OCDNY workshop for parents of kids with OCD+
February 10, 2011 by Leslie E. Packer PhD
Filed under Advocacy, Event
OCDNY is holding a workshop on March 5, 2011 in Great Neck, New York for parents about their children’s educational rights. I’ve uploaded their flyer to this site for anyone who’s interested:
OCDNY_workshop_30511
(Click on link to view flyer)
The schedule for the program is:
Objectives
- Empower parents with an understanding of educational rights
- Understand what services are available through the school system
- Negotiating better for your child’s individualized education and have peace of mind
Schedule
11:00AM-11:15AM Opening Statements
11:15AM-12:15PM Knowing your child’s legal educational rights
A discussion about the laws regarding your child’s rights and how to go about dealing with the school system’s policies. Presented by Natascha Santos
12:15PM-1:15PM Knowing what services and accommodations are available
A discussion regarding the services that you can request for your child from the education system. Presented by Scott Sokolow
1:15PM-1:45PM Break for Refreshments
1:45PM-2:45PM Questions and Answers
Presented by Natascha Santos and Scott Sokolow, and members of the Bio-Behavioral Staff
2:45PM-3:00PM Closing Statements
Looking for a Tourette Syndrome summer camp?
February 8, 2011 by Leslie E. Packer PhD
Filed under Event
Scott Loeff sends along information:
Tourette Syndrome Camp Organization
6933 N. Kedzie #816
Chicago, Illinois 60645
(773) 465-7536 or E-mail:scott63@prodigy.netOur 2011 Summer Camp Registration is now on-line at www.tourettecamp.com. Camp will be from Sunday, June 26, 2011 till Saturday, July 2, 2011. The cost will remain the same at 2010, which is $525.
You can also see details and register for our Saturday, April 2, 2010 Family program which is only $5 or $6.
We look forward to another exciting week of camp in 2011.
Live Discussion: Dr. Demitri Papolos on Fear of Harm with JBRF Director Alissa Bronsteen
November 20, 2010 by Leslie E. Packer PhD
Filed under Event
The Juvenile Bipolar Research Foundation (JBRF) sends along this note about a free event this Sunday night via the Internet:
Research supported by the Juvenile Bipolar Research Foundation has moved the conversation about bipolar disorder from abstract behaviors to a biological hypothesis. We now have a road map that could guide us to effective and predictable treatment.
Dr. Demitri Papolos, and JBRF Director Alissa Bronsteen will discuss the Fear of Harm subtype of bipolar disorder and future research priorities on:
The Coffee Klatch: a BlogTalkRadio show on this Sunday, November 21st at 9PM, Eastern
Since this is through your computer, not your radio, no matter where you live, you can hear it. Simply go to:
www.blogtalkradio.com/profile.aspx?userurl=the-coffee-klatch -
http://cts.vresp.com/c/?JuvenileBipolarResea/c657d47b21/2753b3da81/bcbd2c8ca5/userurl=the-coffee-klatch
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There will be time at the end for questions.
The call-in number for questions is (646) 595-2881.
Mark your calendars for CEC conference in 2011!
November 15, 2010 by Leslie E. Packer PhD
Filed under Event, Featured
The Council for Exceptional Children 2011 Convention and Expo will be April 25-28, 2011 at the National Harbor, in Maryland. Information on the conference can be found on their web site, here.
I’ll be presenting with my co-author and friend, Sheryl Pruitt, on April 26 on the topic of “Basal Ganglia Spectrum Disorder: Recognition and Remediation.”
I’ll also be presenting on April 27 on “Pitfalls in Behavior Intervention Planning When the “Behavior” is a Neurological Symptom.”
I hope to see you there!
Stop by and say hello at CHADD!
November 8, 2010 by Leslie E. Packer PhD
Filed under Event
This week is CHADD’s 22nd Annual International Conference on ADHD in Atlanta. I’ll be speaking on Saturday afternoon on Demystifying Some of the Overlap Between ADHD and Bipolar Disorder for School-Based Planning.
I’ll also be doing a book-signing for my book with Sherry Pruitt, Challenging Kids, Challenged Teachers at Woodbine House’s booth in the Exhibitor’s Hall on Friday afternoon at 3:00 pm, and a book-signing for my other book, Find a Way or Make a Way at the Parkaire Press booth in the Exhibitor’s Hall. Check their booth for the time.
If you’re at the conference, please stop by and say hello!
