PACE Place Family Immersion Workshop
"Finding Family Balance"
Presented By:
Dr. Kathi Calouri, Clinical Director of PACE Place & Eric Hamblen, Program Director of PACE Place
About The Workshop Leaders
Kathi Calouri, Ph.D. and Eric Hamblen are from Project PACE, Inc. and PACE Place in Oregon. The PACE Place professionals created the innovative PACE Place Family Immersion WeekTM where families spend five days addressing individual targets within daily living activities and community outings. The Family Immersion Workshop in Seattle reflects the experience and knowledge the PACE Place professionals have gained from collaborating with many diverse families in a wide range of settings. Kathi and Eric enjoy helping families think through their challenges and together find dynamic solutions.
The Family Immersion Workshop is appropriate for families who are struggling with behavior problems and emotional regulation issues in the home and/or community. Families who attend this workshop may have a child who does NOT have a diagnosis of any kind. Families who attend this workshop may have a child with a developmental delay that affects social learning (e.g., Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), Asperger's Syndrome, ADD, ADHD, NVLD, PDD-NOS).
This unique, three-part workshop is designed to work intensively with ten families (parents and children only). For more details about this workshop, please visit our website:
www.paceplace.org
Reduced fee for registrations received before April 1, 2010.
See below.
Part 1: Interactive Lecture & Hands-On Activity Session
Sunday, May 16, 2010
Adults Only, 9 am - 4 pm
Location:
The Children's Institute for Learning Differences
4030 86th Avenue, SE
Mercer Island, WA 98040
For more information on The Children's Institute for Learning Differences,
please visit their website:
www.ChildrensInstitute.com
Part 2: Full-Day Private Consultation
Your child(ren) will be present for your 5 hour private consultation. You will spend 2 1/2 hours with Eric Hamblen and 2 1/2 hours with Dr. Kathi Calouri. Your consultation day will be scheduled one day during the week of:
Monday, May 17, 2010 - Friday, May 21, 2010.
Location for the consultations to be determined.
Part 3: "Bringing It Home" Session
Friday, May 21, 2010
Adults only, 6 pm - 8 pm
Location:
The Children's Institute for Learning Differences
4030 86th Avenue, SE
Mercer Island, WA 98040
For more information on The Children's Institute for Learning Differences,
please visit their website:
www.ChildrensInstitute.com
Workshop Fee & Registration
The cost of the Family Immersion Workshop is $1,500 per family.
EARLY BIRD registration:
$1,200 per family when registered BEFORE April 1, 2010.
· You may register on-line. Click here:
http://www.paceplace.org/WebSite%20Rev5b/filesFlyerAndForms/RegistationFormSeattleWA_May_16.htm
· You may registering by calling Deb Crowell at PACE Place in Oregon at 503.356.8334, ext. 4#.
· You may register by mail or by fax by completing the registration form here:
http://www.paceplace.org/WebSite%20Rev5b/filesFlyerAndForms/PACE%20Place%20Immersion%20Workshop%20SeattleWA_5-16.pdf
Friday, March 26, 2010
Easter Egg Hunt for Special Needs Children
Easter Egg Hunt for Special Needs Children
Sponsored by Spanaway Lions Club-siblings (ages 5-12) are welcome and can join in the hunt Saturday, April 3rd at 11am
Spanaway Prairie House Museum-924 176th St. E. (on 176th St. E., just west of Fir Lane Memorial Park & Funeral Home; enter the driveway into Fir Lane and take the drive to the right, which leads to the museum)
For more info, call Mike Exley at 253-468-0952 or Dave McClintock at 253-843-2942 or davemcclin@wildblue.net
Sponsored by Spanaway Lions Club-siblings (ages 5-12) are welcome and can join in the hunt Saturday, April 3rd at 11am
Spanaway Prairie House Museum-924 176th St. E. (on 176th St. E., just west of Fir Lane Memorial Park & Funeral Home; enter the driveway into Fir Lane and take the drive to the right, which leads to the museum)
For more info, call Mike Exley at 253-468-0952 or Dave McClintock at 253-843-2942 or davemcclin@wildblue.net
Annual Non-Competitive Easter Egg Hunt
Annual Non-Competitive Easter Egg Hunt
Special Church for Special Kids-each child gets their own area to hunt for guaranteed success Saturday, March 27th at 2pm1302 140th St East, Tacoma, 98445
RSVP to the Head Bunny, Heather Daniels at 253-535-6792-let us know your special needs and how many kids are coming
Special Church for Special Kids-each child gets their own area to hunt for guaranteed success Saturday, March 27th at 2pm1302 140th St East, Tacoma, 98445
RSVP to the Head Bunny, Heather Daniels at 253-535-6792-let us know your special needs and how many kids are coming
“Turning Negatives Into Positives: Creating a Strengths Packet for Your Child”
APRIL 12th, 6:30pm – 8:00pm
"Turning Negatives Into Positives: Creating a Strengths Packet for Your Child”
-Sherry Lyons, A Common Voice
Meeting Location: Pierce County Library Processing and Administration Center, Conference Room B3005 112th St. E., Tacoma, WA 98446-Located at 112th St. E. & Waller Rd. E., off the Hwy 512 Portland Ave. exit
SPECIAL Families of Pierce County"Special Parents, Exceptional Children, Involved, Advocating, Learning."- An affiliate of www.ExceptionalFamilies.net
"Turning Negatives Into Positives: Creating a Strengths Packet for Your Child”
-Sherry Lyons, A Common Voice
Meeting Location: Pierce County Library Processing and Administration Center, Conference Room B3005 112th St. E., Tacoma, WA 98446-Located at 112th St. E. & Waller Rd. E., off the Hwy 512 Portland Ave. exit
SPECIAL Families of Pierce County"Special Parents, Exceptional Children, Involved, Advocating, Learning."- An affiliate of www.ExceptionalFamilies.net
Monday, March 8, 2010
10th annual SE Pierce County Resource Fair
10th annual SE Pierce County Resource Fair
Sponsored by PAVE and PC2
Tuesday, March 9th
6:30-8:30pm
Information will be available for all things related to special needs, and there will be free childcare and activities.
Rogers High School
12801 86th Ave E, Puyallup
Sponsored by PAVE and PC2
Tuesday, March 9th
6:30-8:30pm
Information will be available for all things related to special needs, and there will be free childcare and activities.
Rogers High School
12801 86th Ave E, Puyallup
Summer Activity Ideas
JUNE 7th, 2010
6:30pm – 8:00pm
Summer Activity Ideas
-Jennifer Spane, Pierce County Parks & Recreation Companionship Program
Pierce County Library Processing and Administration Center, Conference Room B
3005 112th St. E., Tacoma, WA 98446
-Located at 112th St. E. & Waller Rd. E., off the Hwy 512 Portland Ave. exit
6:30pm – 8:00pm
Summer Activity Ideas
-Jennifer Spane, Pierce County Parks & Recreation Companionship Program
Pierce County Library Processing and Administration Center, Conference Room B
3005 112th St. E., Tacoma, WA 98446
-Located at 112th St. E. & Waller Rd. E., off the Hwy 512 Portland Ave. exit
Auditory Processing Problems at the Core of Many Learning Disabilities
MAY 3rd, 2010
6:30pm – 8:00pm
“Did You Know That Auditory Processing Problems are Frequently at the Core of Many Learning Disabilities?”
-Laura Parker, Hands On Learning Solutions
Pierce County Library Processing and Administration Center, Conference Room B
3005 112th St. E., Tacoma, WA 98446
-Located at 112th St. E. & Waller Rd. E., off the Hwy 512 Portland Ave. exit
6:30pm – 8:00pm
“Did You Know That Auditory Processing Problems are Frequently at the Core of Many Learning Disabilities?”
-Laura Parker, Hands On Learning Solutions
Pierce County Library Processing and Administration Center, Conference Room B
3005 112th St. E., Tacoma, WA 98446
-Located at 112th St. E. & Waller Rd. E., off the Hwy 512 Portland Ave. exit
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Introduction to Relationship Development Intervention
Introduction to RDI (Relationship Development Intervention)
Presented by Carrie Sheppard, LMHC
Maybe you have heard of RDI and are curious enough to learn more about it. This is an ideal opportunity to be introduced to the basics of RDI, a parent-driven model for addressing the core deficits of autism. Come see videos of parents using RDI and the dramatic results they achieve with their children, as they move from a world of solitary play to active engagement with their parents and others. Children who struggle with rigidity and attention issues become self confident, flexible thinkers and problem solvers under their parent's careful guidance. The basics of what an RDI program looks like and how a parent can begin will be covered. Appropriate for: Parents
Date: April 28, 2010
Time: 7 p.m.
Fee: $20
Child care is not available for this presentation
To register go to http://www.mindsourcecenter.com/trainings.html. Or call the receptionist (253)-639-7146 with a credit card to reserve your space.
Presented by Carrie Sheppard, LMHC
Maybe you have heard of RDI and are curious enough to learn more about it. This is an ideal opportunity to be introduced to the basics of RDI, a parent-driven model for addressing the core deficits of autism. Come see videos of parents using RDI and the dramatic results they achieve with their children, as they move from a world of solitary play to active engagement with their parents and others. Children who struggle with rigidity and attention issues become self confident, flexible thinkers and problem solvers under their parent's careful guidance. The basics of what an RDI program looks like and how a parent can begin will be covered. Appropriate for: Parents
Date: April 28, 2010
Time: 7 p.m.
Fee: $20
Child care is not available for this presentation
To register go to http://www.mindsourcecenter.com/trainings.html. Or call the receptionist (253)-639-7146 with a credit card to reserve your space.
Tips for Retaining and Generalizing Skills
Make it Stick! Tips for Retaining and Generalizing Skills
Presented by Carrie Sheppard, LMHC
Ever wonder why people with autism have such fantastic memories for facts, lines from movies, and other seemingly-trivial bits of information, while some of the other skills we try to teach just won't stick?
"Make it stick!" addresses autobiographical memory--a specific type of memory deficit characteristic of autistic individuals. Lack of this type of memory is partially responsible for poor generalization of social skills taught by most programs. It is also a factor in anxiety, low self-esteem, and underdeveloped sense of identity.
This session will help you learn how to promote better application of skills taught and how to nurture a more positive sense of self in children on the autism spectrum. Appropriate for: Parents and professionals
Date: April 14, 2010
Time: 7 p.m.
Fee: $20
Child care is not available for this presentation
To register go to http://www.mindsourcecenter.com/trainings.html. Or call the receptionist (253)-639-7146 with a credit card to reserve your space.
Presented by Carrie Sheppard, LMHC
Ever wonder why people with autism have such fantastic memories for facts, lines from movies, and other seemingly-trivial bits of information, while some of the other skills we try to teach just won't stick?
"Make it stick!" addresses autobiographical memory--a specific type of memory deficit characteristic of autistic individuals. Lack of this type of memory is partially responsible for poor generalization of social skills taught by most programs. It is also a factor in anxiety, low self-esteem, and underdeveloped sense of identity.
This session will help you learn how to promote better application of skills taught and how to nurture a more positive sense of self in children on the autism spectrum. Appropriate for: Parents and professionals
Date: April 14, 2010
Time: 7 p.m.
Fee: $20
Child care is not available for this presentation
To register go to http://www.mindsourcecenter.com/trainings.html. Or call the receptionist (253)-639-7146 with a credit card to reserve your space.
Are You Thinking What I'm Thinking? (autism)
Are You Thinking What I'm Thinking?
Presented by Carrie Sheppard, LMHC
Ever feel like you're on a different planet from your autistic child? Like your wavelengths rarely intersect? This session will introduce you to some valuable techniques that will help you and your child become more attuned to each other's mental and emotional states. Getting "in sync" with each other provides an important developmental foundation for future social success.
Some of the steps leading to relationship competence begin with building the motivation to join minds together in attention, thought and action. Genuine interest and empathy follows quite naturally.
Through practical instruction and video clips, you'll see how parents and therapists work with children to develop shared understanding that will help cultivate valuable connections. You will learn some of the cognitive and emotional benefits of using these techniques. Appropriate for: Parents and professionals
Date: March 24, 2010
Time: 7 p.m.
Fee: $20
Child care is not available for this presentation
To register go to http://www.mindsourcecenter.com/trainings.html. Or call the receptionist (253)-639-7146 with a credit card to reserve your space.
Presented by Carrie Sheppard, LMHC
Ever feel like you're on a different planet from your autistic child? Like your wavelengths rarely intersect? This session will introduce you to some valuable techniques that will help you and your child become more attuned to each other's mental and emotional states. Getting "in sync" with each other provides an important developmental foundation for future social success.
Some of the steps leading to relationship competence begin with building the motivation to join minds together in attention, thought and action. Genuine interest and empathy follows quite naturally.
Through practical instruction and video clips, you'll see how parents and therapists work with children to develop shared understanding that will help cultivate valuable connections. You will learn some of the cognitive and emotional benefits of using these techniques. Appropriate for: Parents and professionals
Date: March 24, 2010
Time: 7 p.m.
Fee: $20
Child care is not available for this presentation
To register go to http://www.mindsourcecenter.com/trainings.html. Or call the receptionist (253)-639-7146 with a credit card to reserve your space.
You Are More Valuable to Your Child Than Any Therapist Will Ever Be
You Are More Valuable to Your Child Than Any Therapist Will Ever Be
Presented by Carrie Sheppard, LMHC
The decisions parents face after a diagnosis of an autism spectrum disorder are mind boggling and laden with emotion. Parents wonder: Am I doing enough for my child? Am I choosing the right therapies? How will I pay for it all? This class is based on the notion that effective treatment can happen in the context of "normal" family life and that the parents' natural role as guide to their child can hold greater therapeutic value than many of the expensive, often overused therapies --- some of which fail to provide noticeable value in "real life." Come learn ways to enjoy family life more and focus on helping your child's development on a daily basis. The whole family can benefit from an enhanced quality of life while also targeting your child's specific developmental goals! Appropriate for: Parents
Date: March 10, 2010
Time: 7 p.m.
Fee: $20
Child care is not available for this presentation
To register go to http://www.mindsourcecenter.com/trainings.html. Or call the receptionist (253)-639-7146 with a credit card to reserve your space.
Presented by Carrie Sheppard, LMHC
The decisions parents face after a diagnosis of an autism spectrum disorder are mind boggling and laden with emotion. Parents wonder: Am I doing enough for my child? Am I choosing the right therapies? How will I pay for it all? This class is based on the notion that effective treatment can happen in the context of "normal" family life and that the parents' natural role as guide to their child can hold greater therapeutic value than many of the expensive, often overused therapies --- some of which fail to provide noticeable value in "real life." Come learn ways to enjoy family life more and focus on helping your child's development on a daily basis. The whole family can benefit from an enhanced quality of life while also targeting your child's specific developmental goals! Appropriate for: Parents
Date: March 10, 2010
Time: 7 p.m.
Fee: $20
Child care is not available for this presentation
To register go to http://www.mindsourcecenter.com/trainings.html. Or call the receptionist (253)-639-7146 with a credit card to reserve your space.
Sensory Processing and Strategies for Self-Regulation
Date: Session 2: March 4, 2010
Time: 7 p.m.
Fee: $20
Child care is not available for this presentation
To register go to http://www.mindsourcecenter.com/trainings.html Or call the receptionist (253)-639-7146 with a credit card to reserve your space.
Sensory Processing and Strategies for Self-Regulation
Presented by Mary Fuhr, OTR/L and Carrie Sheppard, LMHC
Does your child overreact to sensory stimulation: sounds, flashing lights, textures of clothing or foods? Or seem oblivious to things others pay attention to? Does your child maintain an activity level that is way too high or way too low? These and other symptoms could signal a sensory processing disorder.
Self-Regulation--the ability to master appropriate responses to the stresses of everyday living--is a critical factor in the development of a young child. Because this ability can have a significant impact of all areas of interaction throughout a lifetime, it is crucial--especially for a child on the autism spectrum--to learn strategies for self-calming, regulating responses to stimuli, and managing attention and emotional responsiveness.
In this two-part class, Carrie and Mary will help you learn to identify some of the symptoms of sensory processing disorders and recognize the relationship between these disorders and the management of emotions, behavior, communication, and social interactions. You'll go home with practical and enjoyable strategies you can use to help your child learn to self-regulate and improve his or her ability to cope with the demands of a dynamic and often bewildering world. Appropriate for: Parents and Professionals. Appropriate for: Parents and Professionals
Session 2: Many more practical, hands-on strategies will be demonstrated and experienced, and information from your personal homework may be shared as live examples for solution brainstorming. Video examples of regulation strategies in action will demonstrate effective methods for meltdown management and prevention, and for promoting optimal attention. "You got rave reviews...your knowledge and expertise really added to our therapists' knowledge." Clinical Education Coordinator of a national symposium
Time: 7 p.m.
Fee: $20
Child care is not available for this presentation
To register go to http://www.mindsourcecenter.com/trainings.html Or call the receptionist (253)-639-7146 with a credit card to reserve your space.
Sensory Processing and Strategies for Self-Regulation
Presented by Mary Fuhr, OTR/L and Carrie Sheppard, LMHC
Does your child overreact to sensory stimulation: sounds, flashing lights, textures of clothing or foods? Or seem oblivious to things others pay attention to? Does your child maintain an activity level that is way too high or way too low? These and other symptoms could signal a sensory processing disorder.
Self-Regulation--the ability to master appropriate responses to the stresses of everyday living--is a critical factor in the development of a young child. Because this ability can have a significant impact of all areas of interaction throughout a lifetime, it is crucial--especially for a child on the autism spectrum--to learn strategies for self-calming, regulating responses to stimuli, and managing attention and emotional responsiveness.
In this two-part class, Carrie and Mary will help you learn to identify some of the symptoms of sensory processing disorders and recognize the relationship between these disorders and the management of emotions, behavior, communication, and social interactions. You'll go home with practical and enjoyable strategies you can use to help your child learn to self-regulate and improve his or her ability to cope with the demands of a dynamic and often bewildering world. Appropriate for: Parents and Professionals. Appropriate for: Parents and Professionals
Session 2: Many more practical, hands-on strategies will be demonstrated and experienced, and information from your personal homework may be shared as live examples for solution brainstorming. Video examples of regulation strategies in action will demonstrate effective methods for meltdown management and prevention, and for promoting optimal attention. "You got rave reviews...your knowledge and expertise really added to our therapists' knowledge." Clinical Education Coordinator of a national symposium
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Homeschool Workshops
Homeschool Workshops
Saturday, March 13, 8:00AM-4:30PM
For a registration form, contact:
whatcomhomeschool@ comcast.net, 360 671-3689
Whatcom Homeschool Association presents Homeschool Workshops, Saturday, March 13. This could be the most important day in your homeschool year. It will provide new ideas, answers to questions, and new friends. You will be encouraged and supported. You will be energized to finish the year with perseverance, and will be infused with a CAN DO spirit in planning for next year.
Twenty-two workshops, four or five in each of five sessions, are offered on topics related to different ages - preschool through high school, and on a range of academic subjects from math to history. There is truly something for everyone, including the parent who is not yet homeschooling.
Registrations postmarked by March 3 will qualify for the discounted cost of $15. Registrations postmarked after March 3, and walk-ins will cost $20. Either way, one additional family member included on the same registration form will be only $5. Lunch is provided as part of your registration, so plan to eat with us in the Resource Fair and visit the vendors. To receive registration information, email whatcomhomeschool@ comcast.net or call 360-671-3689.
Arrive at 8:00AM to register for the workshops that are not already full, or to pick up your pre-registration; receive last minute instructions, enjoy a donut and coffee, and visit the Resource Fair. The last workshop ends at 3:15 allowing time to visit the Resource Fair again before heading home.
Location: Immanuel Bible Church, 2000 W. North Street, corner of North and Lynn streets, Bellingham.
The facilities are wheelchair accessible, including an elevator.
Saturday, March 13, 8:00AM-4:30PM
For a registration form, contact:
whatcomhomeschool@ comcast.net, 360 671-3689
Whatcom Homeschool Association presents Homeschool Workshops, Saturday, March 13. This could be the most important day in your homeschool year. It will provide new ideas, answers to questions, and new friends. You will be encouraged and supported. You will be energized to finish the year with perseverance, and will be infused with a CAN DO spirit in planning for next year.
Twenty-two workshops, four or five in each of five sessions, are offered on topics related to different ages - preschool through high school, and on a range of academic subjects from math to history. There is truly something for everyone, including the parent who is not yet homeschooling.
Registrations postmarked by March 3 will qualify for the discounted cost of $15. Registrations postmarked after March 3, and walk-ins will cost $20. Either way, one additional family member included on the same registration form will be only $5. Lunch is provided as part of your registration, so plan to eat with us in the Resource Fair and visit the vendors. To receive registration information, email whatcomhomeschool@ comcast.net or call 360-671-3689.
Arrive at 8:00AM to register for the workshops that are not already full, or to pick up your pre-registration; receive last minute instructions, enjoy a donut and coffee, and visit the Resource Fair. The last workshop ends at 3:15 allowing time to visit the Resource Fair again before heading home.
Location: Immanuel Bible Church, 2000 W. North Street, corner of North and Lynn streets, Bellingham.
The facilities are wheelchair accessible, including an elevator.
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