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Join Spectrum Services' Tiffany Francese-Sears as she provides you tips, strategies, and methods to managing and de-escalating your child's challenging behaviors when, and even before, they occur. Challenging behaviors can be prevented when we more clearly understand the risk and protective factors in a child’s life. If you missed Part I of this series (not required...
Teaching Appropriate Behaviors This workshop will help parents understand that using reinforcement is an integral component of all teaching programs. Reinforcement is also critical for teaching appropriate replacement behaviors, and strengthening current positive behaviors. Remember, you cannot reduce or eliminate a challenging behavior unless we teach the child more appropriate behaviors first. We will demonstrate...
In this workshop, parents will be exposed to a variety of teaching techniques that will increase positive behaviors, while setting the stage for reaching a variety of higher level skills. During this workshop participants will learn several Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) teaching strategies. We will focus first on teaching safety commands such as accepting no,...
This group is an “open conversation” for parents to share stories, discuss research, identify community services, and to ask and answer questions from other parents. Most importantly, this is a time to give and share support. Some of you are new to this journey with Autism while others have traveled this journey for a while....
An Introduction to services through OPWDD Wed. 2/16 6:30– 8 Presented by Tom DeHaan, Program Coordinator for the Taconic region of the Office for Persons with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD). Tom will discuss the services which may be available to your family free of charge. These services may include such things as Family Support Services, at...
Inclusive Family Fun Resources in the Hudson Valley Wed. 2/23 12:30- 2 In this workshop, Stacey Orzell will share a variety of resources for children of all ages and abilities. She has complied a vast amount of community recreation, camps, social groups and sibling meet up information. Stacey is a passionate advocate who believes in opportunities for all. Stacey is a NYS Special Olympic...
We're offering two of the same workshops back to back, join us for the 12:30–1:15pm workshop, or the workshop from 1:15 – 2:00 pm - Presented by Ellenville Program Coordinator Sandra Brownsey In this workshop parents and caregivers are given helpful hints for making small changes that will have a positive effect on their child’s...
This group is an “open conversation” for parents to share stories, discuss research, identify community services, and to ask and answer questions from other parents. Most importantly, this is a time to give and share support. Some of you are new to this journey with Autism, while others have traveled this path for a while....
Due to unforseen circumstances, this workshop has been cancelled, but will be rescheduled for a later date. Learn how to empower your child and create independence in daily living skills. We will discuss simplifying language and the use of visual supports to help complete daily routines and self-care with more independence. Topics will include...
This group is an “open conversation” for parents to share stories, discuss research, identify community services, and to ask and answer questions from other parents. Most importantly, this is a time to give and share support. Some of you are new to this journey with Autism, while others have traveled this path for a while....
Understanding the ABC’s (Antecedent – Behavior – Consequence) of behavior gives parents a new way to understand why behaviors are happening. Parents will learn the importance of tracking their child’s behavior through observation and recording. This helps us determine the function of the behavior. This workshop will teach parents simple ways of looking at the...
Parent Workshop Tuesday, January 14th 12:30pm - 2:00pm - This workshop is Remote Presented by Elizabeth Forte, Ellenville Program Coordinator About this Workshop: As parents, we so often put others needs above our own. In this workshop, we will learn ways to establish a daily self-care routine. It is so important to take the time...
