Presentations
Our President, Laurel Falvo, is available to give presentations to parent groups, schools, conferences and more. Her services are available in person, or via Skype or phone. To contact her about speaking or providing a staff in-service, click here.
Laurel has provided training for school staff, parent groups, dental professionals, and child life specialists!
To view a TV segment with Laurel Falvo (at Calvin College), click here.
Laurel crafts a unique presentation for each audience.
Here is a sampling of past presentations:
Laurel has provided training for school staff, parent groups, dental professionals, and child life specialists!
To view a TV segment with Laurel Falvo (at Calvin College), click here.
Laurel crafts a unique presentation for each audience.
Here is a sampling of past presentations:
Autism and USUsing the Social Response Pyramid™, Laurel Falvo will demonstrate how people produce socially effective responses, and how “neurotypicals” and individuals with autism/Asperger Syndrome can use this tool to develop and utilize a toolbox of strategies for social success. You will also learn the “Three Basic Truths” and “Three Types of Social Coaching” and how you and your students (and their families) can use these principles to successfully navigate a journey with autism! Every participant will learn a wide variety of strategies for using tomorrow at home, in the classroom, or in the workplace!
The Autistic Brain and the Neurotypical Brain: Bridging the Gap to Effective Social InteractionsIn this presentation, Laurel Falvo examines current research and understanding of autism spectrum disorders(ASD), and compares that to neurotypical development. She also explains how social understanding—and a variety of current strategies—can lead toward effective social interactions between individuals with ASD and those who work with them in the home, school, workplace, and community. This is a practical presentation that will provide a new understanding and appreciation for those with ASD, as well as tools to use immediately at home or in the classroom, with both children and adults!
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P-A-R-E-N-T-ing
So You're a PARENT... without an "owner's manual"…Where do we go from here? Whether you have a "typical" child or one with special needs such as autism or ADHD, using P-A-R-E-N-T as an acronym, Laurel Falvo will help you celebrate your strengths and identify some of your goals, while providing practical strategies to use along the way as you strive to be an effective parent! Beyond Meltdowns and Shutdowns: Strategies for Effectively Managing Social Ups and DownsIn this interactive presentation, Laurel Falvo uses her Social Response Pyramid™ to provide a variety of practical strategies for helping ourselves and others to be socially effective. Learn how autism and Asperger Syndrome affect this process, and gain an aray of tools to help yourself and your students grow personally and interpersonally.
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Comments from people who have attended Laurel's presentations:
- I did enjoy your presentation last week and I now feel that I have a beginners understanding for Autism. Your down to earth explanations answered all of my questions and now when I hear someone talking about their child or family member with the disorder, I will be able to understand what the child and his family are processing during their lives. Again, great job. The CASA's who weren't there missed one of the best learning meetings we have had this year.
- A great presentation! I couldn't write fast enough. You were very interesting and informative. Keep up the good work. This is an issue that we need to be informed about, so we can do what's best for our kids. I can already see that not dealing with my grandaughter correctly is hurtful and frustrating to her, and certainly does not help to mold her into the person God wants her to be. Thank-you.
- Laurel is very knowledgeable and has the ability to communicate her knowledge in an easily understood manner. I liked her visual aides and the various resources she provided.
- Excellent. I appreciated her applying this information to a variety of settings. She knew what she was talking about.
- Really enjoyed Laurel's presentation--her knowledge along with personal experience really made it dynamic and useful.
- Applies to so many situations!
- I liked the Social Response Pyramid(TM)--very helpful to solve conflicts!
- Ideas seemed like they will be very useful in my classroom. I will be directing at least one parent to your web site!
- Laurel has a very strong style of delivery. Her visuals were excellent.
- Gave me strategies I can use in class. I appreciated the "real life" examples and strategies!
- Well informed and experienced resource--everything was truly valuable!
- The personal stories were a great help in understanding what is going on in the mind of a person and how they process information.
- The language and structure of the process may be applied to most students--such as emotionally disturbed or ADHD.
- The training provided me with information on Autism and Asperger's that I was not knowledgeable about. It also gave me many tips and tools I can use with students I am working with in class. It gave me a better understanding of their needs--thank you!
- I appreciated the interactive dialogue and time for asking questions--thank you!
- Speaker very knowledgeable!