Fall Workshops 2019

These workshops, offered at our Kingston location, provide professional and paraprofessional educators, as well as parents and caretakers of children with autism, a more academic look at the multi-faceted issues surrounding autism.

For caretakers and families, the workshops provide essential information, and for professional educators, they provide the same important information, as well as CTLE Credits. The workshops are free to parents and caretakers, and a nominal fee is charged for professionals, with a discounted price if taking all three workshops (see bottom of page).

Maintaining Child SafetyPreventing and Managing Elopement

Thursday, November 7th, 2019    4:00 – 7:00pm
Presented by Leah Siuta, MPS and Kimberly Osterhoudt, MA EdPsych

Having a child who wanders off or runs away (elopement) can be a parent or teachers worst nightmare. Over 50% of children with autism will attempt to leave familiar and safe environment at some time. Therefore, it is especially important that we do all we can to prevent elopement and prepare a response plan. This workshop will include:

  • Understand why a child may run off and developing a child specific plan to help them learn to refrain from this behavior.
  • Discuss teaching strategies to help a child to learn to follow safety directions and safety awareness.
  • Review considerations for safety monitors, securing your home or school, and knowing what to do in the event that your child is missing. Parents will be given a list of resources.

To register free as a parent/caretaker: Click Here to order online, or Click Here for Mail In Form
To register as a professional for CTLE Credit at $65: Click Here for Online, or Click Here for Mail In Form
To register for all three Fall Workshops, scroll down and see below.

How to Teach Functional Life Skills to Children

Wednesday, Nov. 13th, 2019     4:00 – 7:00pm
Presented by Leah Siuta, MPS and Tiffany Francese-Sears, MA LMHC Behavior Intervention Specialist

Fostering independence is an essential part of children’s 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 staff and parents be exposed to the different ways to teach these important life skills. During this workshop we will:

  • Explore the importance of life skill training and how to apply this training to a community, school and home based practice.
  • Learn to analyze your child’s current skill set and determine the next steps for teaching.
  • Study several Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) strategies to teach independent living skills, including chaining, errorless learning, visual schedules, differential reinforcement and social stories.

Participants will be shown videos throughout the presentation to enhance their understanding as well as small group exercises to feel more comfortable teaching these skills.

To register free as a parent/caretaker: Click Here to order online, or Click Here for Mail In Form
To register as a professional for CTLE Credit at $65: Click Here to order online, or Click Here for Mail In Form
To register for all three Fall Workshops, scroll down and see below.

Care for the Care-Giver: Keep Your Battery Charged

Thursday, November 21st, 2019     4:00 – 7:00pm
Presented by Sandra Brownsey, MS CAS

Self-care is often talked about as an essential piece of keeping ourselves well and ready for all that our busy lives throw at us. But, it’s often hard to do or find the time to fit in to the schedule. Dead batteries don’t work until you charge them. The same applies to all care-givers. In this workshop participants will learn.

  • Simple techniques to follow improved self-care routines for feeling your best.  You’ll feel rejuvenated, relaxed and ready for all that comes your way on a daily basis.
  • Explore ways to include children in routines.
  • Learn breathing and other relaxation techniques.

Please attend the workshop with an open mind and comfy clothes as we dive into relaxation mode.

To register free as a parent/caretaker: Click Here to register online, or Click Here for Mail In Form
To register as a professional for three CTLE Credits at $65: Click Here to register online, or Click Here for Mail In Form
To register for all three Fall Workshops, scroll down and see below.

To Register for All Three Fall Workshops for a Discounted $150

To come to all three workshops being offered:
To register for all three workshops for free as a parent/caretaker: Click Here
To register as a professional for all three workshops for nine CTLE Credits at $150: Click Here to register online, or Click Here for Mail In Form

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