2011 Summer Institute - Track 4
Today’s Most Prevalent Spectrum Disorders: Their Differences, Similarities, and Projected Outcomes
Autism, Sensory Processing Disorder, and Fetal Alcohol Syndrome have many similarities but require different treatments, behavioral strategies, and expectations in regards to academic achievement, social/emotional development, language skills, and physical challenges. Teachers and family support workers will benefit from learning about the causes, prevalence, characteristics, and behaviors associated with each disorder, as well as why early intervention is crucial and what steps are involved in obtaining a diagnosis. We will discuss what these children need, how to create inclusive classrooms and outdoor play areas, and how to teach in ways that help them learn.
Other topics will include: how to deal with sensory issues, transitions, inappropriate behaviors, frequent meltdowns, poor social skills, and peer rejection. In addition we will discuss how to communicate concerns to parents, what causes parental resistance and denial, how to empathize with parents and best support them “in the moment,” and what resources and referrals will help them and their child in the long term. There will be many opportunities for participants to engage in discussions, work in small groups, view DVD’s on specific disorders, and observe a variety of effective hands-on techniques for managing children’s behaviors, reducing their stress, and helping them learn in creative ways.
Presenter: Diane Davis, M.A.
Diane Davis, M.A., is a former Head Start parent who has been working with children and families for over 27 years as a counselor, consultant, educator, and trainer. She currently works as an independent mentor/coach/trainer for several Seattle-based agencies, and is part-time staff in the infant and toddler rooms at a Seattle childcare center. In addition, she teaches classes and seminars for the Early Childhood Departments at Bellevue College and North Seattle Community College.
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