What is OCALICONLINE?
OCALICONLINE 2023 is the premier autism and disabilities conference presented by OCALI (Ohio Center for Autism & Low-Incidence Disabilities).
The online event features breakout and networking sessions by state, national and international leaders and experts on important topics and issues across disabilities and across the lifespan.
Join colleagues and peers from Ohio, across the U.S., and around the world to learn, connect, and share research, best practices, and resources to support the needs of all learners and lifelong challenges and opportunities for people with disabilities.
When is OCALICONLINE?
Join us virtually from November 14-17, 2023.
What are ACT's sessions this year?
Check out our session descriptions for more information on our sessions.
Students in middle and high school are expected to meet increasing demands. Too often, defensiveness or even shutdown is experienced by autistic students due to chronic stress. They may appear withdrawn, unmotivated, or angry. ACT Speech & Language Pathologist, Carol Dittoe, along with Intervention Specialist Sara Harris from Kettering Middle School will lead this facilitated discussion for participants who are supporting students who can engage in conversation about their needs and goals. The transition beyond elementary school is a difficult road for all students, especially for autistic students. Let's talk about getting students out of defense mode and empowering them to take ownership for a brighter future.
In this two-part series, participants will see what it looks like to implement different types of breaks to meet specific student needs. In part 1, ACT Intervention Specialist Allison Officer will be joined by Elementary Intervention Specialists Taylor Ruef and Rylie Jarrett from Mad River Local Schools who will share what it looks like to implement reinforcement breaks in their classrooms. They will share how these breaks are implemented, how to use visual supports to communicate student expectations including transitioning back to work, and how consistent reinforcement breaks improve student behavior and work completion. Participants will see these strategies "in action" through the use of video examples.
In this two-part series, participants will have the opportunity to see what it looks like to implement different types of breaks to meet specific student needs. In part 2, ACT Occupational Therapist Lynn DeMange will be joined by Occupational Therapist Denise Campbell and Physical Therapist Terri Dinkelaker from Mad River Local Schools who will discuss the importance of implementing a proactive, concrete plan for sensory breaks as well as spontaneous in-the-moment breaks. They will further discuss the importance of having a collaborative plan with classroom staff. Attendees will learn about when and why to implement each type of break and "in action" video examples will be provided during the live presentation.
Autism Awareness, Advocacy, and Accountability for Middle and High School Students
Thursday, November 16th from 8:30 - 9:30 amStudents in middle and high school are expected to meet increasing demands. Too often, defensiveness or even shutdown is experienced by autistic students due to chronic stress. They may appear withdrawn, unmotivated, or angry. ACT Speech & Language Pathologist, Carol Dittoe, along with Intervention Specialist Sara Harris from Kettering Middle School will lead this facilitated discussion for participants who are supporting students who can engage in conversation about their needs and goals. The transition beyond elementary school is a difficult road for all students, especially for autistic students. Let's talk about getting students out of defense mode and empowering them to take ownership for a brighter future.
Give Me A Break in Action- Part 1: Using Reinforcement Breaks to Meet Your Student Needs
Thursday, November 16th from 9:45 - 10:45 amIn this two-part series, participants will see what it looks like to implement different types of breaks to meet specific student needs. In part 1, ACT Intervention Specialist Allison Officer will be joined by Elementary Intervention Specialists Taylor Ruef and Rylie Jarrett from Mad River Local Schools who will share what it looks like to implement reinforcement breaks in their classrooms. They will share how these breaks are implemented, how to use visual supports to communicate student expectations including transitioning back to work, and how consistent reinforcement breaks improve student behavior and work completion. Participants will see these strategies "in action" through the use of video examples.
Give Me A Break in Action- Part 2: A Team Approach to Sensory and In-The-Moment Breaks
Friday, November 17th from 9:45 - 10:45 amIn this two-part series, participants will have the opportunity to see what it looks like to implement different types of breaks to meet specific student needs. In part 2, ACT Occupational Therapist Lynn DeMange will be joined by Occupational Therapist Denise Campbell and Physical Therapist Terri Dinkelaker from Mad River Local Schools who will discuss the importance of implementing a proactive, concrete plan for sensory breaks as well as spontaneous in-the-moment breaks. They will further discuss the importance of having a collaborative plan with classroom staff. Attendees will learn about when and why to implement each type of break and "in action" video examples will be provided during the live presentation.
Where can I register?
To learn more and to register to attend, visit the OCALICONLINE website: https://bit.ly/OCALICON23
