May 14
What’s the Problem?: Preventing Problem Behaviors in Children
with Developmental Challenges.
Learn new, innovative and respectful approaches for working with children with challenging behavior from early intervention through the elementary school years. For administrators, educators, SLPs, OTs, social workers, psychologists, therapists, counselors, parents & caregivers.
A One-Day Seminar with BARRY PRIZANT, PH.D., CCC-SLP
Early Bird discount ends April 14, 2010
Register by Mail (PDF) - Click Here
Problem behaviors in children with developmental challenges, such as communication disorders, learning disabilities and autism, remain one of the most difficult areas for practitioners, administrators and parents. Problem behaviors related to communication difficulties, sensory challenges and the need to control events may interfere with learning and participation in activities, and hinder the development of relationships with peers and adults. Progress has been made over the past two decades with the introduction of positive and preventive approaches to problem behavior. However, practices following a behavior management approach remain constrained, as they have not yet infused a developmental and relationship-based perspective that focuses on enhancing children’s
emotional regulatory abilities, and developing positive, trusting relationships with peers and adults. The most recent research in infant and child development and specific developmental disabilities such as autism, has documented the need to supplement behaviorally-oriented approaches by incorporating developmental, emotional regulatory and relationship-based dimensions.
In this seminar, a “Bio-Psycho-Social” perspective will be presented that considers the
interaction of physiological issues, cognitive and social-environmental issues. Participants will learn about practical, respectful and innovative ways to assess, prevent, and support a child with problem behaviors, and to design learning environments and activities that support a child’s ability to stay well-regulated emotionally, to maximize learning, social participation and relationships in daily activities and routines at school and home.
PROGRAM BENEFITS
- Reframe the way you understand problem behaviors in children
- Learn how to modify your own behavior, activities and environments to support children
- Feel more confident in applying innovative strategies
- Maximize learning and social participation in home, school and community settings
LEARNING OBJECTIVES – Participants will learn to apply
- a new perspective to understanding problem behaviors in children with developmental disabilities
- assessment strategies that include, but go beyond, determining the functions of problem behavior, by
incorporating a “Bio-psycho-Social” perspective - universal principles of preventing and responding to problem behavior
- specific strategies for preventing and responding to problem behaviors
AGENDA
- Understanding Problem Behavior: Why the need for a different perspective? Attitudes and beliefs about problem behavior
Emotional Regulation: Deepening our understanding of problem behavior
Stress, arousal and emotional regulation A critical look at widely-used behavior management practices. - Causes and Types of Problem Behavior – Factors related to Dysregulation
Communication limitations, different meanings of “NO” (protests and refusals) Sensory and arousal issues
Problem Behavior and social-emotional development - self-determination and testing limits
Problem Behavior and interpersonal/learning environment issues. - What’s the Problem? Assessment Strategies
Communicative intent underlying problem behavior, functions of behavior
Documenting self and mutual regulatory strategies
Documenting environmental and interpersonal influences - Effective Ways to Reduce or Prevent Problem Behaviors
Prevention Strategies - Four Universal Rules for addressing problem behavior in children 4 level break system
“In the heat of the moment” strategies - Responding to protests and refusals Supporting children without increasing dysregulation
From behavior plans to emotional regulation plans
SCHEDULE
7:30 – 8:30 am: Registration & Continental Breakfast
8:30 – 10:00 am: Program
10:00 – 10:15am: Beverage Break
10:15 – 11:30am: Program
11:30 – 12:30pm: Lunch on your own
12:30 – 1:45pm: Program
1:45 – 2:00pm: Break with light refreshments
2:00 – 3:00pm: Program
Location and Lodging
This 1-Day Seminar will be held at Rhodes on the Pawtuxet. Lodging is at Hilton Garden Inn, 1 Thurbers St., Warwick RI 02886. 401- 734 - 9600. A block of rooms will be held for $99 until 4/13/10. Please mention Childhood Communication Seminars when making reservations to receive that rate. A credit card is needed to guarantee reservation.
Confirmation
You will receive a confirmation in the mail. If registering within one week of the seminar, you will receive an e-mail confirmation. If you do not receive such within a week of mailing your registration (2 weeks for mail in registrations), please contact Kelly Dickson, Phone 508 - 965 - 5705, Email kelly@ccseminars.com.
Cancellation Policy
If you have registered and cannot attend, you may send a substitute without penalty. A $40 cancellation fee will apply to all registrants who give written notice by 2 weeks prior to the seminar you are registered for. No refunds will be granted after that date. Purchase orders are considered the same as a check and the same policy will apply.
Continuing Education
SLPs: Childhood Communication Seminars, Inc. is approved by the Continuing Education Board of ASHA to offer continuing education activities in speech-language pathology and audiology. Day 1 is offered for .5 CEUs (Introductory level; Professional area); Days 2 & 3 are offered for 1.1 CEUs (Advanced level; Professional area). ASHA CE Provider approval does not imply endorsement of course content, specific products or clinical procedures.
OTs: Approved for OT recertification through NBCOT for 5 contact hours for Day 1; 11 contact hours for Days 2 & 3
MA Educators: Childhood Communication Seminars, Inc. is a registered provider for the state of Massachusetts. 5 PDPs will be awarded for attendance for Day 1; 11 PDPs will be awarded for Days 2 & 3.
RI Educators: Childhood Communication Seminars, Inc is a registered with the RI Dept of Ed as a Professional Development vendor.
Social Workers: Childhood Communication Seminars, Inc has applied to the RI State Board of Social Work Examiners for approval. Call 401-467-7008 for more information.
Psychologists: Childhood Communication Seminars is currently applying to become an approved sponsor for APA psychologists.
All Attendees: All attendees will receive a CEU certificate for the appropriate number of hours they have completed.