VIDEO SEMINAR
9 contact hours - AOTA Approved Provider - Meets NBCOT Requirements

The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA

Course Description: Behaviors are often the greatest challenge and source of frustration for therapists and teachers who work with children living with autism. The opportunity for these kids to learn and grow is limited by their own behaviors and our ability to help manage them, which is critical to their success. This course teaches therapists and teachers effective strategies to manage behaviors and promote greater success in everyday activities by helping each child "Find the Zone," an innovative program developed over 15 years of clinical experience and research. This intermediate level course is appropriate for occupational, physical, and speech therapists as well as teachers who work with children with autism.

Audience: OT, COTA, Special Ed Teacher/Classroom Teachers, ST, PT, PTA

Testimonials:
"Joel was an excellent speaker! It was nice that you answered each of our questions and shared your feelings about topics."

"Amazing passion for the course topic; motivating speaker."

"Very dynamic speaker; material applicable to my needs; looking forward to utilizing learned techniques. Would like to see him speak to our school system. Thank you!"

The best part of this course: "Overall presentation; motivating speaker; anxious to try new things learned."

Suggestions for improving this course; "Nothing....it was GREAT!"

The best part of this course was: "The speaker and visuals (also examples given)."

"I was so impressed with your approach to teaching the autistic population that I brought it to the attention of our program director."

Instructor: Joel Desotelle, MS OTR/L

Joel is an occupational therapist who specializes in neurological disorders in children and adults.  He received his Bachelors of Science (B.S) degree in occupational therapy from Keuka College (Keuka Park, NY) in 1995 and his post-graduate Masters of Science (M.S.) degree from Misericordia University (Dallas, PA) in 2010.  He holds a post-graduate certificate in pediatrics from Misericordia University (2006) and has worked in a variety of settings from out-patient pediatrics to in-patient adults.  Joel is an experienced author and instructor who has presented on a wide range of topics including stroke rehab, neuromuscular disorders, autism, sensory dysfunction, dementia, falls, and outcomes-based therapy.

Skill Level: Entry Level, Intermediate

Contact Hours: 9

The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA

Teaching Methods: Live Recorded DVD Seminar, Course Activities, and Interactive forum

Criteria for Passing: Each learner must view the entire course, complete all online activities/handouts, and pass a final exam to receive credit.

Method of Delivery:

• Home Study Course - DVD Set (required) mailed to your door.

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: Computer with DVD drive that plays DVD+R DVDs (Not Compatible with DVD-R drives) or a Standard DVD Player.

Certificate Options:

• Online Certificate - Receive a signed certificate automatically online after completing all online activities, quizzes, and the final exam.


• Mailed Certificate - Recieve a printed, signed certificate in the mail.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

At the conclusion of this course, you will:

1. Demonstrate the concept of the zone and its role in managing behaviors;
2. Understand Sensory processing and sensory processing dysfunction in children with autism;
3. Demonstrate forms and functions of behavior associated wtih autism;
4. Demonstrate how to manage behavior by obtaining and maintaining the zone using affordances;
5. Through case study analysis and problem-solve behavioral issues in the clinic and/or classroom.