Month: September 2017
Domestic Violence Training for Birth to Three
September 27, 2017
November 14th! This half day training, tailored to Birth to Three providers, will focus on: Recognition of Red Flags, Impact of DV on children, Resiliency of children, How to engage in a conversation about DV with caregivers, Safety planning for families and home visitors. Register on Birth to Three Calendar.
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Best Practice: Going Deeper Into Natural Learning Environment Practices
September 27, 2017
Are you new to Birth to Three? Or a seasoned interventionist looking for updating your knowledge and application of best practices in early intervention? Come to this one day training that will support your use of evidence-based practices in the field. Lots of hands-on activities that will carry over into your work with families! November 7th – REGISTER SOON!
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Increase Your Understanding of AT to Support Communication!
September 27, 2017
OCTOBER 17th – REGISTER SOON! This Birth to Three workshop will guide service providers through the processes of detecting a need for technology, assessing which tools may be appropriate, and implementing the technology tools for the purposes of eliciting language and supporting behavior management. The presenter, Elena Fader is an Assistive Technology Specialist and Speech-Language Pathologist at New England Assistive Technology (NEAT), an Oak Hill Center. Register on the Birth to Three Calendar.
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Transitions for Young Children in Military Families – Parent webinar
September 13, 2017
When a Service Member leaves the military, the child leaves the military as well. The focus of this webinar is on aiding the transition of young children of veterans: children of service members who have served in the military on active duty, national guard or reserve, and who are transitioning or have already transitioned out of the military. Discussion will include defining the different types of transitions and sharing positive strategies to address the implications when a military family with young children transitions to civilian life. This webinar is written for parents. Professionals who work with military-connected children may find it … Continue reading
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Advance Your Practices: Early Intervention Specialist Course @ UCONN
September 13, 2017
Are you working in Birth to Three and want to expand your knowledge and practices with families. The University of Connecticut, Mary Beth Bruder, is offering a course including a series of 3 modules on early intervention. The course will allow for graduate credit or a stipend, as well as attainment of the CT. Birth to Three Early Intervention Specialist Credential after successful completion of the 3 modules. Course starts in January. Apply now! If you have any questions, please contact Gabriela Freyre-Calish at (860) 679-1563 or email at freyre@uchc.edu Here is what your colleagues are saying: “If you are passionate about what you do … Continue reading
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Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome – webinar
September 11, 2017
September 19, 2017: Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome: What is it and how can it be prevented? Tuesday, September 19, 2017 12:30:00 PM EDT – 1:30:00 PM EDT Every 25 minutes, a baby is born suffering from opioid withdrawal. Maternal opioid use and neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) is dramatically increasing, by nearly five-fold since 2000, providing newborns with greater likelihood of birthweight, respiratory complications, and other critical health conditions. (NIH, 2017). This webinar will describe, review screening and treatment recommendations, and showcase select health programs for managing NAS. Dr. Joseph El Khoury, Assistant Professor in the Division of Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine at the … Continue reading
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