Working Together: Systems and Strategies for Improving Outcomes for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders
New York Academy of Medicine, 1216 Fifth Avenue, NYC
March 28th and 29th, 2008
Full program can be seen at http://www.mksalomon.com/2008%20Collaborative%20Conf_3_28_and_29_2008.pdf
This is always a very good conference, with a nationally recognized speaker in the morning, and local practitioners talking about aspects of behavioral programs for parents and professionals. NYAM is also a great location that is actually condusive to learning and networking.
This year's AM presenter is Robert Schwartz, a neuroscientist from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, who is conducting MRI studies of ASD and controls while performing social tasks, as well as a treatment study.
Some parents I know have found this program too technical in past years, but overall I think it is of consistently very good quality and a mix of stuff I can use with stuff I can merely think about.
Thursday, February 28, 2008
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Child School/Legacy High School
The Child School/Legacy High School has changed dramatically during the last 4 years!
Our new website, www.thechildschool.org, provides a tremendous amount of material explaining our philosophy. We focus on awakening children to the fact that learning is a wondrous, enjoyable activity, and that the unfamiliar presents an exciting frontier. We see disabilities not as a limitation but as a challenge capable of being overcome. Using Dr. Mel Levine, each teacher discovers the way each child learns and accommodates that child's learning style in a nurturing environment.
Just a few new changes we're excited about:
--Classes that support socialization and creativity through innovative, intracurricular programming such as Robotics, Dreamweaver, Pre-Architecture Modeling, Radio Broadcasting, Bridge Building, Cooking and Organic Gardening.
--Being one of the few Special Needs schools to integrate Dr. Marvin Marshall's research into our counseling.
--Ongoing development of an environmentally friendly curriculum to supplement classes in Science and Technology.
Parents are excited, too. According to our recent Parent Survey, 76.1% of respondents are Satisfied/Extremely Satisfied with the education their child is receiving.
see more results by visiting www.thechildschool.org and clicking the
Parent Survey Link in the right column
Save the Date
We will be hosting our 6th Annual Open House for Professionals on April 2nd at 9:00am. We also have multiple tours for Parents scheduled every year from December through May. Please contact us if you have a referral.
At The Child School/Legacy High School, the development of appropriate learning behaviors, improved comprehension and socialization is a goal in every lesson, grades K-12. Our aim is to further develop critical thinking skills, allowing students to navigate obstacles and feel secure in the understanding that help is available. The ultimate educational goal for every student is to become an independent, active, contributing member of society, to a level commensurate with their potential. Make sure to visit www.thechildschool.org for a glimpse into daily life and the breadth of educational opportunities offered.
We look forward to strengthening our relationship with you in the future. We are eager for you to learn more about us so we hope you'll be in touch.
Sincerely,
Leanne Bloom
Development Dept.
212-223-5055
Sheila Steiner
Admissions Dept.
212-223-8794
Our new website, www.thechildschool.org, provides a tremendous amount of material explaining our philosophy. We focus on awakening children to the fact that learning is a wondrous, enjoyable activity, and that the unfamiliar presents an exciting frontier. We see disabilities not as a limitation but as a challenge capable of being overcome. Using Dr. Mel Levine, each teacher discovers the way each child learns and accommodates that child's learning style in a nurturing environment.
Just a few new changes we're excited about:
--Classes that support socialization and creativity through innovative, intracurricular programming such as Robotics, Dreamweaver, Pre-Architecture Modeling, Radio Broadcasting, Bridge Building, Cooking and Organic Gardening.
--Being one of the few Special Needs schools to integrate Dr. Marvin Marshall's research into our counseling.
--Ongoing development of an environmentally friendly curriculum to supplement classes in Science and Technology.
Parents are excited, too. According to our recent Parent Survey, 76.1% of respondents are Satisfied/Extremely Satisfied with the education their child is receiving.
see more results by visiting www.thechildschool.org and clicking the
Parent Survey Link in the right column
Save the Date
We will be hosting our 6th Annual Open House for Professionals on April 2nd at 9:00am. We also have multiple tours for Parents scheduled every year from December through May. Please contact us if you have a referral.
At The Child School/Legacy High School, the development of appropriate learning behaviors, improved comprehension and socialization is a goal in every lesson, grades K-12. Our aim is to further develop critical thinking skills, allowing students to navigate obstacles and feel secure in the understanding that help is available. The ultimate educational goal for every student is to become an independent, active, contributing member of society, to a level commensurate with their potential. Make sure to visit www.thechildschool.org for a glimpse into daily life and the breadth of educational opportunities offered.
We look forward to strengthening our relationship with you in the future. We are eager for you to learn more about us so we hope you'll be in touch.
Sincerely,
Leanne Bloom
Development Dept.
212-223-5055
Sheila Steiner
Admissions Dept.
212-223-8794
Town Hall on Early Intervention and Conference for Professionals
The irony here is just too, too rich. The conference is families as partners, but the language makes clear that the evening town hall is for families, the daytime conferencing with networking and lunch is for providers. Love it!
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Families as Partners II: Challenges and Strategies
Tuesday, March 4, 2008, 6:00-8:00p.m.
Opening Remarks
Mary Brabeck, Ph.D, Dean of NYU Steinhardt
Participants:
Julian Woods, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, Chair and Professor, Department of Communication Disorders, Florida State University; and others
Research from the field of early intervention and special education services has long acknowledged the primacy of the parent in working with the child during the early years. To affect maximum growth and development, services are most effective when embedded in the child’s natural routines. With the implementation of the “Families as Partners” model by the NYC Early Intervention Program in 2006, professionals, practitioners, and parents are now working to effectively implement this model.
Conference and Workshops:
Families as Partners II: Challenges and Strategies
Wednesday, March 5, 2008, 9:00am - 4:00pm
For more information:
contact the Office of Special Programs: 212 992 9380;
email: mdl334@nyu.edu
For registration information:
www.steinhardt.nyu.edu/conference/familiesaspartners/2008
See the announcement at http://www.nyc.gov/html/doh/html/earlyint/earlyint.shtml
And the conference:
Conference
Families as Partners II: Critical Issues in our Work with Families
Wednesday March 5, 2008, 9:00a.m.-4:00p.m.
Keynote Address:
Critical Issues in our Work with Families-Research and Practice. Julian Woods, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, Chair and Professor, Department of Communication Disorders, Florida State University.
Research from the field of early intervention and special education services has long acknowledged the primacy of the parent in working with the child during the early years. To affect maximum growth and development, services are most effective when embedded in the child’s natural routines. With the implementation of the “Families as Partners” model by the NYC Early
Intervention Program in 2006, professionals, practitioners, and parents are now working to effectively implement this model.
Sessions will provide participants the opportunity to improve their skills including:
• Using Play to Support Relationships and Attachment
• Supporting Families and their Young Children in Communication
• Facilitating Multicultural Competency
• Working with the Immigrant Family
• Reciprocal Relationships and Positive Communication
• Families as Partners: The Research and the Planning Behind the Model
CEU’s and documentation of attendance for professional available upon request.
Networking luncheons: Leaders and practitioners network with the NYC Early Intervention Program
Location: Kimmel Center, 60 Washington Square South, New York, NY 10003
For more informationcontact the Office of Special Programs:
212 992 9380; email: mdl334@nyu.edu
Registration Deadline: February 25, 2008. To register go to:
www.steinhardt.nyu.edu/conference/familiesaspartners/2008
Special Opportunity for Parents and Professionals:
Town Hall Meeting: Tuesday, March 4, 2008, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Co-sponsored with NYU Steinhardt’s Department of Teaching and Learning
Get the flyer at: http://www.nyc.gov/html/doh/downloads/pdf/earlyint/fap-con2008.pdf
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Families as Partners II: Challenges and Strategies
Tuesday, March 4, 2008, 6:00-8:00p.m.
Opening Remarks
Mary Brabeck, Ph.D, Dean of NYU Steinhardt
Participants:
Julian Woods, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, Chair and Professor, Department of Communication Disorders, Florida State University; and others
Research from the field of early intervention and special education services has long acknowledged the primacy of the parent in working with the child during the early years. To affect maximum growth and development, services are most effective when embedded in the child’s natural routines. With the implementation of the “Families as Partners” model by the NYC Early Intervention Program in 2006, professionals, practitioners, and parents are now working to effectively implement this model.
Conference and Workshops:
Families as Partners II: Challenges and Strategies
Wednesday, March 5, 2008, 9:00am - 4:00pm
For more information:
contact the Office of Special Programs: 212 992 9380;
email: mdl334@nyu.edu
For registration information:
www.steinhardt.nyu.edu/conference/familiesaspartners/2008
See the announcement at http://www.nyc.gov/html/doh/html/earlyint/earlyint.shtml
And the conference:
Conference
Families as Partners II: Critical Issues in our Work with Families
Wednesday March 5, 2008, 9:00a.m.-4:00p.m.
Keynote Address:
Critical Issues in our Work with Families-Research and Practice. Julian Woods, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, Chair and Professor, Department of Communication Disorders, Florida State University.
Research from the field of early intervention and special education services has long acknowledged the primacy of the parent in working with the child during the early years. To affect maximum growth and development, services are most effective when embedded in the child’s natural routines. With the implementation of the “Families as Partners” model by the NYC Early
Intervention Program in 2006, professionals, practitioners, and parents are now working to effectively implement this model.
Sessions will provide participants the opportunity to improve their skills including:
• Using Play to Support Relationships and Attachment
• Supporting Families and their Young Children in Communication
• Facilitating Multicultural Competency
• Working with the Immigrant Family
• Reciprocal Relationships and Positive Communication
• Families as Partners: The Research and the Planning Behind the Model
CEU’s and documentation of attendance for professional available upon request.
Networking luncheons: Leaders and practitioners network with the NYC Early Intervention Program
Location: Kimmel Center, 60 Washington Square South, New York, NY 10003
For more informationcontact the Office of Special Programs:
212 992 9380; email: mdl334@nyu.edu
Registration Deadline: February 25, 2008. To register go to:
www.steinhardt.nyu.edu/conference/familiesaspartners/2008
Special Opportunity for Parents and Professionals:
Town Hall Meeting: Tuesday, March 4, 2008, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Co-sponsored with NYU Steinhardt’s Department of Teaching and Learning
Get the flyer at: http://www.nyc.gov/html/doh/downloads/pdf/earlyint/fap-con2008.pdf
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
Manhattan DD Council Legislative Breakfast
THE MANHATTAN DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES COUNCIL INVITES YOU TO ITS 19TH ANNUAL
LEGISLATIVE BREAKFAST
on
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28TH, 2008
at
BARNES & NOBLE UNION SQUARE
33 EAST 17TH STREET
8:00-10:00 a.m.
For information, please call 212-677-4650
This annual event is a great place to get up to date on the legislative business affecting individuals with disabilities and the agencies that provide services for them throughout New York City. City and state legislators attend, and the OMRDD Commissioner usually provides a summary of the budget outlook for that agency. This is a time efficient and affordable way to put some faces with the names of people you see in advocacy e-mails you might get from our listserv.
With city and state budget cuts projected, this is a really good way to get informed, and see if you may want to put a trip to Albany on your spring calendar.
LEGISLATIVE BREAKFAST
on
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28TH, 2008
at
BARNES & NOBLE UNION SQUARE
33 EAST 17TH STREET
8:00-10:00 a.m.
For information, please call 212-677-4650
This annual event is a great place to get up to date on the legislative business affecting individuals with disabilities and the agencies that provide services for them throughout New York City. City and state legislators attend, and the OMRDD Commissioner usually provides a summary of the budget outlook for that agency. This is a time efficient and affordable way to put some faces with the names of people you see in advocacy e-mails you might get from our listserv.
With city and state budget cuts projected, this is a really good way to get informed, and see if you may want to put a trip to Albany on your spring calendar.
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