2016 Fall Series on Tuesday, Sept. 27, Thursday, Oct. 20, and Friday, Oct. 21
Tuesday, September 27, 2016, 6:30 – 9:00 PM
Language Development for Children with Language Disorders
Rosslyn Delmonico, MA, CCC, RSLP, has been a Speech-Language Pathologist for 36 years within both the school system and private practice. She is the author of a multi-sensory social language based program called Color My Conversation. Her presentation will include a brief overview of language development and language disorders. Dynamic teaching methods for incorporating multiple areas of skill acquisition, within the language-learning environment, will be discussed. Attendees will experience "hands on activities" to foster their own creative methods of service delivery. Also addressed will be the social ramifications of technology on Generation Z, and the need for explicit social language instruction within the school curriculum.
Location: Hycroft, 1489 McRae Ave., Vancouver, BC
Cost: $45, refreshments included
To register and purchase tickets for the September Workshop, please click the "Buy Now" button below:
Language Development for Children with Language Disorders
Rosslyn Delmonico, MA, CCC, RSLP, has been a Speech-Language Pathologist for 36 years within both the school system and private practice. She is the author of a multi-sensory social language based program called Color My Conversation. Her presentation will include a brief overview of language development and language disorders. Dynamic teaching methods for incorporating multiple areas of skill acquisition, within the language-learning environment, will be discussed. Attendees will experience "hands on activities" to foster their own creative methods of service delivery. Also addressed will be the social ramifications of technology on Generation Z, and the need for explicit social language instruction within the school curriculum.
Location: Hycroft, 1489 McRae Ave., Vancouver, BC
Cost: $45, refreshments included
To register and purchase tickets for the September Workshop, please click the "Buy Now" button below:
Thursday, October 20, 6:30 – 9:00 PM
SENSORY PROCESSING, SELF REGULATION, and STRESS MANAGEMENT
Marc Landry, well known and highly regarded Vancouver Occupational Therapist, will explore brain differences and how this affects learning. He will discuss how sensory processing works, and how it relates to self regulation, sensory diet, and stress management techniques.
Friday, October 21, 8:30 – 9:30 AM
INCLUSION IN THE 21ST CENTURY: DIFFERENTIATING WITH TECHNOLOGY
This presentation will demonstrate ways in which technology can be used as a tool to increase and support students’ access to the new BC curriculum in a diverse classroom setting. Cari Derbitsky, primary classroom teacher, and Deana Ungaro, Educational Assistant, will show some of the adaptive-assisted features built into our mainstream technology which can benefit all learners.
INCLUSION IN THE 21ST CENTURY: DIFFERENTIATING WITH TECHNOLOGY
This presentation will demonstrate ways in which technology can be used as a tool to increase and support students’ access to the new BC curriculum in a diverse classroom setting. Cari Derbitsky, primary classroom teacher, and Deana Ungaro, Educational Assistant, will show some of the adaptive-assisted features built into our mainstream technology which can benefit all learners.
Friday, October 21, 9:30 – 10:30 AM
PACIFIC ASSISTANCE DOGS SOCIETY (PADS)
Pacific Assistance Dogs Society, with help from an assistance dog, will discuss how their work supports individuals with a variety of disabilities and how the dogs can assist with social/emotional learning.
Friday, October 21, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
SOCIAL AWARENESS AND SOCIAL SKILLS DEVELOPMENT IN CHILDREN WITH ASD
Bonnie Davis, Registered Clinical Counsellor, will discuss how to build social awareness and social skills in children with ASD. She will provide specific strategies for supporting social learning as well as how to adapt these strategies for different client circumstances. The presentation will also include consideration of the diverse needs and barriers faced by children when developing social skills.
Location: Hycroft, 1489 McRae Ave., Vancouver, BC
Cost:
Thursday, October 20 – $45
Friday, October 21 – $130 (includes continental breakfast)
Early Bird Special for Oct 20 and 21 – $160
To register and purchase tickets for the October Workshops, please make your selection from the drop down menu below then click the "Buy Now" button:
SOCIAL AWARENESS AND SOCIAL SKILLS DEVELOPMENT IN CHILDREN WITH ASD
Bonnie Davis, Registered Clinical Counsellor, will discuss how to build social awareness and social skills in children with ASD. She will provide specific strategies for supporting social learning as well as how to adapt these strategies for different client circumstances. The presentation will also include consideration of the diverse needs and barriers faced by children when developing social skills.
Location: Hycroft, 1489 McRae Ave., Vancouver, BC
Cost:
Thursday, October 20 – $45
Friday, October 21 – $130 (includes continental breakfast)
Early Bird Special for Oct 20 and 21 – $160
To register and purchase tickets for the October Workshops, please make your selection from the drop down menu below then click the "Buy Now" button:
