Getting More Comfortable in the Social World: Social and Emotional Competency, July 15
For people with Asperger Syndrome or High-Functioning Autism, or those close to themGet specific tools to help you or your loved ones gain new confidence in the three most stressful social situations: dating, workplace interactions, and meeting new people.
Unlike in a lecture, in our dynamic, hands-on workshop, you'll practice- Reading facial expressions, both on video and on live actors
- Roleplays using rules for specific social situations
- Acting on common social conventions
Drs. Rosenberg and Stone are both passionate about bringing scientific research into the real world to improve people's lives. Dr. Erika Rosenberg is an internationally recognized expert on facial expressions of emotion, and she has trained how people all over the world how to understand signs of emotion in the face. She is scientific consultant to the Fox show "Lie to Me." Dr. Valerie Stone is an internationally recognized expert on social competence, and protecting vulnerable people from exploitation and aggression. She trained with Dr. Simon Baron-Cohen in England.
Click here to download their free tipsheets about
- Starting a conversation with someone you don't know.
- Signs that someone is angry and trying to hide it.
- Avoiding scams and bullying.
Thursday July 15, 2010, 1:00 pm -5:00 pm, Golden, CO.
Workshop cost: $450 if you register by the end of May 20; $600 after May 20.
Community Workshops
For Seniors: Learn how to better protect your money and your independence. No one wants to lose their life's savings, or for a loved one to lose money through a scam or dishonest marketing campaign. Sadly, there are plenty of scam artists out there who try to prey on the elderly. In our workshops, we give you information you may need:- Other workshops may tell you about managing finances. We give you information about protecting your family from financial scams.
- What are common scams, and how can you protect yourself?
- How can you help protect a loved one with dementia from being exploited or scammed?
- Learn what scientists are discovering about the decision-making savvy of the elderly.
Don't let anyone tell you that you can't handle your finances just because you're getting older. Research shows that in healthy aging, people get better at detecting scams as they get older. However, people with dementia are at greater risk.
Upcoming & Past Workshops Nationwide
“Assessment of Disability Following TBI Should Include Objective Social Measures”Wednesday, 7 October, 2009, 1:30pm, DTC Marriott, Brain Injury Association of CO Annual Conference.
One hour talk on consequences of social competency deficits and the importance of assessing social competency in people with TBI.
“Why Scammers Target People with Dementia”
Wednesday, 1 October, 2009, 11:30am - 1pm, Golden, CO. Are you tired of people assuming that just because you're older, you're necessarily losing your mental abilities? Do you and your loved one get emails, phone calls, and letters from scammers? Do you have a loved one with early stage dementia, or one who is beginning to suffer serious memory problems, who might have been taken in by a scammer?
At this lunch discussion, we'll talk about what scientists are discovering about the decision-making savvy of the elderly in healthy aging. We'll also talk about the brain, dementia, and stroke, and how having a brain disorder can increase the risk of being taken advantage of financially. We'll also talk about common scams, how to protect your loved ones, and how to turn in scammers to the authorities.
“Social Safety for Individuals with Asperger Syndrome: Avoiding Exploitation & Aggression by Others.”
Sat., 22 Nov., 2008, 9:00am - Noon, Newton, MA. Sponsored by the Asperger’s Association of New England and the Integrated Center for Child Development.
Have you or a loved one ever been bullied because of Asperger syndrome? Have you or a loved one ever been cheated out of money or possessions because someone decided to take advantage? Have you or a loved one ever been misunderstood by teachers because they don’t “get” Asperger syndrome? In this seminar, Dr. Valerie Stone will discuss recent research on social vulnerability and bullying in Asperger syndrome in older kids and teens, and how adults with Asperger syndrome may experience social vulnerability as they reach maturity. We will talk about how to be on the watch for common scams to cheat people out of their money, and how to protect one’s property and one’s person from those who try to take advantage of others.