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Autism Training. May 2013.

DDA/MCDD SUPPORTING ADULTS WITH AUTISM TRAINING SERIES presents a FREE workshop:    Environment Matters!   The critical role of the physical environment in increasing health and safety, reducing individual and caregiver stress and supporting choice and independence.   with George Braddock Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. at each location   ******************************** COLUMBIA Monday May 6, 2013  9:00 AM to 4:00 PM EST Owen Brown Interfaith Center 7246 Cradlerock Way Columbia, MD 21045 ********************************  CAMBRIDGE Tuesday May 7, 2013 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Holiday Inn Express 2715 Ocean Gateway Cambridge, MD 21613   ********************************* HAGERSTOWN Wednesday May 8, 2013 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Ramada Plaza Hotel 1718 Underpass Way Hagerstown MD, 21740  ********************************* BOWIE Thursday May 9, 2013 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Bowie Comfort Inn Conference Center 4500 Crain Highway Bowie, MD 20716 ********************************* Continental breakfast and lunch will be provided at all locations. ********************************* People experiencing significant Autism Spectrum Disorders can be succesdful at home and work provided they have appropriate supports and the right physical environment.    A step-by-step Environmental Assessment and Action Plan will help you analyze the home and work environments, evaluate them and then use this information to make an action plan to modify the  environments. The process is focused on a person-centered interaction with the physical environment, used in conjunction with a holistic person-centered planning process. Learning Objectives In this training participants will learn to: Describe the six (6) most common modifications for people experiencing significant ASD.  Identify challenges caregivers meet every day in the home and at work. Assess environments and identify what isn't working. Determine common modifications and environmental strategies that work for specific challenges. Create an action plan that is appropriate for the person's unique situation and circumstances. Training will be provided using case studies that include: Photographs and drawings to illustrate  environmental modifications used in home settings that have been proven successful in improving health and safety, promoting independence and reducing stress for people experiencing ASD and their caregivers. Examples of the six (6) most common modifications we have done for individuals experiencing ASD and why. Descriptions of various construction assemblies, building products, fixtures, furnishings and finishes that may improve the quality of life and health and safety, reduce maintenance and replacement costs.  ABOUT the SPEAKER   George Braddock is a nationally recognized expert on implementing person-centered planning principles to homes for people with disabilities. Through careful planning, design and product selection, it has been possible to make environments that are healthy and safe and eliminate obstacles, reduce restrictions and increase individual control, independence and choice.  REGISTRATION INFORMATION!! Columbia: Monday,May 6, 2013 Click HERE to Register for Columbia!  Cambridge: Tuesday, May 7, 2013 Click HERE to Register for Cambridge!  Hagerstown: Wednesday, May 8, 2013 Click HERE to Register for Hagerstown!  Bowie: Thursday, May 9, 2013 Click HERE to Register for Bowie! If you should need any special accommodations please contact Aisha Mason at mcdd@kennedykrieger.org.   Hope to see you there!  Sincerely, Aisha Mason Maryland Center for Developmental Disabilities mcdd@kennedykrieger.org 443-923-9555

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