Resource Fair Workshop Series
Ivymount Outreach shares the expertise of Ivymount School with the greater community. Below is a list of the presentations that will be part of our complimentary Workshop Series during the fair.
Promoting Physical Activity in the Home and Community
Time: 12:30 to 1:15
Hosted by Timothy Busch, M.S.Ed, CAPE & Anthony Monescalchi, M.S.Ed, CAPE Ivymount & Maddux School’s Adapted Physical Education Teachers and Outreach Recreational Program’s Camp LOL and Afterschool Clubs’ Group Leaders
Tim and Anthony will cover the importance of physical activity and provide practical recommendations for how to engage your child in physical activity in the home and community settings.
Parenting with Acceptance and Commitment
Time: 12:30 to 1:15
Hosted by Jennie Kampf, M.Ed., BCBA, LBA
Iymount School Program Director & Ivymount Outreach Consultant
As a parent you have many wishes for your child and family - these typically align with your values. At times these wishes or values may seem unattainable or too difficult to reach. Jennie will introduce concepts from Acceptance and Commitment Training as tools to identify the values you have for your child and family, accept the difficult feelings and situations that stand in the way, and commit to actions that move you closer to your values.
Communication Strategies for Individuals with Autism
Time: 12:30 to 1:15
Hosted by Katie Quinn, M.Ed., BCBA, LBA, Ivymount School and Endeavors Program Services Director and Colleen Whitaker, M.Ed. BCBA, LBA, Ivymount Endeavors Early Childhood Coordinator
Katie and Colleen will describe practical, evidence-based strategies for supporting and enhancing the communication of students and young adults with autism who exhibit significant deficits in speech and language skills. They will discuss how to support language comprehension, provide a language-rich environment, and encourage language use.
Useful Tips to Help Your Child through the Journey to Adulthood
Time: 1:30 to 2:15
Hosted by Amy Alvord, M.A. , Ivymount School Student Services Director and Outreach Self Advocacy Group Leader and Sharon Nickolaus, M.S., OTR, Ivymount School Director of Transition Services and Outreach Self Advocacy Group Leader
Amy and Sharon will host discussion and Q & A on understanding your child's role in the transition planning process, promoting independence through the development of self-advocacy skills and talking to your child about their disability.
Conversation Club: Teaching Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Other Social Cognition Challenges to Engage in Successful Conversation with Peers
Time 1:30 to 2:15
Hosted by Lynn Cannon, M.Ed.
Ivymount School, Maddux School and Outreach Programs Social Learning Coordinator
Conversation Club co-author, Lynn Cannon, will discuss a unique and fun way of teaching kids with high functioning autism to converse with their peers. Conversation Club teaches not only the "how" but also the "why" of conversation. Lynn will share several practical strategies that families and teachers can implement immediately. Conversation Club book sets will be available for purchase.
