Down Syndrome Advocacy Foundation Meeting
Date : Thursday, October 15, 2009
Place : Courtyard Marriott, Ronkonkoma
Time : 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Topic: |
Functional Assessment and Proactive Approaches to Challenging Behavior |
Presenter: |
John Innis, M.A.,
Behavior Consultant |
Many children with disabilities display problem behaviors that, if not proactively addressed, can lead to educational segregation, community and social isolation, and diminished quality-of-life. The first step in developing effective interventions for these behaviors is to understand why they occur. Functional assessment is the method we use to understand what motivates behaviors and plan effective interventions. Mr. Innis will provide an overview of functional assessment and how you can use it successfully to address problem behaviors early. |
Important: Due to space limitations, prior registration is required.
Please call 516-983-7008 or
E-mail: dsaf03@gmail.com if you would like to attend.
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The Long Island Developmental Disabilities Service Office has awarded our Foundation funds to provide training to families of children with developmental disabilities residing in Nassau and Suffolk County. Each interested family will be provided with six hours of individual training to address challenges they face within home and community settings. The training will be either provided by or overseen by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. The training can take place either in the home or at a place within the family’s community. If you know of a family that could benefit from this service, please forward to them our contact information. We have several openings for this fall for those who meet OMRDD’s guidelines to receive services. We have resources for a limited number of families. Families will be accepted into the program on a first come first serve basis.
Pediatric Dentist, Thursday, November 19th Nassau County Meeting – Parent Advocate, Wednesday, November 11th Third Long Island Buddy Walk |
Directions to Courtyard Marriott :
5000 Express Drive South , Ronkonkoma , NY 11779 ~ (631) 612-5000
From the East : West on LIE to exit 60, take Ramp (Right) onto Expressway Drive North . Turn Left (South) onto Hawkins Avenue , then immediately turn LEFT (East) onto Expressway Drive South .
From the West : East on LIE to exit 60, take Ramp (Right) onto Expressway Drive South .
Note: Most meetings will be held the third Thursday of each month (except for the month of December). Individuals who would like to join DSAF will be asked to pay a nominal membership fee.
Call Cathy Hoffman at 516-983-7008 for additional information