The 2021 Groden Network Virtual Symposium
This Year's Symposium will be held virtually at a reduced cost.
Thursday, April 1, 2021
More Information and Registration Link Below
ONCE REGISTERED YOU WILL RECEIVE AN EMAIL CONFIRMING YOUR REGISTRATION. DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO ATTEND VIRTUALLY WILL FOLLOW AS THE EVENT GROWS CLOSER.
This conference includes FREE BCBA credits (maximum of 6.0 credits) via the Groden Network's ACE Provider Certificate.
Conference mission: To enhance the knowledge and skills of professionals working with children, youth, adults, and families with ASD's in evidence-based practices.
Intended audience: This event is appropriate for professionals who work with children, adolescents, and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder and their families. Parents and students are also welcome to attend.
Skill ranking of this event: This event is appropriate for mental health and allied professionals, teachers and other education professionals, and BCBA’s who work with children, adolescents, adults and their families.
Professional Rate
EARLY BIRD SPECIAL THRU February 28th --$125.00!
After 2/28 - $135.00
Student/Parent Rate
EARLY BIRD SPECIAL THRU February 29th--$75.00!
After 2/28 - $100.00
APA Credits & Social Work Credits
$60.00 for 6.0 credits
Groden Network Staff Rate
Please contact Amy Diller
Speakers and Topics
8:30-8:45AM - Opening Remarks
Dr. Cooper Woodard, PhD, BCBA, Chief Clinical Officer (The Groden Network)
8:45-10:45AM - Keynote Speaker "On Being Mindful: An Experimental Workshop" (2.0 credits)
Dr. Nirbhay Singh, PhD, BCBA-D (Augusta University)
10:45-11:00AM - Break
11:00AM-12:30PM - "Ethical Issues in Using ABA to Address Mealtime Challenging Behavior"(Ethics Hours - 1.5 credits)
Melissa Olive, PHD, BCBA-D, LBA (Applied Behavior Strategies)
12:30-1:30PM - Break
1:30-3:00PM - "Working with Students with ASD Who Have Co-Occurring Mental Health Challenges" (1.5 credits)
Cathy Pratt, PhD, BCBA-D (Indiana Resource Center for Autism)
3:00-3:15PM - Break
3:15-4:15PM - "Preventing Problem Behavior: Antecedent Strategies for Addressing Challenging Behaviors" (1.0 credits)
Chelsi Brosh, PhD, BCBCA-D (Teachtown)
4:15 - Closing Remarks
Online registration is for credit cards only. If you are interested in paying by check, please contact Amy Diller at adiller@grodencenter.org
Continuing Education
This program is co-sponsored by the Groden Center and The Institute for Continuing Education. The program offers a total of 6.00 contact hours, with full attendance required. Application forms will be provided in advance. The CE processing fee is $10.00 per contact hrs, to be paid with registration. CE verifications are mailed to participants following the event. If you have questions regarding the program, speakers, continuing education credit, learning objectives, please contact The Institute at: instconted@aol.com.
Note: It is the responsibility of attendees to determine if CE credit offered by The Institute for Continuing meets the regulations of their licensing/certification board, including any special regulations for supervision and ethics sessions.
Note: To receive CE credit, attendees must complete all CE materials, sign in/out at designated locations, and submit a completed evaluation for the program.
Additional Continuing Education Offered
Skill Level
This event is appropriate for mental health professionals of all skill levels.
Instruction Methodology
Didactic, demonstration, audio-visual, experiential exercises, case examples.
Cancellation policy
Cancellations should be made in writing. A full refund will be made for cancellations received 7 days before the event. No refunds will be given for requests received after 7 days before the event, or for "no shows".
The BACB does not warrant, endorse, sponsor, or approve or partner with this event, organization or instructors.
ADA
If you have specific needs, please contact Amy Diller at adiller@grodencenter.org or (401) 274-6310, ext. 1130.