CARD New York Hosts Free Weeklong Series to Help Parents Get Past Challenging Behaviors

All workshops are designed for parents and practitioners of children with and without autism.

RSVP Required For Each Workshop:

A. BLAZAITIS @CENTERFORAUTISM.COM

or 914-833-1303

Tuesday, February 22, 2011
How to Administer Oral Medication
7pm - 9pm
Cost: Free
Center for Autism and Related Disorders, Inc.
1890 Palmer Avenue, Ste. 404
Larchmont, NY 10538

Learn

• Potential obstacles to successful medication administration
• How to change the environment to work more productively and
• How to use reinforcement strategies most effectively
  

February 23, 2011
Moving Past Picky Eating
7pm - 9pm
Cost: Free
Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD)
1890 Palmer Avenue, Ste. 404
Larchmont, NY 10538

Learn:

• Potential reasons for children not having wide diets
• Proven methods for increasing acceptance, and
• Watch videos of successful treatment in action
  

February 24, 2011
Effective Toilet Training at Every Age
7pm - 9pm
Cost: Free
Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD)
1890 Palmer Avenue, Ste. 404
Larchmont, NY 10538

Learn:

• What is and isn't age appropriate to adjust your expectations
• How taking a little data can be enormously beneficial in the long run, and
• Step by step instructions on how to start training
  

February 25, 2011
Changing Challenging Behavior Starts with You
7pm - 9pm
Cost: Free
Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD)
1890 Palmer Avenue, Ste. 404
Larchmont, NY 10538

Learn:

• How to use Functional Assessments to produce a working Behavior Plan
• How the behavior of people in the environment can help and hinder progress, and
• Effective methods to assess if your Behavior Plan is working as you expected