DATE |
CLASS |
DESCRIPTION |
June 4 5:45pm - 7:45pm |
Sensory Integration Dysfunction Terri Enters, Lutheran Social Services- Birth to Three |
What is sensory integration dysfunction? Learn how children who lack sensory integration (i.e. touch, sound, movement, etc.) are impacted. Learn how challenging behaviors can be alleviated with simple techniques. |
June 7 9:30am - 11:30am |
Understanding Spina Bifida Katherine Krahling Spina Bifida Association |
What is Sina Bifida? Learn the most common types of SB and how folic acid factors into this disorder. Learn about latex precautions, allergies and important therapies that help children with Spina Bifida. |
June 11 5:45pm - 7:45pm |
Regional Center for Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs Meg Steimle |
What is the Regional Center and how is it a resource to childcare providers? Staff from the Southeast Regional Center will discuss services they provide to families of children with special needs and how it can benefit providers caring for these children. |
July 16 5:45pm - 7:45pm |
Understanding Diabetes Debra Walton, RN Visiting Nurse Association |
Learn about diabetes and how to count calories to make menu planning healthier and beneficial to all children in your care. Learn how to care for and include children with diabetes into your center. |
July 19 9:30am - 11:30am |
Music Therapy, Making Music Work for You! John Hartman, Milwaukee Center for Independence |
Learn specifics on how to use music to get the responses you want and to increase communication, socialization and to engage people in movement. This engaging and interactive presentation will explore how music works to achieve these goals. |
July 23 5:45pm - 7:45pm |
Understanding ADHD and Co-Existing Disorders Dr. Maureen Keyes UW-Milwaukee |
Learn about ADHD and how different techniques can improve your ability to care successfully for young children coping with attention deficit and hyperactivity. Learn strategies for positive behavior guidance. |
August 13 5:45pm - 7:45pm |
T.I.P.S. to Prevent "Flat Head" in Infants Micki Klawes, PT Children's Hospital |
Learn the importance of tmmy time, ifant equipment, psitioning an infant and the importance of starting these techniques right away to avoid Positional Plagiocephaly or flat head in infants. |
August 20 5:45pm - 7:45pm |
Using Play to Develop Speech and Language Amanda Dobberstein, Easter Seals Kindcare |
Learn techniques that focus on play time to encourage children to develop speech and language skills. Discover play strategies that help with children develop and promote bonding. |