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Parents as Leaders: Supporting Your Child with a Learning Disability
A workshop presented by Ramapo for Children for parents, concerned family members and caregivers of children with a learning disability.
The “Parents as Leaders: Supporting Your Child with a Learning Disability ” workshop will
provide parents and caregivers of children with learning challenges with specific skills and
ideas for supporting the success of their child at home and in school. Participants will learn:
Techniques for communicating with children who learn differently by using visuals, non
-verbal cues, and step-by-step instructions.
Strategies for preventing and reducing difficult behaviors, anticipating problems, and
reducing stress.
Skills and ideas for advocating effectively for their child’s needs in their school and
community.
With over 90 years of experience in direct service and training programs, Ramapo for Children has developed a unique ability to create inclusive environments that promote positive behavioral change, foster skill development, and help support learning and personal growth.
FREE TO ATTEND
September 17, 2014
6:30PM-8:30PM
SARAH in Action
51 Boston Post Road
Madison, CT
If you are interested in attending, please contact Kathy Fadel at (203) 453-7592 x2 or via email at kidsteps-fcc@sarah-inc.org. Registration is necessary to attend.
