Fall Session: 2009
Starting October 13th

Therapy Group

Social Development and Pragmatic Language Group

• Focuses on building a child’s functional spontaneous communication, emotional expression and social relationships that allow a child to be a competent and confident communicator across many social settings and social partners.
• Interactive activities with multi-sensory treatment approach
• Goal directed with weekly topics of focus including; nonverbal behaviors, problem solving, feelings, asking/answering questions, reading between the lines and more. Parent education session included.
• Group limited to 10 children
• Receipts for private insurance reimbursement will be provided upon request.

When: October 13th-December 8th
Location: Family Resource and Development Center

For more information/registration; Contact Dan Weiner www.dwtherapy.net or me at 604-8119 or contact page

Workshops for Parents/Educators

Creating a Successful Learning Environment at Home

• Helpful multi-sensory techniques and strategies to make learning fun and easy.
• Organizing your home to stimulate learning.
• Understanding what works for your unique child.
• Working with your child’s school curriculum.
• Learning about your child’s strengths and weaknesses.
• Discussing the available resources at school and in the community.
  Time and location to be determined 

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

• Understanding the basics of ADHD.
• Understanding the possible contributing factors.
• Learning what steps to take if you think your child may have ADHD.
• How does ADHD effect communication and/or learning?
• Helpful Strategies and accommodations for home and school.
• Discussing treatment options and community resources.
  Time and location to be determined 

Autism Spectrum Disorders

• Understanding the spectrum basics.
• Increasing awareness of  the possible signs and symptoms of ASD.
• Understanding the communication difficulties a child on the spectrum may face.
• Learning the helpful strategies and techniques that work for your child.
• Understanding and using a variety of treatment methods.
• Learning about the community resources available for support.
  Time and location to be determined

Sensory Integration Difficulties

• What is sensory integration?
• Learning about the early signs and symptoms of SID.
• Working with a hypersensitive/hyposensitive child.
• Understanding how SID can effect behavior and learning.
• Helpful techniques and strategies for home and school.
• Parenting methods that can save the day.
• Becoming aware of your child’s limits.
• Learning about the available resources in your community.
  Time and location to be determined