CDS MONARCH Family Education Training Schedule Topics of Discussion August-December 2015 860 Hard Road Webster, NY 14580 Family Education and Training provides trainings to families of individuals under the age of 18. The purpose of these sessions is to enhance the decision making capacity of the family unit, provide orientation regarding the nature and impact of developmental disabilities upon the individual and his or her family, and to inform families about available services. Family Education and Training offers a variety of educational and informative sessions. For questions regarding Family Education Training, or to register for FET, please contact your Service Coordinator. Your Service Coordinator must contact Marissa Mynter, Program Coordinator, at (585) 347-1661 or marissa.mynter@cdsmonarch.org to register individuals for all FET sessions. All sessions are held at: CDS Monarch, Inc. 860 Hard Rd. Webster, NY 14580 Please note: Due to unforeseen circumstances, FET topics and dates are subject to revision. This schedule also reflects that some trainings are pending facilitator confirmation. Therefore, updated FET schedules will be forwarded should changes occur. Please feel free to contact the Program Coordinator for further questions.
Date/Time Topic Topic Overview Presenter Tues. August 18, 2015 Tues. Sept. 1, 2015 Wandering and Elopement Strategies Never Say Never Stables This session will provide a presentation and demonstrations on strategies to support your child s wandering and elopement behaviors. You will gain a better understanding of this behavior s triggers. This session focuses on an alternative way to help serve at-risk youth, children with Autism, Aspberger s, ADHD, OCD, GAD, Cerebral Palsy, developmental disabilities, Downs Syndrome, visual or hearing impairment, physical disabilities, learning difficulties, social or emotional challenges, as well as children and teens facing life transitions such as divorce, loss, neglect, abuse or trauma Dr. David McAdam Jill Aldrich Charlene Gardner Date/Time Topic Topic Overview Presenter Tues. Sept. 15, 2015 Wednesday Sept. 16, 2015 Coming Together Through Sib Shop and Parent Support Groups Aquatic Therapy 101 Exercise vs Diagnosis This session will introduce families to Parent Support Group Services and Sib Shop. Presenters will focus on the benefits to each program, activities, topics, meeting times and registration process. This session will provide information on how viscosity of water provides resistance for strength training and why warm water stimulates body awareness, balance, and trunk stability. Demonstration will be given. Suits are not needed. Lynda Speigel Loraine Young Danylle Vitello CDSM, PT Tues. Sept. 22, 2015 Tues. Sept. 29, 2015 Understanding Challenging Behavior Power of Theatre This session looks at what happens before, during and after a behavior occurs to help understand the purpose of behavior. We explore different types of motivators as well as ideas on how to address challenging behaviors and implement positive behavioral support techniques for the child with disabilities. This session will focus on the abilities individuals have in expressing themselves through acting and singing along with the benefits theatre provides for mental, emotional, social and physical well-being. Nick Vignati Ontario ARC Artsists Unlimited Carol Cassara
Tues. Oct. 6, 2015 Tues. Oct. 13, 2015 Tues. Oct. 20, 2015 School Advocacy and Navigating Your Child s IEP Person Centered and Strength Based Approach to Art Benefits to Early Intervention This session discusses awareness of services provided to children with developmental disabilities in the school system and how to advocate for them with particular focus on your child s IEP. This session will explain how a person centered and strength based approach to art is a unique and valuable approach to allowing your child to experience their creativity. This session will focus on the importance to early intervention, how to obtain early intervention, and what to look for when searching for early intervention services. Debbie Seffens, MSC CDS Monarch, Inc TBD Spectrum Creative Arts Dianne Clar DayStar Date/Time Topic Topic Overview Presenter Recreation and This session will focus on the opportunities that are Autism Skill available through waiver based Recreation Program Building and grant funded Skill Building Program. Tues. Oct. 27, 2015 Tues. Nov. 3, 2015 Tues. Nov. 10, 2015 Massage, Touch and Cranial Therapy Fire and Kitchen Safety During The Holidays This session will explore how massage, touch and cranial therapies are effective in the treatment of disorders such as Autism, Learning Disabilities, Tourette s, TBI, Down Syndrome, Sensory, Anxiety, Speech Delays, Motor Fine and Gross Delays, Behaviors, etc This session is led by Kim Corpus, CPMS, the only pediatric/adolescent certified massage practitioner & educator in Rochester, NY This session covers basic information and strategies on kitchen and fire safety with your child during the holidays. Presentation of online links for parents to utilize will be given. Time for questions or concerns from parents will be provided. Ajaleah Bobowski Activities Manager CDSM Kim Corpus, CPMS Robert Crandall Prevention 1st
Tues. Nov. 17, 2015 Tues. Nov. 24, 2015 Tues. Dec. 1, 2015 Picky Eaters & Oral Sensory Bonding Through Pool Aerobics Essential Oils and Their Hidden Benefits This session focuses on different options and tricks of the trade to support healthier diet for picky eaters with the presentation being delivered by a registered Dietician and Speech Language Pathologist This session will guide you through hands on experience of Pool Aerobics with our very own CDS Monarch, Inc. Instructor. She will guide you through a typical session and provide answers to any questions. Bring your suits and be ready to experience our therapy pool. This session will explore how essential oils can be effective in the treatment of disorders such as Autism, Learning Disabilities, Tourette s, TBI, Down Syndrome, Sensory, Anxiety, Speech Delays, Motor Fine and Gross Delays, Behaviors, etc This session is led by Kim Corpus, CPMS, the only pediatric/adolescent certified massage practitioner & educator in Rochester, NY Diana Luther, RD, CDN Rebecca Stewart, SLP Linda Lizzo, AEA CDS Monarch, Inc. Kim Corpus, CPMS Tues. Dec. 8, 2015 Tues. Dec. 22, 2015 Special Needs Financial Planning Safety Awareness in the Community, Bullying, and Cyber Bullying This session focuses on the legal and financial concerns Parents have about what may happen to their child in the event of their untimely passing. Please join us to learn how to make plans for your child s well-being financially. This session will provide parents information regarding the importance of being aware of danger within the community, how to recognize the signs of cyber bullying, and how to handle bullying in school and the community. John Dewhirst Upstate Special Needs Planning Bill Hurley BOCES