AUTISM & SEXUALITY
Continuing Education Credits
Individual
$25___
Professional w/CEU’s $45___
Person w/ASD
$15___
PA EDUCATORS ACT 48
Total enclosed $________
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The Allegheny Intermediate Unit is recognized by
the PA Department of Education to offer
continuing education credits ACT 48 under
guidelines. A maximum of 3 hours of PA
EDUCATORS ACT 48 credits will be awarded for
the completion of the seminar. A certificate of
attendance is provided as well.
SOCIAL WORKERS
Payment:
For social workers, 3 credit hours of continuing
education are provided for the completion of the
seminar through co-sponsorship of the University
of Pittsburgh School of Social Work, a
Pennsylvania-approved sponsor of social work
continuing education.
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BEHAVIOR SPECIALIST LICENSE
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MAIL TO: 35 WILSON ST. #100 PGH PA 15223
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CANCELLATION POLICY
A complete refund will be given if a participant cancels their
registration five days prior to the program. A 75% refund
will be given if a participant cancels their registration one to
four days prior to the program. No refunds will be made
for cancellations or “no shows” on the day of the program.
In the event the program is canceled by ABOARD’s Autism
Connection of PA, a complete refund will be given.
This training/course has been approved by the
Bureau of Autism Services and can be applied for
Split Credit: 1.5 hours of the Instructional
Strategies content area plus 1.5 hours of the Skill
Deficits content area of the Behavior Specialist
License requirements, for a total of 3 hours, using
Course Number AACP1069 on the application.
ABOARD’s
Autism Connection of PA
support@autismofpa.org
www.autismofpa.org
412.781.4116
800.827.9385
AUTISM
&
SEXUALITY
Presented by
Shawn McGill, LSW
April 20, 2013
9:30am – 12:30pm
Pathfinder School
50 Donati Rd.
Bethel Park, PA 15102
Our Presenter
Audience
SHAWN MCGILL, LSW
Recommended audience include parents
and extended families of children with
ASD, regular and special education
teachers, para-professional support staff,
guidance counselors, social workers,
clinicians, advocates, psychologists and all
those desiring knowledge about ASD
As the founder of Shawn McGill MSW
Consulting LLC, Shawn provides supports
and services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities,
including autism spectrum disorders. Her
services are tailored to meet the unique
needs of each individual so that skills can
be taught and challenging behaviors are
reduced. Shawn has an extensive background and expertise in teaching safe,
healthy sexuality, addressing and treating
problematic sexual behaviors, and
successful supports using trauma informed
care and positive approaches.
Shawn holds a Master’s degree in Social
Work from the University of Pittsburgh.
She has a diverse background in social
services that includes direct care,
behavioral consultation, therapy,
management, clinical supervision,
curriculum development and staff training.
Shawn lives in the City of Pittsburgh with
her eight year old son, who is on the
autism spectrum. She has devoted much
of her spare time to supporting her son’s
pursuits and passionate interests. Through
her personal journey Shawn has learned
that the key to success is through building
a fun-loving, mutual relationship that is
rooted in safety and trust.
Program Description
Parent and clinical consultant in the field
of intellectual and developmental
disabilities since 1998, Shawn McGill will
present a workshop that addresses how we
can best support persons on the spectrum
to understand and safely express their
sexuality. This comprehensive and unique
training increases one’s knowledge and
awareness on how to best prepare your
child for puberty, and how to best support
them in navigating the many aspects of
sexuality. You will learn educational and
supportive methods to explain sexual
feelings and body changes and to teach
about legal and safe sexual expression.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this program, participants
should be able to describe:
1. Brief overview on sexual
development
2. How intellectual and
developmental disabilities can
impact relationship development
and sexual expression
3. Proactive measures to teach safe,
healthy sexuality (label the body,
teaching all people ways to say
“no” , understanding private vs.
public behavior, relationships,
dating and consent)
4. Challenging behaviors that may be
associated with sexual expression,
sexual frustration or lack of
understanding