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Ellen H. Korin, M.Ed. |
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Ellen H. Korin, M.Ed. |
Updated 12/12/2011
Coaching Individuals with Asperger Syndrome
2 day workshop - 11/17 and 11/18 at Antioch New England.
COMMENTS FROM NOVEMBER PARTICIPANTS:
"Ellen's combination of theory, application and practical strategies..." were "outstanding"
"Ellen has a vast amount of knowledge...". The workshop was "stupendous, practical - just wonderful!!!"
FROM GRADUATE STUDENTS:
"...as a prospective student...I was able to sit in (your class)...you were the reason I chose to come to Antioch...This one class has left such an impression...I would have hoped it would've been a three credit course. This class was positive, active, fast paced and reinforcing."
Thanks again for your wonderful course. .. your approach to working with people has inspired me!
Hi Ellen,
You have a way with kids! ....... has really connected with you which is fabulous. We are taking each day at a time right now.
I appreciate you willingness to help with what ever you are presented with. Your ingenuity and gumption are fantastic!
Hi Ellen,
D...... LOVED the appt and thought you were sooo fun to talk to....he is on-line now looking at alarm clock options! Should be interesting....
March 2011
Hi Ellen,
Your approach with _________ was brilliant!
Thank you for seeing us on such short notice. You were a breath of fresh air. I feel your approach is wonderful. Getting _________ to do things for him and not because someone is telling him to do it is what we need.
Comment on Destination Adulthood
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Subject: Destination Adult Workshop
Hi Ellen,
My son, _____ attended your workshop last fall, when he was 14… I did want to express gratitude for the specific benefits we have received from attending the workshop. You helped my son envision his future and the steps we would need to take for him to achieve that vision. As he wants to attend a residential college as part of his long term vocational goal, he now understands learning how to complete ADLs (laundry, shopping, transportation, etc) are just as important to his success as academic achievement. The workshop has opened the door to all new areas of discussion between us. Further, the workshop was a wonderful introduction to T's active participation on his IEP team. We were able to present the team with T’s own detailed vision statement, with specific Transition Plan training needs related to that vision: a first for our town. We are now utilizing school resources (e.g., vocational planning resources) in ways that have not been used before. Finally, I have learned to not assume the etiology of undesired or unanticipated behaviors of my son. Your workshop made me more sensitive to a broader range of environmental factors on behavior, which has helped Ton at least one occasion since the workshop.
In sum, thank you.