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One-Day Conference for Families and Caregivers in Kansas City Area
April 5, 2017 @ 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Join the University of Missouri Thompson Center, in collaboration with Children’s Mercy, for a One-Day Conference for Families and Caregivers of individuals with autism on Wednesday, April 5, from 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Experts will present two strands of training sessions for parents and caregivers of individuals with autism.
Fee: $40, lunch provided
Keynote Presentation: Behavior Basics: Addressing Problem Behavior at Home
Strand 1 Topics
• Social Communication Strategies for Emergent Language Learners
• Preparing for Your Child’s Transition
• Medications & Autism: What You Need to Know
Strand 2 Topics
• Teaching Social Thinking
• Behavior & Biology: Autism & Sleep Solutions
• Addressing Selective Feeding and Eating Habits
Parent Panel Addressing Grief, Guilt and How to Prioritize
Register by Wednesday, March 29 by sending name, phone number, and e-mail to tctrainings@missouri.edu to arrange payment and registration.
