UHCL Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities - Capturing Motivation & Teachable Moments at Home & School

Complimentary lunch and CEUs are available. RSVP by November 4th if you plan to attend.  Sponsored by Hegwood & Associates, P.C., JSC Federal Credit Union, Spectrum of Hope/BASIS, InKids, and Susie Bean Gives!  Our complete schedule for the 2013-2014 academic year appears at the end of this announcement.

The University of Houston-Clear Lake (UHCL)  Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities

Speakers Series: 

Saturday, November 9, 2013

10:30 am – 12:30 pm

“Capturing Motivation & Teachable Moments at Home & School”  

Presenter: Charity English, B.S.

This informational session will discuss ways to identify and create learning opportunities in a fun and natural learning environment by capitalizing on a learner's interests and curiosity both at home and at school. With an emphasis on the principles of Incidental Teaching, Charity will provide teachers and caregivers with examples and best practices for increasing a learner's ability to request, label, and describe items around him or her. This lecture is ideal for parents, teachers, students, and professionals who work with individuals with limited verbal skills. There is no cost to attend, and a complimentary lunch will be provided by JSC Federal Credit Union following the lecture.  To reserve your space or get more information, please e-mail autismcenter@uhcl.edu.  (Please RSVP no later than November 4th if you would like the complimentary lunch).

The presentation will be held in Lecture Hall 1100 of the Student Services Building on the UHCL campus from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm.

University of Houston-Clear Lake is located at 2700 Bay Area Blvd., Houston, TX 77058.  Follow the signs to the Student Parking Lot.