Social Stories Immersion Workshop:
New Advances for ASD and Other Social-Communication Challenges
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Carol Gray |
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| Date: | Thursday, September 30, 2010 | ||
| Time: | 9:00 am to 4:30 pm | ||
| Location: | Metro-Central YMCA 20 Grosvenor Street, Toronto (Click here for directions.) |
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| Fee: | $165 up to September 9 $175 after September 9 (Please see Fees page for multiple-registration discounts.) |
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Social Stories™ have been used by parents and professionals for almost 20 years with children, adolescents, and adults with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and other social-communication delays and differences. This innovative approach has been shown to improve behaviour in social situations. Increases in positive responses and decreases in negative responses have been well-documented. In this workshop, you will learn to research, develop, and implement a Social Story.
Developed according to ten defining criteria, Social Stories address a wide variety of topics, and often lead to more effective social skills. Social Stories are considered an evidence-based practice, and have been incorporated as a best practice in the education of individuals with social communication challenges.
Through a combination of lecture, demonstration, and case examples, you will get a clear idea of what Social Stories are and how to use them. Carol Gray will offer her recently revised Social Stories 10.1 criteria, along with input from the latest research. You will be invited to participate in innovative activities to gain a real working understanding of the approach.
You will learn —
- What is — and is not — a Social Story
- The philosophy of Social Stories and identify how that is reflected in every Story
- How recent research is incorporated into the approach
- How to identify topics with the greatest potential to be effective
- To research, develop, and implement a Social Story
- To apply this information to benefit someone in your care
Carol Gray is the Director of The Gray Center for Social Learning and Understanding in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She has completed over 22 years of employment with Jenison Public Schools in Jenison, Michigan, initially as a teacher with students with ASD and in recent years as a consultant to students with ASD in inclusive educational programs. In 1991, Carol developed Social Stories™ and Comic Strip Conversations strategies that are used worldwide with children, adolescents, and adults with ASD. She has published several resources on topics related to children and adults with ASD, including articles on bullying, death and dying, and how to teach social understanding. She is the recipient of the Barbara Lipinski Award for her international contribution to the education and welfare of people with ASD.