Ulster-Greene ARC presents “Listen to Me!”

For parents who want to become more successful at managing difficult behavior.

Join us for this Free Parent-Training Forum

Tuesday June 16, 2009, Ulster-Greene ARC, 471 Albany Avenue Kingston, New York

Come and be part of what we hope to be an enlightening and productive forum!

Please let us know if you need family care for the evening. We will provide Respite Services on site. However, your RSVP for this care is required ahead of time.

RSVP by June 5, 2009

Phone: 845-331-4300 x259
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Training Information

Parenting, under any circumstances, can be a challenge, as children and young adults often present behaviors that are difficult to manage. These challenges can be particularly difficult when the child or young adult also has an intellectual or other developmental disability, such as autism.

As part of our effort to support families, Ulster-Greene ARC is conducting a training session for families who want to achieve a higher level of success in coping with and managing difficult behaviors. This training will be aimed at providing practical, concrete, and clear advice on how you can be all that you want to be – a highly effective parent.

Our skilled Psychology Department professionals will be leading this training. They will present principles of behavior management and address specific questions and problems offered by those who attend. (In order to preserve privacy, questions and problem situations can be submitted anonymously prior to the start of the session.)

A light supper will be provided, as well as an opportunity for networking with other families and learning about relevant services and supports offered by Ulster-Greene ARC.

Trainer Information

Sudi Kash earned her PhD in psychology from Alient International University, San Diego, CA in 1992. She is a licensed psychologist in the state of NY. Currently, she is the Director of Behavioral Health at Ulster-Greene ARC, which serves nearly 1200 people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. She has been an adjunct professor at the State University of New York at New Paltz since 2005 and various other universities. She previously worked as senior outreach consultant for the State of Kansas through Parsons State Hospital for 4 years. Her experience in program development dates back to 1988. Two of her most recent accomplishments include leading teams to create controlled multi-sensory stimulation rooms and a specialized ASD Program, The Renaissance Program. Sudi has worked exclusively with children and adults with developmental disabilities since 1997 and was trained at the University of Michigan to conduct diagnostic evaluations.

Nancy Dib holds two Master’s degrees (MA and MPhil), both in Psychology, with a specialization in developmental disabilities from the Graduate Center of the City University of New York and Queens College, where she is currently working on her dissertation research. Nancy is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and has extensive experience working with adults and children with developmental disabilities, including autism spectrum disorders, and running Applied Behavior Analysis programs. She has a strong research background, primarily in applied settings, and has published two manuscripts in peer-reviewed journals. She has experience developing staff-training procedures based on student behavior, as demonstrated in her published research on children with autism. Nancy also has much experience teaching at the college level and has taught a variety of undergraduate and graduate psychology courses at both Queens and Marist Colleges. She currently works as an Applied Behavioral Science Specialist at Ulster-Greene ARC.

WHO?

Parents/Guardians/Families of individuals with developmental disabilities, aged 9 to adult.

WHAT?

A Parent’s Forum/Training to help families cope with difficult behavior.

A light dinner will be served.

WHERE?

Ulster-Greene ARC

471 Albany Avenue

Kingston, NY 12401

WHEN?

Tuesday June 16, 2009

6:30pm to 8:30pm

WHY?

To become a more effective parent, to network with other families, and to learn about relevant services offered by Ulster-Greene ARC.