upcoming workshops aspergers

[Guest guest]

A Free Awareness Event Presented by:

Jeanne Marron, Ph.D.

Riley, M.A.

Lawson, M.A., Ed.S.

Special Guest Panel

SHINING LIGHT ON THE SPECTRUM

In recognition of " April as Autism Awareness Month "

West Bergen Mental Healthcare and Bergen Community College are hosting a

Free Awareness Event on

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29, 2009, 7 - 9 P.M.

Moses Family Meeting & Training Center, Technology Education Center, Tech

128

Bergen Community College, 400 Paramus Road, Paramus, NJ. Parking Lot B

Shining Light on the Spectrum: Increasing Awareness of the Five Pervasive

Developmental Disorders will present to the audience an overview of the 5

Pervasive Developmental Disorders (PDDs) with special emphases on Asperger's

and Autistic Disorder. Learn more about the various symptoms and associated

features found in Asperger's and Autism from Dr. Jeanne Marron, Clinical

Director of Asperger's Related Services at West Bergen. Gain a glimpse of

what it is like to have significant social challenges as Riley and

Lawson moderate a panel of adolescents and adults who will share

their first hand experiences of difficulties and triumphs. Time will be set

aside for questions from the audience.

If you are already familiar with the PDDs or have first hand experience,

then bring a family member, friend, colleague, coach, educator, employer,

neighbor or someone who may cross the path of individuals on the spectrum

and benefit from this FREE presentation. Given the rates of PDDs in this

geographical area, that means just about anyone!

Please register by calling Doyle at 201-934-1160 x. 7231 or e-mail her

at: kdoyle@.... Directions on reverse side.

Moses Family Meeting & Training Center

Technology Education Center, Tech 128

Bergen Community College

400 Paramus Road, Paramus, NJ.

Parking Lot B.

Directions to the college:

From the North

(Via Garden State Parkway)-Take Exit 165, turn right (west) on Ridgewood

Road, then right onto Ridgewood Avenue (crossing over Route 17) and continue

to Paramus Road. Turn left onto Paramus Road and continue approximately 2

miles to college, proceed around jug handle to main entrance.

(Via Route 17)-Turn right off Route 17 onto Ridgewood Avenue (west) to

Paramus Road. Turn left onto Paramus Road and continue as above.

From the East

Take Route 4 (via Washington Bridge from New York City) to Paramus

Road, Paramus. (From the east, Paramus Road is approximately 3/4 miles past

Route 17 intersection). Turn right onto Paramus Road and proceed north for

approximately 2 miles to College entrance on right side of Paramus Road.

From the South

(Via Garden State Parkway)-Take Exit 160 (Passaic Street). Turn left onto

Passaic Street. Continue over Route 4 onto Paramus Road (Passaic Street

becomes Paramus Road north of Route 4 overpass). Continue north about 2

miles on Paramus Road to college entrance on right.

(Via Route 17)-Take Century Road, second exit to the right, proceed around

clover leaf over Route 17 onto Century Road (west). Continue to Paramus Road

and turn right onto Paramus Road to college entrance on right.

From the West

Take Route 4 to Paramus Road, Paramus (exit under overpass). Turn right onto

Paramus Road and proceed north for approximately 2 miles to college entrance

on right side of Paramus Road.

ASPERGER'S RELATED SERVICES DEPARTMENT

WORKSHOP SERIES for Professionals, Family Members and Students

WINTER/SPRING 2009

2 workshops left in the series:

5. Planning a Playdate for Children with Special Needs

This workshop focuses on helping the parent to plan and structure play dates

for their elementary aged child. Techniques and strategies designed to

optimize successful social interaction while in your home or the community

will be presented.

Date: Monday April 20, 2009 Presenter:

Kandravy, LSW

Jane , LSW

Time: 10:00-11:30 a.m. Location: *Ramsey

Cost: $25.00 Target

audience: parents of elementary school aged children

6. Evaluation and Treatment of Adults with Asperger's and Similar Disorders

This workshop focuses on assessing the adult with Asperger's Syndrome and

optimizing psychosocial interventions to address the varied additional needs

of this population, their family members, and those that play a significant

role in their development and welfare. An understanding of specific

techniques and tools, as well as the importance of considering the impact of

the increased social complexity and social demands in adulthood will be

presented.

Date: Wednesday May 13, 2009 Presenters: Jeanne

Marron, Ph.D.

Eve Thaler, LPC

Jen Riley, M.A.

Time: 7:00-8:30p.m. Location:

*Ridgewood

Cost: $25.00 Target

audience: professionals, family members of adults

*Location: Please note workshops being held in Ramsey will be

located at West Bergen's Center for Children and Youth, One Cherry Lane,

Ramsey, NJ 07446. Workshops held in Ridgewood will be located at West

Bergen Mental Healthcare, 120 Chestnut Street, Ridgewood, NJ 07450.

Pre-registration is required. If interested, please complete and mail the

registration form on the next page with your check payable to West Bergen

Mental Healthcare. Be sure to mark your calendars before mailing. Questions

may be directed to Doyle at (201) 934-1160 x 7231.

WORKSHOP REGISTRATION FORM

Please check each workshop you are attending:

_____ Workshop #5: Planning a Playdate for Children with Special Needs

Cost: $25

_____ Workshop #6: Evaluation and Treatment of Adults with Asperger's and

Similar Disorders

Cost: $25

Total payment enclosed: _______

Name(s): ________________________________________________________

Address: ________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________

Check if work _____________ or home ___________ address

Phone: Day:______________________Evening:______________________

Email address: ______________________________________________________

Please check one or more of the following:

____Parent/Family Member

____ Professional Type:________________________

____ Paraprofessional Type: _______________________

____ Student

____ Other Explain: ____________________________

Please make checks payable to: West Bergen Mental Healthcare

Mail payments to:

Attention: Doyle

Asperger's Related Services Department

Workshop Series

West Bergen Center for Children and Youth

One Cherry Lane

Ramsey, NJ 07446-1818

Registration forms are due five business days prior to the workshop. You may

call up to the day of the workshop for possible last minute registration.

However, seating is limited and reserved for those registering in advance.