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Classes are held at Marcia P. Coggs Human Service Center: 1220 W. Vliet Street , Room 104. Entrance through back door off Cherry Street. Pre-registration fee is $10.00. Late registration fee is $15.00. Call Ann at 289-6977 for questions.
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CLASS
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DESCRIPTION
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January 7
5:45pm - 7:45pm
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Understanding ADHD and
Co-Existing Disorders
Dr. Maureen Keyes, UW-Milwaukee
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Learn what ADHD is and how the co-existing disorders can impact childrens' moods and behaviors. Attention Deficit Disorder when accompanied by hyperactivity creates challenges for the caregiver. Learn strategies to keep a step ahead of the kids. |
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January 17
9:30am - 11:30am
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Autism Spectrum Disorder
Alissa Maki, Wisconsin Early
Autism Project
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Discover the characteristics of Autism, Asperger's Syndrome, and other spectrum disorders. Learn important strategies for caring for and including children with Autism into your childcare center. |
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January 31
9:30am - 11:30am
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Child Abuse & Neglect
Liz Ghilardi, LCSW, Child Abuse
Prevention Consultant
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Resources about child maltreatment, including definitions, signs and symptoms, statistics and prevalence, types of child abuse and neglect, risk and protective factors, the impact on individuals and society, and child fatalities.
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February 11
5:45pm - 7:45pm
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How to Foster Asthma Care in Children
Sarah Arvelo, Fight Asthma Milwaukee Allies
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Learn about Asthma and how to combat flare-ups. Discover the weather and environmental conditions that impact kids who struggle for breath. Learn simple precautions to avoid dialing 911. |
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February 14
9:30am - 11:30am
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Brain Development in Early Childhood
Terri Enters, Integrated Development Services, Special Education Teacher
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Learn and understand the develpment and growth of the brain in early childhood and how you can impact childrens language skills and encourage literacy.
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March 14
9:30am - 11:30am
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Children's Development Using Ages & Stages Questionnaire (ASQ)
Christine Aguilar, LMFT
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Learn how to use the ASQ assessment tool for the purpose of understanding typical and atypical growth and development in children. Discuss how to make referrals and to assist families in accessing services. |
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March 18
5:45pm - 7:45pm
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Recognizing Communication and Language Disorders in Childcare
Dr. Paula Rhyner, UW-Milwaukee
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Focus on identifying children within childcare who may be having difficulties in speech/language development and strategies to foster communication and language skills. Also, how to begin a dialogue with parents on their child's speech language delays. |
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March 28
9:30am - 11:30am
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Understanding Spina Bifida
Katherine Krahling, Spina Bifida Association
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Learn about Spina Bifida and the most common types of SB, how folic Acid factors into the disorder along with Latex precautions, allegies and other therapies. |
| April 2009 through December 2009 |
No further classes at this time. Check back in January 2010. |
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