Events Address Using Visuals to Help Children with Autism Cope with Changes and Workshop on Understanding Special Education 101
Abilis, the non-profit organization that provides services and supports for individuals with special needs and their families, is pleased to announce its Spring Speaker Series. The Abilis speaker series are available free-of-charge to parents, caregivers, grandparents, and educators who are caring for or working with children. Seats are limited and registration is required. Registration can be made through Abilis’ website at abilis.us/calendar. For questions, please contact Karen Feder feder@abilis.us.
Events are:
Tuesday, March 21, 2017, 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Abilis Speaker Series: The Visual Learner: Using Visuals to Help Children with Autism Cope with Changes
Presented by Jillian Aili, M.Ed, Meaghan Nagurney, M.Ed,BCBA
Location: Abilis 1150 Summer Street, Stamford, Connecticut
There are many good reasons to use visuals with children with autism who struggle with changes and communication. These include helping to cope with tantrums to increasing communication skills with peers and family. Come and learn about how to use these visuals to help cope with the upcoming changes in routines that may occur with the spring holidays. You will learn how to individualize these strategies after this speaker event. Refreshments will be provided. For additional information and to register, visit http://www.abilis.us/calendar.
Abilis Speaker Series: Understanding Special Education 101
Presented by Maria Engborg and Ida Lupinacci
Location: Abilis 1150 Summer Street, Stamford, Connecticut
This workshop is designed to teach parents how to best advocate for their child as they enter or transition through the Special Education system. This overview will give a basic understanding of the process, rights, laws and terminology in special education to help guide them through this journey. A continental breakfast will be served. For additional information and to register, visit http://www.abilis.us/calendar.
About Abilis
Abilis is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that provides services and supports for more than 700 individuals with special needs and their families from birth throughout adulthood. Abilis has been a leader in serving the special needs community in lower Fairfield county for 65 years and has a long-standing reputation for individualized, high quality care. For more information, visit www.abilis.us, or facebook.com/Abilisinc, twitter.com/Abilis, or instagram.com/abilis_us.