Harford County Seminars:

Oct. 14 Effective Strategies for Managing Challenging Behaviors
in Children with ASD
Barbara Love, Ph.D., Willowbrook Pyschotherapy Services
Alternative tools to discipline for parents/caregivers dealing with challenging behaviors. Designed to help children develop the ability to self-soothe, self talk, and problem solve.

Nov. 18 ASD and Social Skills
Janet Palmer, MA, M.Ed., Advocates for Success
Everyday social challenges for those on the spectrum, and how with practice and planning, these skills can be improved.

Dec. 16 Asperger’s Disorder and Co-Existing Conditions
Alex Szollos, Ph.D., Human Development Center
The intermingling of Asperger’s with ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Substance Abuse, Tourette’s Syndrome, etc.

Jan. 27 Sensory Processing Disorder: Signs, Symptoms, Strategies
Ida Zelaya, Sensory Street
A review of the types of sensory challenges and effective assessments, including the specialists best equipped to offer appropriate treatments and introduce life-impacting strategies.

Feb. 24 ASD - Behavioral Interventions in the Schools
Steven E. Lindauer, Ph.D., Developmental Disabilities Clinic, Kennedy Krieger Institute
Common school-based interventions to problem behaviors as well as modifications to these procedures that are often needed for some children, especially those with ASD.

Mar. 24 Transition to Adulthood - The Greatest Challenge in Asperger’s Disorder
Alex Szollos, Ph.D., Human Development Center
A discussion of the complex challenges facing maturing teens with Aspergers, and related challenges facing their parents. Strong supports for successful independence include developing a plan that addresses educational/vocational/therapeutic areas.

Apr. 28 Adult Life Planning Training
Cheryl Johnson, LCSW, Abilities Network
Eligibility/application guidelines for specific agencies, and explore resources for mental health, community support, and additional areas of specialty.

May 19 Psychological-Educational Evaluations for Learning Challenges: When Do You Need One and What Do They Reveal?
Robyn Waxman, Ph.D.
The evaluation process from beginning to end, the types of skills/abilities that are important to be tested, and what the findings reveal.

Jun. 23 Executive Functions & Dysfunction
Mary Turos, Confident Student
Examine challenges with Executive Function, otherwise known as Executive Dysfunction: problems with planning, organizing and managing time and space.

Baltimore County Seminars:

Oct. 28 ASD: Sexuality and Social Boundaries
Janet Palmer, MA, M.Ed., Advocates for Success
Ways to promote appropriate social behavior in regards to sexuality and the emotional, physical and legal concerns that both individuals and their families face in dealing with this topic.

Nov. 11 ASD and Language Processing
June Goodman-Kessler, Trellis Services
Tools/strategies to help increase effective communication through language.

Dec. 9 Behavioral Issues in Autism: Why do they do that?
Steven E. Lindauer, Ph.D., Developmental Disabilities Clinic, Kennedy Krieger Institute
Factors that contribute to why children with ASD often choose problem behaviors instead of appropriate communication to get their wants and needs met.

Jan. 13 Successful Transitions
David A. Gold, Ph.D., Crossroads Psychological Associates
Various types of transitions and how to best prepare our children and teenagers to successfully address these changes.

Feb. 10 Bridging Academic Transitions
David A. Gold, Ph.D., Crossroads Psychological Associates; Judith S. Bass CEP, Bass Educational Services; Lori Potts-Dupré Ph.D., CEP
The panel will discuss the academic, social, emotional and behavioral transitions that await incoming college freshmen.

Mar. 10 Asperger’s Disorder and Co-Existing Conditions
Alex Szollos, Ph.D., Human Development Center
The intermingling of Asperger’s with ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Substance Abuse, Tourette’s Syndrome, etc.

Apr. 14 Successful Supports with Sensory Processing Disorder
Ida Zelaya, Sensory Street
Effective strategies and accommodations for the different types of SPD.

May 12 Fostering Self Advocacy in Your Child
Mary Turos, Confident Student
The scope of self advocacy, why it is important for maturing teenagers with learning/organizational/behavior challenges, and how to positively motivate and strengthen these skills.

Jun. 9 ASD & Sleep Challenges
Mary Turos, Confident Student
The cognitive effects of sleep, and lack thereof, and introduce strategies to increase the ability of quality sleep.