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2007-2008
5TH ANNUAL SEMINAR SERIES
CRITICAL ISSUES FACING SPECIAL NEEDS AND
AT- RISK CHILDREN
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Date & Time
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Topic & Speakers
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Monday
September 10, 2007
10:00 – 12:00 noon
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Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity
Understanding and Coping with Neurologically Based Disorders
Sheryl K. Pruitt, Clinical Director of Parkaire Consultants
Co-author of Teaching the Tiger and contributor to An Educator’s Guide to Tourette’s Syndrome
http://www.parkaireconsultants.com
Click here to download documents
Archived Webcast
Suggested book list
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Monday
October 15, 2007
10:00 – 12:00 noon
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Why "Good Behavior" needs to be taught
Teaching Students with Learning and Behavior problems
Bob Babcock, Ph.D., BCBA,
Coordinator of Psychological and Outreach Services, The Learning Tree, Inc.
Presentation
Webcast 1
Webcast 2
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Monday
November 12, 2007
10:00 – 12:00 noon
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Understanding Medications Used to Treat Childhood Disorders
Dr. Roy Sanders
The Marcus Institute
Webcast
Basic Psychopharmacology for Children and Adolescents Revised
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December 12, 2007
10:00 – 12:00 noon
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Accessing Mental Health Care for Kids through the New State System
Hon. Tom Rawlings
Office of the Child Advocate
http://gachildadvocate.org
Webcast
RBWO Chart Provider Requirements and Child Characteristics document
avlf mh talk 121097-1
December mental health talk epsdt letter handouts
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ALL DAY Symposium
MondayJanuary 28, 2008
9:00 – 4:00 PM
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“Don’t Throw the Desk!”
Symposium on Managing Problem Behaviors within the School Setting
Morning Session 9-1:
A Functional Analysis Approach to the Reduction of Problem Behavior.
Vince Carbone, Ed.D., BCBA
Lunch
Afternoon breakout sessions
from 2-4.
Helping Kids Keep and Regain Control,
Bob Babcock, PhD, BCBA
Senior Behavior Analyst, Laurel Heights ASD Program and
Gloria Choo, LCSW
Managing Director, Laurel Heights
Social Skills Training: A Data-Based Approach
Ajamu Nkosi , PhD, BCBA
Senior Behavioral Analyst, Senior Educational Consultant
Southern Behavioral Group
www.southernbehavioral.com
Teaching Non-Vocal Children with Autism to Talk:
Dr. Vince Carbone, BCBA
The Carbone Clinic
Webcast1
Webcast2
Webcast3
Webcast4
Webcast5
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Monday
February 11, 2008
10:00 – 12:00 noon
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Psychotherapeutic Medications 2008 -The Good, Bad, and Ugly of Psychotropic Medications
Merrill Norton, D.Phl, NCAC-II, CCS
Clinical Assistant Professor, College of Pharmacy University of Georgia
http://www.rx.uga.edu/
Webcast 1
Webcast 2
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Monday
March 10, 2008
10:00 – 12:00 noon
Morning session
1:00 to 4:00 pm
Afternoon session
(lunch provided for those attending afternoon session)
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2ND ALL DAY EVENT: SEPARATION, LOSS AND GRIEF IN CHILDHOOD
DONNA AMUNDSON, LCSW
OF NEW JERSEY’S TRAUMATIC LOSS COALITIONS FOR YOUTH
http://ubhc.umdnj.edu/brti/TLC.htm
ADDITIONAL SPONSORSHIP BY GEORGIA DHR, DIVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH
AND NASW-GA
SEPARATION, LOSS AND GRIEF IN CHILDHOOD
MORNING SESSION: 10 AM - NOON
An overview of the categories and impact of traumatic loss for children. The program will include the latest research and best practices. Resources for professionals and parents include accessing additional training. Special emphasis on addressing young survivors of suicide.
DEVELOPING AND SUSTAINING TRAUMATIC LOSS COALITIONS FOR YOUTH
AFTERNOON SESSION: 1—4 PM
Traumatic loss coalitions bring professionals from schools and the community together to help young victims of traumatic loss. This presentation assists in finding support inside and outside of school systems. Suicide prevention will be emphasized. Coalition work in both prevention and post-vention will be covered.
BOTH SESSIONS FREE OF CHARGE
LUNCH WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR AFTERNOON ATTENDEES AT NO CHARGE
CEUS APPLIED FORTHROUGH UGA GEORGIA CENTER AND NASW-GA
webcastAM1
webcastAM2
webcastPM1
webcastPM2
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Monday
April 14, 2008
10:00 – 12:00 noon
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Discussing Disabilities with Children and their Families
Understand your label: advocate for yourself
Leslie Munson, Ph.D., NCSP
Director of Education at the Atlanta Speech School
Fontina Rashid, Ph.D.
Lead Psychologist, Atlanta Speech School
http://www.atlantaspeechschool.org
webcast 1
webcast 2
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Monday
May 12 2008
10:00 – 12:00 noon
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Autism, Asperger’s and New Research
Dr. Catherine Trapani
Director of Education at the Marcus Institute
http://www.marcus.org/faculty/trapani.html
Dr. Kevin Ayres
Dr. David Gast and
Dr. Deanna Luscre
University of Georgia
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Date & Time
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Topic & Speakers
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Monday
September 10, 2007
10:00 – 12:00 noon
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Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity
Understanding and Coping with Neurologically Based Disorders
Sheryl K. Pruitt, Clinical Director of Parkaire Consultants
Co-author of Teaching the Tiger and contributor to An Educator’s Guide to Tourette’s Syndrome
http://www.parkaireconsultants.com
Click here to download documents
Archived Webcast
Suggested book list
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Monday
October 15, 2007
10:00 – 12:00 noon
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Why "Good Behavior" needs to be taught
Teaching Students with Learning and Behavior problems
Bob Babcock, Ph.D., BCBA,
Coordinator of Psychological and Outreach Services, The Learning Tree, Inc.
Presentation
Webcast 1
Webcast 2
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Monday
November 12, 2007
10:00 – 12:00 noon
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Understanding Medications Used to Treat Childhood Disorders
Dr. Roy Sanders
The Marcus Institute
Webcast
Basic Psychopharmacology for Children and Adolescents Revised
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December 12, 2007
10:00 – 12:00 noon
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Accessing Mental Health Care for Kids through the New State System
Hon. Tom Rawlings
Office of the Child Advocate
http://gachildadvocate.org
Webcast
RBWO Chart Provider Requirements and Child Characteristics document
avlf mh talk 121097-1
December mental health talk epsdt letter handouts
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| |
ALL DAY Symposium
MondayJanuary 28, 2008
9:00 – 4:00 PM
|
“Don’t Throw the Desk!”
Symposium on Managing Problem Behaviors within the School Setting
Morning Session 9-1:
A Functional Analysis Approach to the Reduction of Problem Behavior.
Vince Carbone, Ed.D., BCBA
Lunch
Afternoon breakout sessions
from 2-4.
Helping Kids Keep and Regain Control,
Bob Babcock, PhD, BCBA
Senior Behavior Analyst, Laurel Heights ASD Program and
Gloria Choo, LCSW
Managing Director, Laurel Heights
Social Skills Training: A Data-Based Approach
Ajamu Nkosi , PhD, BCBA
Senior Behavioral Analyst, Senior Educational Consultant
Southern Behavioral Group
www.southernbehavioral.com
Teaching Non-Vocal Children with Autism to Talk:
Dr. Vince Carbone, BCBA
The Carbone Clinic
Webcast1
Webcast2
Webcast3
Webcast4
Webcast5
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Monday
February 11, 2008
10:00 – 12:00 noon
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Psychotherapeutic Medications 2008 -The Good, Bad, and Ugly of Psychotropic Medications
Merrill Norton, D.Phl, NCAC-II, CCS
Clinical Assistant Professor, College of Pharmacy University of Georgia
http://www.rx.uga.edu/
Webcast 1
Webcast 2
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Monday
March 10, 2008
10:00 – 12:00 noon
Morning session
1:00 to 4:00 pm
Afternoon session
(lunch provided for those attending afternoon session)
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2ND ALL DAY EVENT: SEPARATION, LOSS AND GRIEF IN CHILDHOOD
DONNA AMUNDSON, LCSW
OF NEW JERSEY’S TRAUMATIC LOSS COALITIONS FOR YOUTH
http://ubhc.umdnj.edu/brti/TLC.htm
ADDITIONAL SPONSORSHIP BY GEORGIA DHR, DIVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH
AND NASW-GA
SEPARATION, LOSS AND GRIEF IN CHILDHOOD
MORNING SESSION: 10 AM - NOON
An overview of the categories and impact of traumatic loss for children. The program will include the latest research and best practices. Resources for professionals and parents include accessing additional training. Special emphasis on addressing young survivors of suicide.
DEVELOPING AND SUSTAINING TRAUMATIC LOSS COALITIONS FOR YOUTH
AFTERNOON SESSION: 1—4 PM
Traumatic loss coalitions bring professionals from schools and the community together to help young victims of traumatic loss. This presentation assists in finding support inside and outside of school systems. Suicide prevention will be emphasized. Coalition work in both prevention and post-vention will be covered.
BOTH SESSIONS FREE OF CHARGE
LUNCH WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR AFTERNOON ATTENDEES AT NO CHARGE
CEUS APPLIED FORTHROUGH UGA GEORGIA CENTER AND NASW-GA
webcastAM1
webcastAM2
webcastPM1
webcastPM2
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Monday
April 14, 2008
10:00 – 12:00 noon
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Discussing Disabilities with Children and their Families
Understand your label: advocate for yourself
Leslie Munson, Ph.D., NCSP
Director of Education at the Atlanta Speech School
Fontina Rashid, Ph.D.
Lead Psychologist, Atlanta Speech School
http://www.atlantaspeechschool.org
webcast 1
webcast 2
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Monday
May 12 2008
10:00 – 12:00 noon
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Autism, Asperger’s and New Research
Dr. Catherine Trapani
Director of Education at the Marcus Institute
http://www.marcus.org/faculty/trapani.html
Dr. Kevin Ayres
Dr. David Gast and
Dr. Deanna Luscre
University of Georgia
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2006-2007 PROFESSIONAL LECTURE SERIES WEB CASTS
Web Casts Sponsored by: The Barton Child Law and Policy Clinic at Emory University School of Law and the Supreme Court of Georgia’s Committee on Justice for Children
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Date & Time
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Topic & Speakers
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October 11, 2006
10:00 - 12:00 noon
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Legislative Update: New Laws Affecting Georgia's Children
Karen Worthington Esq., Co-Director of the Barton Clinic
Powerpoint Presentation | Archived Webcast: Hour 1 | Hour 2
(latest Real Player download, for webcast)
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November 8, 2006
10:00 - 12:00 noon
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Understanding Medications Used to Treat Childhood Disorders
Dr. Roy Sanders, The Marcus Institute
Powerpoint Presentation | Archived Webcast
Basic Psychopharmacology for Children and Adolescents Revised with new format presentation
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December 13, 2006
10:00 - 12:00 noon
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Anxiety and Depression: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Therapeutic Approaches
Dr. Felissa Goldstein, M.D.
Powerpoint Presentation | Archived Webcast
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January 10, 2007
10:00 - 12:00 noon
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Expressive, Receptive and Pragmatic Language Skills: A critical need for assessment and therapy
Heather Taylor, M.A., CCCSLP
Co-Founder Cobblestone Therapy Group
Archived Webcast
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February 14, 2007
10:00 - 12:00 noon
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You Got to have friends! Developing Appropriate Social Skills in Students with Learning and Behavior problems
Bob Babcock, Ph.D., BCBA, Coordinator of Psychological and Outreach Services, The Learning Tree, Inc.
Powerpoint Presentation | Archived Webcast
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March 14, 2007
10:00 - 12:00 noon
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The Effect of Violence and Chaos on Children's Neurological Development
Interventions, strategies, and coping mechanisms
Dr. Diane Bales
University of Georgia
Webcast | Archived Webcast
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April 11, 2007
10:00 - 12:00 noon
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Behavior Problems: The Role of Self-Regulation in Destructive, Impetuous and Impulsive Behaviors
Dr. Claire Coles
Director, Fetal Alcohol Center at the Marcus Institute
Archived Webcast
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May 9, 2007
10:00 - 12:00 noon
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The Impact of Excessive TV and Videogames on Children
How does it affect concentration and behavior
Craig A. Anderson, Ph.D.
Iowa State University
Powerpoint Presentation | Webcast 1 | Webcast 2
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