Hosted by Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation and Marcus Institute
Sponsored by the Barton Clinic, the University of Georgia Carl Vinson Institute and the Committee on Justice for Children
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RSVP to Kathleen Dumitrescu
at the Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation
kdumitrescu@avlf.org
Suite 1750 North Tower
235 Peachtree St. N.E.
Atlanta, Georgia 30303
678-681-6009
New Day: Mondays
New Location
State Bar of Georgia Headquarters
3rd floor conference room
104 Marietta St. NW,
Atlanta, Georgia 30303
Parking available on site
Directions to the State Bar of Georgia Headquarters(pdf)
The Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation, The Marcus Institute, University of Georgia Cooperative Extension, 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 Present…
2007-2008 |
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Topic & Speakers |
Monday
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Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Sheryl K. Pruitt, Clinical Director of Parkaire Consultants |
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Monday
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Why "Good Behavior" needs to be taught Bob Babcock, Ph.D., BCBA, |
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Monday
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Understanding Medications Used to Treat Childhood Disorders Webcast |
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December 12, 2007
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Accessing Mental Health Care for Kids through the New State SystemHon. Tom Rawlings RBWO Chart Provider Requirements and Child Characteristics document |
ALL DAY Symposium
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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 Gloria Choo, LCSW Social Skills Training: A Data-Based Approach Ajamu Nkosi , PhD, BCBA Senior Behavioral Analyst, Senior Educational Consultant Southern Behavioral Group Teaching Non-Vocal Children with Autism to Talk: Dr. Vince Carbone, BCBA |
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Monday
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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 |
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Monday
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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 |
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Monday
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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. http://www.atlantaspeechschool.org |
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Monday
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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 |
All Presentations will be archived and available for viewing on the Web the week following the seminar
Handouts from the lectures will be posted with the presentation
Download the presentations or handouts prior to viewing the web cast
Continuing Education Credits Available through the University of Georgia’s Cooperative Extension
Seminars are free and offered to parents and professionals from all disciplines serving the needs of children and youth in Georgia. Registration is first come/first serve basis but space is limited. Light refreshments will be served.
Please RSVP to Kathleen Dumitrescu at the Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation.
kdumitrescu@avlf.org
Suite 1750 North Tower
235 Peachtree Street, NE
Atlanta, Georgia 30303
404-521-0790 ex. 31
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2006-2007 PROFESSIONAL LECTURE SERIES WEB CASTS
Date & Time |
Topic & Speakers |
October 11, 2006 10:00 - 12:00 noon |
Legislative Update: New Laws Affecting Georgia's Children Powerpoint Presentation | Archived Webcast: Hour 1 | Hour 2 |
November 8, 2006 10:00 - 12:00 noon |
Understanding Medications Used to Treat Childhood Disorders Powerpoint Presentation | Archived Webcast |
December 13, 2006 10:00 - 12:00 noon |
Anxiety and Depression: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Therapeutic Approaches |
January 10, 2007 10:00 - 12:00 noon |
Expressive, Receptive and Pragmatic Language Skills: A critical need for assessment and therapy |
February 14, 2007 10:00 - 12:00 noon |
You Got to have friends! Developing Appropriate Social Skills in Students with Learning and Behavior problems |
March 14, 2007 10:00 - 12:00 noon |
The Effect of Violence and Chaos on Children's Neurological Development |
April 11, 2007 10:00 - 12:00 noon |
Behavior Problems: The Role of Self-Regulation in Destructive, Impetuous and Impulsive Behaviors |
May 9, 2007 10:00 - 12:00 noon |
The Impact of Excessive TV and Videogames on Children |
