GFA Virtual Training – Adaptive/Inclusive Programming Part 2

This free virtual workshop will be facilitated via Zoom.

GENERAL INFO

Time: 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Saskatchewan Time

Presenter: Karissa Johnson

Karissa Johnson is the proud owner of Spectra Gymnastics, a specialized studio catering to individuals impacted by an array of developmental & intellectual disabilities. Her programs are carefully designed to create a culture of inclusion while supporting many areas of each student’s personal development.

Through Spectra’s unique programs, curriculum & games, students have a multitude of opportunities to support development in cognition, social, executive functioning, recreation, sensory integration, motor development and much more! Following her extensive training in ABA therapy, Karissa successfully launched her company in 2014, which has grown to be a known, valued resource in her community.

Fueled by a passion for serving others, Karissa loves sharing her knowledge & experience with others, and sharing her passion for advocacy towards inclusion across the world.

WORKSHOP INFO

Workshop #4: 11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.

Teaching Strategies For All Abilities

Pt. A (30 min) – Lecture Portion:

• Rapport & expectations
• Routines & consistency
• Universal language
• Visual Supports
• Transitioning strategies

Pt. B (15 min) – Applying Strategies in Class (Video Portion):

• Preparing for a class or student
• Instruction strategies – visual supports, reinforcement strategies, universal language, transitioning, ending/calming before exit

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Workshop #5: 12:00 p.m. – 12:45 p.m.

Behavior & Class Management

Pt. A (30 min) – Lecture Portion:

• Behavior as communication
• Functions of behavior (WHY)
• Teaching strategies – ABC method, shaping, appropriate instructional responses for each function (escape, sensory, attention, tangible)

Pt. B (15 min) -Video Portion:

• Specific video scenarios

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Workshop #6: 1:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.

Safety In All Abilities

This workshop will review critical safety precautions to take while in a training facility.

The presentation will also include a virtual tour of Spectra’s facility- highlighting danger zones & precautions taken.

• Potential Athlete Risks – physical limitations and AAI, seizures, vision & hearing impairments, allergies, behavioral, flight risks, facility precautions, mitigating risks

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Workshop Format:

• Each workshop is scheduled to run for approximately 45 minutes.
• Upon conclusion of the presentation portion, there will be a Q&A session.
• Any remaining time will be taken as a quick break before the next presentation. 

REGISTRATION INFO

Learn more and register online through Eventbrite! 

Registration Opens: 1:00 p.m. on Friday, June 19

Registration Deadline: 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 24

Registration is limited, and available on a first-come, first-served basis.

If the session you are trying to register for is full, or if the deadline to register has passed, please email jbenson@gymsask.com to be placed on our waitlist.

Non-Member Registration: 

Registration is open to members at this time only; if available spaces remain, non-members will be permitted to join for $15/session. Please contact jbenson@gymsask.com to be placed on our non-member waitlist.