Free Developmental Disabilities Workshops
Who should attend?
Anyone interested in learning more about developmental disabilities, including autism.
Cost? No cost.
Bancroft is pleased to offer a new line-up of free workshops on topics related to developmental disabilities and related disorders. In addition to offering six new topics, this year’s series will feature separate sessions for parents and education professionals, as well as combined workshops.
The schedule for 2008-2009 workshops is:
•Managing Challenging Behaviors in the Home(for parents/caretakers)
Wednesday, September 17 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
• Managing Challenging Behaviors in the Classroom(for educators) NEW
Wednesday, October 15 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
• Overview of Acquired and Traumatic Brain Injuries (for parents/caretakers, educators) NEW
Wednesday, November 19 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
• Preparing the Student with Developmental Disabilities for Higher Education (for parents/caretakers) NEW
Wednesday, December 10 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
• Classroom Strategies for Teaching Children with Asperger’s Disorder (for educators) NEW
Wednesday, January 21 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
• Expanding Food Choices: Oral Motor, Sensory and Behavioral Strategies (for parents/caretakers, educators) NEW
Wednesday, February 18 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
• Sexuality and People with Disabilities: Home and Community Perspectives (for parents/caretakers)
Wednesday, March 18 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
• Characteristics of Autism (for parents/caretakers, educators)
Wednesday, April 8 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
• Introduction to Applied Behavior Analysis (for educators)
Wednesday, April 22 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
• Introduction to Data Collection (for educators) NEW
Wednesday, May 20 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
*Continuing education credits (CEU) available for educators.