Educational Workshops
Winter 2012
Parent's Hour Parent’s Hour is a parent’s educational/support group for parent’s of children with developmental difficulties. The goal of Parent’s Hour is to bring awareness of developmental issues, promote early intervention, target parent concerns and provide the needed parental support and guidance. Each session will have a specific topic to be discussed followed by an open discussion. Parent’s Hour is offered 2x/month (generally the 1st and 3rd Monday of every month) from 6:00-7:00 p.m. There are some date changes due to the holiday schedule. These educational sessions will be facilitated by Lisa Langweil, an experienced speech and language pathologist and professionals in the community who can offer their expertise on specific topics. Cost: $25.00/session Location: Family Resource and Development Center 41 North Main Street, To Register
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Parent’s Hour
Winter Calendar
Date |
Topic |
Presenter |
1/23 |
How to eat the “whole foods” way and why? The effects sugar, food additives and food sensitivities have on behavior and learning. |
Pauline Weissman, Certified Clinical Nutritionist |
1/30 |
Understanding the “social side” of language The meaning of social communication and strategies/techniques to foster social language development.
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Lisa Langweil, Speech/Language Pathologist |
2/6 |
Identifying Children with Developmental Difficulties A brief overview and management of developmental difficulties including; ASD, ADHD, Specific language impairement and Language/Auditory/Sensory Processing *1.5 hours (6:00-7:30)
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Lisa Langweil, Speech/Language Pathologist |
2/27 |
What is Typical for speech and language development?Understanding typical/atypical development, signs and symptoms of a developmental difficulty and the referral process from the beginning.
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Lisa Langweil Speech/Language Pathologist |
3/5 |
Success starts in the home: Understanding and implementing planning and organizational strategies to improve behavior and school performance. (overview of executive functioning skills)
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Lisa Langweil Speech/Language Pathologist |
3/19 |
Managing your child with High Functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder. A perspective from a parent and professional
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Wendy Marshall Director UCONN Speech and Hearing Clinic
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Language Therapy Groups
Winter/Spring Session 2012
Social Language Group
This 9 week group offers children ages 8-11 years old assistance with pertinent areas of social communication including; understanding self, feelings of self and others, communicating with and without words, reading between the lines and problem solving. These social skills will assist children in becoming more confident and competent communicators. Activities will focus around modeling, scripting, role playing, simulating natural environments, self evaluation and parent education. This group will include 8 treatment sessions,1 parent group session and a “social smart” workbook.
When: Every Wednesday 4:30-6:00 p.m.
February 1st- March 28th
Smart BUT Scattered
This 10 week group is designed to foster the development of executive functioning skills in children ages 10-14 years old. This group will target effective strategies and treatment interventions for planning, organization, time management, working memory, attention, task follow through and self monitoring/assessment. These skills will assist children in managing their behavior and improving social and academic performance at home and in school. This group will include 9 treatment sessions, 1 parent groupsession and a home exercise workbook.
When: Every Monday 5:00-6:00 p.m.
February 27th- May 10th (no group April 16th )
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*These groups are recommended for children with difficulties such as
ADHD, ASD (high functioning), NLD or general difficulties.
(children must meet appropriate criteria)
To register or for more detailed information regarding groups or general services, contact lisa Langweil, (860) 604-8119
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