FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
The School of
Professional Psychology at Forest Institute Plans Quick Admit Events During
National Autism Awareness Month
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Mar. 15,
2013 – Forest Institute will host Quick Admit events on Thu Apr. 11 the St.
Louis location and Thu Apr. 18 at the Main Campus in Springfield. The events are
designed to help students easily navigate the complex process of applying to
graduate programs
April is National Autism Awareness Month, and events
are scheduled throughout the country to educate the public about this complex
mental condition and developmental disability. Autism is characterized by
difficulties in the way a person communicates and interacts with other people.
Often present from birth or forming during early childhood, Autism is a
lifelong developmental disability with no single known cause.
Today, Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is widely viewed as
the most effective treatment for autism. A number of agencies and organizations
endorse it including the U.S. Surgeon General and Autism Speaks. ABA principles
and techniques can foster basic skills such as looking, listening and
imitating, as well as complex skills such as reading, conversing and
understanding another person’s perspective. Studies have shown that ABA therapy
can produce improvements in communication, social relationships, play, self-care,
and even school and employment.
The prevalence of Autism Spectrum Disorders in the U.S. is
estimated at 1 in 88 children, and relatively few people become behavior
analysts each year. This means mental health professionals trained in ABA are
in very high demand nationally. Missouri is better equipped than many other
states with resources for ABA education. Schools like The School of
Professional Psychology at Forest Institute have facilities in Springfield and
St. Louis with graduate level ABA Programs to train therapists and educators.
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Forest Institute was
founded in 1979 to provide an alternative to the traditional teaching Ph.D.
programs of education. The programs were designed for individuals desiring an
education to prepare them to serve as direct providers of mental health
services rather than researchers or academicians. Programs continue to
emphasize a holistic approach to mental wellness grounded in the science and
practice of clinical psychology
Contact:
Kimberly Ramacciotti
Director of Recruitment
Forest Institute
417-823-3477
kramacc@forest.edu
www.forest.edu
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Posted on Wednesday, March 27, 2013 12:16 PM
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