Family Education Opportunities

Communication Made Simple for Home

Objectives:

• Families will understand the similarities and differences between visual support and a visual communication system.
• Families will be able to identify reinforcing items in their natural environments and incorporate those items for language development activities.
• Families will be given strategies to increase opportunities for expressive and receptive language development at home.

Home Makeover: Sensory Edition

Objectives:

• Families will learn about the sensory systems and patterns of responding to sensory stimuli.
• Families will be introduced to assessments and checklists that help to identify sensory patterns, preferences, and challenges.
• Families will be able to develop individualized strategies to help their family cope with sensory patterns.

Ready, Set, Go: Community Outings

Objectives:

• Families will identify community activities in which it is appropriate for their child to participate.
• Families will identify their child's strengths and the supports needed for joining in community activities.
• Families will develop a plan for their child's participation in community outings.

**Visit  Autism Parent Training Opportunities for more information on class days/times and registration**

Toilet Training Made Easy

Dr. Bo Youngblood, Ph.D.

Professional Training Opportunities

Presentations offered by memebers of the Section of Developmental & Behavioral Sciences geared towards other professionals (i.e. early childhood educators, school nurses, teachers, Parents as Teachers, parent support groups, school districts, etc.)

Approaching and Coping with Puberty: Guidance for Parents of Children with Developmental Disabilities

Parents Guide to Autism Research and Evaluating Interventions

Autism Today: An Overview

Objectives:

• Identify the "Red Flags" of autism spectrum disorders
• Identify resources for early intervention services for children with autism spectrum disorders
• Understand the importance of early intervention services for children with autism spectrum disorders

Toilet Training Made Easy