CHALLENGING BEHAVIOR SEMINAR & PARENT WORKSHOP

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Dear Friend of ASO:

Upcoming seminar in Cleveland, Cincinnati and Columbus. FYI - please share.

Sincerely,

Barbara C. YavorcikPresidentAutism Society of Ohio701 S. Main St.Akron, OH 44311(330) 376-0211fax: (330) 376-1226email: askASO@...home: byavorcik@...web: www.autismohio.org-----------------------

CHALLENGING BEHAVIOR SEMINAR & PARENT WORKSHOP

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THE CHALLENGING BEHAVIOR SEMINAR REGISTRATION IS LIMITED TO THE FIRST 250 PAID REGISTRANTS PER EVENT. THE PARENTING WORKSHOP IS LIMITED TO THE FIRST 100 PAID REGISTRANTS PER EVENT. Participants in the Challenging Behavior Seminars will have an opportunity to apply for grants to strengthen parent-teacher relationships (more information below).DATES & LOCATIONS:See Below

REGISTRATION FEE:The registration fee of $15 for the Challenging Behavior Seminar includes lunch and Barbara Kaiser's book "Challenging Behavior in Young Children".The cost for the parent workshop is $15. If parents cannot afford the fee, please contact us toll-free at 866-756-1226 to make arrangements to attend the parent workshop free of charge.CANCELLATIONS:Substitutes may be sent in your place if you are unable to attend. Refunds will not be offered for this event.EVENT DESCRIPTION:When a child with challenging behavior comes into your life, teachers and families often find themselves at a loss, unable to turn things around. The Challenging Behavior seminar can save the day! With her 25 years of experience as a child care director & teacher, author Barbara Kaiser has walked in your shoes & knows what works & what doesn’t. BARBARA KAISER is the co-author of "Challenging Behavior in Young Children" and "Meeting the Challenge". She teaches in the Education Department of Acadia University in Wolfville, Nova Scotia, Canada. Barbara has a firm theoretical foundation, but above all her perspective is practical, realistic, and compassionate—stemming from more than two decades of working directly with children in real situations. As the director of child care centers, her programs became well known for practices which empower children and help them learn how to make meaningful choices.As part of NAEYC's "Supporting Teachers, Strengthening Families" project to prevent child abuse and neglect, teachers across the country identified the need to have further professional development in working with children with challenging behaviors and strategies to talk with parents about these behaviors. Ohio AEYC and The Ohio Children's Trust Fund are collaborating to bring knowledge of the "Supporting Teachers, Strengthening Families" project to Ohio. (For more information on the project, click on the website link below.) In support of this initiative, we are pleased to meet the identified needs of Ohio’s early care and education community through this seminar. Phase 2 of Ohio's "Supporting Teachers, Strengthening Families" project will provide the opportunity for participants in these seminars to apply for mini-grants of up to $5,000 each to support their program's efforts to strengthen parent-teacher relationships. Details will be announced in Spring 2006. CHALLENGING BEHAVIOR SEMINAR CONTENT:"Understanding & Responding to Challenging Behavior"If you’re like most of us, you feel frustrated and defeated when confronted with a child with challenging behaviors. The daily struggles sap your energy and joy in teaching. You worry that you’re failing not only that child and his family, but the rest of the children in your group as well. Early intervention is key when working with children with challenging behavior. This seminar will help you understand why a child behaves in a particular way and provide practical and effective strategies to respond effectively to challenging behavior.Talking to parents about a child’s challenging behavior can be one of a teacher’s most difficult jobs. Barbara will share lots of tips for connecting with parents and creating a team approach to solving challenging behaviors."WHAT CAN I DO FOR MY CHILD?" WORKSHOP CONTENT:A Workshop For ParentsAre you struggling with your child’s challenging behavior at home? If so, attend this workshop to learn new strategies and network with other parents. This workshop will help families understand their child and themselves; and suggest ways to prevent and respond to challenging behaviors more effectively. Parents, grandparents, and other family caregivers are invited to attend this workshop designed specifically for them! The parent workshop is scheduled Friday evening for each location from 7:00-9:00 P.M.DRIVING DIRECTIONS We recommend using MapQuest to receive driving directions from your home. Enter your address & the location of the seminar; and you will receive "door-to-door" directions.HOTELSMost attendees will not need overnight accomodations. However, if you will need a referral for a hotel, please contact Amy Eldridge at events@... or at 866-756-1226.QUESTIONS???Please contact:Amy EldridgeMembership and Events Director 546 Wood St.Mansfield, Ohio 44907PHONE: 866-756-1226 (toll-free) FAX: 419-756-1552E-MAIL: events@...

CINCINNATI - FRIDAY SESSION

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

CINCINNATI - CHALLENGING BEHAVIOR - FRIDAY - NOVEMBER 4, 2005 LOCATION: OASIS Conference Center 902 Loveland-Miamiville Road Loveland, Ohio 45140 Phone: 513-583-8383 www.oasisconferencecenter.com

CINCINNATI - PARENT WORKSHOP

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

CINCINNATI - PARENT WORKSHOP - FRIDAY - NOVEMBER 4, 2005 LOCATION: OASIS Conference Center 902 Loveland-Miamiville Road Loveland, Ohio 45140 Phone: 513-583-8383 www.oasisconferencecenter.com

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Saturday, November 5, 2005

CINCINNATI - SATURDAY SESSION

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

CINCINNATI - CHALLENGING BEHAVIOR - SATURDAY - NOVEMBER 5, 2005 LOCATION: OASIS Conference Center 902 Loveland-Miamiville Road Loveland, Ohio 45140 Phone: 513-583-8383 www.oasisconferencecenter.com

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Friday, November 18, 2005

CLEVELAND - FRIDAY SESSION

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

CLEVELAND - CHALLENGING BEHAVIOR - FRIDAY - NOVEMBER 18, 2005 Location: Wolstein Center @ Cleveland State University 2000 Prospect Avenue Cleveland, OH 44115 Website: http://www.csuohio.edu/wolsteincenter/ Click on Wolstein Info for directions & parking *Free Parking is available in Lot Z*

CLEVELAND - PARENT WORKSHOP

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

CLEVELAND - PARENT WORKSHOP - FRIDAY - NOVEMBER 18, 2005 LOCATION: Wolstein Center @ Cleveland State University 2000 Prospect Avenue Cleveland, OH 44115 Website: http://www.csuohio.edu/wolsteincenter/ Click on Wolstein Info for directions & parking *Free Parking is available in Lot Z*

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Saturday, November 19, 2005

CLEVELAND - SATURDAY SESSION

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

CLEVELAND - CHALLENGING BEHAVIOR - SATURDAY - NOVEMBER 19, 2005 Location: Wolstein Center @ Cleveland State University 2000 Prospect Avenue Cleveland, OH 44115 Website: http://www.csuohio.edu/wolsteincenter/ Click on Wolstein Info for directions & parking *Free Parking is available in Lot Z*

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Friday, December 16, 2005

COLUMBUS - FRIDAY SESSION

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

COLUMBUS - CHALLENGING BEHAVIOR - FRIDAY - DECEMBER 16, 2005 LOCATION: Quest Conference Center 5405 Pulsar Place Columbus, Ohio 43240 Phone: 614-540-5540 Website: www.quest-centers.com

COLUMBUS PARENT WORKSHOP

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

COLUMBUS - PARENT WORKSHOP - FRIDAY - DECEMBER 16, 2005 LOCATION: Quest Conference Center 5405 Pulsar Place Columbus, Ohio 43240 Phone: 614-540-5540 Website: www.quest-centers.com

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Saturday, December 17, 2005

COLUMBUS - SATURDAY SESSION

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

COLUMBUS - CHALLENGING BEHAVIOR - SATURDAY - DECEMBER 17, 2005 LOCATION: Quest Conference Center 5405 Pulsar Place Columbus, Ohio 43240 Phone: 614-540-5540 Website: www.quest-centers.com