Next meeting:    December 4 at the Elk Grove Public Library 

Date		Activity
December 4, 2008		Tips for Holiday Stress Relief
February 5, 2009		Panel Discussion: Disclosure for your child and IEP participation
March 5, 2009		ABA: Not just Discrete Trials or Floor Time
April 2, 2009		Hygiene, Puberty and Sexuality
May 7, 2009		Best practices for Alternative Medicine
June 4, 2009		Fun and Games

 

                                            

Activities Detail

 

 

Holiday stress relief tips -- Are the approaching holidays stressing you out?  Are you anxious about family gatherings?  Come and join us for an evening of socializing and exchange of tips and ideas for stress relief.   We'll bring the snacks -- you just bring yourself.  Join us on Thursday Dec 4, 7 - 8:30 pm at the Elk Grove Library (1001 Wellington Ave., Elk Grove Village -- map).    RSVP to info@piffa.org!!

 

 

Panel Discussion: Disclosure and IEP Participation --  When should you tell your child about his/her disability?  When should your student begin to participate in their own IEP?  Our panel will discuss these and related topics.  Join us on Thursday February 5, 7 - 8:30 pm at the Elk Grove Library (1001 Wellington Ave., Elk Grove Village -- map).   RSVP to info@piffa.org.

 

 

ABA: It's not just Floor Time or Discrete Trials -- Just what IS Applied Behavioral Analysis?  Amanda Parker, M. Ed. Program Director at Chicago Education Project will explain the umbrella that is ABA and address your questions.  Join us on Thursday March 5, 7 - 8:30 pm at the Elk Grove Library (1001 Wellington Ave., Elk Grove Village -- map).   RSVP to info@piffa.org.

 

 

Hygiene, Puberty and Sexuality -- Many parents and educators are familiar with the work of Mary Wrobel, MA CCC/SLP.  Ms. Wrobel is a speech and language pathologist with over 20 years of experience working with individuals with ASD.  She is the author of Taking Care of Myself, a book for families and students to address the issues surrounding tonight's subject.  Please join us on Thursday April 2, 7 - 8:30 pm at the Elk Grove Library (1001 Wellington Ave., Elk Grove Village -- map).   RSVP to info@piffa.org.   RSVP to info@piffa.org.

 

 

Best Practices for Alternative Medicines -- Join us on Thursday May 7, 7 - 8:30 pm at the Elk Grove Library (1001 Wellington Ave., Elk Grove Village -- map).   RSVP to info@piffa.org.

 

 

Fun and Games -- Join us on Thursday June 4, 7 - 8:30 pm at the Elk Grove Library (1001 Wellington Ave., Elk Grove Village -- map).   RSVP to info@piffa.org.