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May 2012
Wed, May 9th (12:30 – 2:00) Educational Workshop Kingston
Picky, Picky, Picky
HELP, my child won’t eat!!!!!
Presented by Leah Siuta, this workshop will take a look at realistic strategies to support children in tolerating a greater variety and quantity of food choices and to make meals a more positive experience for the family. We will discuss the reasons why many children with Autism struggle with food issues and become resistant or picky eaters. In addition we will review effective and realistic strategies to increase food intake.
Friday, May 11th (12:30 – 2:00) Educational Workshop Ellenville
Increasing Play Skills
Presented by Tara Crimi, School Psychologist. This workshop will explain the different forms of play and how to facilitate better play with children. How can we create rich learning play activities for children with autism? How can we take a more active role in their play routines and help them to expand their play into more elaborate joint activities? How can we facilitate greater social interaction and communication within play activities? Discussion and handouts will be provided.
Wed. May 16th (6:30– 8:00) Parent and Sibling Groups Kingston
Coping Strategies for Challenging Behaviors
This month will also include our POT LUCK DINNER – please bring a dish to share! Our parent discussion group offers caregivers the chance to share parenting experiences, discuss community resources and ideas, and learn about upcoming conferences and new research. We can also offer support to one another in an informal and comfortable setting. Our special sibling discussion group is for children 6-15 and provides an opportunity for your child (or children) to interact with other children who have a sibling with special needs and may be experiencing similar feelings and concerns. The group will include various fun activities (games, cooking, discussion, art) designed to help children learn many new ways of playing and interacting with their sibling in a fun manner.
Groups are free of charge for families of a child with a developmental disability
RSVP required – (845) 336-2616 x120 or
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