UM-NSU CARD Playgroup for 2 year old children

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UM-NSU CARD

Together… You & Me

Engage your child and share the moment

" Important elements of intervention programs for preschool children with autism

include a focus on the development of pragmatic and functional communication

skills (whether verbal or non-verbal), joint engagement and joint social

activities, promotion of emotional engagement and regulation, and helping

parents to manage behavioral tantrums and maladaptive routines. " (Charman, T.,

Autism & Its Impact on Child Development, Institute of Child Health, UK.

Published online Sept. 16, 2005)

What: Interactive program for 2 year olds

Focus: Modeling strategies for increasing social engagement & joint attention

between parents and toddlers

Time: 10:00 –11:00 a.m.

When: 8 sessions total, 2 sessions per week

MANDATORY Training session on Thursday Sept. 16th at 10 am – 12 pm (NO

CHILDREN) Tuesday Sept 21 Thursday Sept 23

Tuesday Sept 28

Thursday Sept 30

Tuesday Oct 5

Thursday Oct 7

Tuesday Oct 12

Thursday Oct 14

Location: NSU CARD Office

Facilitator: Lori Wise

Cost: FREE

To Register: Call