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…
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…
