Presents Drawing a Blank: Improving Comprehension for Students on the Autism Spectrum Presenters: Kelly Barrett (T-TAC ODU), Charlene Wentland (ACE Center), & teachers: Erin Butterfield, Kasey Reed, Wendy Clayton (Newport News), Trish Momstios(Ches.),& Jo Roberston (Caroline Cty.) This session will be offered twice, please choose one: Wednesday, March 18, 2015 or Wednesday, March 25, 2015 Description Target Audience: Teachers of students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)and other Developmental Disabilities, paraprofessionals, administrators, reading specialists, co-teaching teams who support students in the inclusive setting, teachers serving students with ASD in the resource setting, and SLP’s supporting reading comprehension. This professional development opportunity will provide information to help support students with ASD and other developmental disabilities that are having difficulty with reading comprehension as a result of social communication deficits. Based on the book Drawing a Blank: Improving Comprehension for Readers on the Autism Spectrum, presenters will address social communication issues, such as the inability to read the emotional states of others or to identify the intentions of others, and the subsequent impact on reading comprehension. Numerous comprehension strategies will be shared throughout the day along with evidenced based literacy strategies. Participants will leave with useful tools that will support students’ reading comprehension. Cost: $30.00 per session Fee includes book & materials, continental breakfast and lunch Time: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Dates: Registration begins at 8:30 am March 18, 2015 March 25, 2015 Register: ( for 1 day Locations: The Murray Center 455 E. Brambleton Ave. Norfolk VA 757-622-5660 Work Force Development Ctr., 600 Butler Farm Rd., Room 2235, Hampton, VA 757-766-5200 Click the link to register for March 18, 2015 https://events.membersolutions.com/event_detail.asp?content_id=52561 Click the link to register for March 25, 2015 https://events.membersolutions.com/event_detail.asp?content_id=52562 only) Use the links to register online or print and complete the attached registration form. Deadline: March 11, 2015 Register early! Space is limited to (75) participants for March 18 and (45) participants for March 25. Registration is available on a first-come, first-served basis. No on-site registrations will be accepted at this event. Dedie Mccracken at 451-3028 or [email protected] Use subject line: Drawing a Blank. Contact: Register through the links on page 1 of this form or complete this form and return by fax (757-451-6989) or by mail to: T-TAC ODU, 860 W. 44th Street, Norfolk, VA 23529 Registration Form Drawing a Blank: Improving Comprehension for Students on the Autism Spectrum Wednesday, March 18, 2015 or Wednesday, March 25, 2015 Cost: $30 Make checks payable to ODURF 834500-002. This form will serve as your invoice. Conference confirmations will be emailed one week prior to the workshop. Do you require a vegetarian meal?   Yes Name: Do you serve preschool children with developmental delays? Position (check one):  Administrator, General Education  Paraprofessional  Administrator, Special Education  Parent/Family  College Student  Physical Therapist  Guidance Counselor  Pre-K-12 Student Human Services Agency Staff   Speech Pathologist  Occupational Therapist  Teacher, General Education School Name:  No  Yes      No Teacher, Special Education Transition Coordinator University Faculty Vocational Teacher Administrator Other (Please Describe) School Address: City: Zip Code: ) School District: School Phone Number: ( ) School Fax Number: ( e-mail: Your Program Affiliation (check all that apply):  Adult Ed./Family Literacy  Head Start  School Age Special Education Early Childhood Special Education Homeless    Title I  Early Intervention  Migrant Education  Other (Please Describe)  Even Start  Occupational Child Care  General/Regular Education  Preschool Initiative Disabilities you serve (check all that apply):  ADD/ADHD  Emotional Disability  Speech/Language Impairment Autism Hearing Impaired    Traumatic Brain Injury  Blind  Intellectual Disability  Visual Impairment  Deaf-Blind  Multiple Disabilities  ALL  Deaf  Other Health Impairment  Developmental Delay  Orthopedic Impairment All T-TAC ODU professional learning events require pre-registration. Overnight accommodations and travel expenses are the responsibility of the participant