July Workshops

WORKSHOP #1: Monday, July 21, 2003, 7:00 - 9:00 PM

"Picky and Problem Eaters: Strategies for the Autistic Spectrum Child."
Presenter: Patricia M. Burns, M.A., CCC/SLP

• How Your Child Developed His/Her Eating Habits
• How Parents Can Help Expand Accepted Foods
• Food Jags

WORKSHOP #2: Monday, July 28, 2003, 7:00 - 9:00 PM

"Facilitating Play Dates for Children with Autistic Spectrum Disorders"
Presenter: Steven Glazier, M.A., Licensed Psychologist

• The Importance of Play Dates as Part of a Comprehensive Intervention Plan
• How To Find and Choose Compatible Play Partners
• The Role of the Adult Facilitator During a Play Date

WORKSHOP #3: Thursday, July 31, 2003, 7:00 - 9:00 PM

"IEP Team Meetings: Getting The Information You Need and Understanding What's Being Discussed"
Presenter: Debra Schafer, B.A., Special Education Consultant

• Asking the Right Questions To Gather Facts and Data
  
• How to Discuss Evaluations, Goals, Services & Supports
  
• Dealing With Intimidation, Avoidance, and Lack of Details

NOTE: Bring your child's IEP (it will be for your use only) to discuss the information you have and the information you need as a new school year approaches.

Workshop Specifics

• All workshops will be held at the Autism Spectrum Resource Center, 14 South State Street, Newtown, PA. The Center is located next to Newtown Travel and 1/2 block from The Brick Hotel which is at Washington Avenue and State Street. Parking is available behind the Center or on the street.
• Pre-registration is required as registration is limited. No walk-in registrations.
• Cost for each workshop: $30 pp.
• Payment for workshops must be made separately to the individual presenters (see details below). Refunds made only if requested three (3) days prior to workshop date. No refunds for non-attendance on the day of the workshop.

Registration Information

• For Workshop #1 ("Picky and Problem Eaters"): Send name, address, telephone, and e-mail with payment to: Patricia M. Burns, 307 Kilburn Road, Langhorne, PA 19047. Questions may be directed to McGill50@comcast.net or 215.429.2955.
• For Workshop #2 ("Facilitating Play Dates"): Send name, address, telephone, and e-mail with payment to: Steven Glazier, 1007 Prospect Avenue, Melrose Park, PA 19027. Questions may be directed to sbglazier@aol.com.
• For Workshop #3 ("IEP Team Meetings"): Send name, address, telephone, e-mail, and the age/grade of your child with payment to: Debra Schafer, P.O. Box 396, Newtown, PA 18940. Questions may be directed to ASPEDAdvocate@aol.com.