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Pediatric OCD: Facts and Treatment
February 09, 2017
12:00 - 1:00 PM
Many children and adolescents struggle with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). OCD can cause significant interference in the child's life at home, at school and socially. This webinar will help participants understand the symptoms of OCD and how to help children struggling with this disorder. Practical strategies for home and at school will be discussed.
This session is presented by:
Debra G. Salzman, Ph.D. and Joseph Ferrito, Psy.D.
Behavior Therapy Associates
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Access, IEPs & Advocacy
February 22, 2017
12:00 - 1:00 PM
All students with disabilities are entitled to a free, appropriate education in the least restrictive environment. But who decides what is "appropriate" for a particular child, and what constitutes the "least restrictive environment"? Whether the placement is yet undecided, the general education classroom with all necessary supports, a local self-contained classroom, or a private school, parents often find themselves in the role of advocate. In this workshop, parents will learn practical advocacy tips and strategies to avoid common pitfalls when advocating as part of the IEP team for access to the appropriate educational setting, as well as obtaining appropriate supports and services. Parents will also learn what they can do in order to resolve disagreements with their school district.
This session is being presented by:
The Law Firm of Hinkle, Fingles, Prior, and Fischer
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What Individuals and Families Need to Know about
Support Coordination
February 28, 2017
12:00 - 1:00 PM
This presentation will elaborate on the transition into self directed services through the Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD). The presentation objectives include reviewing the graduation timeline distributed by DDD each fall; An explanation of this timeline will ensure that families and individuals are aware of graduation year milestones and steps that need to occur prior to graduation day; What exactly is support coordination and what resources or questions you should use to choose an support coordination agency that best fits with your expectations; Who else is included in the transition process- what is a planning team?; What is DDD's expectation of you and your teams involvement in the planning and utilization of services; The service coordination process and how long will it take; And much more.
This session is being presented by :
Ann Marie Bruno-DiFalco
Assistant Director of Operations
Caregivers of NJ Support Coordination
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ADHD: Overview and Effective Intervention
March 8, 2017
12:00 - 1:00 PM EST
Youth with ADHD commonly present with significant difficulties, which may include sustaining attention, sitting still, controlling their impulses, delaying gratification, socializing with peers, complying with demands, regulating emotions and controlling their behavior. This webinar will discuss the problems typically seen among youth with ADHD and practical, evidence-based interventions to proactively minimize challenging behaviors and to more effectively intervene when problems occur.
This session will be presented by:
Dr. Joseph Ferrito & Dr. Michael Selbst
Behavior Therapy Associates
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Bullying, Zero Tolerance and Students with Disabilities
March 22, 2017
12:00 - 1:00 PM
New focus on anti-bullying in school has revealed the extent to which students with disabilities - particularly those with social disabilities - are victims of bullying. While new laws offer important protections, it can also be misapplied in some situations, causing a student with disabilities to be labeled as bully. In this program, attorneys will describe the regulations surrounding bullying and will discuss strategies to help ensure that bullying is appropriately addressed not only through reactive measures, but also proactivity through the IEP.
This session is being presented by:
The Law Firm of Hinkle, Fingles, Prior, and Fischer
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Managing Disruptive and Challenging Behaviors
April 6, 2017
12:00 - 1:00 PM EST
At times, parenting can be a very stressful experience when faced with child and adolescent behavior problems. Effectively managing disruptive and challenging behaviors requires a shift in how we look at behavioral difficulties. This webinar will discuss a positive parenting approach using a behavioral perspective and provide practical, evidence-based interventions to reduce behavioral problems and intervene when they occur.
This session is being presented by:
Glenn M. Sloman, Ph.D., BCBA-D, NCSP
Behavior Therapy Associates
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Transition to Adult Services
April 19, 2017
12:00 - 1:00 PM
Attendees will learn about government programs for adults with disabilities that begin at age 18, including Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Social Security Disability Income (SSDI), and Medicaid. The attorney will also discuss securing services after age 21 when the entitlement to special education ends, including day and residential services available through the Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD), and programs offered through the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services (DVRS). The attorney will present emerging information on New Jersey's ever-changing system of adult services, including "fee-for-service" and the growing role of Medicaid eligibility and waivers.
This session is being presented by:
The Law Firm of Hinkle, Fingles, Prior, and Fischer
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ACTively Managing Stress, Anxiety & Frustration
April 26, 2017
12:00 - 1:00PM
The stress of parenting can be overwhelming. Attempts to get rid of stress seem to only work temporarily. Often, the strategies used to get rid of stress may become a problem themselves. In order to deal effectively with the stress of parenting, parents may benefit from learning how to reconnect with the parent they wish to be while noticing how their behavior moves them toward or away from who they care about most. This webinar will discuss an alternative perspective in managing parenting stress that focuses on awareness and acceptance strategies to parent more effectively when challenging behavior and events arise.
This session is presented by:
Glenn M. Sloman, Ph.D., BCBA-D, NCSP
Joseph Ferrito, Psy.D.
Behavior Therapy Associates
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Creative Options for Housing, Funding and Support Services
May 25, 2017
12:00 - 1:00 PM
Increasingly, families are looking beyond traditional group homes and supervised apartments for innovative housing supports for their loved ones with developmental disabilities. While 'self-directed' services hold great promise, many families find that funding is inadequate, and the burden of administration and management of services is overwhelming. In this program, participants will learn about options for funding residential services, how to safeguard services for a son or daughter and how to avoid common pitfalls in working with state agencies to obtain effective out-of-home residential services.
This session is being presented by:
The Law Firm of Hinkle, Fingles, Prior, and Fischer
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The Importance of Proper Estate Planning
June 08, 2017
12:00 - 1:00 PM
In this workshop, parents will learn the importance of estate planning and how a special needs trust is critical to safeguarding their child's benefits. This program also includes how to use insurance and other tools to fund Special Needs Trusts.
This session is being presented by:
The Law Firm of Hinkle, Fingles, Prior, and Fischer
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Social Skills Success: Building Skills and Fostering Friendships
June 13, 2017
12:00 - 1:00 PM EST
Many children and adolescents have deficits in their social skills abilities, causing them significant difficulty navigating the tasks of everyday life across environments (including school, home, and community). Social skills deficits are not diagnosis specific and following best practices involves using intensive and systematic interventions in order to help those affected. This webinar will discuss the importance of skill building and developing friendships, including evidenced based practices for social skills training.
This session is being presented by:
Rory A. Panter, Psy.D.
Behavior Therapy Associates
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Emotional and Behavioral Challenges Associated with Learning Disabilities
September 7, 2017
12:00 - 1:00 PM EST
There are many emotional and behavioral challenges that students experience associated with learning difficulties and disabilities. These may include low self-esteem, social skills deficits, anxiety, depression, peer rejection, substance abuse, health complaints and more. Learning Disabilities may increase or exacerbate existing social-emotional or behavioral issues. In some cases, social-emotional and behavioral issues may mask a child's learning disability whereas in other cases these issues may exacerbate a child's learning disability. This webinar will discuss key symptoms, resiliency factors, positive coping strategies for the student and family, and evidence-based interventions and supports to consider.
This session will be presented by:
Dr. Rory A. Panter, Psy.D. and Dr. Joseph Ferrito
Behavior Therapy Associates
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