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| Removing Barriers and Building Bridges with Your School |
Date: 3/29/2010 |
| Time: 5:30:00 PM |
| Join Family Matters PTIC, Advocates for Access Center for Independent Living and Heart of Illinois Down Syndrome Association for a FREE informational session to learn the: barriers to effective
communication; skills needed to share ideas
effectively; and steps to repairing "bridges".
Removing Barriers and Building Bridges
With Your School
(this training will also include information from
"Being Your Child's Advocate" that was cancelled in January). Presented by Family Matters PTIC staff. Call Advocates for Access at 877-501-9808 for directions.
A light meal will be provided. Registration is available on-line at http://www.fmptic.org/ under the section
entitled "register for trainings" or by calling
toll-free at 866-436-7842, ext. 107.
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| Illinois Early Learning Standards - from STARnet |
Date: 3/27/2010 |
| Time: 8:30:00 AM |
| Presented by Carol Weisheit. Illinois Early Learning Standards gives child care practitioners an overview of the program standards for children ages three to five. Practitioners are taught how to connect the standards with daily classroom practice. Through discussion and small group activities, practitioners will learn how to look at their classrooms and evaluate how the early learning standards are being met. For further information, please see attached brochure or go to www.starnet.org. |
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| Legal and Future Care Planning for Your Relative with a Developmental Disability - Theresa M. Varnet, MSW, JD |
Date: 3/26/2010 |
| Time: 8:30:00 AM |
| From The Arc of Illinois and hosted by The Arc of Winnebago, Boone & Ogle Counties. This workshop will address the unique needs that families have in planning for the financial and legal future of their relative with a developmental disability. Topics will include: Negotiating the Social Security Maze; Preserving Eligibility for Government Benefits through Proper Estate Planning; Special Needs Trusts; Guardianship and Less Restrictive Alternatives- The Implications for Consent; Health Care Proxies (Advance Directives); and Selecting a Knowledgeable Attorney. Presented by Theresa M. Varnet, M.S.W., J.D. Terrie has been an advocate for persons with disabilities for over 40 years. In addition to being a certified teacher, licensed social worker and graduate of the DePaul University College of Law, she is the parent of an adult daughter with a disability. Her experiences include work in the area of in-service training of families, special educators and other professionals. She specializes in probate and estate planning for people with disabilities. |
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| Strong Children - Strong Communities, 19th Annual Parent Institute Day from Good Shepherd Center |
Date: 3/26/2010 |
| Time: 8:00:00 AM |
| This is the largest bilingual conference in the Chicagoland area. 40 individual workshops are available with keynote speakers in both English and Spanish. CEU, CPDU, DCFS and EI continuing credits available. Registration is $35 by March 5th, after that it is $40 per person. This includes a continental breakfast and choice of lunch. Exhibit tables are available for vendors. A Keynote Presentation, Understanding the Five Love Languages of Children, will be presented by John L. Farrell, Ph.D. For more information, see the attached brochure. |
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| Citywide Conference - Post-Secondary Transition, Chicago |
Date: 3/26/2010 |
| Time: 9:30:00 AM |
| A Free Conference from Chicago Public Schools, Office of Specialized Services, and the Parent & Educator Partnership. For Parents, Educators, and Service Providers of CPS Students with Special Needs, ages 14 and above. Presentations include the IEP Transition Plan, Self-Directed IEP Planning, Legal Guardianship, Financial Planning, PUNS, Social Security and many more! Pre-registration and confirmation required. |
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| Comfort Care for People with Devel. Disabilities and Alzheimer's Disease |
Date: 3/24/2010 |
| Time: 8:00:00 AM |
| An educational seminar sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association–Greater Illinois Chapter and the Rehabilitation Research and Training Center on Aging with Developmental Disabilities: Lifespan Health and Function, Department of Disability and Human Development, University of Illinois at Chicago.
Alzheimer’s disease is growing problem among persons with developmental disabilities, particularly those with Down syndrome. Alzheimer’s disease must be considered a terminal condition that presents numerous challenges to provider organizations, families, and friends of those who are directly affected. This seminar will describe the ethical, legal and clinical challenges and offer insight into how to best meet these challenges. End-of-life decisions including the role of palliative and hospice care will be discussed by a panel of experts. This seminar will be helpful to managers and administrators in DD settings as well as staff of hospice organizations
Presenters: Jeannine Forrest, PhD, RN, Alzheimer’s Association; Alan Factor, PhD, University of Illinois at Chicago; Vicki Striegel, LNHA, MBA, Aspire on Eastern; Dennis McGuire, PhD, Adult Down Syndrome Center of Lutheran General Hospital; Amy Frazier, MS, RN, Rainbow Hospice & Palliative Care.
Fee: $45
$30 for those taking part via videoconference at the Greater Illinois Chapter’s Bloomington and Springfield offices. Space is limited so reserve today! For further information, please go to www.alz.org/illinois or call 847-933-2413.
Videoconference Location: Bloomington Office, Springfield Office - 303 N. Hershey Road Ste 2A 2921 Greenbriar Drive, Suite C
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| Testing Children with Autism Using Visual Supports, from Little Friends Center for Autism, Naperville |
Date: 3/24/2010 |
| Time: 2:30:00 PM |
| Presented by Dr. Cynthia Brouillard. Participants will learn how to effectively structure the assessment setting in order to gain the best results from children on the autism spectrum. This training is beneficial for anyone who performs assessments with individuals on the autism spectrum including psychologists, speech pathologists, occupational therapists, social workers and teachers. Areas reviewed will include choosing the right assessment instrument, structuring the session and how to use visual systems to engage and structure the test taker. Strategies to successfully address problem behaviors which can arise during the course of an assessment will also be provided. For more info., please see attached brochure or call Little Friends Center for Autism at 630-305-4196. |
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| Planning for Children & Adults with Special Needs - Brian Rubin, JD, and Sherri Schneider |
Date: 3/23/2010 |
| Time: 8:00:00 AM |
| From The Arc of Illinois, hosted by Central Illinois Service Access. Topics to be covered include: ♦ Government benefits & programs in Illinois for children & adults with special needs… and how to navigate the “maze” ♦ Appropriate special needs estate planning, necessary to qualify for, and in order not to lose government benefits ♦ Guardianship and alternatives ♦ Guidance on preparing instructions & thoughts for future care providers. Presented by Brian Rubin, J.D. and Sherri Schneider, QMRP. Brian Rubin is an attorney who has been in private practice since 1977. He is also the parent of three children, one of whom has autism. Since his own son with special needs was one year old in 1982, his law practice has been limited to serving his fellow families of children and adults with special needs. For over twenty-seven years, Sherri Schneider, President of Family Benefit Solutions, Inc., and the mother of a child with some special needs, has been tirelessly dedicated to helping individuals with special needs and their families. |
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| Making Math Fun and Meaningful - from STARnet |
Date: 3/23/2010 |
| Time: 8:30:00 AM |
| Presented by Sherial McKinney. Early childhood professionals and parents of children ages three to five years old will participate in hands-on mathematic activities. Ideas will be discussed for incorporating geometry, numbers, measurement, and other mathematical thinking with young children, WHILE HAVING FUN! Ideas presented are based on the Illinois Early Learning Standards and current research. The focus will be on ideas that make mathematics enjoyable and meaningful for children and incorporate other curriculum areas, such as literacy. For further details, please see attached brochure or go to www.starnet.org |
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| Organizational Supports for High-Functioning Autism, from Little Friends Center for Autism, Naperville |
Date: 3/22/2010 |
| Time: 2:30:00 PM |
| Presented by Kathy Evangelista. Presenter will discuss organizational problems that are commonly seen in individuals with Asperger’s Syndrome and HFA. Several strategies will be presented to help these individuals organize their lives at home and at school. Ways to organize completing school work, homework and day to day activities will be discussed. Additional information about how to help a student navigate in the social world from an organizational perspective will also be discussed. For more information, please see attached brochure or contact Little Friends at 630-305-4196. |
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| Conference for Parents of Children with Hearing Loss - South of Seventy, Mt. Vernon |
Date: 3/20/2010 |
| Time: 8:15:00 AM |
| This free conference will be held in 3 sites across the state. Topics to be addressed include:
Assistive Technology
Communicating Effectively with
Your Child’s School
Deaf Culture
Opportunities to Network with Other Parents. See flyer for additional details and registration information. |
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| Sensory Processing - from Little Friends Center for Autism |
Date: 3/18/2010 |
| Time: 2:30:00 PM |
| Presented by Dr. Kim Bryze. A leading expert in the field of Occupational Therapy will discuss the challenging sensory issues for individuals with autism. She will discuss how sensory issues affect the individual cognitively, educationally, functionally, and behaviorally. Practical strategies will be given for home, school and community. For more information, please see attached brochure or contact Little Friends at 630-305-4196. |
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| Little Friends Center for Autism - Visual Strategies, Naperville |
Date: 3/16/2010 |
| Time: 2:30:00 PM |
| Children on the autism spectrum commonly have difficulty processing auditory information. These children learn more effectively through visual modality. This workshop will demonstrate ways to enhance the child with autism’s ability to communicate, and enhance the understanding of what is expected through the use of various visual systems. Topics that will be covered include: using pictures to communicate, schedules and tab systems in addition to many others. Participants will come away with an understanding of how to incorporate visual strategies throughout a student’s day. Level 1. |
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| Dunlap Special Ed Parent Group - 4th Annual Special Needs Information Fair, Dunlap |
Date: 3/16/2010 |
| Time: 5:00:00 PM |
| Join local families that include someone with special needs in gathering information about supports and services available in the Peoria area. More than 80 organizations are expected! There is no charge to attend. For more information, please contact Laura Sniff at 678-0190 or
Libby Raab at 693-0514.
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| Praise Versus Encouragement - from STARnet |
Date: 3/15/2010 |
| Time: 8:30:00 AM |
| Presented by Carol Weisheit.Many people feel the need to bribe children to behave with candy, stickers and various other rewards. All educators expect children to be intrinsically motivated but often times set children up to be extrinsically motivated by their actions. Teachers and caregivers can set up their environment in an encouraging way that allows children to experience motivation from within which creates a respectful and caring atmosphere. Small group activities, short videos, and discussion will be shared. For further info, please see attached brochure or go to www.starnet.org |
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| Little Friends Center for Autism - Char. & Beh. Issues for Ind. w/Asperger's Part 2 of 2, Naperville |
Date: 3/11/2010 |
| Time: 2:30:00 PM |
| Presented by Dr. Brouillard. Presenter will discuss the characteristics of individuals with Asperger’s Syndrome from a diagnostic and behavioral perspective. Presenter will discuss a range of behavior problems that are often seen with individuals with Asperger’s and strategies to prevent and change problem behavior. Presenter will cover ways to structure environments and present information to lower anxiety and facilitate better communication and understanding. Strategies to teach social understanding will also be covered. Level 1. |
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| Positive Strategies for Changing Behavior - Barbara Doyle |
Date: 3/9/2010 |
| Time: 8:00:00 AM |
| From The Arc of Illinois. Replacing dangerous or problematic behavior with more functional, adaptive, and
communicative behavior is a key goal for all programs supporting people with developmental disabilities. In this lively workshop, participants will learn strategies to
change behavior in any environment even without more time or more money! Participants will become better able to define, discuss, and change problematic and
unsafe behavior in a positive, effective manner focusing on practical environmental manipulations and effective, communication-based strategies. Our presenter, Barbara T. Doyle, MS is a nationally known author, master teacher, trainer, keynote presenter, and consultant.
She is the co-author of ASD from A to Z, a comprehensive autism manual for staff and families published
by Future Horizons in 2004. This book won the Autism Society Book of the Year Award in 2006. Ms.
Doyle has directed her 37-year career and personal energy to improving the quality of life for people with disabilities
across their entire life spans. She consults, trains, and provides technical assistance to schools, families,
universities, the child welfare system, and adult provider agencies. She is an engaging trainer, noted for
her practical information delivered with humor and humanity. Barbara is a family member of three people with
disabilities and is fluent in sign language. Visit her at http:// www.barbaradoyle.com |
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| Little Friends Center for Autism - Char. & Beh. Issues in Ind. w/Asperger's Part 1 of 2, Naperville |
Date: 3/9/2010 |
| Time: 2:30:00 PM |
| Presenter will discuss the characteristics of individuals with Asperger’s Syndrome from a diagnostic and behavioral perspective. Presenter will discuss a range of behavior problems that are often seen with individuals with Asperger’s and strategies to prevent and change problem behavior. Presenter will cover ways to structure environments and present information to lower anxiety and facilitate better communication and understanding. Strategies to teach social understanding will also be covered. Level 1. |
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| Managed Care?!? Questions and Answers with Jim Parker of the Governor's Office - a Webinar from the Family Support Network |
Date: 3/4/2010 |
| Time: 6:30:00 PM |
| Join us for a Webinar on Thursday evening, March 4th, 6:30 - 8:30 PM CST. Jim Parker is the Deputy Administrator of Medical Programs for the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services. He has been integral to the state's plan to move Medicaid Services to a "managed care" model. Jim has graciously made himself available to answer questions about how this transition will affect people with disabilities.
This webinar is free to all and everyone is welcome. Please join us! Reserve your Webinar seat now at https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/456997619. You don’t want to wait until the last minute. After registering you will receive a confirmation e-mail containing information about joining the Webinar. Questions? Please contact fsn@familysupportnetwork.org or call 309-693-8981.
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| Sexuality and Abuse Prevention - with Mary Wrobel, MA CCC/SLP, Elk Grove |
Date: 3/4/2010 |
| Time: 7:00:00 PM |
| This evening Mary Wrobel, author of Taking Care Of Myself, a hygiene, health, puberty and personal safety curriculum for students with ASD and related disabilities, will give a presentation and answer your topic-related questions
Ms. Wrobel is a teacher and speech-language pathologist who has taught and worked with students with autism and other disabilities for more than fifteen years.
~ Copies of Taking Care Of Myself will be available for purchase ~ Please RSVP to info@piffa.org. For more information, please visit www.piffa.org |
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| Little Friends Center for Autism - Parent's Perspective, Naperville |
Date: 3/2/2010 |
| Time: 2:30:00 PM |
| Presented by Carol Paske. This training will help staff to better understand the many challenges parents face while raising a child with autism. Staff members are often so focused on assisting the individual with autism that it is difficult to really understand the struggles and complexities that parents face. This presentation will help professionals to become more sensitive toward parents, and will offer tips for working with the parents. Carol Paske, a parent of a boy with autism, will talk about what it is really like living with someone with autism 24-7. She will share her joys, her fears and what is helpful from the professional community. Level 1. |
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| Next Steps Transition Training - March 1, 8, 15, and 29, 2010, Frankfort |
Date: 3/1/2010 |
| Time: 6:45:00 PM |
| The Next Steps Transition Training is a series designed for parents, family members, and professionals preparing students for change from life a student in school to life as a citizen in the community.
Guest Speakers include: Vicki Niswander of Illinois Association of Microboards and Cooperatives, Denise Cahill of Cahill & Associates, and James Emmett of Integrated Behavioral Systems. For more information, please contact Melinda Green at 815-806-4649 or go to www.lwase843.org. |
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| Social Emotional Training Level III: Intensive Ind. Interventions - from STARnet |
Date: 3/1/2010 |
| Time: 8:00:00 AM |
| Presented by Carol Weisheit. Those who attend both Social Emotional Levels I & II will receive a registration form for this workshop. Participants will understand the difference between Positive Behavior Support (PBS) and traditional discipline approaches; define forms and function of communication and identify the behavioral mechanisms that contribute to viewing challenging behavior; use interview and observation data to determine the communicative function of challenging behavior and develop hypothesis; identify the steps of the process of PBS; describe and select strategies that may be used to prevent challenging behavior; identify replacement skills that may be taught to replace challenging behavior; identify how to respond in a way that does not maintain or reinforce challenging behavior; and develop a behavior support plan, as a team, for a child case study. For further details or to register, please see attached brochure or go to www.starnet.org |
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