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LADSE's Parent
Academy -- FREE!
2008-2009 Series Topics
All meetings will be held at the
LADSE central office (1301 W. Cossitt Ave., LaGrange) unless
otherwise specified.
Check the schedule (below) for times.
Call Julie Pridmore at 708-482-1156 to register at least one week
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September 23, 2008 Tuesday (6:30 - 8:00 p.m.)
Understanding the Friendship Puzzle
Kacey Lazzarotto, ECE Program
Coordinator
The lifelong social, emotional and health benefits of
friendships are well documented, but obtaining and maintaining
those relationships can be a challenge for children. Topics
covered in this presentation will include: What is a friend?
What happens when friendships end? Why don't they like me? What
are specific strategies that help foster friendships?
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October 21, 2008 Tuesday (6:30 - 8:00
p.m.)
Promoting Early Literacy in Your Home
Jolene Lorimer, LADSE Reading Specialist
Learn how to include reading as a healthy lifestyle choice
for your child. Join the discussion about the important benefits
of integrating early literacy activities in the home. The night
will include take-home activities to inspire children's delight
in the tools of literacy.
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November 18, 2008 Tuesday (6:30 - 8:00
p.m.)
Sexuality and the Child with Special Needs
Linda Preston, Consultant and Educator on sexuality and special
needs
Accepting your child as a sexual being can be a challenge,
but must be acknowledged if you are to help your child become
less vulnerable. participants will learn strategies for
providing their children with a healthy understanding of human
sexuality and strategies for avoiding harmful behavior.
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NO MEETING IN DECEMBER
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January 13, 2009 Tuesday (6:30 - 8:00
p.m.)
Improving Your Child's
Social Communication Skills Eileen
Meyer & Mary Eannace, LADSE Speech and Language Services
A brief overview of language development and the importance
of social language development will be addressed. Techniques and
activities that can be used at home to promote language
development will also be discussed.
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February 10, 2009 Tuesday (6:30 - 8:00
p.m.)
Some Assembly Required: How to Become an
Effective Partner in the IEP Process
Speaker: To be determined
The IEP is a critical component for ensuring that your
child's special needs are adequately addressed. Techniques and
activities that can be used at home to promote language
development will also be discussed.
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March 10, 2009 Tuesday (6:30 - 8:00
p.m.)
More than Words: A Make & Take Workshop on
Using Visual Aids to Support Communication in the Home and
Community Kelly Rathbun,
LADSE Speech and Language Services
We all benefit from visual supports every day through the use
of street signs, a calendar/daily planner, and aisle markers at
the grocery store. This class will focus on creating
individualized visual supports to help your child become more
successful and independent at home and in the community. First
we will talk about why and how we use visual supports to improve
behavior, communication, and independence. We will then focus on
how to make and find visual supports appropriate for your child.
All participants will receive a CD of materials to make at home.
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April 14, 2009 Tuesday (time and
place to be determined)
Community Service Fair
Join this resourceful evening of various local agencies and
services available to you, the parent, and your special needs
child. A variety of participants will be on hand to answer your
questions and provide valuable information.
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May 12, 2009 Tuesday (6:30 - 8:00
p.m.)
Sensory & Behavior
Deb Daniel, LADSE Occupational Therapy
Partipating in this popular discussion topic will allow you
to leave with an accurate understanding of the difference
between sensory processing and integration. Our presenter will
advise how sensory is addressed in the classroom and will
provide applicable strategies to implement in your home.
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