Autism Spectrum Disorders: Educational Series for Parents
ASD School-aged Education Series (parents of children ages 6-18 years) Classes are held from 6:00 - 7:30PM. Classes are held at 401 Quarry Road (Child Psychiatry and Behavioral Science Building). 401 Quarry Road is located across from the (closed) Andronico's Market and Crate and Barrel. Parking is free afer 4:00PM. Please follow the signs in the lobby for room directions. If you have any questions, please feel free to call Maura Chatwell at (650) 721-6327.
This educational series is for parents of children and adolescents with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The series is designed to provide parents with information about ASD including ways parents can support their children's development and reduce inappropriate behaviors. Classes are divided into two 4-5 week Modules: General information Module and Building Skills at Home Module. Topics include behavioral interventions, social skills training, improving communication skills, and managing stress and disruptive behaviors. Please come join other parents to learn new strategies, ask questions and share experiences. parents are encouraged to attend all classes within a Module but it is not required.
Parent have said about the classes:
*Thank you! Very informative and clearly and simply presented.
*The class was very interesting to me. I learned some very important information regarding ASD.
*Excellent class. Thank you so much.
General information Module
January 19, 2012
How are Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD, and Other Disorders Diagnosed?
Discuss Autism, Aspergers disorder, PPDD, NOS, intellectual disability, learning disabilities, ADHD and anxiety.
January 26, 2012
Teaching Social Skills
Discuss many ways of building social skills at home and in the community (e.g. social stories, social skills training groups and facilitating playdates)
February 2, 2012
How Children with ASD Perceive the World
Learn about the underlying social and cognitive differences in autism that helps us better understand the behaviors of children and adolescents with ASD.
February 9, 2012
Autism Brain & Genetic Research and Biomedical Treatments
Review selected findings of ASD research and review medication treatments (e.g. what behaviors tend to respond to which medications)
February 16, 2012
Navigating the Service Systems
Understanding the Medical Services, Federal Special Education Services (IEP process), and 504 Plans and Regional Centers
Building Skills at Home Module
March 8, 2012
Basics of Behavior Management
Learn general principles of behavior management strategies used to reduce inappropriate behaviors and to build new skills
March 15, 2012
Reducing Problem Behaviors including outbursts
Discuss ways of managing disruptive other inappropriate behaviors at home and in the community
March 22, 2012
Building Independence with Homework
Discuss strategies to support Schoolwork with a focus on Homework and Study Skills
March 29, 2012
When and How to Talk to Your Child about His/Her Diagnosis/Differences
Discuss when and what to say to your child in a helpful way!