Amy Laurent

Supporting Children, Families, and Educators

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Child on top of stairs with airs raised in victory
Child on top of stairs with airs raised in victory

 

Training

 

Amy is committed to the provision of educational opportunities for families, educational staff, and future professionals. She works closely with contracting agencies to tailor the content and curriculum of trainings to meet the needs of intended audiences.

Professional Speaking / Education Schedule


  • July 26, 2010 (Fort Worth, TX) Introduction to SCERTS.  Hosted by ESC Region XI, Fort Worth, TX.  For additional information, please register via the ESC XI website: www.esc11.net

  • July 27-28, 2010 (Fort Worth, TX) SCERTS Implementation Training.  Hosted by ESC Region XI, Fort Worth, TX.  For additional information, please register via the ESC XI website: www.esc11.net

  • October 25, 2010 (Savannah, GA) The SCERTS Model: Introductory Training.  Hosted by Childhood Communication Seminars.  For additional information, please contact: Kelly Karalekas, Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , Phone: (508)965.5705

  • October 26 & 27, 2010 (Savannah, GA) The SCERTS Model: Advanced Training. Hosted by Childhood Communication Seminars.  For additional information, please contact: Kelly Karalekas, Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , Phone: (508)965.5705

  • November 3, 2010 (Cranston, RI) The SCERTS Model: Introductory Training.  Hosted by Childhood Communication Seminars.  For additional information, please contact: Kelly Karalekas, Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , Phone: (508)965.5705

  • November 4 & 5, 2010 (Cranston, RI) The SCERTS Model: Advanced Training. Hosted by Childhood Communication Seminars.  For additional information, please contact: Kelly Karalekas, Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , Phone: (508)965.5705

College Course Schedule

Spring 2010

  • University of Rhode Island - Kingston, RI CMD 494 Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders (3 credits) Current perspectives on diagnosis, etiology, and core challenges in social communication and emotional regulation for children with autism and PDD. Roles of therapists and educators within a comprehensive intervention framework. Prerequisite: senior standing, CMD 375 or permission of instructor. http://www.uri.edu/hss/cmd/msSplCourses.html

  • Emerson College - Boston, MA CD 651 Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders (1 credit) Special Topic Intersession- Will be offered Summer Intersession I (May 10 & May 14, 2010) http://www.emerson.edu

 

Frequently Requested Professional Workshop Formats

  • Introduction to the SCERTS Model; A Comprehensive Educational Approach for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (1- or 2-day formats)

  • SCERTS Implementation - Team Training; Implementing the SCERTS Assessment Process (SAP) to Guide Program Development for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (2-day format)

  • Addressing Emotional Regulation in Children and Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorders (1- or 2-day formats)

  • Caregiver Education Programs (varying curricula, 1.5 or 3 hour formats)