FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 16, 2010
Contact:PACER Center 952-838-9000, 800-53-PACER
PACER Center workshop addresses challenging behaviors in children with disabilities
PACER Center is offering “Understanding Challenging Behaviors in Children,” a free workshop for parents of children with disabilities in preschool through elementary school. It is on Wednesday, April 7, 2010, from 7 to 9 p.m., in room 120 at the Science Laboratory Center at Winona State University, Winona, Minn. Advance registration is requested.
Behavior is communication, and everyone develops a style of communication that works for them. Participants will discover a new and positive approach to changing problem behaviors and supporting improved behaviors.
Topics include:
- Learning about brain development and different temperament styles
- Understanding behavior from a positive perspective
- Teaching preferred behavior through the use of positive behavior interventions
- Finding alternatives to punishment
- Sustaining appropriate behavior
To register, call PACER at 952-838-9000 or 952-838-0190 (TTY). In Greater Minnesota, call 800-537-2237 (toll free) or visit PACER.org.
PACER Center is a parent center for families of children and young adults with any disability. PACER provides individual assistance, workshops, publications, and other resources to help families make decisions about education and other services for their child or young adult with disabilities.-30-
PACER's site offers many PDF files for download, which require