Conferences
Michelle Garcia Winner received a Congressional award of special recognition for her development of Social Thinking, a treatment approach for social and communicative challenges.
The Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders published research supporting the use of Social Thinking methods for treating Asperger syndrome and high-functioning autism. This approach is equally well known for its breadth and flexibility for treating and teaching a range of individuals struggling with social learning.
Michelle's inspiring and practical conferences are designed for professionals and parents alike -- for anyone working with students and adults who are experiencing social and communication problems (high-functioning autism, Asperger's, ADHD, nonverbal learning disorders... or no diagnosis!). Listed below are the events Michelle's organization, Social Thinking, hosts. Registration is open to all. Early registration is suggested and offers a discount!
The Social Thinking Training & Speakers' Collaborative
Michelle is part of the Social Thinking Training & Speakers' Collaborative, a group of professionals specially trained in and actively practicing Social Thinking. Please take a look at the Social Thinking Training & Speakers' Collaborative if your group is not near one of the regions of Michelle's conferences below.
Comments from Participants
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"One word: Awesome." - school psychologist
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"The most intelligent, humane understanding of socially challenged people I've ever had occasion to hear" - parent
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"Every general education teacher who is privileged to include students on the spectrum in their classroom would benefit from this workshop" - Kindergarten teacher
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"Simply great parenting strategies to use with all kids!" - parent
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"Chomping at the bit to take it back to the school district" - occupational therapist
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"Great source of valuable, practical information" - marriage family therapist
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"I can take everything I've learned here and put to use in therapy" - SLP
2013 Philadelphia Oct 23-25
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Philadelphia, PA Social Thinking Traveling Providers ConferenceEarly Bird and Group Rate NOW ACTIVE! October 23-25 |
For the first time, Michelle Garcia Winner brings the highly acclaimed Social Thinking Providers Conference to the Philadelphia area! and is joined by top experts addressing high functioning autism, Asperger's, ADHD...
Advance Your Working Knowledge - And Your Students' Progress
- Learn new strategies from clinicians at the forefront of treatment
- Share what works with other professionals using Social Thinking
- Build concepts to the dynamics of your classroom, practive or home
- Target treatments to the student, not the diagnosis
- Help students (and adults) learn and achieve to their abilities!
Featured Presentations
October 23rd, 2013
Keynote - The Role of the Bystander
-Dr. Frank Sacco, and international speaker on school violence and victimization
October 24th, 2013
Keynote - ABA and Social Thinking
-Dr. Joanne Gerenser and Michelle Garcia Winner
October 25th, 2013
Teaching Social Thinking Through Stories & Play in Preschool and Early Elementary School
-Nancy Tarshis and Ryan Hendrix, collaborative members of the Social Thinking Training and Speakers' Collaborative, as well as the authors of the upcoming curriculum for K-2nd grade, The Incredible Flexible You
These three conference days are not Social Thinking 101 - they are about taking Social Thinking to the next level in your school, clinic or home. You will leave re-energized and fortified with strategies you can use right away!
Note: We're still putting together the full speaker lineup! Check back later or contact us personally for updates. 408-557-8595
Fax Purchase Orders to 408.557.8594
2013 Boston Oct 17-18 28-29
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Boston, MA Social Thinking ConferenceEarly Bird and Group Rate NOW ACTIVE! October 17-18 -and- October 28-29 |
Due to the high demand for Social Thinking conferences in the Boston area, we have decided to host the same conference days TWICE!
Attend either October 17-18 or October 28-29 to hear our new ZOOMING IN days. Learn more below:
October 17 - 18 OR October 28 - 29
ZOOMING IN on TWO NEW Social Thinking® Conferences which focus on Lessons and Strategies to Help in the Classroom and Beyond!
These two new workshop days are designed to compliment each other and will both take a deeper look at how to understand and design strategy-based Social Thinking lessons for our more concrete and literal learners versus those with more nuance based issues. We will zoom in and focus our attention on how to use checklists, activities, and other strategies to develop specific lessons that can be applied in more complex social environments like classrooms, playgrounds and the community for elementary through high school age students. Lessons will be framed within the context of select Common Core Standards (CCSs) with an emphasis on how to utilize the lessons with different team members (teachers, specialists, paraprofessionals, peers, and parents). We will also share ideas for collecting different types of data to document individual students’ learning related to Social Thinking strategies
- Michelle Garcia Winner, Pamela Crooke & Stephanie Madrigal - the core Social Thinking clinical team
Fax Purchase Orders to 408-557-8594
Click here for paper registration: OCTOBER 17-18 -or- OCTOBER 28-29
2013 New York Oct 2-4
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Learn the Latest Strategies from the Creator of Social Thinking, Michelle Garcia Winner!
- Explore the impact perspective taking has on learning as well as social communication
- Gain understanding of the four core levels in the Social Thinking-Social Communication Profile
- Learn the difference between shared and singular imagination, and how these concepts related to conversation and reading comprehension
- Advance your knowledge of the term "thinking with your eyes" and learn how it applies to success in an educational setting
October 2, 2013
Thinking About YOU Thinking About ME
October 3, 2013
Implementing Social Thinking Concepts and Vocabulary into the School and Home Day: A Day to Develop Team Creativity
October 4, 2013
Teaching Social Thinking through Stories & Play in Preschool and Early Elementary School
-Nancy Tarshis and Kari Palmer, collaborative members of the Social Thinking Training and Speakers' Collaborative, as well as the authors of the upcoming curriculum for K-2nd grade, The Incredible Flexible You!
Fax Purchase Orders to 408.557.8594
2013 Atlanta Nov 5-7
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Learn the Latest Strategies from the Creator of Social Thinking, Michelle Garcia Winner!
- Explore the impact perspective taking has on learning as well as social communication
- Gain understanding of the four core levels in the Social Thinking-Social Communication Profile
- Learn the difference between shared and singular imagination, and how these concepts related to conversation and reading comprehension
- Advance your knowledge of the term "thinking with your eyes" and learn how it applies to success in an educational setting
November 5, 2013
Thinking About YOU Thinking About ME
November 6, 2013
Implementing Social Thinking Concepts and Vocabulary into the School and Home Day: A Day to Develop Team Creativity
November 7, 2013
Teaching Social Thinking through Stories & Play in Preschool and Early Elementary School
-Nancy Tarshis and Kari Palmer, collaborative members of the Social Thinking Training and Speakers' Collaborative, as well as the authors of the upcoming curriculum for K-2nd grade, The Incredible Flexible You!
Fax Purchase Orders to 408.557.8594
Click here to download brochure and paper registration!
2013 Minneapolis Oct 9-11
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Minneapolis, MN Social Thinking ConferenceEarly Bird and Group Rates NOW ACTIVE! October 9-10-11, 2013 |
October 9, 2013
Teaching Social Thinking through Stories & Play for Preschool and Early Elementary
In this workshop, we will explore early development of the social mind, how to encourage the social learning of our young students and build the foundation for collaboration school and at home. We will introduce the Preschool and Early Elementary Social Thinking Vocabulary and demonstrate how to teach these concepts through storybooks, music, structured activities, and play. The Preschool and Early Elementary Vocabulary includes: Thoughts and Feelings, The Group Plan, Thinking With Your Eyes, Body in the Group, Whole Body Listening, Expected/Unexpected, Smart Guess, Flexible and Stuck Thinking, Size of the Problem, and Sharing an Imagination. Strategies for home and school are designed for young children with average to strong language and learning abilities.
- Nancy Tarshis & Ryan Hendrix, authors of the upcoming Social Thinking preschool and early elementary curriculum
October 10 - 11, 2013
ZOOMING IN on TWO NEW Social Thinking® Conferences which focus on Lessons and Strategies to Help in the Classroom and Beyond!
These two new workshop days are designed to compliment each other and will both take a deeper look at how to understand and design strategy-based Social Thinking lessons for our more concrete and literal learners versus those with more nuance based issues. We will zoom in and focus our attention on how to use checklists, activities, and other strategies to develop specific lessons that can be applied in more complex social environments like classrooms, playgrounds and the community for elementary through high school age students. Lessons will be framed within the context of select Common Core Standards (CCSs) with an emphasis on how to utilize the lessons with different team members (teachers, specialists, paraprofessionals, peers, and parents). We will also share ideas for collecting different types of data to document individual students’ learning related to Social Thinking strategies
- Michelle Garcia Winner, Pamela Crooke & Stephanie Madrigal - the core Social Thinking clinical team
Fax Purchase Orders to 408-557-8594
April 18-19 2013 Kansas KS
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Learn the Latest Strategies from the Creator of Social Thinking, Michelle Garcia Winner!
- Explore the impact perspective taking has on learning as well as social communication
- Gain understanding of the four core levels in the Social Thinking-Social Communication Profile
- Learn the difference between shared and singular imagination, and how these concepts related to conversation and reading comprehension
- Advance your knowledge of the term "thinking with your eyes" and learn how it applies to success in an educational setting
April 18, 2013
Thinking About YOU Thinking About ME
April 19, 2013
Implementing Social Thinking Concepts and Vocabulary into the School and Home Day: A Day to Develop Team Creativity
Online Registration Closed - WALK INs WELCOME!
Fax Purchase Orders to 408.557.8594
2013 South San Francisco Providers Conference
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June 21, 22 & 23, 2013
The Providers Conference is a time for practitioners of Social Thinking, nationally and internationally, to come together to learn, share ideas and network. As the “Social Thinking movement” grows the hope is for attendees to gain knowledge and not have to “re‐create the wheel” as they develop practical programs and services allowing them to expand upon what others have shared.
PURPOSE OF THE CONFERENCE
- Encourage professionals who are running Social Thinking programs both in schools and private practice settings to come together to network, brainstorm and problem solve the delivery of Social Thinking services.
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Report on research projects currently in progress or that have been completed.
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Provide a means for sharing new and diverse topics related to Social Thinking and the treatment of individuals with social learning challenges.
- Provide an opportunity for professionals, individually or in teams to share their unique diagnostic, treatment or service delivery models related to Social Thinking.
- Share new data collection or qualitative assessment methods to assist professionals and students on the application of teaching Social Thinking concepts.
2013 Workshop Theme:
Respecting Those with Social Thinking Challenges: Teams Stand Up to Bullies and Beyond
Registration for conference now open!
click here for paper registration