Events Calendar

From the Clinic to the Classroom - An Update on the Diagnosis and Treatment of Students with Special Needs

Thursday, 12 November, 2015

Registration Required: https://www.regonline.com/fromtheclinictotheclassroom

Presentations

Treatment of Children with Developmental Disorders: Science, Non-science, and Nonsense

Thomas D. Challman, MD - Medical Director, ADMI

This presentation will review a variety of therapies often promoted for use in children with developmental disabilities, and offer practical strategies to scientifically evaluate treatment options that can help families and educators avoid therapies that are ineffective or potentially harmful.

What’s So Special About Genetics? Practical Implications of Genetic Diagnoses for Children with Special Needs

Brenda M. Finucane, MS, CGC - Associate Director, ADMI

Advances in diagnostic testing have allowed the identification of many distinct genetic syndromes associated with physical, cognitive, and behavioral symptoms. Professionals working with special populations can benefit from training about the impact of these diagnoses on health, behavior, and learning.

Resources and Strategies for Children with Complex Communication Needs

Marissa W. Mitchel, MS, CCC-SLP - Speech-Language Pathologist, ADMI

This presentation will highlight augmentative communication strategies that can help children communicate effectively. Practical suggestions and local resources for students will be shared.

This free training series is presented by Geisinger’s Autism & Developmental Medicine Institute (ADMI) in partnership with the University of Scranton and Friendship House.

Contact:

Ray Schwenk

Categories:

Edward R. Leahy Jr. Hall

237 Jefferson Avenue
 Scranton, PA 18510