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| Characteristics & Behavioral Issues in Individuals with Asperger's, Part 1 of 2, Little Friends, Naperville |
Date: 2/28/2012 |
| Time: 2:30:00 PM |
| Presented by Dr. Cynthia 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. Contact LFCA for more information! |
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| Transition from School to Adulthood: What Students and Parents Need to Know, from Family Matters PTIC, Peoria Heights |
Date: 2/27/2012 |
| Time: 5:30:00 PM |
| At this workshop learn about transition services; student-directed planning; transfer of parental rights; and summary of performance requirement. For more information or to register, contact Kim at 866-436-7842, ext. 107 or go to www.fmptic.org |
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| Reggio Emilia: What Can We Learn From This Approach? Springfield |
Date: 2/24/2012 |
| Time: 8:30:00 AM |
| From STARnet, presented by Sallee Beneke. Educators from around the world regularly visit the early childhood centers of Reggio Emilia, Italy. They come to observe an approach to early childhood education that incorporates the arts, documentation, and technology. They come to discuss the way Reggio educators view the role of the child, the teacher, and the parent in the educational process and how they support families from multiple cultures. Join Sallee Beneke to explore and discuss what we can learn from this approach. For more information or registration details, please go to www.starnet.org or call 1-800-227-7537. |
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| Making Math Fun and Meaningful, Quincy |
Date: 2/23/2012 |
| Time: 8:30:00 AM |
| From STARnet, 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 more information or registration details, please go to www.starnet.org or call 1-800-227-7537. |
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| Structured Teaching (TEACCH) Parts 1 & 2, Little Friends, Naperville |
Date: 2/21/2012 |
| Time: 2:30:00 PM |
| February 21 AND 23. Presented by Patti Boheme. This two part presentation will discuss the TEACCH program, their philosophy and present how to do structured teaching. Structured teaching is a very effective system to teach individuals with autism independence and cognitive and functional skills through visual structured tasks and work stations. The presentation will explain the step by step process of using structured teaching and demonstrate it's effectiveness through video tapes and examples of visual teaching systems. Participants will practice the different stages of structured teaching including assessment, one to one work and independent work. Participants will also make and take home a structured teaching system. Contact LFCA for more information or to register.
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| Creative Curriculum for Preschool - Feb. 18 & March 3, Springfield |
Date: 2/18/2012 |
| Time: 8:30:00 AM |
| From STARnet, presented by Mindy Ely and Anna Owen. •Receive and explore information on the philosophic bases upon which The Creative Curriculum® was developed.
•Learn how to use the selected Creative Curriculum® teacher guide as a valuable teacher resource.
•Discuss and explore the five components of The Creative Curriculum®: how children develop and learn, the learning environment, what children learn, the teacher's role, and the family's role.
•Discuss and explore preliminary planning for implementation and integration of the curriculum into their daily instruction.
•Explore, discuss, and learn how different components of the Environmental Rating Scale (ERS) is linked to the Creative Curriculum for Preschool. For more information or registration details, please go to www.starnet.org or call 1-800-227-7537. |
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| Creative Curriculum for Infants and Toddlers, Springfield |
Date: 2/18/2012 |
| Time: 8:30:00 AM |
| From STARnet, presented by Jill McNiff. February 18 and March 3. Participants will learn about the use of the goals and objectives of The Creative Curriculum for Infants, Toddlers & Twos to support each child's development. Discussion and exploration will be utilized when designing a responsive classroom environment and planning responsively for individual children and the group. Participants will learn about how to build trusting relationships with children and how to use appropriate guidance strategies. Time will be spent exploring how to plan experiences that encourage children's development and learning in language, literacy, math and science. Finally, participants will explore the importance of developing solid partnerships with families and different strategies to increase family involvement. For more information or registration details, please go to www.starnet.org or call 1-800-227-7537. |
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| Autism: Everything You Want to Know But Are Afraid to Ask, Feb. 16 - March 29, Arlington Heights |
Date: 2/16/2012 |
| Time: 7:00:00 PM |
| This workshop series runs from 2/16/2012 through 3/29/2012. Sponsored by Our Savior's Lutheran Church and presented by Advanced Behavioral Solutions. Is someone you know diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (e.g., Autism, Asperger's)? Join us in this interactive learning series to gain a better understanding of Autism over the life-span and the unique social-emotional development of individuals with this condition. Learn about specialized and innovative therapies designed to promote communication and socialization. Acquire skills to balance the inner workings of families to reduce conflict and encourage healthy relationships. Explore educational and vocational opportunities available for individuals on the spectrum. Gain insights regarding the long-term outlook for a happy and successful future, and much more! This event will run every Thursday evening; Feb. 16 through Mar. 29; 7:00 - 8:00 pm. Register online at www.oursaviours.org or call (847) 255-8700. Topics for this Series Include:
Understanding the Autism Spectrum; Ties that Bind: Strengthening Family Relationships When Someone you Love has Autism; What Works: Interventions at a Glance; Social-Emotional Development and Communication; Advocating for Special Services: Being your own Best Advocate; Securing School Services: Autism and Education Planning
Adult ASD: Planning for a Future of Success. **Childcare is available upon request**
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| Teaching Independent Skills Using Noverbal Prompts, Little Friends Center for Autism, Naperville |
Date: 2/16/2012 |
| Time: 2:30:00 PM |
| Presented by P. Boheme. This presentation emphasizes the importance of teaching independent skills using nonverbal/physical prompts to help individuals function more independently. Training will show how easily individuals become dependent on parents and professionals through constant verbal prompting. Training will demonstrate how nonverbal teaching can reduce prompt dependency and effectively teach life skills such as grooming, chores and vocational tasks. It also demonstrates how to help students independently manage themselves in the classroom doing things such as raising their hand and completing worksheets. Participants will practice nonverbal teaching strategies as part of the workshop. For more information, contact LFCA. |
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| Behavior and Discipline for Parents and Grandparents Raising Grandchildren, from Family Matters PTIC, Byron |
Date: 2/16/2012 |
| Time: 6:00:00 PM |
| At this workshop learn: the difference between discipline and punishment; ways to encourage appropriate behavior and how to determine the cause of behavior. Contact Family Matters at 1-866-4FMPTIC 1-866-4FMPTIC or go to www.fmptic.org for details!
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| Basic Everyday Sign Language for Young Children, (Morning Session) Normal |
Date: 2/16/2012 |
| Time: 8:00:00 AM |
| From STARnet, presented by Marcia Breese. Many children with hearing loss or those who are nonverbal would benefit from the use of a visual communication system, i. e. sign language. What are the components of using visual communication? What are the signs for typical daily routines with young children? Where can I continue to learn more? The answers to these questions are explored in a fun and active way. The audience will have the opportunity to practice basic signs in a relaxed atmosphere. Time will be allowed for questions and demonstration of signs from audience members. Put down your pens, lift up your hands, and sign! For more information or registration details, please go to www.starnet.org or call 1-800-227-7537. |
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| Basic Everyday Sign Language for Young Children, (Afternoon Session) Normal |
Date: 2/16/2012 |
| Time: 12:30:00 PM |
| From STARnet, presented by Marcia Breese. Many children with hearing loss or those who are nonverbal would benefit from the use of a visual communication system, i. e. sign language. What are the components of using visual communication? What are the signs for typical daily routines with young children? Where can I continue to learn more? The answers to these questions are explored in a fun and active way. The audience will have the opportunity to practice basic signs in a relaxed atmosphere. Time will be allowed for questions and demonstration of signs from audience members. Put down your pens, lift up your hands, and sign! For more information or registration details, please go to www.starnet.org or call 1-800-227-7537. |
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| Behavior Intervention Strategies & ASD, Little Friends Center for Autism, Naperville |
Date: 2/14/2012 |
| Time: 2:30:00 PM |
| Presented by Laura O'Rourke.Using the principles of applied behavior analysis, participants will learn about the functions of behaviors and research based strategies effective in addressing challenging behaviors. This workshop is focused on strategies to prevent challenging behaviors as well as some practical and realistic suggestions for responding to behaviors. Contact LFCA for additional details and registration information. |
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| We Grow Dreams 7th Annual Bowlathon, Woodridge |
Date: 2/12/2012 |
| Participate as a bowler and create your personal online fundraising page or support another bowler with a donation. To obtain additional information regarding We Grow Dreams and the Bowlathon click on: www.wegrowdreams.org |
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| Illinois Hands & Voices Mom's Night Inn 2012 |
Date: 2/11/2012 |
| Time: 1:00:00 PM |
| For moms and female caregivers of children who are deaf or hard of hearing -- “Celebrate Their Gifts” Unleash your child’s potential. Saturday, February 11th and Sunday, February 12th. Arrival time: 1 p.m. Saturday, February 11th
Event ends: Sunday, February 12th at noon. Keynote Speaker: Karen Putz. Enjoy massages, manicures, dinner, sweets, conversation, soul searching and crafts. For more information visit us at www.ilhandsandvoices.org
Contact: Andrea Marwah, 630-697-3544/877-350-4556 ilhandsandvoices@gmail.com. |
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| Social Emotional Trining Level II: Teaching Strategies, Princeton |
Date: 2/10/2012 |
| Time: 8:00:00 AM |
| From STARnet, presented by Carol Weisheit and Anna Owen. Based on the CSEFEL Module training, participants will be able to discuss why it is important to be more intentional about teaching social emotional skills; be able to identify strategies for supporting the development of friendship skills; be able to define emotional literacy and identify activities that build “feeling vocabularies;” understand the importance of providing opportunities for children to begin to understand their own, as well as others' emotions; understand why children need to learn to control anger and handle disappointment; be able to identify strategies to teach anger management skills; understand the importance of teaching problem solving; and be able to identify problem-solving steps. For more info or registration details, please go to www.starnet.org or call 1-800-227-7537. |
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| Behavior and Discipline for Parents and Grandparents Raising Grandchildren, from Family Matters PTIC, LaSalle |
Date: 2/9/2012 |
| Time: 6:00:00 PM |
| At this workshop learn: the difference between discipline and punishment; ways to encourage appropriate behavior; and how to determine the cause of behavior. For more information, please contact Family Matters at 1-866-4FMPTIC or go to www.fmptic.org. |
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| 2/7 & 2/9 Discrete Trial Parts 1 & 2, Little Friends Center for Autism, Naperville |
Date: 2/7/2012 |
| Time: 2:30:00 PM |
| Presented by Mary Crissman.This presentation will discuss Discrete Trial Format (DTF) in teaching children across the Autism Spectrum. Discrete Trial may be used to teach: 1.) social/play skills (i.e. imitative play, turn-taking and imitating peers), 2.) receptive and expressive language, 3.) self-help skills (i.e. toileting, dressing and undressing and oral hygiene) and 4.) academics (i.e. matching identical items, identifying shapes, colors, letters and numbers). DTF may be customized to meet the needs of each child. DTF is highly structured and builds upon a child's strengths. DTF allows those teaching children with autism to customize the program for each child, and also allows for program modification when necessary. The second session will have participants practice using Discrete Trial to teach important skills. Contact LFCA for registration and additional details. |
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| MAPS - Making Action Plans - Helping us Find Direction, from Family Matters PTIC, Springfield |
Date: 2/6/2012 |
| Time: 6:00:00 PM |
| At this workshop learn what MAPS is; who is involved in MAPS; when you use a MAPS; the MAPS process; and the value of MAPS. Contact Family Matters at 1-866-4FMPTIC or go to www.fmptic.org for details! |
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| Adaptive Swim Clinic, Paralympic Sport Club, Chicago |
Date: 2/4/2012 |
| Time: 10:00:00 AM |
| The dare2tri Paratriathlon program, a collaboration
between the Chicago Park District and the Great Lakes
Adaptive Sports Association, is offering a FREE, one day
swim clinic for individuals with physical disabilities and
visual impairments.
Swimmers will learn: *Proper Swim Stroke *Training Tips and Techniques *Maximizing your Breathing.
All ages are welcome and a basic ability to swim is
recommended. |
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| Understanding and Working with Hispanic/Latino Children and Families, West Peoria |
Date: 2/3/2012 |
| Time: 8:30:00 AM |
| From STARnet, presented by David Carrillo. This workshop will introduce participants to the understanding of Latino/Hispanic culture. The ultimate goal of this workshop is to help participants increase their level of understanding of the families and children with whom they work. The participants will have the opportunity to increase their knowledge, challenge attitudes, increase skills, and hopefully change their behavior when necessary, which will contribute to the increased effectiveness of their work with this population. For more information or registration details, please go to www.starnet.org or call 1-800-227-7537. |
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| Keeping It Positive - Meeting Behavior Needs in the IEP, from Family Matters, Effingham |
Date: 2/2/2012 |
| Time: 6:00:00 PM |
| At this workshop learn: how behaviors should be addressed; how to develop positive behavior goals for students; and what should be included in a behavior intervention and support plan. Please contact Family Matters PTIC at 1-866-4FMPTIC or go to www.fmptic.org for more info! |
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| The Arc of Illinois and The Executive Forum Leadership Conference, Lisle |
Date: 2/2/2012 |
| Time: 8:00:00 AM |
| The Arc of Illinois and the Executive Forum Leadership Conference is scheduled for February 2 - 3, 2012 at the Hilton Lisle Hotel. We invite you to join us!
Featured speakers include:
• Marty Ford, Director of The Arc's Public Policy Office in Washington, D.C., "After the Super-Committee - What's Next in Federal Disability Policy?"
• Tony Records, Monitor of Ligas v Hamos, representing 11,000 class members, "The Ligas Consent Decree: Choice and Opportunity"
• Nancy Webster, Vice President of The Arc of the United States
• Thomas Cook, Executive Director of Rehabilitation for Wisconsin in Action, "Managed Long Term Care for People with I/DD - A Work in Progress"
• Nancy Thaler, Director, National Assoc. of State Directors of Developmental Disability Services, Washington, D.C., "The Future: We Can Do This!"
• Kevin Casey, Director, DHS Division of Developmental Disabilities, "Moving Forward in Illinois"
• Lieutenant Governor Sheila Simon (invited)
This year's program will focus on important changes and new trends in state and federal disability policy. It will also highlight opportunities for community supports here in Illinois. |
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| Intro. and Implementation of the Creative Curriculum for Preschool, Feb. 1 - 2, Pontiac |
Date: 2/1/2012 |
| Time: 8:00:00 AM |
| From STARnet, presented by Connie Shugart, Joan Leff, Mindy Ely. February 1 and 2. •Receive and explore information on the philosophic bases upon which The Creative Curriculum® was developed.
•Learn how to use the selected Creative Curriculum® teacher guide as a valuable teacher resource.
•Discuss and explore the five components of The Creative Curriculum®: how children develop and learn, the learning environment, what children learn, the teacher's role, and the family's role.
•Discuss and explore preliminary planning for implementation and integration of the curriculum into their daily instruction.
•Explore, discuss, and learn how different components of the Environmental Rating Scale (ERS) is linked to the Creative Curriculum for Preschool. For more information and registration details, please go to www.starnet.org or call 1-800-227-7537. |
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