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Facilitator's Workshop: April 14, 2012, Vancouver, BC
Refunds issued until February 28th, 2012, less a $50.00 administration fee.

» The Friend 2 Friend Facilitator's Workshop

Can I Play Too? Autism Demystification Puppet Presentation Packaged Program

The Friend 2 Friend Facilitator's Workshop is a one or two-day workshop designed to support parents and professionals who wish to implement the Friend 2 Friend Autism Demystification Package Programs entitled “Can I Play Too? Autism Demystification Puppet Presentation Packaged Program” and “Demystifying Autism: The Friend 2 Friend Simulation Game Program” at home and school.

Workshop Description

Participants will build knowledge on the fundamental goals and strategies of the F2F model; learn how to implement the Can I Play Too?: Autism Demystification Puppet Presentation Packaged Program and Demystifying Autism: The Friend 2 Friend Simulation Game Programs in schools, preschools,daycares and other community settings.

Demystifying Autism: The Friend 2 Friend Simulation Game Program
Learning Objectives
  • The importance of social relationships for individuals on the autism spectrum.
  • What are 5-strategies for social inclusion?
  • What are the key features of the F2F Model?
  • What is demystification?
  • Why is demystification important?
  • What is the difference between demystification and identification?
  • When do we provide identification or disclosure?
  • What are the principles of implementing demystification programs?
  • How to implement the F2F demystification programs.
  • What are the steps after demystification?

Please Note: The Friend 2 Friend Facilitator's Workshop is designed to prepare professionals from schools/organizations or who have working relationships with children on the autism spectrum and related social and communication needs, on how to implement the Friend 2 Friend Demystification Package Programs.

The Facilitator's Workshop does not prepare or qualify individuals or organizations as a Friend 2 Friend Service Provider. For information on training and certification as a Friend 2 Friend Programs Service Provider, please see F2F Satellite Training Program.

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For more information on these or other seminars, conferences and workshops offered by Friend 2 Friend please contact our office.

Fostering Play and Friendships for Individuals on the Autism Spectrum