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Asperger's Syndrome
By: Timothy Kowalski
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Due to the unique nature of Asperger's syndrome, an appropriate diagnosis is frequently not made until a child is an adolescent. By this time, well-intentioned diagnosticians have provided many different diagnostic labels such as ADHD, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Conduct Disorder, Learning Disabled, Auditory Processing and Emotionally Handicapped. One study reported that of 32 children determined to have Asperger's syndrome, 92 percent were initially provided with other diagnoses or educational labels. An accurate diagnosis is highly impacted by the experience the diagnostician has with this population. Speech-Language Pathologists and other professionals benefit from knowing the diagnostic criteria and symptoms of the syndrome when searching for effective interventions.

This course is designed to educate participants about Asperger's Syndrome and provide practical skills for effective assessment and intervention. From Hans Asperger's first description of the syndrome to current views, participants will gain knowledge and insight into the strengths and weaknesses associated with this diagnosis. Attendees will be able to identify and obtain skills-based techniques designed to address the social-interaction, social-communication and social-emotional concerns present in this population. Significant attention will be paid to diagnostic criteria and treatment intervention with numerous opportunities for hands-on skills development. Extensive recommendations will be provided designed for specialists and classroom teachers to help these children succeed in the academic environment. Case studies and an appropriate amount of time for questions and answers will also be provided. Participants will take home useful tools and creative ideas to implement in their school or practice the very next day.
  • How to recognize and identify behavioral symptoms of Asperger's Syndrome
  • Techniques used in pragmatic language assessment
  • Frequent misdiagnoses and diagnostic progression
  • The social and emotional issues associated with Asperger's Syndrome
  • Specific techniques to improve successful outcomes
  • Intervention methods to combat social inappropriateness
  • Current research concerning Asperger's Syndrome
  • The unique difficulties present in Asperger's Syndrome
  • Intervention techniques for fine motor, gross motor and academic issues
  • Discuss intervention techniques to combat social inappropriateness
  • Review current research concerning Asperger's Syndrome
  • Understand the unique difficulties present in Asperger's Syndrome
  • Learn intervention techniques for fine motor, gross motor and academic issues
  • Speech-Language Pathologists
  • Speech-Language Pathology Assistants
  • Occupational Therapists
  • Occupational Therapy Assistants
  • Physical Therapists
  • Physical Therapy Assistants
  • Special Education Teachers
  • Teachers
  • School Psychologists
  • Administrators
  • Social Workers
  • Mental Health Counselors
  • Pediatricians
  • Psychiatrists
  • Psychologists
  • Parents
Timothy P. Kowalski, M.A.,C.C.C.-SLP, is a licensed speech-language pathologist and nationally known expert on Asperger's Syndrome and high-functioning Autism. Currently, he is a consultant to private and public schools and provides diagnostic, therapeutic, and consultative services to children and adolescents with psychiatric and behavioral disorders in his office. Mr. Kowalski has worked in a variety of settings, including home health, nursing homes, hospitals and schools. He obtained his master's degree in Speech Communications from Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio and earned his bachelor's degree in Communications Disorders from Southern Connecticut State University in New Haven, Connecticut. Visit his website at www.socialpragmatics.com

Mr. Kowalski is the author of The Source for Asperger's Syndrome, a practical resource for anyone working with this population. He is a member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, the Council for Exceptional Children and the Autism Society of America. Mr. Kowalski is also the recipient of the "TEAMS 2000 Speech-Language Pathologist of the Year" award for his work with Autism in the four-countywide greater Orlando, Florida metropolitan area and has served on the Board of Directors for the Greater Orlando Chapter of the Autism Society of America. He is a noted speaker on Asperger's Syndrome, Autism, and behavioral disorders, presenting on these topics for district-wide school in-services and at professional seminars both nationally and internationally. Mr. Kowalski's experience makes him a skilled and knowledgeable instructor.

"Great people skills. Capable of presenting relevant information in a very humorous way. I learned a lot and can apply it in my practice. I highly recommend him."

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