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DATE
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CLASS
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DESCRIPTION
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September 13
9:30am - 11:30am
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Child Abuse & Neglect
Liz Ghilardi, LCSW, Child Abuse Prevention Consultant
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Learn about the signs and symptoms of abuse in children. Find out if you are a mandated reporter and what you can do to help protect the children in your care. |
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September 17
5:45pm - 7:45pm
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Understanding Cerebral Palsy
Chad Murphy Price and Charlotte Price,
WIFACETS
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Discover the characteristics of Cerebral Palsy and what are best practices to care for children coping with C.P. Learn to promote independence and inclusion. |
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October 1
5:45pm - 7:45pm
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Understanding Down Syndrome
Jackie Michlig and Andrew Gerbitz, Down Syndrome Assoc. of WI
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Learn about children diagnosed with Down Syndrome. Learn how challenges for including all children can be overcome. Learn how to make children with differences feel confident in your environment and welcome. |
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October 11
9:30am - 11:30am
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Feeding, Positioning and Language Development
Michelle Nowak Lareau, Penfield
Children's Center
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Learn important strategies for feeding children with swallowing concerns. Learn how an infant's early stages of development impact their speech and language. |
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November 5
5:45pm - 7:45pm
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Understanding ADA - Americans With Disability Act
Dr. Maureen Keyes, UW-Milwaukee
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Learn about the Americans with Disabilities Act and how it impacts your childcare center. Discover what the expectations of the laws are and how they affect your business and the inclusion of all children. |
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November 8
9:30am - 11:30am
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Understanding Epilepsy and Seizures
Allen Natole, Epilepsy Foundation
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Become familiar with epilepsy and seizures. Learn best practices in caring for a child with this disorder. Learn what practices are no longer acceptible.
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December 3
5:45pm - 7:45pm
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Reactive Attachment Disorder
Carolee Malen, Malen & Associates
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Learn about children diagnosed with Reactive Attachment Disorder. Learn different strategies that allow for success in caring for these children. |
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December 6
9:30am - 11:30am
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Challenging Behaviors
Terri Enters, Integrated Development Services
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Learn about the triggers that lead up to challenging behaviors and how to extinguish them. Study the techniques that can help you care for children positively and learn to pick your battles! |