessions this winter. Carol Page, PhD, CCC-SLP, ATP will present a series on visual supports in the areas of social skills and behavior, communication, literacy, and the home environment. Free electronic resources will be provided to participants.

The training is targeted to parents of individuals with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and the professionals who serve them including assistants, teachers, therapists and others. These workshops will be provided to support and enhance the quality of life for children with ASDs across school and home environments.

Participants are encouraged to attend the SC Assistive Technology Expo on March 11 at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center to meet with assistive technology vendors and attend free assistive classes.

The cost for the five-week training series is $20.00 (make checks payable to “SC Autism Society ”). The training is limited to 15 participants. The times for all sessions will be 9:30-11:30 am. The majority of the trainings will be held at the SCAS’s training room, located at 806 12th Street, West Columbia, South Carolina. To register go to our online registration form or call 803-935-5263.

Topics and Locations:

  • February 10, 2009: Introduction to Visual and Environmental Supports with Behavior and Social Skills - SC Autism Society Training Room
  • February 17, 2009: Supports for Communication - SC Autism Society Training Room
  • February 24, 2009: Supports for Literacy - SC Autism Society Training Room
  • March 3, 2009: Free Electronic Resources - SCATP AT Resource Room
  • March 17, 2009: Supports for Functional Skills in Family Life - SC Autism Society Training Room

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Monday, February 23, 2009
Boardmaker Basics and Beyond
9:00am – Noon

Location:
Assistive Technology Resource Room, Midlands Center, Columbia

Presenter:
Carol O’Day, PhD, CCC-SLP, SC Assistive Technology Program, USC School of Medicine-Center for Disability Resources

If you are new to using Boardmaker software, or need more information about the latest version, this training session is for you.  The training incorporates a combination of hands-on use and functional application with Boardmaker Plus! software. Basic Boardmaker functions and the additional functions found in the Plus! version will be reviewed. Boardmaker Plus! is a drawing program combined with a graphics database that also has the ability to talk and play recorded sounds and movies. This interactive component allows users to create talking activity boards, worksheets, schedules, books, writing activities, and more.

The training is in the Assistive Technology Resource and Demonstration Center so no food or drink please.

Cost: Free! This class has a maximum of 18 participants.

Registration:

Option 4: Fax your registration information to (803) 935-5342. Please include your name, organization, address, email address, phone.

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