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Flush Your Troubles Away
September 18, 2007 (6:30 - 8:00
pm)
Presenter: Dena Walter, LADSE Social
Worker
Is
your child resisting potty training? Then
it's time to join Dena Walter to learn
strategies that will make toilet training easier
and more successful.
Understanding the Friendship
Puzzle
October 16, 2007 (6:30 - 8:00 pm)
Presenter: Kacey Lazzarotto, ECE Program
Coordinator
The
lifelong social, emotional and health benefits
of friendships are well documented, but
obtaining and maintaining those relationships
can be a challenge for children. Topics
covered in this presentation will include:
What is a friend? What happens when
friendships end? Why don't they like me?
what are specific strategies that help foster
friendships?
Street Smarts
November 13, 2007 (7:00 - 8:30
pm)
Presenter: Representative from Local
Police Department (TBA)
Most
students know when a situation is bad. In
this workshop we will address all types of
situations our children encounter and how to
help them deal with it. A police officer
who is also a parent will help you understand
the risky situations that are happening around
your kids so you can help them make good
decisions and stay safe.
Holding
the Line Without Losing Your Cool: Dealing
with Challenging Behaviors
January
15, 2008 (6:30-8:00 pm)
Presenter: Paul O'Malley, LADSE ED Program
Coordinator
Learn
how to set healthy boundaries, establish fair
and reasonable expectations, and use effective
strategies for solving behavior problems in a
variety of challenging situations.
Now You're Talking:
Improving Your Child's Language and Social Skills
February 12, 2008 (6:30 - 8:00
pm)
Presenter: Eileen Meyer, LADSE S/L Program
Coordinator
A
brief overview of language development and the
importance of social language development will
be addressed. Techniques and activities
that can be used at home to promote language
development will also be discussed.
Some Assembly Required: How
to Become an Effective Partner in the IE Process
(Teaming With Your School)
March 11, 2008 (7:00 - 8:30 pm)
Presenter: Sally Osborne, LADSE ECE
Program Coordinator
The
IEP is a critical component for ensuring that
your child's special needs are adequately
addressed. Participants will learn about
the IEP process, critical components, and
parents' vital role on the IEP team.
Letting Go and Loving It
April 15, 2008 (7:00 - 8:30 pm)
Presenter: Parent Panel (TBA)
Parents' responsibilities never cease but do
change over time. Our veteran panel has
learned how to survive, search, settle and
separate and is willing to share their expertise
and experiences.
Sexuality and the Child with
Special Needs
May 13, 2008 (7:00 - 8:30 pm)
Presenter: TBA
Accepting your child as a sexual being can be a
challenge but must be acknowledged if you are to
help your child become less vulnerable.
Participants will learn strategies for providing
their children with a healthy understanding of
human sexuality and strategies for avoiding
harmful behavior.
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