External Conferences and Seminars
This section will feature trainings, conferences, seminars and events that are being offered by community groups and organizations other than Lanterman. The listings are displayed here in alphabetical order. To see listings by date, visit the "Calendar" section.
Autism, Literacy and Communication - A Case Study
In this free Webinar, offered by DynaVox, the speaker will explore the connection between autism, literacy and communication. A case study will be presented to highlight the various strategies, research evidence and practice of teaching nonverbal children with autism to read and communicate across a variety of functions. It will be held on March 30, 2010.Autism Society of Los Angeles - Transition to Adulthood Conference
Two full days of information will help parents, teachers, staff, service providers and other professionals prepare students with disabilities for the transition from school to adult life. This conference will be held April 30 and May 1, 2010.A Holistic Approach to Feeding Children with Special Needs
This presentation will focus on the unique issue of feeding children with special needs using a contextual approach. The speaker, Debra Rabin, MS, OTR/L, will taken into consideration components of sensory, motor, behavioral, social-emotional and cultural issues and concerns. The presentation will be held on May 12, 2010.Behavior and Adolescent Transition in ASDs
The conference will focus on the following two areas - transitioning into adulthood for individuals with autism spectrum disorder, and handling challenging behaviors and teaching social skills. The conference is on April 1 and 2, 2010.Effective Visual Scheduling for Individuals with Autism
Dynavox is offering a free Webinar for the Boardmaker Software Family that will explore some specific visual schedules and corresponding strategies for individuals with autism on March 24, 2010.Happy Healthy Relationships
This workshop helps parents with children age 5 and under learn how to understand your partner better and be a better role model for your children.Life After High School-Think Outside the Box About Creative Employment and Higher Education Options
A panel of speakers will discuss their adult childrens’ and clients’ diverse experiences with college and in a variety of interesting jobs. This presentation hosted by Foothill Autism Alliance will be held on April 14, 2010.Married…with (Special Needs) Children: Help! No One Told Us How Hard This Would Be!
This presentation with Diane Simon Smith, MFT, will explore the challenges to marriage by the intense demand of raising children with special needs, including communication breakdowns, differing expectations, and the different ways that spouses cope and parent. Specific strategies for enhancing unity and connection will also be addressed during the workshop being held on March 17, 2010.Mental Health Training - Substance Abuse Indicators and Stress
This free presentation by the Department of Mental Health will cover both substance abuse indicators in the home and field in the first session and stress and how to deal with it in the second session. The Spanish presentation will be held on March 26, 2010 and the English presentation will be held on March 29, 2010.Preventing Crises: Promoting Wellness
This conference for clinicians, advocates, service providers, family members and persons with developmental disabilities will cover alcohol and drug abuse, forensics, marital/family issues, wellness, sexuality and transitions. It will be held on March 24, 2010.PUSD/SELPA Special Education Department CAC Meeting - Budget Time
The Pasadena Unified School District/SELPA Special Education Department Community Advisory Committee (CAC) meeting will focus on "Budget Time" with Dr. John Pappalardo, PUSD CFO, and Executive Director of Special Education Dr. Elizabeth Blanco. The meeting is on March 15, 2010.Trends in Autism Conference
Casa Colina's ninth annual Trends in Autism Conference will be held on Saturday and Sunday, March 13 and 14, 2010, and will focus on brain and medical issues, new research perspectives, and treatment and educational intervention..