Upcoming Trainings

 

Buffalo, NY - CASE - Center for Autism Support and Education - Summer Autism Conference - Date: August 7, 2008

 Features: FREE Conference!

  • Overview of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
  • Communication Strategies for Individuals with ASD
  • Resolving Behavioral Challenges in Autism

 Conference Specifics

Date: August 7, 2008
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Place: Parent Network of WNY
1000 Main Street
 Buffalo, NY 14202

Lunch on your own.

The CASE 8/7 brochure can be downloaded here.



Buffalo, NY - FREE Workshop!   Date: August 18, 2008

Special Education Overview

• Walk away with tips on being an effective parent member of the CSE/CPSE.
• Know what to expect at a Committee on Special Education (CSE)/Committee on
  Preschool Special Education (CPSE) meeting.
• Learn how to help develop an Individualized Education Plan (IEP).
• Gain a better understanding of the special education system.

Workshop Specifics

August 18, 2008
Time: 9:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Place: Gateway Longview
Family Resource Center
347 East Ferry Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14207

The more you know the better you can advocate for students with a disability.
Lunch will be provided!

The Buffalo 8/18 flyer can be downloaded here.

Buffalo/Niagara - 12th Annual Buddy Walk of Buffalo/Niagara  Date: September 6, 2008

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West Seneca, NY - FREE Workshop! Special Education Overview of the IEP  Date: September 11, 2008

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Charlotte, NC - 20th Annual ATTACh Conference - Date: September 24 and 26, 2008.

Overview

Wednesday September 24, 2008
The Application of Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy as Demonstrated by a Panel of Experienced Therapists

Friday September 26, 2008
Incorporating Attachment and Complex Trauma Theories Into the Foster Care System

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Tampere-Hall, Finland - Creating Capacity for Attachment – Treatment for Trauma-Attachment Disorders - Date: September 29 and 30, 2008.

Dr. Becker-Weidman will be the Keynote Speaker and primary presenter at an International Conference help biannually in Finland. The conference will focus on trauma-attachment disorders and especially on evidenced-based treatment.

For more information and registration details go to: www.pt-kustannus.fi

Tampere-Hall, Finland - Creating Capacity for Attachment –Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy as The Treatment for Trauma-Attachment Disorders. Date: October 1-3, 2008.

Introductory Course for Therapists and Therapy Workers

For more information and registration details go to: www.pt-kustannus.fi

Buffalo, NY - The Words of Permanency: Challenging Child Welfare Professionals to Find Permanency for Older Youth. Date: October 2, 2008

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Sanborn, NY - FREE Workshop! Special Education Overview of the IEP  Date: October 2, 2008

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Buffalo, NY - FREE Workshop! CASE - Center for Autism Support and Education - Overview of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Date: October 6, 2008

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Buffalo, NY - Coalition of Foster Family Agencies Annual Conference - Date: October 18, 2008

Dr. Becker-Weidman will be presenting a workshop on October 18, 2008 on Trauma Related Behaviors among Foster Children at the annual Coalition of Foster Family Agencies Annual Conference for foster parents and professionals.  It will be held in Buffalo, NY.  The workshop will present material on how Complex Trauma affects behavior and what caregivers can do to help.  The material presented will be based on Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy, which is an evidence-based approach. Download brochure here.

Williamsville, NY - FREE Workshop! CASE - Center for Autism Support and Education - Communication Strategies for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Date: October 22, 2008 Download brochure here.