April 19, 2024 Innovations in Autism Webinar – Making the Best Out of Free Time: Promoting Leisure Skills in Children and Adolescents Diagnosed with Autism

Thank you for your interest in the third installment of our Innovations in Autism FREE webinar series in partnership with Autism New Jersey.

Parents and caregivers had the opportunity to learn about practical strategies to enhance important play and leisure skills that are key to supporting development through early childhood and adolescence.

If you missed the presentation or wish to watch it again, you can view the recording now by clicking the button below.

Presenters:

Jaime Stine, MS, BCBA, is a Supervisor of Curriculum and Instruction at Alpine Learning Group. A Board Certified Behavior Analyst and certified teacher of students with disabilities, she has been working with learners with autism since 2003. At Alpine, Jaime provides training to parents and teachers in the principles of applied behavior analysis and helps design and implement treatment programs for learners on the autism spectrum. Jaime is the coauthor of several articles and book chapters about observational learning and increasing independence during self-care routines, and has presented on these and other topics at both national and international conferences.

Nicole Torrone, MS, BCBA, is the Coordinator of Transition Services at Alpine Learning Group. She is a Board a Certified Behavior Analyst and certified PEERS instructor who has worked with learners on the Autism spectrum and related disorders since 2015. At Alpine, Nicole collaborates with community partners to create internship and employment opportunities for learners with Autism and works with families to make post-graduation arrangements. Nicole is the author of an article on the use of behavioral skills training to teach conversation skills which was presented at an international conference.

Throughout the month of April, Alpine Learning Group hosted free webinars in partnership with Autism New Jersey. Interested in learning from the brightest minds in applied behavior analysis and gaining valuable insight and skills related to a variety of important topics in autism intervention? You may view the additional webinar recordings in the series by clicking here.