Trainings & Presentations

Joel Shaul speaks nationally on techniques for working with young people with autism spectrum disorders. His specialties are:

  • How to provide appealing and effective psycho-education
  • Use of visuals
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy techniques

Contact him for:

  • Presentations at conferences
  • Trainings at agencies, schools or organizations

Potential audiences:

  • Mental health professionals
  • Educators
  • Speech-language pathologists

Mr. Shaul provides CDs to all training attendees,

enabling them to download and use new material immediately

in their offices and classrooms.

Comments from reviews of Joel Shaul’s workshops

“This was the most useful and helpful presentation I’ve seen in a very long time!”

“Joel did very well maintaining my attention throughout the presentation/training. His use of multiple teaching/presentation styles (video clips, songs, prizes, visual cues, etc.) were very helpful. The c.d. has so much valuable information and resources! Thanks!”

“I thought the entire conference was fantastic. I have already shared the information learned with the other psychologists within our organization. I plan on recommending your materials to teachers and other staff members.”

“Thank you so much for sharing all of your ideas and compiling them onto the CD that was provided.”

I thought that the information was useful and presented in a user friendly way.”

“Very creative and thoughtful presentation.”

“The conference was awesome and I learned many things. This was my favorite conference that I ever attended in all of 12 years of teaching.”

“I thought he did a great job – I’d give him an A+”

“I loved the workshop! I continue to think about it daily.”

“Your pace, visuals, and relaxed manner was just what was needed.”

“I found it very interesting and creative. The most helpful thing was the CD. I have already started putting it to use!”

“Joel kept his audience engaged and kept things moving, while at the same time creating an environment where those in attendance could feel comfortable voicing their opinions and asking questions to Joel and their peers. This was the most entertaining and most clinically relevant conference I have ever attended.”

“Joel Shaul presented lots of materials and activity ideas that can be integrated into my practice.  He also laid good background relating to each suggestion, and supplied us with reference materials and tools on his CD.  This was an awesome and terrific course and interesting as well.”

“Very helpful; he provided practical ideas.”

“Many activities presented that I can take and use immediately.  Thanks for all the great information.”

“Speaker presented many wonderful strategies and resources.”

“This is the best presentation I have ever attended.  Thanks for sharing all your great ideas.”

“Many ideas I can use right away.”

“Thank you for giving so many ideas and examples.  It was really helpful for me to see how to use the visuals.”

“Great new ideas.”

“I loved all your ideas.  Thank you for sharing your ideas.  You are a talented speaker.”

“Fantastic hands-on, eyes-on strategies for working with all students-not just ASD kids.”

“Thank you so much for the CD of printables-that is going to be so helpful.”

“Lots of good ideas to take back to my classroom.”

“You inspired me to be more creative in the classroom.”

Upcoming trainings:

July, 2013

44th Autism Society National Conference and Exhibition  (two 90-minute presentations)

David L. Lawrence Convention Center

1.  Fantasy Enthrallment In Children With High Functioning Autism: Manifestations and Practice Considerations

2.  Making Talking Visible: Six Conversation Kits For Speech, Mental Health and Teaching

Recent Programs:

March 6, 7 and 9,  2013

Rehab Seminars Special Education Conference, Seattle, Washington

March 6: Full-day workshop - “A Year of Social Skills Games and Activities for Children with High-Functioning Autism”

March 7: Full-day workshop“Harnessing Fantasy and Fascination to Promote Social Skills Learning in Children with High-Functioning Autism”

March 8: Full-day workshop – “Integrating Cognitive-Behavioral Principles into Classroom, Counseling and Speech Therapy with Children on the Autism Spectrum”

To view conference description visit:  http://rehabseminars.org/

November 29, 2012:

New Social Skills Interventions for Counseling, Classroom and Home

Sandler Training, Sewickley, PA

December 10, 2012:

New Social Skills Interventions for Counseling, Classroom and Home

Sandler Training, Sewickley, PA   *To register,  go to http://rebeccaklaw.com/events.html

January 11 and 12, 2013:

20th Annual CARD Conference, St. Petersburg, Florida

January 11: “A Year of New Social Skills Activities and Games for Students with Asperger’s Syndrome”

January 12:  “Strategic Use of Visuals and Levity to Promote Social and Emotional Skills in Young People with Asperger’s and other Autism Spectrum Disorders”

http://card-usf.fmhi.usf.edu/CARD2013/

Nov. 4, 2011

Full day workshop: “Strategic Use of Visuals and Levity to promote Social and Emotional Skills in Young People with Autism and Asperger’s Syndrome.”

  • Hosted by Autism Services by Rebecca Klaw.
  • DoubleTree Pittsburgh / Monroeville Convention Center

For more information and to register, click here.

Monday, October 10th, 2011

Full day workshop: Counseling Children and Teens with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

  • Rebecca Klaw, MS, MEd and Joel Shaul, LCSW
  • Greene County Educational Service Center, Yellow Springs, OH

For more information, contact dholderman@co.greene.oh.us

PEPSA Tenth Annual Autism Summer Institute, Tampa, Fla.

July 27, 2011

  • Session I: “Strategic Use of Visuals and Levity to promote Social and Emotional Skills in Young People with Autism and Asperger’s Syndrome”
  • Session II: “Strategic Use of Visuals and Levity to promote Reciprocal Communication Skills in Young People with Autism and Asperger’s Syndrome”

CLICK HERE for information.

Rehab Seminars, Seattle, Washington

March 10-11, 2011

“Visuals, Games and Activities to Promote Reciprocal Communication for Young People with High Functioning Autism”

“Visuals, Games and Activities to Promote Emotional Awareness and Prosocial Behavior for Young People with High Functioning Autism”