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The Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation, The Marcus Autism Center at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta,
University of Georgia Cooperative Extension , The Barton Child Law and Policy Clinic at Emory University School of Law , and the Supreme Court of Georgia’s Committee on Justice for Children Present …

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2008-2009
6THANNUAL SEMINAR SERIES
CRITICAL ISSUES FACING SPECIAL NEEDS AND
AT- RISK CHILDREN

 

Date & Time

Topic & Speakers

ALL DAY
Symposium

Monday

September 8, 2008

 10:00 – 3:30PM
4 CLE hours offered
For $20.00.

Please register and pay on siteCEUs also to be offered through UGA cooperative extension service.  Registration for CEUs at no cost on site
 

Babies' Brains, Parents Rights, Child's Rights
How does all of this get balanced in the Child Welfare System?

                              
What does toxic stress do to baby brains? 
newly published research coming from Harvard University
10-noon Presenter: Dr. Jordan Greenbaum, Medical Director, Child Protection Center, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta.
1:00 to 3:30 Join us for a very interactive panel to discuss what the Harvard research means to the people working in a child welfare setting.
Agency representatives to discuss how cases are handled and how  services are allocated in Georgia

Panelists include:  Dr. Jordan Greenbaum, Judge Peggy Walker, University of Michigan Professor Don Duquette. Director of Babies Can't Wait Wendy Miller, Justine Strickland, Assistant Commissioner for Child Care Policy, Bright From the Start: Georgia, and Peggy Woodard, Field Program Specialist, DFCS Liaison - CHOA/ Egleston and Parent to Parent Network. 

Moderator:  Kathleen Dumitrescu, Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation

 

 

Monday

October 20, 2008

 

10:00 – 12:00 noon
Registration for CEUs at no cost on site

Nutrition and its’ Effects on Cognitive Development and Learning

Diane Bales, Ph.D.
University of Georgia

 

 

ALL DAY Symposium

Monday

November 10, 2008

 

10:00 – 4:00
Registration for CEUs at no cost on site

ADHD: An overview of 20 years of research in Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
10:00 to 12:00
Benjamin B. Lahey, Ph.D.
Department of Health Studies, The University of Chicago
http://health.bsd.uchicago.edu/Member.aspx?PersonID=219
lunch
Medications:  An overview of medications used to treat ADHD and ADD
tba
Social Coaching and the Role it Plays with children with ADHD
Daniel G. Pruitt Jr., CPCC, SCAC
professional coach at Parkaire Consultants
http://www.parkaireconsultants.com/

 

 

Monday

December 8, 2008

 

9:30 to 12:30
Registration for CEUs at no cost on site

The new revised DSM:  Cracking the Code

tba

 

 

Monday

January 12, 2009

 

10:00 to 12:00 noon
Registration for CEUs at no cost on site

Response to Intervention
Understanding the Rubric
tba

 

 

ALL DAY

Symposium

February 9, 2009

10:00 – 3:00
Registration for CEUs at no cost on site

Autism Spectrum Disorder :  Multiple pathways to working the puzzle piece

10:00-11:00      Identification and Prevalence of Children with an Autism
Spectrum Disorder (ASD) from a Public Health Perspective"
Catherine Rice, Ph.D., Behavioral Scientist, National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
11:00-12:00   Chromosome Rearrangements in Autism Spectrum Disorders
Christa Lese Martin, PhD, FACMG, Associate Professor, Department of Human Genetics, Emory University School of Medicine
12:30: 1:30    Research and use of video to support instruction for students
with autism Kevin Ayres, Ph.D.,  Assistant Professor of Special Education Communication Sciences and Special Education, University of Georgia at Athens
1:30- 2:30        Using technology systems to support the challenges of
autism. Gregory D. Abowd , Ph.D., Distinguished Professor, School of Interactive Computing & GVU Center; Interim Director, Health Systems Institute, Director; Aware Home Research Initiative  Georgia Tech
2:30-3:00  Using art to enhance communication, increase community awareness, and generalize skills.  Catherine Trapani, P.D., Marcus Autism Center

 

 

Monday

March 16,  2009

 

10:00 – 12:00 noon
Registration for CEUs at no cost on site

 

IDEA 2004: On Getting Services under the not so new law
Kathleen Dumitrescu
Attorney at law
Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation
CLES  available

 

 

 

ALL DAY

Symposium

Monday

 

April 13, 2009

 

10:00 – 3:00
Registration for CEUs at no cost on site

Depression and Bipolar Disorder in Children and Adolescents

Edward Craighead, Ph.D.,
Director, Child and Adolescent Mood Disorders Program, Emory University

10:00-12:00    Depression in Childhood and Adolescence
12:00 to 12:30  Lunch (chew fast)
12:30- 2:30  Bipolar Disorder in Childhood and Adolescence
2:30-3:30 Resources for Suicide Prevention in the Community

        
Sally vander Straeten, MSW, ACSW
Families-at-Risk Specialist
University of Georgia Cooperative Extension

 

 

Monday

May 11 2008

 

9:00 – 12:00 noon
Registration for CEUs at no cost on site

 

PTSD and Reactive Attachment Disorder
Tba

 

 

RSVP to Kathleen Dumitrescu
at the Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation
kdumitrescu@avlf.org
Suite 1750 North Tower
235 Peachtree Street, NE
Atlanta, Georgia 30303
678-681-6009

New Day: Mondays
New Location

State Bar of Georgia Headquarters 
3rd floor conference room
104 Marietta St. NW,
Atlanta, Georgia 30303
Parking available on site 

 

 

All Presentations will be archived and available for viewing on the Web the week following the seminar
View the series on the web at:
http://www.gaprofessionalseries.org

Handouts from the lectures will be posted with the presentation
Down load the power points or handouts prior to viewing the web cast

Archived versions of 2007-2008 and 2006-07 series are available at the website

 

Web Casts Sponsored by:

The Barton Child Law and Policy Clinic at Emory University School of Law and the Supreme Court of Georgia Committee on Justice for Children

Continuing Education Credits Available through the University of Georgia’s Cooperative Extension

Seminars are free and offered to parents and professionals from all disciplines serving the needs of children and youth in Georgia.
Registration is first come/first serve basis but space is limited. 
Light refreshments will be served.

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2007-2008
5TH ANNUAL SEMINAR SERIES
CRITICAL ISSUES FACING SPECIAL NEEDS AND
AT- RISK CHILDREN

Date & Time

Topic & Speakers

Monday
September 10, 2007 

10:00 – 12:00 noon

Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity
Understanding and Coping with Neurologically Based Disorders

Sheryl K. Pruitt, Clinical Director of Parkaire Consultants
Co-author of Teaching the Tiger and contributor to An Educator’s Guide to Tourette’s Syndrome
http://www.parkaireconsultants.com
Click here to download documents
Archived Webcast
Suggested book list

 

 

Monday
October 15, 2007 

10:00 – 12:00 noon

Why "Good Behavior" needs to be taught
Teaching Students with Learning and Behavior problems

Bob Babcock, Ph.D., BCBA,
Coordinator of Psychological and Outreach Services, The Learning Tree, Inc.

Presentation

Webcast 1
Webcast 2

 

 

Monday
November 12, 2007 

10:00 – 12:00 noon

Understanding Medications Used to Treat Childhood Disorders
Dr. Roy Sanders
The Marcus Institute

Webcast
Basic Psychopharmacology for Children and Adolescents Revised

 

December 12, 2007


10:00 – 12:00 noon

Accessing Mental Health Care for Kids through the New State System  

Hon. Tom Rawlings
Office of the Child Advocate
http://gachildadvocate.org
Webcast

RBWO Chart Provider Requirements and Child Characteristics document
avlf mh talk 121097-1

December mental health talk epsdt letter handouts

ALL DAY Symposium

MondayJanuary 28, 2008

 

9:00 – 4:00 PM

 

“Don’t Throw the Desk!”

Symposium on Managing Problem Behaviors within the School Setting

 Morning Session 9-1:

A Functional Analysis Approach to the Reduction of Problem Behavior.

Vince Carbone, Ed.D.,   BCBA

 Lunch

 Afternoon breakout sessions

from 2-4.

Helping Kids Keep and Regain Control,

Bob Babcock, PhD, BCBA
Senior Behavior Analyst, Laurel Heights ASD Program and

Gloria Choo, LCSW
Managing Director, Laurel Heights

 Social Skills Training: A Data-Based Approach

Ajamu Nkosi , PhD, BCBA

Senior Behavioral  Analyst, Senior Educational Consultant

Southern Behavioral Group

www.southernbehavioral.com 

Teaching Non-Vocal Children with Autism to Talk:

Dr. Vince Carbone, BCBA

The Carbone Clinic

Webcast1
Webcast2
Webcast3
Webcast4
Webcast5

 

 

Monday
February 11, 2008

 

10:00 – 12:00 noon

 

Psychotherapeutic Medications 2008 -The Good, Bad, and Ugly of Psychotropic Medications

 

Merrill Norton, D.Phl, NCAC-II, CCS

Clinical Assistant Professor, College of Pharmacy University of Georgia

http://www.rx.uga.edu/

Webcast 1
Webcast 2

 

 

Monday
March 10, 2008 

 

10:00 – 12:00 noon
Morning session

 

1:00 to 4:00 pm

Afternoon session

(lunch provided for those attending afternoon session)

 

 

 

 2ND ALL DAY EVENT: SEPARATION, LOSS AND GRIEF IN CHILDHOOD

DONNA AMUNDSON, LCSW

OF NEW JERSEY’S TRAUMATIC LOSS COALITIONS FOR YOUTH

http://ubhc.umdnj.edu/brti/TLC.htm

ADDITIONAL SPONSORSHIP BY GEORGIA DHR, DIVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH

 AND NASW-GA 

SEPARATION, LOSS AND GRIEF IN CHILDHOOD

MORNING SESSION: 10 AM - NOON

An overview of the categories and impact of traumatic loss for children.  The program will include the latest research and best practices.  Resources for professionals and parents include accessing  additional training. Special emphasis on addressing young survivors of suicide. 

DEVELOPING AND SUSTAINING TRAUMATIC LOSS COALITIONS FOR YOUTH

AFTERNOON SESSION: 1—4 PM

Traumatic loss coalitions bring professionals from schools and the community together to help young victims of traumatic loss.  This presentation assists in finding support inside and outside of school systems.  Suicide prevention will be emphasized. Coalition work in both prevention and post-vention will be covered. 

BOTH SESSIONS FREE OF CHARGE

 LUNCH WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR AFTERNOON ATTENDEES AT NO CHARGE   

CEUS APPLIED FORTHROUGH UGA GEORGIA CENTER AND NASW-GA

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Monday
April 14, 2008

 

10:00 – 12:00 noon

Discussing Disabilities with Children and their Families

Understand your label:  advocate for yourself

 

Leslie Munson, Ph.D., NCSP

Director of Education at the Atlanta Speech School

Fontina Rashid, Ph.D.
Lead Psychologist, Atlanta Speech School

http://www.atlantaspeechschool.org

webcast 1
webcast 2

 

 

Monday
May 12 2008

 

10:00 – 12:00 noon

Autism, Asperger’s and New Research

 

Dr. Catherine Trapani

Director of Education at the Marcus Institute

 http://www.marcus.org/faculty/trapani.html

Dr. Kevin Ayres

Dr. David Gast and

Dr. Deanna Luscre

University of Georgia

 

2006-2007 PROFESSIONAL LECTURE SERIES WEB CASTS

Web Casts Sponsored by: The Barton Child Law and Policy Clinic at Emory University School of Law and the Supreme Court of Georgia’s Committee on Justice for Children
Date & Time
Topic & Speakers
October 11, 2006

10:00 - 12:00 noon

Legislative Update: New Laws Affecting Georgia's Children

Karen Worthington Esq., Co-Director of the Barton Clinic

Powerpoint Presentation | Archived Webcast: Hour 1 | Hour 2

(latest Real Player download, for webcast)
November 8, 2006

10:00 - 12:00 noon

Understanding Medications Used to Treat Childhood Disorders

Dr. Roy Sanders, The Marcus Institute

Powerpoint Presentation | Archived Webcast
Basic Psychopharmacology for Children and Adolescents Revised with new format presentation

December 13, 2006

10:00 - 12:00 noon

Anxiety and Depression: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Therapeutic Approaches

Dr. Felissa Goldstein, M.D.

Powerpoint Presentation | Archived Webcast

January 10, 2007

10:00 - 12:00 noon

Expressive, Receptive and Pragmatic Language Skills: A critical need for assessment and therapy

Heather Taylor, M.A., CCCSLP
Co-Founder Cobblestone Therapy Group

Archived Webcast
February 14, 2007

10:00 - 12:00 noon

You Got to have friends! Developing Appropriate Social Skills in Students with Learning and Behavior problems

Bob Babcock, Ph.D., BCBA, Coordinator of Psychological and Outreach Services, The Learning Tree, Inc.

Powerpoint Presentation | Archived Webcast
March 14, 2007

10:00 - 12:00 noon

The Effect of Violence and Chaos on Children's Neurological Development
Interventions, strategies, and coping mechanisms

Dr. Diane Bales
University of Georgia

Webcast | Archived Webcast
April 11, 2007

10:00 - 12:00 noon

Behavior Problems: The Role of Self-Regulation in Destructive, Impetuous and Impulsive Behaviors

Dr. Claire Coles
Director, Fetal Alcohol Center at the Marcus Institute

Archived Webcast
May 9, 2007

10:00 - 12:00 noon

The Impact of Excessive TV and Videogames on Children
How does it affect concentration and behavior

Craig A. Anderson, Ph.D.
Iowa State University

Powerpoint Presentation | Webcast 1 | Webcast 2