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Why we teach the way we do, and how parents can help with strategies for home Presented by Christina Rutella, MS Ed. Spectrum Services' Teal Class Special Educator Registration Required (see below) At Spectrum Services, our teaching methods can help your child to learn new skills, use more language, reduce challenging behaviors, and develop play...
Tuesday, December 17th from 12:30 to 2:00pm - Ellenville School Presented by Sue Buzzell, Melissa Dagele, Jenny Miller, COTA In this workshop, participants will learn practical strategies to improve the ability of their child's function in their various daily environments. A variety of sensory activities and environmental strategies will be highlighted using a hands-on participation....
Parent Workshop Tuesday, January 14th 12:30pm - 2:00pm - Ellenville School Presented by Sandra Brownsey and Elizabeth Forte. Please note that an RSVP is needed to lsiuta@centerforspectrumservices.org 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...
Parent Workshop Tuesday, January 21st 6:30pm - 8:00pm - Kingston School Presented by Jennifer Strano – OPWDD Self Direction Coordinator Please note that an RSVP is needed to lsiuta@centerforspectrumservices.org Office of Persons with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) is a New York State program that provides supports and resources for the families of individuals with developmental delays....
Our Parent Discussion Group offers caregivers the chance to share parenting experiences, educational and management strategies, community resources, 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 Spectrum Services students and their siblings, ages 5-12, and provides an...
Tuesday, February 11th from 12:30 – 2pm at Our Kingston School RSVP Required Music is an important tool for children with Autism and can be used to improve attention, communication, social interaction, and group collaboration. We will explore music through a fun, interactive approach where participants will have the opportunity to have hands-on experiences and...
Tues. Feb. 11th, 12:30pm – 2:00pm at Our Ellenville School As the end of the school year approaches, parents often ask us “what kind of activities can I do with my child at home?” If this is you, this workshop has the answer! During this workshop we will explore hands on activities such...
Our Parent Discussion Group offers caregivers the chance to share parenting experiences, educational and management strategies, community resources, 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 Spectrum Services students and their siblings, ages 5-12, and provides an opportunity for your child...
Join Us On Zoom Our Parent Discussion Group offers caregivers the chance to share parenting experiences, educational and management strategies, community resources, upcoming conferences and new research. We can also offer support to one another in an informal and comfortable setting. This group meeting will be hosted on Zoom. RSVP Needed: To receive the web link...
Presented by Tiffany Francese-Sears, MA, LMHC & Beth Estes, MA, BCBA Fostering independence is an essential part of childhood development. These skills will help children with ASD to become more independent with personal care such as toileting, feeding, dressing one’s self, and caring for their environment. Thus, it is important that parents be exposed to...
Presented by Donna Lewis, Special Education Teacher in our Ellenville School As parents and caregivers, we often anticipate the needs of our child. One of the first forms of communication to develop is the ability to ask for needed/desired items and actions. This session we will go through the steps showing how to teach a...
In this workshop parents will gain tools to help create a positive living and learning environment for their children. Parents will be able to understand challenging behaviors and gain an understanding about Evidence based positive behavior support strategies. Click Here to join the workshop on Zoom on October 6th at 6:30pm.
