Family & Caregiver Support
Autism Connection Program
MOFAS
Training & Education
- Regional Potpourri Conference
- Get Set (for Special Educational Success)
- Project Exceptional Training
- Additional Workshops
Arc Midstate offers additional training opportunities such as these listed below. Call or email for additional details.
Taken to the mat by a 3-year old? Why do children behave that way and how can we intervene? What is typical behavior and what is not? Learn to reduce aggression in children and intervene in power struggles (yours and theirs!) by using specific activities, changing the environment, and developing new activities. Learn to ‘step away from the battle’ and move towards peace.
Kids Will Be Kids! Ability awareness is the focus of this workshop. Children come to us with a wide range of gifts and challenges. Caregivers may have fears about caring for a child with special needs. Learn how you can include and support all kids in your child care setting using activities that match the child’s developmental skill level.
Developmental Delays or Individual Differences? Can we talk? Receive tools for monitoring the development of all children and specifically for children of concern. Learn to relate your concerns to parents and caregivers in a comfortable and supportive setting. Find out about great local resources to support you and the children you care for including free and low-cost opportunities.
Build it and they will come. Learn how to ‘set up’ your family or group child care environment to support success for all children. Create a functional and inviting place for children of all ages and abilities to learn. Using these strategies, the provider can remake a space that is less stressful, more organized, and encourages children to use appropriate behavior. Come prepared to take away ideas for immediate use.
A thorough overview of Down Syndrome a genetic birth defect occurring in 1 out of 733 live births. Sort fact or fiction – myths about Down Syndrome, health concerns, stubborn is as stubborn does, and self talk when to worry.
FASD is more prevalent than Autism and Down Syndrome combined, yet most people are unaware of the impact of FASD on society. Most people with FASD look "normal" and most have average IQs, but they have damage to their brains that affects their learning and behavior. This workshop will explore the "invisible disability" of FASD and give strategies that promote success in the home, classroom and community for the affected child.
