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Freedman Center for Child & Family Development Programs

Autism Spectrum Disorders: Research, Strategies and Resources

Thursday, March 8, 2012, 6:30-9:00 pm at the Freedman Center, Newton

This workshop will examine autism spectrum disorders and the challenges professionals face in working with children (through middle school age) with this diagnosis. Discussion will include current research findings on causation and review recommended educational practices. Participants will brainstorm problem-solving strategies using fictional case studies and practice active listening, which is especially helpful when adults must engage in sensitive conversations about these children. This workship will also identify resources for proessionals and families.

Attention-Deficit Disorder and Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Research, Strategies and Resources

Thursday, March 15, 2012, 6:30-9:00 pm at the Freedman Center, Newton

This program will examine the nature of attention deficits and the subtypes of this neurobehavioral syndrome. It will review the most current research findings on causation along with effective strategies for professionals working with children (through middle school age) with ADD or ADHD. Participants will brainstorm problem-solving using fictional or authentic case studies from a strengths perspective, and learn about specific resources for both professionals and families.

Tri-Community Early Childhood Educators of Belmont, Waltham, & Watertown

Date: February 6, 2012
Topic: Autism, Aspergers and PDD
Presenter: Anita Preble MS
Time: 7:00-9:00

Date: March 5, 2012
Topic: Speech
Presenter: Chris Arena
Time: 7:00-9:00

American Psychological Association's Violence Prevention and Parent Group Facilitator Training

The Facilitator Training Program is designed for professionals who work with children, including educators, psychologists, childcare providers, mental health workers, school counselors, case managers, social workers and healthcare providers. Trainings are scheduled every few months. For more information, visit Lemberg's ACT Raising Safe Kids Facilitator Website.

American Psychological Association's Adults and Children Together (ACT) Raising Safe Kids:
A violence prevention program for parents and child care centers

Speakers: Howard Baker, Executive Director, Lemberg Children's Center
Trish Ramsay, Education Director, Melissa Institute for Violence Prevention in Miami

Date: Wednesday, Nov. 2

Time: TBA

Location: NAEYC National Conference, Orlando (Wed-Sat. Nov. 2-5, 2011)

Music Together Teacher Training

• Oct. 21-23, New York City
  
• Dec. 1-3, Westport, Mass.

Other dates and locations can be found on the Music Together website.

"Music Together is a toddling drummer, an infant coo, a grateful parent. Music Together helps parents and caregivers learn about music development and ways to support it at home. Music Together may offer you the most satisfying teaching experience of your life!"

— From Music Together: The Joy of Family Music Teacher 2011 Training Workshops

The Conference for Community Arts Education

Nov. 9-12, 2011
74th Annual Conference
Boston

The 2011 Conference for Community Arts Education provides essential professional development and networking opportunities for staff, trustees, faculty and teaching artists in community arts education.

• Explore opportunities for innovation, collaboration and growth.
• Develop new skills in program development, evaluation, leadership, fundraising, marketing, community engagement and more.
• Build relationships, share effective practices, and discuss current research with more than 500 peers across the country.
• Practice making the case for community arts education.

For program details and registration, visit www.communityartsed.org