May 19, 2021

Autism Spectrum Disorder Learning Series - ''Learning Through Play''

Autism Spectrum Disorder Learning Series:

"Learning Through Play"

Hana Jurgens, MA, BCBA, LABA

Date: May 19, 2021

Time: 2:00 - 3:00 pm

Location: Virtual - ZOOM

There is no cost to attend this training.

Training Description:

When it comes to building a skills with a client, clinicians often times overlook the importance of building a rapport with a client at the onset of training. Individuals who seek to build these rapports need to incorporate playtime to keep the learning opportunities fun, exciting, and motivating to the clients. Children learn fastest through playtime, so we need to remember to incorporate it into our training!

Suggested Participants:

Professionals who work in Community Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, Juvenile Justice and Substance Abuse systems with children, adolescents and their families in Wayne County, including advocates, case managers, child mental health professionals (psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers and supports coordinators), direct care workers, family advocates, family members, licensed professional counselors, nurses, occupational therapists, parents and peer support specialists.

Professional staff within our Community Partners who interact with children, adolescents and their families, who are part of the Community Mental Health System, including Department of Human Services; Hospitals; Law Enforcement; School Personnel, including Detroit Public Schools; and other Social Service Organizations.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

1. Participants will learn different skill acquisition teaching styles.

2. Participants will learn how to incorporate playtime learning opportunities.

3. Participants will learn creative ways to build skills during basic playtime activities.

4. Participants will learn how to capture motivation of clients during training sessions to enhance the learning experience and make it more positive for the client.

AGENDA

- One hour presentation. Lecture and Discussion.

This Event Offers the following Continuing Education Units:

Credit Type	Clock Hours	Continuing Education Information
MI-CEC	1	The DWC is an approved provider of Michigan Social Work Continuing Education Collaborative credits.
CMHP	1	The DWC is an approved provider of Child Mental Health Professional credits.
QMHP	1	The DWC is an approved provider of Qualified Mental Health Professional credits.
QBHP	1	The DWC is an approved provider of Qualified Behavioral Health Professional credits.
QIDP	1	The DWC is an approved provider of Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional credits.