This inservice will address some of the most challenging mental health and related behavior issues students experience, including depression and suicide, substance abuse, school avoidance and dropout, and significant behavior issues. Common signs of distress across various student issues and the dangerous behaviors students adopt in an attempt to cope will be discussed. Strategies will…
Many children and teens suffer from fears, phobias, rumination and ritualistic behaviors. To help individuals struggling with anxiety it is important to understand the mechanisms behind the maintenance of these fears and how to break the cycle of fear. During this webinar participants will learn how to identify the essential features of the various anxiety…
Individuals with high functioning autism often struggle with significant anxiety, fears, obsessive compulsive symptoms and ritualistic behaviors. These symptoms can greatly impact their learning environment and can lead to disruptive behaviors in the classroom and to school avoidance. Participants will learn how to recognize the symptoms of anxiety among students with high functioning autism and…
Schools are challenged with the task of educating students who display significant anxiety and refuse to attend school. Participants will learn best ways to help those students return to school. In addition, best strategies for coordinating care between schools, parents, families and treatment providers that lead to the most success will be shared. Participants will…
Our Social Skills Best Practices webinar will provide you with an overview of best practice for teaching and generalizing social skills (social emotional learning), how to use the summer months to teach and maintain skills, and an overview of the HI-STEP® Summer Social Skills Program. HI-STEP® was founded in 2000, has 3 locations throughout NJ,…
Limited Seating, please contact us to learn more. The Professional Development Academy is located within the ESCNJ Campus and building numbers are not visible from the street. Once on campus there is a PDA sign at the entrance to the building. Location: Professional Development Academy, 1690 Stelton Road, Piscataway, NJ 08854
With the signing of bill S-2081/A-3790, schools are required to find alternatives to suspension and expulsion for preschool through second grade. This workshop will discuss the principles of behavior change, identify problem behaviors and explain the functions of challenging behaviors. Participants will gain knowledge on classroom management strategies that can be implemented to deter problem…
LearningRx in Warren is pleased to host Drs. Debra G. Salzman, Ph.D. and Rory A. Panter, Psy.D. of Behavior Therapy Associates on Thursday, May 2nd 2019 at 6:45 PM. They will be conducting a presentation on ADHD. Dr. Salzman is a Clinical Psychologist. She has a special interest in the assessment and treatment of children with anxiety…
Sessions B Workshop 2: Anxiety and Learning Disabilities Many adolescents and young adults struggle with anxiety and worry. Learning Disabilities may exacerbate the anxiety and worry. Additionally, the anxiety and worry may exacerbate the learning disability. This workshop will discuss the various anxiety disorders and strategies to help students better manage their anxiety and worry.…
Despite school personnel's best efforts to provide effective educational programming, students who present with significant emotional and behavioral issues often struggle to benefit from such programming. Moreover, these same students' mental health issues, disruptive behavior, and/or aggressive behavior can significantly impact others' learning and safety and can negatively affect the school's climate. This interactive workshop…