The Central New York Coalition for Young Children
Presents
Welcome to our conference web page!
We hope this page will answer your questions you may have about our conference and the Syracuse area. If you can not find the information you are looking for, please email your questions to: or call 315-214-4643 regarding registration.
Who is Carol Gray and what is going to be included in the conference?
Carol Gray is the Director of The Gray Center for Social Learning and Understanding in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She recently completed over 22 years of employment with Jenison Public Schools in Jenison, Michigan, initially as a teacher with students with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and in recent years as a consultant to students with ASD in inclusive educational programs. In 1991, Carol developed Social Stories™ and Comic Strip Conversations strategies that are used worldwide with children, adolescents, and adults with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). She has published several resources on topics related to children and adults with ASD, including articles on bullying, death and dying, and how to teach social understanding. (Carol’s complete three-part series of articles, Gray’s Guide to Bullying Parts I-III, 2000-2001, which had been unavailable for 1.5 - 2 years, was reprinted under one cover in a special edition of the Jenison Autism Journal, Vol 16 #1, 2004). She is the recipient of the Barbara Lipinski Award for her international contribution to the education and welfare of people with ASD.
What is the conference about?
This practical 1 1/2 day workshop shares several of the Social Understanding strategies useful for young children with autism spectrum and social -communication disorders and those working on their behalf. These strategies include Social Stories, ideas to foster a positive social climate and a multi-faceted approach to model and teach friendship concepts and skills.
Using lecture, activities, and demonstration, participants will learn:
athe rationale supporting the Social Understanding approaches
ahow to write and implement a Social Story, following the new guidelines for young children
astrategies to model and teach social understanding and friendship concepts and skills
This is a fun and fast paced workshop - participants leave with new skills and a wealth of down-to-earth social strategies.
When is the conference?
Tuesday, April 29, 2008:
8:00 am to 4:30 pm
What is the cost to attend this conference?
$85 for professionals and $55 for parents
Is there a group rate?
No, sorry.
Will I receive a registration confirmation?
No. Confirmations will not be sent.
Are meals included in the registration fee?
Yes. There will be a small breakfast and a lunch.
How do I register?
Click the following link to go to the brochure page , print the form, make out your check to Coalition and send it to the address on the form via US mail.
Can I pay for my registration with a credit card?
No. Sorry, the Coalition does not accept credit cards. Payment must accompany your registration.
Are there CEU's available for the Speech/Language Pathologists?
Yes, forms to apply for CEU's will be available at the conference registration desk. A $15.00 application fee will be applied. .7 CEU will be issued for the one day conference.
Are there CEU's available for Occupational Therapists?
Yes, forms to apply for CEU's will be available at the conference registration desk. A $15.00 application fee will be applied. .7 CEU will be issued for the one day conference.
What credits are available for other professionals?
A certificate of attendance will be available.
Where is the conference?
At the Oncenter, 800 South State Street, Syracuse, NY
How do I get to the Oncenter?
Just click on the link: http://www.oncenter.org/events/directions.cfm
If I came early, what could I do in Syracuse?
Visit these web sites to find out about Syracuse: syracuse.com and visitsyracuse.org
Over Night Accommodations in the Syracuse Area
The following is a list of hotels in the Syracuse area located near our conference site. Offering this list does not imply that we endorse any of these businesses or have arranged any special conference rates with them.
All of these hotels are located near the Carrier Circle off from the NY State Thruway (I-90) exit 35.
DAYS INN 1-800-DAYSINN, 315-437-5998, 6609 Thompson Road, Syracuse
MICROTEL INN 1-800-435-1665, 315-437-3500, 6608 Old Collimer Rd, E. Syracuse
RAMADA LIMITED 315-463-0202, 6590 Thompson Rd, Syracuse
COURTYARD MARRIOTT 1-800-321-2211, 315-432-0300, 6414 Yorktown Circle, E. Syracuse
SUPER 8 MOTEL 315-432-5612, 6620 Old Collamer Rd, E. Syracuse
In Armory Square (Downtown):
HAWTHORNE SUITES 1-800-527-1133, 416 South Clinton Street, Syracuse