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Autism, Developmental Delays, and Behavior, in partnership with Region 9 Head Start Association
Presented by Jesse Bernal, MA, LMFT
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Course: #32623Level: Introductory2 Hours
This course will increase foundational understanding of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and related developmental delays. Participants will learn strategies to support the inclusion of children with diverse learning needs, presented in partnership with Region 9 Head Start Association's Training West.

Teaching Children with Autism: Critical Skills, Writing Goals, and Monitoring Progress
Presented by Tara Warwick, MS, OTR/L
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Course: #32072Level: Advanced2 Hours
Learn the steps involved in teaching young children with autism new skills, including how and what skills to assess, writing goals, strategies for teaching new skills, and how to monitor progress.

Speech and Language Basics: When to Refer?
Presented by Tonya R. Hayes, MEd, Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
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Course: #31991Level: Intermediate1 Hour
Learn about the top red flags all early-care professionals should know regarding speech and language development. This course will help professionals identify delays and alert parents when a referral to a speech-language pathologist is needed.

Perspective-Taking: Understanding Challenges, Fears and Joys of Parents of Children with Special Needs
Presented by Christy Jones-Hudson, MA, IMH-E®
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Course: #31908Level: Introductory1 Hour
Teachers juggle many processes and relationships to balance high-quality programming. Connecting with others begins with the initiative to learn more about serving and working with diverse populations including parents of children with special needs.

Understanding Challenging Behaviors: Practical Tools and Research
Presented by Kelly Gfroerer, PhD, LPC
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Course: #31862Level: Intermediate1 Hour
Better understand and respond to common challenging behaviors of young children. Proactive tools based on theory and research will be shared to help support building a classroom community where children feel belonging and are motivated to cooperate.

Working with Children with Disabilities: Inclusion Works!, in partnership with Region 9 Head Start Association
Presented by Piret Leonetti, EdD
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Course: #31676Level: Introductory1 Hour
Learn about laws surrounding inclusion, best practices, and how to create supportive environments for young children with disabilities in early childhood settings. In partnership with Region 9 Head Start Association.

Introduction to Home Visiting, in partnership with Region 9 Head Start Association
Presented by Stacy Brown, BA
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Course: #31767Level: Introductory1 Hour
Learn about home visiting as an important component of the early childhood education system, competencies needed for success in the field, and four main cornerstones of home visiting, in partnership with Region 9 Head Start Association's Training West.

Observing Young Children
Presented by Jennifer Romanoff, MA
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Course: #31640Level: Introductory1 Hour
Learn key ways to effectively take observations of young children through a variety of approaches. Understand how to use the information gathered to speak to parents and ensure a relationship of trust that benefits the child's overall development and growth.

Sensory Processing: Strategies for Classroom Teachers
Presented by Tonya R. Hayes, MEd, Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
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Course: #31632Level: Advanced2 Hours
Identify the needs of young children with sensory processing disorders more accurately. Learn specific strategies for aiding children in regulating their sensory needs for optimal outcomes in the early childhood classroom.

Sign Language for Late Talkers and Children with Special Needs
Presented by Tonya R. Hayes, MEd, Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
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Course: #31606Level: Introductory1 Hour
Learn about the use and benefits of signing with babies, toddlers, late talkers and children with special needs, including 50+ functional signs and how it encourages expressive language.