Addressing Challenging Behaviors in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Tue, Dec. 3, 2013 -- 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Petrides Educational Conference Center: Room 118, 715 Ocean Terrace, Staten Island, NY 10301
THE REGIONAL CENTER FOR AUTISM SPECTRUM
DISORDERS AT OLD WESTBURY PRESENTS:
ADDRESSING CHALLENGING BEHAVIORS IN CHILDREN WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS
WHEN: December 3rd, 2013 6:00– 8:00pm
WHERE: Petrides Educational Conference Center, Room 118
715 Ocean Terrace, Staten Island, NY
WHAT: Challenging behaviors are a common issue faced by children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. This workshop will provide families with an overview of proven strategies designed to address these behaviors, with a particular focus on how to understand, replace, and manage challenging behaviors in children with ASDs.
PRESENTED BY: DR. SANJA CALE, PH.D., BCBA-D
An assistant professor in the Exceptional Education Department of the College’s School of Education, Dr. Cale directs Old Westbury’s Regional Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders, one of six university-affiliated pro-grams across the state that seeks to build capacity to improve services and outcomes for children and youth with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Her research focuses on expanding Functional Behavioral Assessment and Positive Behavior Support, which are approaches that provide pro-social alternatives to dealing with challenging behaviors in individuals with disabilities.
For more information please visit our website: www.owautism.com