Training for Parents & Professionals
Intermediate Training: Facilitator's Training
The facilitator training program is a one-day workshop designed to provide hands-on training to professionals, parents and others who support children on the autism spectrum (and related social communication disorders) in inclusive community settings to implement the Friend 2 Friend Puppet Program: “That's What's Different About Me: Helping Children Understand Autism Spectrum Disorder”.
Upcoming Dates:
Nov 15, 2008
SFU Vancouver at Harbour Centre,
515 W. Hastings Street
Vancouver, BC
Registration Fees:
Professionals: $325.00
Parents / Paraprofessionals / Students: $275.00
→ Register Online or Download Brochure
Workshop Description
Participants will review the fundamental goals and strategies of the F2F social facilitation model, then learn how to implement the That's What's Different About Me Program with emphasis on the lesson plans, follow-up activities, and supporting the novice players.
Outline of the Day |
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| 9:00 | Welcome / Introductions |
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| 9:30 | Overview of the That's What's Different About Me Program |
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| 10:00 | Key Features of the F2F Social Facilitation Model |
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| 10:15 | Facilitating the Program |
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| 10:30 | Refreshment Break |
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| 10:45 | Implementing the That's What's Different About Me Program |
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| 12:30 | Lunch Break |
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| 1:30 | Providing Regular and Continuous Support |
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| 2:45 | Refreshment Break |
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| 3:00 | Group Activities |
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| 4:00 | Questions and Answers |
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Prerequisite
Participants are required to have attended one of the following F2F or F2F-IPG seminars which provide the principles and practices of the F2F Model before registering for the Facilitator Training:
- Promoting Social Relationships and Play for Children on the Autism Spectrum, presented by Heather McCracken
- Fostering Peer Play and Friendships in Children on the Autism Spectrum: Blending the Integrated Play Group and Friend 2 Friend Models, presented by Heather McCracken and Pamela Wolfberg
Registration Includes:
- That's What's Different About Me Package Program
- Facilitators Materials CD
- Friend 2 Friend Follow-Up Guide
- Handouts
- Certificate of Participation
- Refreshment breaks and lunch
→ Register Online or Download Brochure
