Day 1
Mental Illness in Children, with Christopher Okiishi, M.D.

Childhood is a time of many changes, challenges and, at times, confusion. This is even more
so for children with psychiatric disorders. In this seminar, we will overview the most common
childhood psychiatric conditions. At the end of the day, we will look at real world examples of
behaviors a child may exhibit in the classroom, community or home and understand the
possible mental health underpinnings of these behaviors.

Dr. Okiishi will be addressing:
Mood disorders: Depression, bipolar, adjustment disorders, grief
Anxiety disorders: Generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety, panic disorder, OCD, post-traumatic stress disorder, separation anxiety disorder
Disruptive behavior disorders: ADHD, oppositional defiant disorder, conduct disorder, reactive attachment disorder
Tic disorders: Tourette Syndrome
Cognitive disorders: Mental disabilities, learning disorders
Psychotic disorders: Schizophrenia

Learning objectives for each group of disorders:
-Diagnostic strategies
-Symptoms and 'hallmark' behaviors
-Predisposing factors
-Co-morbid disorders and disorder comparisons
-Impact of symptoms on individual, family and friends
-Skills training for parents/teachers
-Statistics and prevalence of disorders
-Reasons to treat
-How to treat, including medications, therapy and other interventions
-When it gets dangerous, and things to avoid

 

Day 2:
Asperger Syndrome: In-Depth Help for the Classroom, with Teresa Bolick, Ph.D.

Students with Asperger syndrome (AS) present with a whole host of strengths and neurodevelopmental challenges. Many have co-existing learning, attentional, emotional, or behavioral difficulties. Even teachers well-versed in differentiated instruction can struggle when balancing the needs of the student with AS and the needs of the rest of the class. It is clear that simply assigning an educational assistant is not the issue. But what else can be done. This workshop is intended for professionals who already have a working knowledge of AS, attention and executive function difficulties, and social communication deficits. It will provide practical and detailed strategies that optimize independent functioning for the student with AS within the general education and resource classrooms.

Learning objectives for participants:
-Describe a model for assessing and understanding academic, social, and behavioral functioning in the school community
-Identify environmental and interpersonal modifications that support students with AS and related developmental disorders.
-Provide examples of visual supports and how they can be used across the curriculum to streamline instruction and maximize independence.
-Describe at least 3 modifications of instructional style that may be necessary for students with AS.
-Explain at least 2 techniques for teaching executive skills.
-Identify at least 3 ways to embed direct teaching of social and behavioral skills in the general curriculum.

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CEUs
Mental Illness and Autism Spectrum Disorders in Children is approved for up to 1.2 CEUs.

To register for CEUs, click on the link below to download the Session Attendance Report Form, complete the form, and save the file using this file name model:

2009-Autism-Madison-Lastname-Firstname.xls.

Then send the file as an email attachment to ceus@aacinstitute.org. This is a spreadsheet file (.xls). If any difficulty is encountered in using this form, write to ceus@aacinstitute.org to request an alternative file format.

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Evaluation and Learning Assessment
Please take a moment to download, complete, and return the Evaluation and Learning Outcomes Form. After completing the form, save it, attach it to an email message, and send it to ceus@aacinstitute.org.

Download Evaluation and Learning Assessment Form now.

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CEU Certificates will be sent to those submitting all forms.