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1.15.10 | Free Devlopmental Disability Workshop: Teaching Children with Asperger’s Syndrome in the Public School Setting
Bancroft will be holding a free Developmental Disabilities (DD) Workshop on Wednesday, January 20, 2010 from 6:30PM-8:30PM. The Workshop, presented by Sharon Jurman, is designed for professionals, but is open to anyone interested in learning more about developmental and intellectual disabilities.
The workshop will focus on unique needs, challenges and rewards of teaching children with Asperger’s Disorder in an integrated or self contained classroom. Strategies to promote social skills, effective communication techniques, reduction of sensory stimulation, increasing desired behaviors and decreasing inappropriate behaviors, development of classroom management plan, managing the learning environment and levels of reinforcement will be explored.
The workshop will be held in the Farrington Building, located on Bancroft’s Campus in Haddonfield, New Jersey. For further information or to register, please contact Pat Reid at (856) 524-7453 or email preid@bnh.org.
Bancroft is pleased to offer a new line-up of free workshops on topics related to developmental and intellectual disabilities and related disorders. In addition to offering five new topics, this year’s series will feature separate sessions for parents and educational professionals as well as combined workshops.
These workshops are available to the public at no charge. Support generously provided by the TD Charitable Foundation.
About Bancroft
Founded in 1883, Bancroft annually serves more than 1300 children and adults with intellectual and developmental challenges and acquired brain injuries. Bancroft strives to ensure that every person is given opportunities for lifelong learning and fulfillment. The organization does this by altering perceptions and supporting people with neurological challenges in achieving their life goals as valued and respected members of our world. Based in Haddonfield, N.J., Bancroft has sites in Camden, Burlington, Gloucester, Ocean, Salem and Middlesex counties, New Jersey, in New Castle County, Delaware; and Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. Programs and supports include early childhood, education, vocational and supported employment, structured day, rehabilitation, community living, behavioral treatment, as well as in-home and outpatient services.
These workshops are available to the public at no charge. Support generously provided by the TD Charitable Foundation.
