tues april 21st bullying workshop

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From: mickipsn@... [mailto:mickipsn@...]

Sent: Thursday, April 16, 2009 10:12 AM

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Subject: PSN - Presentation - Bullying on the Spectrum

We think you will be interested in this important presentation. For

information or questions, please call Micki at 845-359-6090

Bullying on the

Spectrum

Developing a safer, kinder social world for youth with social deficits

Tuesday, April 21, 2009, 7:30 pm.

South Orangetown Middle School Auditorium ,

Van Wyck Road, Blauvelt, NY( parking in rear lot off Erie Street)

Presented by: SEPTA

Guest Speaker: Jeanne Marron, Ph.D.,

Clinical Director Asperger's Related Services

West Bergen Mental Healthcare and

Center for Children and Youth

Ridgewood, Ramsey, Oakland, NJ

www.westbergen.org

Focus of Presentation:

· Overview of Asperger's, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorder & the

social deficits involved

· Review of teasing and bullying

· Why and how children with Asperger's, Autism, Pervasive Developmental

Disorder, Nonverbal Learning Disability & other disorders affecting social

communication & social interaction skills are at increased risk for becoming

victims of teasing & bullying

· The impact targeting has on children & teens on the spectrum

· Assisting affected youth who have experienced teasing & bullying

· Working with neuro-typical peers to prevent targeting of affected youth

· Strategies for increasing awareness of the spectrum & developing

sensitivity programming for all youth.

This workshop will provide the parent and educator with a solid

understanding of how children with social skills deficits are at a

significant risk for becoming victims of teasing and bullying, the far

reaching impact of such victimization and

strategies to reduce the incidence of teasing and bullying behavior.

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