A Live Virtual Event

November 5, 6, 8 & 15, 2020

5 Plenaries
18 Workshops
Tracks for Educators, Clinicians & Parents

$55 Members | $75 Non-members

Anxiety, Stress, Trauma, and Resilience in the time of COVID-19
Serena Wieder, PhD, Clinical Director, Profectum Foundation
 

Practical Supports for Parents, Students, and School Staff: Understanding Anxiety, Stress, and Trauma in the School Setting
Kimberly L. Cameron, PsyD., CTC School Psychologist | Stefanie D’Amore, MA, LPC, CTC School Counselor, Profectum CL1 Certification | Jennifer Mandato, MA LAC, CTC School Counselor, Profectum CL2 Certification
 

DIR(r) Medicaid/Insurance Workshop for Parents and Professionals
Natalie Kitts, OTR, Profectum CL2 Certification and Trainer Candidate | Mike Suiters, CEO Positive Development

Overview of DIR-FCD Programs for Early Intervention through Adulthood for Individuals with Diverse Sensory-Motor-Communication Profiles

Monica Osgood, Co-Founder and Executive Director Celebrate the Children School and Profectum Foundation | Lauren Blaszak, Co-Founder and Executive Director, Celebrate the Children School, Profectum CL1 Certification | Sherri Cawn, MA, CCC-SLP, Profectum Senior Faculty | Lisa deFaria, LCSW, BCD, Profectum Senior Faculty | Michele Ricamato, MA, CCC-SLP, Profectum Senior Faculty | Linda Cervenka, MA, CCC-SLP, Profectum Senior Faculty | Karen McDowell, Profectum Faculty and Young Adult Program Coordinator, Celebrate the Children School
 

Young adults on the Autism Spectrum share perspectives on educational programs, priorities, “Social Distancing,” Love on the Spectrum, work, and more …

Anie Knipping and Friends

Track 1 - Parents

Strategies for Increasing your Child’s Engagement During Remote Learning and Teletherapy Sessions | Part 1: Developmentally-minded, Relationship-based Strategies for Remote Learning Interventions In the Home

Dads who rock! How fathers can support their child’s intervention program, promote development, and support Mom! 
 

Strategies for Increasing your Child’s Engagement During Remote Learning and Teletherapy Sessions | Part 2: Developmentally-minded, Relationship-based Strategies for Remote Learning Interventions In the Home

Track 2 - Educators/Clinicians

The Key Principles of a DIR-FCD Classroom: The most current and progressive educational practices available today for students with special needs ages 3-21

How to Leverage the Virtual Platform to Target DIR-FCD IEP Goals and Promote Development During Remote Learning and Therapies

Writing Measurable, Developmental Goals and Objectives for your Student’s IEP Using the DIR-FCD Goal Bank

Track 3 - Other

Special Session for Administrators/Schools: Navigating COVID-19 and Keeping the Ship Afloat!

The Principles and Best Practices of DIR-FCD Programs for Adults with Special Needs
 

Celebrate the Children School Connections Tour: How to Navigate the Transition from Entitlements to Eligibility Post Graduation

Track 1 - Parents

Anxiety Management: Mindful Approaches to Parenting One Day at a Time

The 5 C’s at Home: How feelings of Comfort, Competence, Confidence, Control, and Communication allow children and their parents to co-regulate, reduce stress and challenges, and maximize engagement and independence at home.

Parent’s Open Discussion facilitated by Lauren Blaszak and a CTC Parent Panel 

Track 2 - Clinicians/Educators

The 5 C’s at School: How feelings of Comfort, Competence, Confidence, Control, and Communication Allow Students to Maximize Social, Emotional, Behavioral, and Academic Progress
 

The 5 C’s Virtually: How feelings of Comfort, Competence, Confidence, Control, and Communication to Increase Participation and Independence can be Fostered even in a Virtual Classroom - Principles, strategies, lesson plans, and parent support strategies will be illustrated.
 

Collaborative Dual-methodology: ABA and DIR(r): Moving from Co-regulation to Self-regulation by Implementing the Phaedrus Approach

Track 3 - Other

Academic Case Presentation: Making Reading Instruction Meaningful

Academic Case Presentation: Making Math Instruction Meaningful

Supporting Parents in Working with Their Children in the Home and Virtually - The ethics, principles, and practical strategies for teachers and paraprofessionals providing virtual classroom and in-home support to parents will be illustrated. Sample policies and procedures for working families in the home will be provided.

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