Positive Behavior Support; Las Vegas

POSITIVE BEHAVIOR SUPPORT – NV
LAS VEGAS PARENT TRAINING

A new session of PBS Parent Training is about to begin!
Understand challenging behaviors and develop effective strategies

Who is this for?
PBS Parent Training is for parents, family members, friends, teachers, staff and other professionals of individuals with disabilities who engage in challenging behaviors. Children do not attend the trainings. Daycare is not provided; please make other arrangements.

What do we mean by challenging behavior?
Challenging behaviors are behaviors that create a significant barrier to participation in
family life, school, work, or community activities. Challenging behaviors may be
dangerous, aggressive, self-injurious, or highly disruptive.

What is the goal/outcome of this training?
In this training, you will: 1.) Identify one challenging behavior 2.) Understand the purpose of that behavior 3.) Develop strategies to decrease the problem behavior 4.) Increase overall quality of life for everyone involved

Dates: Thursdays on 11/13, 11/20, 12/4, 12/11 & 12/18.

Each session builds on the previous session- you must plan to attend ALL sessions.

Time: 6:00 – 8:30 pm
Dinner provided

Location: Desert Regional Center 1391 S. Jones Blvd. Administration Building.


Fees: A ONE TIME donation of $20 is requested to cover the cost of dinner. If you cannot pay, please still attend. The donation is tax deductible and if paid with check, you will receive a receipt.

For more information or to register, please contact Ray Reece @ (702) 332-3555 or rreece@unr. Edu Space is limited- call today to reserve your spot!

Sponsored by:
PBS-NV, Sierra Regional Center & UNR, with funding from:
The Fund for a Healthy Nevada and
The Office of Disability Services

Cecilia's Dog Fancy article

This Friday I have a wonderful opportunity to speek to 5 separate 3rd grade classes. They are all at Cecilia's school. Which will gratefully cut my travel time!

While searching and preparing I remembered Cecilia's Dog Fancy article. You may view it by clicking on the following link. Request a copy of Dog Fancy article.

http://bnhtomahawking@gmail.com


It shows a sweet little portion of our life here at home.

Being Heard

The day is finally here. Did it not seem like a long time? The atmosphere at the polling place was palpable. No matter who the candidate, there was a great deal of history to be made. I will note one small bit that I did notice while watching NBC's coverage. They referred to Barrack Obama as "President". It was only 5 pm. Pacific Time. (where I live) Without much hard data reported. I must say all opinions aside, what a privilege it is to stand there and make our own choices. With that said, as my personal plea to our loosening of tongues, I cast my ballot in privacy.

The Blonde Buddah

It is hard to believe that 11 years ago, I was already in labor with Cecilia. She wasn't born until 5pm. the next day! 22 hours! It has gone fast since then.

Her school teacher calls her the Blonde Buddah. That she is, when she is near there is always a sense of peace.

Current Events for Families Affected by Autism or Disabiity

The Great Vehicle Adventure
Fun & affordable family event, showcasing entertainment and event cars. Over 70 vehicles even a mini submarine!
November 1st & 2nd
Cashman Center
9am to 5pm

Jennifer Bradley Candlelighter's Childhood Cancer Foundation of Nevada: jbradley@candlelightersnv.org
"Because Kids Can't Fight Cancer Alone"

FEAT Annual Family & Friends Picnic
November 8, 2008
11am to 2pm.
Discovery Park in Henderson
*Donation of $5.00 per family kindly requested. Every donation receives a ticket to win some great give away prizes.

RSVP to Jennifer at
jennifer@featsonv.org

Food, Fun, Games, Prizes, Bounce houses, Face painting .
Enjoy a day with fellow families

Visual Supports Workshop

Fall Workshop Invitation

Monday November 24th

5:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Free, but space is limited!

This workshop is designed to provide professionals and parents of children with autism spectrum disorders, developmental disabilities or children at-risk for developing difficult behaviors.

• Develop and activity schedule for your child or student.
• Learn to use routines and schedules to increase your child's appropriate behavior & promote independence.
• Learn to arrange the environment to help your child choose the behaviors YOU want!
• Visual supports hands on Make-n-Take opportunity! You can make a visual activity schedule for your child, student or classroom.
• Materials provided at no cost.

Where: UNLV, Continuing Education @ Paradise Campus

851 E. Tropicana

Las Vegas, Nevada 89119

Room511

RSVP via phone or email

Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders

UNLV Department of Special Education

4505 Maryland Parkway, Box 453014

Las Vegas, Nevada 89154-3014

Phone 702.895.5836 Fax 702.895.0984

http://asdcenter.org/

Special Olympics

I often wonder if we are patient with them or are they patient with us?

Surfer's Healing

Each summer we venture out to our old stomping grounds in San Diego to attend Surfer's Healing. It is a wonderful surf camp for children affected by autism, as well as a day of hands on respite their families. As you can see by our photos it is a day enjoyed by all of us. Including the dog! This year when we were flying Cecilia looked out the window and said "anticipation". It was an incredible moment for us to hear her speak about her thoughts and feelings in one word. She is a great blessing.