A program to educate family members and professionals
on issues related to children with special needs.
February 28, 2012 / 7 – 9 p.m.
Topic: What Every Caregiver Should Know About Sensory Integration
Presented by Paula L. Tarver, OTR/L, Occupational Therapist and co-author
of Advance My Baby
Attendees will gain awareness of sensory processing so that they can be empowered and equipped with the developmental knowledge necessary to assist children in reaching their full potential.
March 29, 2012 / 7 – 9 p.m.
Topic: Behavior Basics-Cultivate Skills Needed to Problem-Solve Challenging Behavior
Presented by Jennifer Rava, M.S., BCBA, from Advanced Behavioral Systems
Attendees will be able to identify why children engage in challenging behavior, determine the best reaction one should have and what they can do to prevent challenging behavior from occurring.
April 30, 2012 / 7 – 9 p.m.
Topic: Music and Movement with the Sign2Me® Program for the Hearing World
Presented by Ellen Noel, Certified Sign2Me Instructor and Sign Language Interpreter
Attendees will learn how American Sign Language and music combined can successfully be used as an intervention for children with special needs.
Details:
Tikvah Talk is held at the Tampa Jewish Community Center at 13009 Community Campus Drive, Tampa, 33625. A voluntary $5 donation is appreciated. For more information, please contact Lydia Abrams at lydiaa@tjfs.org, or call 813-960-1848.
CE’s are available for LCSWs, MFTs,
MHCs (2.0 CE’s for $10; BAP #1002 Exp. 3/2013). Directions and other
information are available at: www.tjfs.org.
