Coaching Individuals with Asperger Syndrome and Related Disorders

A two-day workshop for parents and professionals working with individuals on the spectrum, from ages eight through adult

Presented by Ellen H. Korin, MEd

November 17–18, 2010 or April 6–7, 2011

Children and adults with Asperger Syndrome, High Functioning Autism, Nonverbal Learning Disabilities, and related disorders frequently struggle to attain the quality of life of their neurotypical peers. Despite their strong, often superior cognitive abilities, many are unable to acquire meaningful employment, develop relationships, or to live independently.

Coaching as an effective model for helping develop the skills needed for successful functioning and in acquiring skills and abilities that are intuitive within the neurotypical population. This course is an opportunity for educators, counselors, social workers, psychologists, and life coaches, as well as parents to acquire a new approach to working with children and adults on the autism spectrum.

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For additional information and registration materials, please contact Shelley Viles, Director of Continuing Education at 603.283.2145

Day 1
9:00–10:15		The ASD Population: definitions and characteristics
10:30–12:00		The Coaching Process Assessment and Self Evaluation The Coaching Model: procedures and practices
1:00–2:15		Beginning the Process The first meeting: obtaining information, making agreements, setting goals, and engaging the client Demonstration Interview
2:30–3:30		Creation of your introductory packet and beginning interview Practice Interviews
Day 2
9:00–10:15		Strategies and interventions
10:30–12:00		Case Studies – Development of coaching plans including sequence and interventions
1:00–2:00		Setting up a practice Ongoing Support and Supervision
2:15–3:00		Materials and Resources

Ellen H. Korin Ellen Korin is a special educator with over thirty-five years of experience in public and private education and almost fifteen years working as a life skills coach with children and adults with organizational, motivational, executive functioning and autism spectrum disorders. She has developed a protocol and set of interventions which have proven to be effective in helping people on the spectrum to improve their quality of life. In 2006 her interactive workbook entitled Asperger Syndrome: An Owner's Manual was published. The second volume Asperger Syndrome: An Owner's Manual 2 for Older Adolescents and Adults, was published in 2007.

Retired in 2005 from the Lexington, MA public schools, Ellen maintains an active consulting and coaching practice and speaks frequently at conferences. Ellen recently joined the faculty of Antioch University New England where she teaches “Working with Teens and Adults on the Autism Spectrum” in the Autism Spectrum Disorders Certificate Program. Born and raised in New York City, Ellen earned her bachelor's degree at Clark University in Worcester, Massachusetts. She pursued post-graduate studies at Boston State College where she obtained a master's in special education. An avid reader and traveler, Ellen resides in Lexington, MA with her husband Jonathan and her daughter Alexandra.

Last Updated: 9/1/10

Coaching Individuals with Asperger Syndrome and Related Disorders

Presented by Ellen H. Korin, MEd

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