Due to the impending weather we are rescheduling tonight's (March 20th, 2018) seminar to Wednesday, April 25, 2018. Please contact our office to reserve your seat. Join our HI-STEP® Directors for a 90-minute seminar where you will learn about: Best Practices to teach and generalize social skills How to use the summer to teach and…
Join us in celebrating all abilities during Autism Awareness Month. Franklin Township Parks & Recreation will be hosting sensory friendly activities, demos, and giveaways at the Franklin Community Center. Behavior Therapy Associates and other organizations from around Somerset will also be attending to meet with families. Schedule Lizard Guys @ 2:30pm-3:30pm Fun with Certified Fitness…
Children and adolescents with depression are at times hard to identify. Early identification of depression can help prevent long term repercussions of depression left untreated. During this webinar participants will learn how to identify the essential features of depression and the ways these symptoms can be displayed among children and teens. In addition, the essential…
Functional Life Skills are the essential skills that are needed for everyday living, which include skills needed at home, school, and in the community. For teenagers and young adults with an Autism Spectrum Disorder or other Developmental Disabilities the learning process for these skills is often quite challenging as they prepare to transition to adulthood.…
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…
Functional Life Skills for Individuals with ASD and Other Developmental Disorders 10:00am- 12:00pm Presented By: Rory A. Panter, Psy.D., Licensed Psychologist Functional Life Skills are the essential skills that are needed for everyday living, which include skills needed at home, school, and in the community. For teenagers and young adults with an Autism Spectrum Disorder or other…
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…
