Region IV Fall Workshop - November 18, 2016
I Hate to Write:
Increasing Academic Success of Reluctant Writers
This daylong session will help educators look at the writing process through the eyes of a student with executive functioning challenges often associated with autism, learning disabilities, and attention deficit disorders. Using an interactive format, the presenters will explore the organization, sensory, motor, and language challenges students experience during the writing process, and will demonstrate specific strategies to help teachers address writing challenges in the classroom.
About the Presenters
Cheryl Boucher is an occupational therapist with a Master’s degree in Special Education. She has more than 20 years of experience. Cheryl currently works as an OT for a large, urban school corporation and is in demand as a speaker and presenter, specializing in strategies to meet the sensory and motor needs of students with ASD. She is co-author of “Low Cost/No Cost Sensory Strategies for the Classroom”, published by Autism/Asperger Digest.
Kathy Oehler is an Autism Consultant and originally trained as a Speech and language pathologist. She has worked with individuals with autism for over 20 years. Kathy currently works as an independednt Autism Co0nsultant, traveling around the country presenting workshops, seminars, and trainings on a variety of topics related to meeting the educational needs of students with ASD and related disorders. Kathy is on the Advisory Board of Autism Asperger Digest and is a contributor to that publication
Kathy and Cheryl are co-authors of I Hate to Write! Tips for Helping Kids with ASD and Related Disorders Increase Achievement, Meet Academic Standards, and Become Happy, Successful Writers.
Presenters website: I Hate to Write!
Resources from Workshop:
Presenters website: I Hate to Write!
Resources from Workshop:
- "I Hate to Write" worksheets Zip File (both Mac & PC files)
- Exercise and Learning! - Move to Learn website
Conference Information
Date: November 18, 2016
Time: 8:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M. Sign-in & Continental Breakfast: 8:00 AM - 8:30 AM Location: Macomb ISD 44001 Garfield Rd. Clinton Twp., MI 48038 Phone: (586) 228-3300 Audience: Classroom teachers, general and special education co-teachers, curriculum leaders, technology specialists, assistive technology staff, and administrators are encouraged to attend. |
Cost: $10.00 - Continental Breakfast & Lunch Provided. Each participant will also receive a copy of the book, I Hate to Write! Tips for Helping Kids with ASD and Related Disorders Increase Achievement, Meet Academic Standards, and Become Happy, Successful Writers.
SCECHs: 6 SCECHs available including working lunch, pending approval |