Special Needs Training Topics
“Is that normal?” Recognizing and addressing children with special needs
As teachers, we often find that it is our responsibility to help identify or screen for children with special needs. Find out what to look for, how to begin the referral process and how to conference with the parents effectively. |
ADHD/ADD Strategies: Helping everyone cope with this disability!
More and more children are either suspected to have or have been diagnosed with this disability. Learn ways to make accommodations and changes in both your setting and your scheduling that can make the difference between just surviving and being productive and helpful. |
The Autism Spectrum: What is it & how can I address a child with autism’s needs?
As more and more children are diagnosed with PDD, it is important to understand just what it is and what it isn’t. This workshop will be informative by sharing the characteristics, effective strategies and adaptations or accommodations needed to create a successful learning environment. |
Differentiated Instruction: Meeting the diverse needs of your children
Even working with just one age-group can leave us feeling overwhelmed with the diverse needs of our class. One that still parallel plays along with another who is ready to read. How can you meet all of their needs and still provide appropriate challenges and fun for all? Find the secret to make your class a perfect fit for everyone! |
Anger & ADHD
Often, children with ADHD also display anger. Come and learn how to handle this natural reaction to the frustration they experience. We need to handle this differently than with other children, but learning strategies to assist with this will also help us to address these behaviors. |
Integrating Children with Special Needs
If you are working in a preschool today, you are very likely working with children with identified or suspected disabilities. The challenge is to make it work for everyone. This workshop will give you great tips and methods to accomplish this goal! |
Oppositional Defiance Disorder (ODD) - This is a disability that often gets confused with typical behavior problems. Although behavior impacts children with ODD, the strategies and intervention methods are quite different. This workshop shares these strategies and gives a peek to what ODD is all about.