Community Involvement
The Kelly O'Leary Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center does both community outreach and community-based consultation.
Community Outreach
Our outreach coordinator organizes training opportunities for families and community agencies. Training is available for a variety of topics pertaining to autism spectrum disorders, including but not limited to the following:
- General autism overview
- Early detection of features of autism
- Diagnosing autism spectrum disorders
- Medical issues including the use of medications
- Behavioral assessment and behavior strategies
- Therapeutic interventions
- Classroom management
- Training for education staff
- Asperger Syndrome
- Family Issues
- Sensory Issues
- Communication
Community-Based Training
The Kelly O'Leary Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders offers many workshops and trainings on several topics and issues related to children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorders. If you would like us to present a workshop in your area, call Mark Brasington mark.brasington@cchmc.org 513-636-5352 (or) 1-800-344-2462 ext. 5352 at least two months in advance of the expected date. The cost of the workshop is $600 for ½ day and $1000 for full day. There may be workshops, however, where a two-day presentation would best serve the topic; in these cases, fees can be negotiated. The Kelly O'Leary Center staff will work with you on AV equipment and travel arrangements, but you will be responsible for promoting the workshop. We will do our best to be flexible and work with you on all arrangements to ensure a successful and productive educational experience. Workshops offered include the following:
- Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorders
This workshop includes an overview of characteristics of individuals with ASD including how Autism Spectrum Disorders are diagnosed and basic intervention strategies.
1/2 day workshop - An Overview of Medical Interventions for ASD
This workshop focuses on medical and non-traditional interventions for children with ASD.
1/2 day workshop - Intervention Methodologies for Children with ASD
This workshop focuses on intervention methodologies for children with ASD as they relate to best practice.
1/2 day workshop - Combining Occupational Therapy and Speech Therapy for Children with ASD
This workshop focuses on employing strategies found in occupational and speech therapy as a concomitant effort to elicit maximum progress in children with ASD.
1/2 day workshop - Diagnosing Autism Spectrum Disorders
This workshop focuses on best practice for diagnosing Autism Spectrum Disorders.
1/2 day workshop - Understanding Behavior in Children with ASD [Basic]
This workshop focuses on behavioral challenges presented by children with ASD and includes basic behavior management strategies.
1/2 day workshop - Understanding Behavior in Children with ASD [Advanced]
This workshop focuses on providing information on conducting a functional behavior assessment and teaching how to develop a behavior support plan and alternate management applications.
1 day workshop - Sensory and Behavior Issues in Children with ASD
This workshop focuses on identifying sensory and behavior issues in children with ASD, distinguishing elements between the two and proposing strategies for working with these elements.
1 day workshop - Making and Keeping Friends: Teaching Social Skills to Children and Adolescents with ASD
This workshop focuses on the social and emotional characteristics of children with ASD and provides practical and conceptual information to assist in developing effective social programming.
1/2 day workshop - Strategies for Communication Skills for Nonverbal Children
This workshop focuses on identifying key points in successful communication intervention for young children with ASD.
1 day workshop - Developing Play Skills in Children with ASD
This workshop focuses on engagement and play skills for children with ASD.
1 day workshop - Toilet Training and Self-Help Skills for Children with ASD
This workshop focuses on identifying readiness for toilet training and teaching methodologies for ensuring toilet training success. This class also focuses on other self-help skills for children with ASD.
1 day workshop - An Overview of Asperger Syndrome
This workshop includes information on diagnosis, characteristics of Asperger Syndrome and intervention strategies.
1 day workshop - Adolescents and Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders
This workshop focuses on the unique challenges faced by adolescents and adults with ASD.
1/2 day workshop - ASD and the Juvenile Justice System
This workshop provides an understanding of the characteristics of ASD as it relates to the juvenile justice system.
1/2 day workshop
All workshops are facilitated by The Kelly O'Leary Center staff.
For more information about community outreach or community-based consultation, contact Mark Brasington mark.brasington@cchmc.org (or) 513-636-5352 or 1-800-344-2462, ext. 6-5352.
For more information about The Kelly O'Leary Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders, please contact 513-636-5340 or 1-800-344-2462, ext. 6-5340.
