Training Workshop
“Approaching adolescence –
the development of essential pivotal skills"
Presented by Dr. Peter Gerhardt
Saturday 14th January 2012, 2:00 – 5:00pm
Monkstown Parish Centre, Co. Dublin
Cost: €25.00 per person
This workshop offers a special opportunity to parents and staff who deal with older children and young adults with autism. Places are limited and are available on a first-come basis. Reserve your place by emailing your booking to support@thereddoorschool.com or telephone (01) 633 7532.
Dr. Peter Gerhardt has over 30 years experience utilizing the principles of Applied Behaviour Analysis in support of adolescents and adults with ASD in educational, employment, residential, and community-based settings. Currently, Dr. Gerhardt is the Director of Education – Upper School for the McCarton School in New York City. He is the author or co-author of articles and book chapters on the needs of adolescents and adults with autism spectrum disorder and he has presented nationally and internationally on this topic. In addition, Dr. Gerhardt serves as Chairman of the Scientific Council for the Organization for Autism Research, on the Editorial Board of Behaviour Analysis in Practice, and on numerous professional advisory boards.
Monkstown Parish Centre is beside St. Patrick’s Church, Monkstown, Co. Dublin on Carrickbrennan Road. For directions, click here.
The Red Door is a charity providing services to the autism community. It set up The Red Door School in 2001, and this is now a Special School for children with autism and complex needs. The Red Door also provides training and support to parents through its Parent Support Group. It has hosted International Autism conferences in Dublin in recent years.
For further details, see www.thereddoorschool.com.
Learning Centre for Autistic Children Ltd. t/a The Red Door
Monkstown Grove, Monkstown Avenue, Monkstown, Co. Dublin, Ireland.
Phone: (01) 663 7532 ~ Fax: (01) 663 7498 ~ Email: info@thereddoorschool.com
Company registered in Dublin, No. 350121, Charity Reference CHY 14457
Directors: Martina Boylan, Karen Golden, Adėle McInerney, Dan McInerney, Barry O’Neill, David Quinn
Member of Irish Autism Action, The Wheel, Inclusion Ireland
