01/31/2012
Daily Activities for People with IDDProfessionals are welcome for a half day workshop to get creative! Look at the people you serve in a new light, turn their favorite things to do into regular activities, achieving a quality of life to be desired by any. Nicole Deibler will be sharing ideas, activities, and resources with the class, as well as taking a "round table" approach by problem solving and creating new activities based on the people you support. Bring questions, leave with ideas!
02/08/2012
Understanding IDDJoin Dr. Smith to review the requirements that meet a diagnosis for Intellectual Disabilities and to get a better handle on establishing effective relationships with the people you support daily. Discussions on skill building, communication, praise and behavior are included on the day’s objectives.
02/21/2012
Principles of Effective Team WorkWorking as an effective team goes far beyond whether or not you “like” or “dislike” the other members. There are root dysfunctions that tear down effectiveness at core levels that are often overlooked. Based on Patrick Lencioni’s best-selling book, “The Five Dysfunctions of a Team,” you will learn extremely practical principles that take any team to a higher level of effectiveness, regardless of the setting. This 5 hour, interactive workshop, will give you a thorough introduction to the Five Dysfunctions, and give you tools of effectiveness to use immediately.
03/07/2012
Understanding AutismDr. Smith will discuss what the diagnosis of Autism 'means', how it is approached and ways to identify symptoms. Behavioral strategies and communication will be discussed.