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Special Speakers !!

July

Temple Grandin, PhD - FULL

Assistive Technology

NURSE CONTACT HOUR DAY ADDED - JULY 09!!

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Special Speaker Series

 

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July 8, 2009

Nurse Contact Hour Day

July 10, 2009

Assistive Technology Devices & Services

July 22, 2009

A Look into Autism (Temple Grandin, PhD) - FULL

 


 

 

 

For Nurses Only

Wednesday, July 8, 2009

8AM - 3PM (see schedule below)

Community Health Connections

120 Hollywood Dr., Suite 201, Butler, PA

These continuing nursing education activities were approved by the PA State Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

 

Undertsanding Restrictive Procedures, Rights and Everyday Lives

8AM - 10AM

Participants will develop a working knowledge about restrictive procedures and how they are to be implemented. Participants will also consider their own experience with restrictive procedures and understand how to avoid the unauthorized use of such procedures. We will also consider individual rights and the concept of Everyday Lives.

 

Trauma and Disability: A Hidden Epidemic

10:15AM - 12:15PM

Participants will consider traumatic experiences and the long term impact that can effect people throughout their lives. We will discuss best practices when supporting people whose lives are affected by trauma and how to ensure that the people we support can feel safe and overcome the devastating effects of traumatic experience.

(Lunch - on your own)

Autism Spectrum Disorders

1PM - 3PM

Develop a foundational understanding of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and the associated concerns involved in supporting a person with ASD.

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Assistive Technology Devices & Services

Three Rivers Center for independent Living (TRCIL)

Friday, July 10, 2009

10AM - 11:30AM

Community Health Connections

120 Hollywood Drive - Butler, PA

Assistive Technology Specialists from Three Rivers Center for Independent Living will discuss the Assistive Technology programs and services offered. 

 

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Temple Grandin, PhD

A Look into Autism

Temple Grandin, PhD

Wednesday, July 22, 2009

10AM - 12PM (registration begins at 9AM)

Succop Theatre

Butler County Community College

107 College Drive - Butler, PA

Temple Grandin, Ph.D., is inarguably the most accomplished and well-known adult with autism in the world. She has been featured on major television programs, such as "ABC's Primetime Live"; the "Today Show"; "Larry King Live"; "48 Hours"; and "20/20". She has also been profiled in such national publications as Time magazine, People magazine, Forbes, U.S. News and World Report, and New York Times. Please join us in welcoming Dr. Grandin as she discusses early Intervention, sensory issues, and some of the challenges that face people with Autism in schools and in careers.

Dr. Grandin's book's will be available for purchase at this event.

UPDATE 5/20/2009:  This event is full. If you would like to be put on a waiting list, please call our office at (724) 283-0990. Adding your name to our waiting list does not guarantee you a seat at the event.  You will be contacted if a seat becomes available.

 

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