The Kelberman Center provides regional educational opportunities for professionals, families and individuals on the autism spectrum. As the recognized leader of training opportunities on autism spectrum disorder in the Central New York region, the Kelberman Center is able to attract national experts to the Mohawk Valley.
The Kelberman Center Speaker Series
The Speaker Series offers community education on topics related to Autism Spectrum Disorder. National speakers address the audience of individuals, families and professionals on topics relevant to the disorder. Previous speakers have lectured on food aversions, peer play, language and communication and diagnosis and consultation. Hosted at Upstate Cerebral Palsy Armory Campus in Utica, New York, the Speaker Series is held in the evening throughout the year. Attendance at the Speaker Series is free and open to the public. Child care is provided. Registration is required. A schedule of upcoming speakers can be obtained by contacting The Kelberman Center, at (315)797-6241 ext. 284.
The Kelberman Center Autism Institute
The annual Kelberman Center Autism Institute provides professional development training for educators, parents and service providers in the northeast. Nationally recognized experts in the field of Autism Spectrum Disorders present on a variety of topics relevant to the education, social development, vocational development and medical needs of children and adults with a diagnosis of autism or autism spectrum disorders. Target audiences for the Autism Institute are professional service providers, physicians, disgnosticians, educators, parents and others interested in topics related to autism.
The 2007 Autism Institute will be held on October 18-19 at the Radisson Hotel in Utica. For a brochure, please contact The Kelberman Center, at (315)797-6241 ext. 284.
In keeping with its mission, the Kelberman Center offers a variety of professional education and training opportunities for educators, clinicians, health professionals, human service personnel, and the community at large. In addition to the evening speaker series and the annual Autism Institute, the Kelberman Center offers individually designed trainings and in-service programs on topics related to Autism Spectrum Disorders.
Professional education and training topics include:
- Autism Overview
- Introduction to Applied Behavioral Analysis
- Classroom Design and Management for Students with Autism
- Proactive Behavior Management
- Treatment Methodology and Best Practice
- Visual Strategies for Students with ASD
- Outcome Measurement, Data Collection and Progress Monitoring
- Social Skill Building for Children with Autism
- Developing Functional Behavior Assessments
- Effective Transition Planning for Children with Autism
- Communication and Collaboration for Families, Schools, and Communities
Each topic can be offered as a stand-alone 60 - 90 minute presentation or can be combined with other modules to create a series of trainings or a full-day training. All presenters are clinical and education specialists who are affiliated with the Kelberman Center for Autism Services.
To schedule an in-service or training program through the Kelberman Center or to discuss your specific training needs, contact Beth Myers, at, (315)797-6241, ext. 412.
