NEW YORK, NY, January 24, 2010
/24-7PressRelease/ --The Center for Autism and Related Disorders, Inc. (CARD), a leading autism treatment organization known for effectively treating children with autism and related disabilities, will host comprehensive challenging behavior workshops, Overcoming Challenging Behaviors and Picky Eating on Wednesday February 10, 2010 and Effective Strategies to Administer Oral Medication and Toilet Training on Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at 1890 Palmer Ave., Suite 404 Larchmont, NY 10538. The one hour workshops are designed for parents, teachers and practitioners who are challenged by the difficulties of their child's picky eating, pill swallowing and lack of toilet training.
Dealing with children, mainly with autism who have these challenging behaviors can be extremely stressful. Workshop presenter and CARD Research Manager, Melissa Olive, PhD, BCBA-D will discuss the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), and how ABA treatment can help overcome children's adversity in taking oral medication. Dr. Olive will also discuss the best approach for working with children who are resistant eaters in order to increase the variety of foods they will eat, as well as discuss the best approaches for teaching your child how to use the toilet.
According to Dr. Olive, "Many children with such challenging behaviors need assistance in areas that can be addressed on a short term basis, including refusing certain foods based on color or texture, engaging in tantrums at the grocery store, refusing to go to the toilet and refusing to take oral medication." Dr. Olive will share her expertise on addressing these issues. She will also teach the audience how to tackle these problematic behaviors at home or in school.
Each free workshop will be offered three times on their respective days.
Overcoming Challenging Behavior and Picky Eating
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Optional Sessions:
9-10am, 12-1pm, 6-7pm
1890 Palmer Avenue, Suite 404
Larchmont, NY 10538
Effective Strategies to Administer Oral Medication and Toilet Training
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Optional Sessions:
9-10am, 12-1pm, 6-7pm
1890 Palmer Avenue, Suite 404
Larchmont, NY 10538
These one hour workshops are free of charge. Seats are limited. To RSVP, email a.blazaitis@centerforautism.com or call 914.833.1303.
About Melissa Olive, PhD, BCBA-D:
Dr. Olive has received over $1,500,000 in federal and state funding to conduct research and intervention for challenging behavior and applied behavior analysis. She is the author of 23 book chapters and peer-reviewed publications. She currently serves on the Editorial Board for the Journal of Early Intervention, Topics in Early Childhood Special Education, Exceptional Children, and Young Exceptional Children. She is also a frequent guest reviewer for the Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. Her research interests include communication intervention, augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), functional communication training (FCT), assessment and treatment of challenging behavior, behavioral outcomes of biomedical interventions, and training others to implement Applied Behavior Analysis. Prior to joining the CARD staff, Missy served on faculty at the University of Nevada, Reno and the University of Texas at Austin.
About the Center for Autism and Related Disorders, Inc. (CARD):
The Center for Autism and Related Disorders, Inc. CARD, Inc. is among the world's largest and most experienced organizations effectively treating children with autism and related developmental disorders around the world. Since 1990, CARD implements comprehensive programs that follow the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). While many individuals greatly benefit from our comprehensive program, some require short-term assistance in specific areas.
For more information about CARD Specialized Outpatient Services, visit http://www.centerforautism.com/sos.
Media Contact:
Aenid Reyes
818.345.2345 ext. 285
a.reyes@centerforautism.com
1890 Palmer Ave #404
Larchmont, NY 10538
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