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Calendar of Events Please click on links below for event information. 5/16/12 ALERT - We are experiencing technical difficulties with our email system so if you send an email and do not receive a prompt response, please call us at 800-342-2923 or 501-682-9900 (501-682-9902 TTY). Jan Feb March April May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec 5/7/2012 - Video Modeling for Social and Language Development by Bryan Ayres and Susie Brannon, Easter Seals Arkansas Technology Center AND Sensory Processing Issues Commonly Associated with Autism Spectrum Disorders by Meg Clevenger and Amy Goddard, Easter Seals Outreach Team. (One day conferences with half day dedicated to each topic.) First United Methodist Church, 317 South Main, Monticello, AR; Download Information No cost but priority given to Autism Waiver Providers. This is an all day training with two parts; participants should attend both sessions. 5/17/2012 - Cross
Cultural Perspectives: Focus on Latin American Families, presented by
Sabrina Zarco.
This
interactive training will focus on creating staff self-awareness and address
how to approach cross-cultural communication with Latin American children
and families in a more competent manner. 5/17/2012 - Working
Effectively with Bilingual Interpreters and Translators, presented by
Darlene Kurtz, M.A. Do you provide
services for families who speak languages other than English?
Have you ever needed to use a bilingual interpreter or translator but
didn’t know what to tell them or how to prepare for the interpreted meeting?
Come learn the three steps necessary for effective interpreted
meetings, participate in small group activities to better understand the
dynamics of interpreting, and learn how to avoid errors in translated
materials. 5/17-18/2012 - Positive Behavior Support Training, presented by Beth Bryant-Claxton, Ph.D. 9:00 - 4:30 each day; Live presentation at UAMS Center for Rural Health (seating limited, register early). Interactive video presentations at following sites: Pine Bluff AHEC, Helena AHEC, El Dorado AHEC, Fort Smith West Central Center on Aging, Harrison Health Dept., Texarkana AHEC and Fayetteville AHEC. Download flyer and registration form. Download site directions. 5/18 - 5/20/2012 - Closed - Session Full - Autism Spectrum Disorders: Best Practices in the Diagnosis and Assessment, Sensory Processing Disorders, Evidence-Based Interventions, Communication Strategies and More!!! presented by Dr. Joseph Gentry and Dayna Miller-Black; First Step, Inc., 407 Carson St., Hot Springs, AR; Download Presenter Information and Training Agenda 5/23/2012 - Video Modeling for Social and Language Development by Bryan Ayres and Susie Brannon, Easter Seals Arkansas Technology Center AND Sensory Processing Issues Commonly Associated with Autism Spectrum Disorders by Meg Clevenger and Amy Goddard, Easter Seals Outreach Team. (One day conferences with half day dedicated to each topic.) Jones Center for Families, 922 E. Emma, Springdale, AR. Download Information No cost but priority given to Autism Waiver Providers. This is an all day training with two parts; participants should attend both sessions. 5/24/2012 - Cross Cultural Perspectives:
Focus on Latin American Families, presented by Sabrina Zarco.
This interactive training will focus on creating staff self-awareness and
address how to approach cross-cultural communication with Latin American
children and families in a more competent manner. 5/24 - 5/25/2012 - Autism Spectrum Disorders: Best Practices in the Diagnosis and Assessment, Sensory Processing Disorders, Evidence-Based Interventions, Communication Strategies and More!!! presented by Dayna Miller-Black; The Party Place (Mommy & Me), 123 East 7th St., Mt. Home, AR Download Presenter Information, Training Agenda and Registration Form. Training is FREE, but you must register! Note: This is a shorter (2 day) version of this training. Please write in the dates and location on your registration form. 5/30/2012 - Video Modeling for Social and Language Development by Bryan Ayres and Susie Brannon, Easter Seals Arkansas Technology Center AND Sensory Processing Issues Commonly Associated with Autism Spectrum Disorders by Meg Clevenger and Amy Goddard, Easter Seals Outreach Team. (One day conferences with half day dedicated to each topic.) Paragould Community Center, 3404 Linwood, Paragould, AR; Download Information No cost but priority given to Autism Waiver Providers. This is an all day training with two parts; participants should attend both sessions. 5/31/2012 - Cross Cultural Perspectives:
Focus on Latin American Families, presented by Sabrina Zarco.
This interactive training will focus on creating staff self-awareness and
address how to approach cross-cultural communication with Latin American
children and families in a more competent manner. 5/31/2012 - Working Effectively with
Bilingual Interpreters and Translators, presented by Darlene Kurtz,
M.A. Do you provide services for
families who speak languages other than English?
Have you ever needed to use a bilingual interpreter or translator but
didn’t know what to tell them or how to prepare for the interpreted meeting?
Come learn the three steps necessary for effective interpreted
meetings, participate in small group activities to better understand the
dynamics of interpreting, and learn how to avoid errors in translated
materials. 6/4-5/2012 - Positive Behavior Support Training, presented by Beth Bryant-Claxton, Ph.D. 9:00 - 4:30 each day; Live presentation at UAMS Center for Rural Health (seating limited, register early). Interactive video presentations at following sites: Fort Smith West Central Center on Aging, Harrison Health Dept., Texarkana AHEC and Fayetteville AHEC. A Spanish-English language interpreter will be available at the Little Rock site and participants at all sites will be able to ask questions and receive information in both English and Spanish. Download flyer and registration form (English) (en Español). Download site directions. UPDATE as of 5/17/12, We have no more seats available at the Center for Rural Health site in Little Rock on June 4/5, but there are plenty of seats available at our sites in Harrison, Fayetteville, Ft. Smith and Texarkana. If anyone would like to be on a waiting list in case of an opening for the Little Rock site, please contact Linda at VanBlaricomlindak@uams.edu. 6/8 - 6/10/2012 - Autism Spectrum Disorders: Best Practices in the Diagnosis and Assessment, Sensory Processing Disorders, Evidence-Based Interventions, Communication Strategies and More!!! presented by Dr. Joseph Gentry and Dayna Miller-Black; Change in location: Arkansas State University Student Union Auditorium, Jonesboro, AR (Parking map). Download Presenter Information, Training Agenda and Registration Form. Training is FREE, but you must register! 6/12/2012 - Video Modeling for Social and Language Development by Bryan Ayres and Susie Brannon, Easter Seals Arkansas Technology Center AND Sensory Processing Issues Commonly Associated with Autism Spectrum Disorders by Meg Clevenger and Amy Goddard, Easter Seals Outreach Team. (One day conferences with half day dedicated to each topic.) Southwest Arkansas Education Cooperative, 2502 S. Main St., Hope, AR; Download Information No cost but priority given to Autism Waiver Providers. This is an all day training with two parts; participants should attend both sessions. January February MarchApril
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