Join Jackie
Marquette, author of Walking the Path and Independence
Bound,
for this practical and exciting seminar.
Walking the
Path: Unlocking the doors to personal growth and independence for
adolescents and young adults with DD and ASD
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November 3, 2006
Paroquet Springs Conference Center
395 Paroquet Springs Dr
Shepherdsville, KY 502 955-7009
November 16, 2006
Receptions Conference Center
5975 Boymel Dr
Fairfield, OH 513 860-4100
What is included with the seminar?
1) A
comprehensive handout with specifically stated learning objectives,
activities, and strategies from the
Walking the Path model. 2) A
demonstration of realistic activities the student can do to help
reveal hidden strengths and gifts and grow personally, 3) A
comprehensive list of additional resources to access and study.
Who should attend?
The WP seminar
is for school personnel, professionals, and family/advocates who are
interested in learning more about how adolescents and young adults
with DD and ASD can reach living their own life with goals and
purpose. Their outcomes become powerful when viewed in terms of
having the support to pursue goals.
How Much Does It Cost?
Registration at the door is $105 per professional and $85.00 per
Family / Advocate. Register early and save $10 per person.
When should I Register?
Register now--space is limited. Once this seminar is full,
additional registrations cannot be accepted.
How do I register?
There are 4 easy ways to register: 1) on our
website, 2) by telephone, 3) by fax, and 4) by mail. Just give
us a call or use the handy registration form.
Click here to download and print the registration form (Download
the PDF) 1.7MB
What is the cancellation policy?
30 or more days prior to the seminar: 100% refund, 10 or more days:
50% refund, Less than 10 days prior to the seminar: sorry no
refunds.
Seminar Schedule
8:00 Check-in and continental Breakfast
9:00 Welcome and Introductions
9:15 What Doesn’t Work and What Does:
Guiding youth with ASD and DD to a
meaningful life with greater independence
10:45 Break - Talk with Jackie
11:15 Identifying and Building Upon Students
Strengths, Gifts, and Interests to use in:
Employment, leisure, and living in the
community
12:00 Noon—Lunch provided
1:15 Introduction to a new tool (CAIS) that
measures capability and independence.
2:30 Break—Talk with Jackie
3:00 Practical Activities to Develop Student’s
Self Awareness and Capability
4:00 Workshop Ends - Stay and talk with Jackie
4:30.
My Mission: to guide professionals and advocates who
help people with all levels of disabilities to live with a sense of
well being and independence, by using their best strengths and gifts
What are the learning objectives?
1) Discuss how youth can develop personal growth and reach increased
independence, based on Jackie’s research on adults with ASD ranging
from severe limitations to functioning at higher levels. All
individuals eventually reached greater capabilities and
independence, well beyond expectations. Other related resources also
support these findings.
2) Explain the WP model that shows how to develop an individual’s
positive self awareness and the positive actions necessary to face
daily challenges.
3) Demonstrate activities and self assessments that can be used with
the student/young adult to highlight their personal strengths and
gifts.
4) Use an inexpensive research based tool, the Capability and
Independence Scale (CAIS) to assess and plan. The CAIS scale can
help highlight areas of capability and direction, employment, self
employment, training, relationship development, and increased
independence.
How developmental problems affect the transition
years?
Many young adults often exist in isolation because of limited
resources. Individuals with DD or ASD can develop a sense of self
through meaningful shared experiences and become intrinsically
motivated as they build resilience to the challenges of their
disability. The solution is to create
with supports the personal
climate that promotes the individual’s unique growth and maturity.
Parents know that decisions must be made. We may feel compelled to
help our young adult make decisions that are ‘right’ and
‘protective’. Yet standing at that threshold of the decisions, we
become fearful asking….But what if……… ?
As for
professionals, we are struggling within a system of limited
resources and know many resources and options are not available for
individuals with disabilities and their families. This model
empowers all to move forward using best practices.
How to unlock the doors to developing the student’s
social and emotional side?
Behavior plans and treatment selections are often significant in
addressing the negative behavioral aspects of a person’s disability.
But using therapy and independent skills taught in classroom
settings alone will not lead the individual into a life of personal
growth and well being. We must 1) initiate a change of focus from
deficits to capabilities, 2) dispel societal myths about limitations
surrounding persons with DD and ASD, 3) explore interests through a
process leading to self awareness, 4) determine supports, then
network to create realistic opportunities to meaningful daily
living, having friends, employment, self employment, college, and
independence.
Practical, fun and age appropriate activities to
promote personal growth and independence
It is natural that adolescents and young adults have a deep desire
for purpose and independence within their day. Although disability
limitations are a reality, most individuals have skills,
personalities, and strengths that when identified and applied can
open doors to inclusive settings, employment, and relationships.
There are activities and strategies for networking that can
illuminate the next step along the path. These activities are
informational and enjoyable for all.
Click here to download and print
the registration form (Download
the PDF) 1.7MB
Mail
Registration and payment to:
The Marquette Group
7514 Warrenton Hill Ct.
Louisville, KY 40291
