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ASDASD

Professional Background

www.aaapsychology.com

www.Tyndale.ca/trace

Tyndale CAMP & RESEARCH

*Social Skills Camps

-1:1 Staff

-March Break & Summer Camps

*Parent Workshops

*Research – Peer Training

*www.tyndale.ca/TRACE

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Overview of Today

#1 The Why/What/How of ASD

#2 Self Advocacy

#3 College

#4 What Work?

#5 Apps 4 Employment

#6 Job Training

#7 Social Skills @ Work

#8 Colleague Awareness

#9 Managing Anxiety

#10 BONUS – DSM5 & Male Brain Research

Understanding the “WHY/What/How” of ASD

Chromosomal Genetics

Autism Genome Project - Global 5 yr collaboration

*130 scientists in 50 institutions in 19 countries, $20 million

*DNA samples from 1,600 families

*Estimates 100 genes could be involved

The analysis also uncovered a link between autism and the deletion in part

of a gene known as neurexin 1, one of a family of genes important in

communication between neurons in the brain.

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Neurological Impact

Plasticity & Myelinization

Neurological Impact

Neurological Connections

Self Advocacy – The 1st Step

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SELF DETERMINATION

SELF Determination:

-Places decision making and control in the hands of the young Person with ASD.

-Encourages active problem solving and personal responsibility

SELF DETERMINATION - 2

Steps to Self Determination:

#1 Understand their value as a person

#2 Understand the wide variety of Future Opportunities

#3 Considers what they want for their future

SELF DETERMINATION - 3

Research shows :Students empowered with self determination

Have more successful post-school outcomes (Hall, 2000)

Have higher rates of employment and earn a higher wage post grad (Test, 1997)

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SELF ADVOCACY - 1

Step #1 Acquire Knowledge About Your Own Disability-“Invisible” ASD disability means often misunderstood-Must understand self and be able to explain strengths and weaknesses

GROUP ?s / Ideas / Examples

SELF ADVOCACY - 2

Step #2 Discuss Disclosure IssuesWho to tell and when

Create ListsRole Play Disclosure

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COLLEGE – Plan Early

(1) Plan early – many skills needed to be taught to succeed in college

*SKILLS = • Self Determination• IDing your needs• Self Advocacy

• OTHER SKILLS

COLLEGE – PreRequisite Skills

Money and Time Management

WHAT WORKS FOR YOU

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COLLEGE - Pick the Right School

-Recent Report Provides a Summary of Services and Support Offered in 15 of Ontario's 19 universities:http://www.heqco.ca/SiteCollectionDocuments/ASD.pdf

-The Autism Project: York University students with Asperger’s thrive in mentorship programYork University is one of the few Ontario campuses designing special programs for the growing number of students with autism:http://www.thestar.com/news/investigations/2012/11/17/the_autism_project_york_university_students_with_aspergers_thrive_in_mentorship_program.html

Inclusive Education Programs at Ontario Colleges

Prepare for your future with an Inclusive Education programThe idea of attending college can be intimidating when you have a developmental disability, intellectual disability or other learning challenges. Inclusive Education programs (also known as Community Integration through Co-operative Education programs) at Ontario colleges give you the opportunity to experience college life and pursue postsecondary education, with courses tailored to meet your individual needs. You will learn the skills you need to be independent in your community and find employment in your chosen field.http://www.ontariocolleges.ca/SearchResults/EDUCATION-COMMUNITY-SOCIAL-SERVICES-INCLUSIVE-EDUCATION/_/N-lqjs


Inclusive Education CoursesAll Inclusive Education programs have a set of core courses, focusing on skills like communication, human relations, computer literacy, and life skills. On top of these, you can select courses in a specific area that interests you, such as Culinary Management, Law and Security, Office Administration, Social Service Work and more. The areas will vary from college to college, depending on the types of programs they offer, so make sure you check to see what’s available before you apply.Inclusive Education students will have access to a learning facilitator for both in-class support and tutoring outside of the classroom. Many programs also offer a field placement to help students develop skills for future employment.

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General Inclusive Education Program RequirementsInclusive Education programs require an OSSD or equivalent, or Mature Student status.Once your application is received, colleges will send a follow-up package with specific program requirements. These requirements will vary from college to college, but might include a written letter outlining your need for a modified program curriculum, or references from teachers, employers or counselors who can speak to your level of independence in learning and working.Colleges may also request that you participate in an interview to discuss your personal goals and how an Inclusive Education program can help you.


Inclusive Education - Job and Salary OutcomesGraduates of Inclusive Education programs will have a variety of employment opportunities, depending on the area they have chosen to study. For example, students who focused on Law and Security may find work as a security officer, while those who chose Office Administration could get a job as an office assistant.Because of the diversity of fields and job offerings, salaries are difficult to predict. Most graduates will begin in entry-level positions, and can expect their salary to increase with experience & responsibility.


-Georgian

-St Lawrence

-Durham

-College Opportunities Program Seneca

-+ 10 others

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COLLEGE - Set Yourself Up 4 Success

Review Coursework & Schedule :

* Sensory needs

• * Routine needs

• * Learning styles

COLLEGE – Get SUPPORT

Provide Documentation Upfront to Receive Support Services:

• *Registering with office for students with disabilities

• *Mentoring

• *Tutoring

• *Assignment and Testing Accomodation

WHAT WORK?

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TEMPLE GRANDIN'S VIEW

“ I cannot emphasize enough the importance of finding and then developing a talent area in children with ASD that can be turned into a viable profession such as drafting, commercial art, cabinet making, fixing cars, or computer programming. These efforts provide an opportunity for a person to have an individually satisfying career” - Temple Grandin


Bus, Pool, Lego Examples

The Path to a JOB - 1

Taken from Girls Under the Umbrella by Ernsperger

#1 Brainstorm Areas of Interest

#2 Seek out Volunteer Work

#3 Create a list of Job Mentors or Coaches

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The Path to a JOB - 2

#4 Create a checklist for Getting Along on the Jobie – On time, personal hygiene, appropriate clothing, smiles and greets coworkers, talks about appropriate subjects, maintains personal space, stays organized, on task, completes work

The PATH to a JOB - 3

#5 Know what employers are looking for in an employee & seek to gain these skills:-On time, honest, teamwork, interpersonal skills, motivation & initiative, work ethic, analytical skills, flexibility, computer skills, time management, organized

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ASD EMPLOYMENT SUPPORTS& SERVICES

Specialisterne Canada helps businesses and employers understand, value, and integrate the unique perspective and capabilities of people on the autism

spectrum.

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Our specialized recruitment, onboarding, and management processes create an environment where our employees’ greatest strengths can emerge; setting the tone for exceptional attention to detail, problem solving, and innovation. Ask us about our Dandelion Management Model.Whether you’re an employer looking to access this talent pool, a person on the spectrum looking for work, or a community organization, we’re looking forward to working with you.

A dandelion is only a weed in an environment where it is not welcomed. If the dandelion is in an environment where it is welcomed, valued, and nurtured, it turns into an herb. People with autism often struggle to feel welcome in the labor market. Specialisterne strives to create an environment where each individual can thrive and provides support both for the individual and the employer to maintain this comfort zone.

We’d really like to get to know you, so that when we have jobs we’re recruiting for we have a deep understanding of the strengths and capabilities represented in our community. Tell us about yourself. What are your interests? What kinds of jobs do you see yourself doing? When we have a position that looks like it may be similar to what you’re looking for, we’ll reach out to you and let you know. Then we’ll ask you come to one of our workshops.See current opportunities here.See upcoming workshops and events here.

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EMPLOYMENT DISCOVERY WORKSHOPSIn partnership with our friends at Autism Ontario, Specialisterne Canada is running a series of employment discovery workshops throughout the province. These are half day sessions that provide a fun, interactive and creative experience out of which each participant will receive a profile that can help them prepare for future employment opportunities.Deepening our understanding of each individual helps us to secure job opportunities with the employers we work with.Our objective is to find the right person for the job, and to find the right job for the person. These workshops are an important part of that process.

Ontario Employment Supports 1

Ontario Disability Support Program Employment Supports can help.

Employment Supports can help you:

get ready for work and find a job, orstart up your own business.

http://www.mcss.gov.on.ca/en/mcss/programs/social/odsp/employment_support/what.aspx


There are many any kinds of Ontario Disability Support Program Employment Supports provided through COMMUNITY PROVIDERS:help preparing for work

help finding a job that is right for youhelp keeping a jobjob coachingon-the-job traininghelp to move to the next level in your careersoftware and mobility devices that can help you do your jobinterpreter or intervenor servicestransportation assistanceassistive devices and training to use themtools and equipment you need for your jobspecial clothing for your jobspecialized computer training

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Supports to start your own Business:-help to develop and implement a business plan

-training in money management, record keeping and budgeting

-help with marketing your business-mentoring-financial help towards the costs of business tools, equipment and supplies, licenses and certificationhelp getting work-related disability supports, such as

assistive devices and technical equipment, interpreter, intervenor, reader and notetaker services.

ASD Women @ WORK

-Society has expectations of both men and women, but many women on the autism spectrum believe that these expectations are greater for women.-At work, women experience ‘a glass ceiling that is double glazed’ according to the authors. Women experience the same difficulties as other women, plus the difficulties experienced by women on the autism spectrum.-These women often go into professions that are traditionally male-orientated.

APPS 4 EMPLOYMENT

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APPS 4 Scheduling & Rewarding

Time Timer $2.99-Can be used many ways

*Waiting * Counting Down *Tracking Duration*Teaching Endurance*Building Tolerance

APPS 4 Scheduling & Rewarding

The Choiceworks app by BeeVisual ($6.99)

- Schedule Board allows up to eight steps and when an item is done you slide the finished task to the all done column.

- The Waiting board has a timer that counts down.

- The Feelings board helps to identify emotions and create strategies to cope in a positive way- such as when they are feeling angry or frustrated.

- Over 150 images are included or you may use your own symbols or photos. You may also record audio.

Choiceworks Schedule Board

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Choiceworks Feelings Board

Choiceworks Waiting Board

GPS Technology

*GPS Devices Examples:

-Wearable, tamper-resistant GPS locator with 2-way talk, listen-in and family conferencing capabilities.

http://www.revolutionarytracker.com

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JOB TRAINING RESOURCES

#1 ExampleVideo SELF Modeling

*Recent Research in Video Self Modeling has found it to be even more effective then social stories or traditional video or live modeling.*It can be used to increase skills in many areas including: Language, Social, Self-Monitoring, Imitation, ect.

Videos

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nZv9sBtQbHE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u1Tnh3NUjPU

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#2 ABA Principles @ work

*Applied Behavioral Analysis techniques-Break learning down into components

-Use R+, Chaining, Step by Step Teaching

*TEACCH Program success

Fitting In Socially @ Work

-Tips for Fitting In– By Attwood

3 Essential Areas to Know In Order To Fit In:

1. Creating Appeal and Image

2. Understanding Where to Fit In

3. Meeting Social Expectation

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#1 Creating Appeal – Your Likeable Traits

- There is something to like about everyone but some are better at projecting their likeable traits in social situations.

- What are some of your likeable traits?

- How could you best highlight these traits to other potential friends?


#1 Creating Appeal – Sending the Right Cues

*Positive Friendship Cues = positive, friendly, kind, moderate actions, go with the flow, follow conversation, not overbearing

*Negative Cues = Clingyness, hyperactive, insults, overly opinionated, controlling

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The Value of Uniqueness

-Pros and Cons of Fitting in versus Staying more unique

Developing Friendships

-Levels of Relationships*Close Friends vs Collegaues

-How do you ID who is a close friend vs just a class or work mate?-What can you do to try to move a relationship towards real friendship?-How do you tell if someone WANTS to be a friend?

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#3 Meeting Social Expectations @ work

-How to gage specific situations

*See Hidden Rules in a Barnes & Nobles Store Handout

???Other Examples???

Social Skills Community Supports

-Social Skills Groups-UCLA PEERS Program-Kerry’s Place-Online forums and Websites-Individualized Therapy

WHAT HAS BEEN HELPFUL FOR YOU

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Tools for Learning Social Skills

– Video Modelling– Social Stories– Role Playing / Behavioural Rehearsal– Perspective Taking Activities (thought bubbles or cartooning)

– Reciprocal Interaction Games (improv, reporter game ect)

– Social Problem Solving Activities– Self-Monitoring– Interaction/Conversation Planning (Conversation Maps)

COLLEAGUE AWARENESS TRAINING

Colleague Awareness @ Work

- Sometimes awareness training and also help in the job environment.

- Outlining what you are good at and what is harder

- Explaining to people the best way to communicate with you

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@ WORK Pamphlet

Harder (2010) has produced a booklet called ‘Illustrated glimpses of Aspergers for Friends and Colleagues’.

-This gives a valuable insight into the difficulties women on the autism spectrum experience at work and provides explanations to colleagues of the different ways in which such women perceive the world.

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MANAGING ANXIETY

Defining Anxiety

*A psychological and physiological state characterized by

somatic, emotional, cognitive, and behavioral components

*Anxiety is considered to be a normal reaction to a stressor. It

may help an individual to deal with a demanding situation by

prompting them to cope with it. However, when anxiety

becomes overwhelming, it may fall under the classification of

an anxiety disorder.

SOCIAL ANXIETY

-Very common challenge for children, youth, & adults on the ASD spectrum

-Can interfere with their ability to attend social events, form friendships, and seek out or form romantic relationships

-Many people with ASD who want a relationship fail to have one because they fail to ever even attempt to pursue one – Jerry Newport

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Symptoms of Anxiety - 1

Feelings of panic, fear, and uneasiness

Uncontrollable, obsessive thoughts

Repeated thoughts or flashbacks of traumatic

experiences

Nightmares

Ritualistic behaviors, such as repeated hand washing

Problems sleeping

Cold or sweaty hands and/or feet

Symptoms of Anxiety - 2

Shortness of breath

Palpitations

An inability to be still and calm

Dry mouth

Numbness or tingling in the hands or feet

Nausea

Muscle tension

Dizziness

Anxiety - Biology

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When is Anxiety Good?



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Types of Anxiety

There are several recognized types of anxiety disorders,

including:

Panic disorder

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

Social Anxiety Disorder

Specific Phobias

Generalized Anxiety Disorder

Anxiety at Different Ages

Young Children often experienceanxiety more in the form of physicalSymptoms.

Stomach Aches are VERY common!

Diagnosing Anxiety

-Clinical Psychologist– Guardian Interview– Child Interview– Teacher Interview– Standardized questionnaires (MASC example)

-Developmental Pediatrician– Guardian Interview– Child Interview– Sometimes standardized questionnaires

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Coping Tools for Anxiety

-Relaxation Tools for Home and School and Work

- Anxiety and Coping Tools for Home

-Professional Intervention Services

Supporting Youth with Anxiety

-Relaxation Tools for Home and School

– Diaphragmatic Breathing – Progressive Muscle Relaxation– Visualization– Mindfulness Meditation

Deep Breathing


– Diaphragmatic Breathing

• Smell the strawberry and blow the candle• Terry Orlick CDs• Taming Your Dragons by Belknap

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Progressive Muscle Relaxation


– Progressive Muscle Relaxation• Social Stories• Orlick CDs• Taming Your Dragons

Visualization


– Visualization• Orlick CD• Taming Your Dragons

Anxiety Work Books

- Anxiety and Coping Tools for Home

– The Relaxation and Stress Reduction Workbook For Kids – Shapiro

– I Bet I Won't Fret – Sisemore

– Anxiety Workbook for Teens - Schab

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Professional Support 4 Anxiety

-Professional Intervention Services

– How do you know when they are needed?

– Who should you see?• Psychologist for Diagnosis & Therapy

– Self Refer• Pediatrician or Psychiatrist for Medication

– Referral through family doctor

CBT

– Cognitive Behavioral Therapy• 1:1 with a Psychologist• Group Therapy

CBT – Self Monitoring

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Cognitive Exercises

-Mindfulness (Eating, Pet, Walking in Yard)

-Talk Back To Worries• #1 Ask – Is this OK or SILLY to worry about

• #2 Decide – What am I going to think of instead

-Thought Distraction– Musical String Drawing

5 Steps to Thought Stopping

#1 Notice Anxious Thought

#2 Tell self to STOP

#3 Exchange Anxious Thought for Peaceful one

#4 Repeat peaceful thought

#5 Keep mind focused on peaceful thought

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-New DSM-V Diagnostic Criteria & Categories

*Separate diagnostic categories of Autism, PDD-NOS, and Asperger’s Removed

*1 Single Autism Spectrum Disorder Category

*Pros and Cons

Defining Autism (cont.’d)

Two core symptom categories:

#1 Deficits in social communication & Social Interaction

#2 Restricted, repetitive patterns of behaviour, interests, or

activities

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Severity Levels

DSM-V

*Please turn to handout resource

What do YOU think about the new DSM-V?

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-Simon Baron Cohen RESEARCH

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MASCULINE BRAIN RESEARCH

Biological sex affects the neurobiology of autism

This study seeks to answer two questions about how autism is modulated by biological sex at the level of the brain: (i) is the neuroanatomy of autism different in

males and females? (ii) (ii) does the neuroanatomy of autism fit

predictions from the ‘extreme male brain’ theory of autism, in males and/or in females?

Biological sex affects the neurobiology of autism – WEB Links

http://brain.oxfordjournals.org/content/136/9/2799.short

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2388624/Girls-autistic-masculine-brains-scientists-claim.html#ixzz2fFbxy0Of

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Biological sex affects the neurobiology of autism – VIDEO

Simon Baron Cohen Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=crmDSDeCEp4

-Research Findings

(1) - Revealed 'neuroanatomical masculinisation' in brains of autistic girlsie - females with autism show neuroanatomical "masculinization".-female brains which exhibit autism traits are similar to sections of a typical male brain.(2) Researchers are hoping a greater understanding of autism in both sexes will improve the chance of finding treatments.

-Research Findings

(2) Researchers are hoping a greater understanding of autism in both sexes will improve the chance of finding treatments.-Masculinisation may implicate physiological mechanisms that drive sexual dimorphism, such as prenatal sex hormones and sex-linked genetic mechanisms.'

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ODDS ‘N ENDS