Presentations for Parents

Office of Youth Services workshop, titled "No More Meltdowns: Handling Challenging Behaviors and Teaching Social Skills,"

Thursday, February 09, 2012 at 6 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 9, at Somerville Middle School, located at 51 West Cliff St. Registration starts at 5:30 p.m. Parking is available behind the school and on the street.
Managing behavioral challenges can be one of the most daunting aspects of parenting or teaching. An Office of Youth Services workshop, titled "No More Meltdowns: Handling Challenging Behaviors and Teaching Social Skills," will be held Feb. 9. Managing Behavioral Challenges and Social Skills SOMERVILLE - Students with autism spectrum disorders and others with communication issues may have difficulty regulating their feelings and interacting socially. Managing childrennâ€s behavioral challenges can be one of the most daunting aspects of parenting or teaching. The Somerset County Office of Youth Services will sponsor a workshop, titled â€No More Meltdowns: Handling Challenging Behaviors and Teaching Social Skills,,†from 6 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 9, at Somerville Middle School, located at 51 West Cliff St. Registration starts at 5:30 p.m. Parking is available behind the school and on the street. The program is intended for both parents and professionals who work with children and families. The workshop fee is $15 per person or $30 for professionals who wish to obtain three hours of Professional Development Credits. Keynote speaker Dr. Jed Baker is the director of the Social Skills Training Project, an organization that serves individuals with autism and social communication problems. During the program, Dr. Baker will discuss ways that adults can manage meltdowns, identify triggers and design behavior plans that help to reduce childrennâ€s frustration and anxiety. He also will review strategies for prioritizing goals and motivating and teaching children. The program will include a Q&A session where participants can interact with Dr. Baker. Dr. Baker is on the professional advisory board of Autism Today, ASPEN, YAI, the Kelberman Center and several other autism organizations. An award-winning author of five books, he has been featured on ABC World News, Nightline, Fox News, the CBS Early Show and the Discovery Health Channel. Payment will be accepted at the door, or it can be mailed in advance to Cindy Britt, Somerset County Office of Youth Services, PO Box 3000, Somerville, NJ 08876. Payments by check should be made out to Friends of Somerset County Youth. For more information or to register, contact Cindy Britt, Somerset County Office of Youth Services, at britt@co.somerset.nj.us or (908) 704-6352. Download Form

Social Skills for Advanced Learners

Wednesday, February 15, 2012 at 7:00 to 9:00 pm Bridgewater Raritan Middle School, 425 Foothill Rd, Bridgewater
This workshop will focus on age appropriate social skills and how to incorporate them into your child''s routine. Presentation to include a general overview of typical and atypical social development and practices designed to advance social skills for the higher functioning child with autism. Somerset Cty Workshop Series free POAC Autism Services. Register at www.poac.net

Social Skills for Early Learners

Tuesday, March 20, 2012 at 7:00 to 9:00 pm Bridgewater Raritan Middle School, 425 Foothill Rd, Bridgewater
Making learning fun is the key for early learners to develop social, play and language skills. This workshop will focus on determining age appropriate socials skills and how to incorporate play skills into your child''s/student''s daily routine. This training will address the needs of the early learner with autism and is appropriate for parents and professionals. register at www.poac.net for this Somerset County Workshop Series

Hidden Dangers and How to Keep children with Autism Safe

Tuesday, May 01, 2012 at 7:00 to 9:00 pm Bridgewater Raritan Middle School, 425 Foothill Rd, Bridgewater
A must see workshop presented by POAC Autism Services as part of the Free Somerset County Workshop Series. Register on line at www.poac.net

POAC Autism Services Walk-A-Thon and Free Family Carnival

Saturday, May 19, 2012 at 11:00am to 2:00 pm Bridgewater Raritan Middle School, 425 Foothill Rd, Bridgewater
Help POAC Autism Services by participating in the POAC Walk-A-Thon and Free Family Carnival at Bridgewater Raritan Middle School Register at www.poac.net

SePTO Meeting (Special ed PTO)

Wednesday, February 08, 2012 at 9:30 to 10:30 am in Board Of Ed Conference Room, 213 Mt. Horeb Rd, Warren
SEPTO meeting: Wed., Feb. 8, 9:30-10:30 am in the BOE conference room. Agenda: SEPTO fundraising event Update on special ed programs in the district NJ DOE Parent Survey Dr. Faye Brady Director of Special Services Warren Township Public Schools 213 Mt. Horeb Rd. Warren, NJ 07059 908-753-5300 x5716

SePTO - Special Ed PTO Meeting

Wednesday, May 02, 2012 at 9:30 to 10:30 am Warren BOE Conference Room
Special Education PTO Meeting

MUJC Training Series for Parents in Autism, PDD, and ABA

Tuesday, February 28, 2012 at 7:00 to 9:00 pm, DLC, MUJC West Wing, 340 Central Ave, New Providence, NJ 07974
MUJC workshops are open to anyone involved with a child who has been diagnosed with Autism, Asperger's Syndrome, PDD/NOS, etc., MUJC's parent 10 week series (Tuesdays) will cover basic understanding of autism, applied behavior analysis, various instructional methodogies, and behavior management approaches. In addition, two hands-on training sessions (weeks 7 & 10) contact Ursula Nazar 908 464 7625 ex 1112 or unazar@mujc.org or attached registration form. Download Form