Transcript Welcome to the Global Skills University

The University of Toledo
Center for Excellence in Autism
Grand Opening Ceremonies!
June 9-10, 2011
Global Skills University
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Welcome to the
Global Skills University
A series of skill building classes based on The
ECLIPSE Model that support development of
independence and successful completion of
daily life activities.
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What Is The ECLIPSE Model?
• The goal of this curriculum is to foster
growth and development of GLOBAL skills
that are essential to improved behavioral
and adaptive functioning as well as social
competence.
• The ECLIPSE Model is based on profiles of
known skill deficits from recent and
relevant literature
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What Are Global Skills?
 Global processes are those that contribute to cognitive
development in several domains. (Kail, 2004)
Flexibility/Shift
Self-Regulation
Executive
Function Skills
Goal Oriented
Behaviors
Abstract Thinking
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Causal
Attribution
Processing
Speed
Problem Solving
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Operating Systems!
Global Skills are the Human
Operating System!!!!!
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Why Target Global Skills?
• Functional global skills allow us to
improve our:
– Academic achievement
– Employment performance
– Social competence
– Independent Living Skills
– Adaptive Skills
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Without global skills, other skills are
rote-based and not
meaning-based.
(Dr. Brenda Smith Myles, CEC 2009 presentation)
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Global Skill University
Skill Building Classes are Now Forming
For Ages 10-25 Years!
• Taking Charge 101 - 102
• Problem Solving 101 - 102
• Social Boundaries 101 -102
• Hidden Curriculum
• Keeping Track of Life
• Dating Do’s and Don’ts
• Getting Around Town
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For More Information:
The University of Toledo
Center for Excellence in Autism
3000 Arlington Avenue, MS 1161
Toledo Ohio 43614
419-383-3030
[email protected]
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