Free Webinar on the Proposed DSM-V

DSM-IV-TR vs. Proposed DSM-5: Comparison, Implications and Impact

Join NAADAC on February 29, 2012 from 3-4 p.m. EST and earn one continuing education credit. A revised edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders will be released in May 2013. This webinar will examine the proposal and let professionals know what to prepare for.

More info: http://www.naadac.org/component/content/article/45-knowledge-center/625-february-2012-dsm-v-webinar

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Free Webinar: The Three R’s To Bullying Prevention for Students with ASD

The Three R’s To Bullying Prevention for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders: Recognize, Respond, and Report

Presentation by AAPC Author Dr. Lori Ernsperger

When: Saturday, February 11, 10:00 – 11:30am PST (1:00 – 2:30pm EST).

How to Attend: Register for this webinar by following this link.

For More Information: Follow this link.

Cost: Free

Dr. Ernsperger will provide research and specific strategies in order for parents and professionals to create a safe educational environment and follow the legal requirements set out by the federal government on bullying prevention for students with disabilities.  The webinar will be interactive. There will be an opportunity for those signed up to send in questions ahead of time or while listening to the program.  The learning objectives of  Dr. Ernsperger’s presentation are:

• Recognize the statistics of bullying
• Recognize the warning signs of victims and stereotypes of bullies
• Respond to the victims of bullies
• Respond to bullies effectively
• Teach anti-bullying social skills
• Report bullying incidence in school settings

Dr. Lori Ernsperger is from Henderson, NV where she is the owner of Autism and Behavioral Consulting. Dr. Lori received her doctorate in Special Education from Indiana University and has more than 25 years of experience working in public schools as a classroom teacher, administrator, and behavioral consultant. She is also an adjunct professor at St. Petersburg College in Florida. Dr. Ernsperger currently provides staff development and conference workshops to school district personnel and parents.  Her workshops cover the following topics: Managing Problem Behaviors, Implementing Effective Instructional Methods, Designing Appropriate and Functional Data Collection Methods for the Classroom, Practical Strategies for Working with Individuals with Asperger Syndrome, and How to Get Your Kids to Eat. Dr. Ernsperger is the author of: Keys to Success for Teaching Students with Autism and Just Take a Bite: Easy Effective Answers to Food Aversions and Eating Challenges and Girls Under the Umbrella of Autism Spectrum Disorders.

 

Free Webinar – Cultural Considerations for the Ethically Aware Clinician

NAADAC is hosting a FREE webinar titled “Cultural Considerations for the Ethically Aware Clinician” to be held on Wednesday, January 18, 2012.

For more information, and to register: http://www.naadac.org/component/content/article/45-knowledge-center/615-january-2012-ethics-webinar

Description: The danger of any professional code of ethics is that it might recognize and enforce only the moral values and standards of conduct of the group in power. A truly fair and culturally inclusive code of ethics does more than reflect the cultural perspective of those who wrote the code.

This workshop will examine the basic moral principles that provide a culturally-focused foundation for the ethical conduct of addiction professionals. Autonomy, beneficence, integrity, nonmaleficence, respect and fairness are recognized as universally valued attributes that are manifest and will be discussed in specific cultural context.

A three stage framework for ethical multicultural competence will be presented to increase the awareness and skills of the helping professional and provide a standardized instrument to be used by both professionals and service systems.

Target Audience: addiction professionals, employee assistance professionals, social workers, mental health counselors, professional counselors, psychologists andother helping professionals that are interested in learning about SBIRT.

 

Roles and Responsibilities of Speech-Language Pathologists in Schools

In response to dramatic changes in school-based practice, ASHA has developed a new position statement on the roles and responsibilities of speech-language pathologists in schools. Within the changing educational context, this document highlights critical roles for SLPs in education and the need for clinicians to become key players in school reform efforts. It is anticipated that this position may require a realignment of existing roles and responsibilities in the context of a reasonable workload with appropriate professional preparation and lifelong learning.

Roles and Responsibilities of Speech-Language Pathologists in Schools

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Free Borderline Disorder Call In Series

Via Scoop.it – Healthcare Continuing Education

Thanks to the generosity of the professional borderline personality disorder community, the National Education Alliance for Borderline Personality Disorder will be hosting lectures on the phone providing the larger community the opportunity to hear the latest information and research on the disorder.

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