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U-Empowered Conference, The Resource Center Program
The Resource Center Program hosts a learning conference every other year for parents, caregivers and professionals on raising children with developmental delays and disabilities. We serve children, teens and young adults up to 30 years and their families.
Join us this year for a keynote speaker, Thomas Iland, a young professional who was diagnosed with Autism at 13, and has worked hard to achieve many of his goals: full-time employment, driving, living in his own apartment, a college degree, and more. Visit www.thomasiland.com for his background.
We will also be offering 9 breakout sessions where you can learn from local professionals and parents who have been there--ask questions, take away ideas to try right away and connections with families facing a similar journey as yours.
Vendor resource fair of local and statewide groups.
Light breakfast, full lunch and snack provided.
Who Should attend?
Parents, grandparents, caregivers, educators, and the community
Location: Willmar High School Cafeteria, 2701 30th St NE, Willmar
Schedule: (Scroll down to read about small groups sessions)
8:15 a.m. Doors Open
8:30 a.m. Registration
9:00 a.m. Welcome
9:15 a.m. Keynote Session
10:45 a.m. Resource Fair
11:15 a.m. Session I
12:15 p.m. Lunch/Resource Fair
1:00 p.m. Session II
2:00 p.m. Door Prizes
2:15 p.m. Session III
3:15 p.m. Table Connections
Registration Fee:
$30/Parent or $45/Professional
Parent Scholarships Available for those who Register Early!
Workshop Questions?
Contact trcp@wciservices.org, Becky Sook at sookbecky@gmail.com, Jan Ervin at ervinjan.trcp@gmail.com Jill Fugleberg at jillfugleberg99@gmail.com or Marilyn Hukriede @trcp.marilynh@gmail.com or call Linda Mathiasen at 320-235-5310, ext. 206.
Keynote Learning Session (Everyone attends):Tom Iland was diagnosed with autism at age 13 and has worked hard with his family to set and achieve goals: full-time employment, driving, living in his own apartment and having a girlfriend.
KEYNOTE OVERVIEW: Three things really matter in life -- Know Yourself. Love Yourself. Be Yourself. Self-advocates need to do these things to be successful, especially as teens or adults. This inspiring presentation for parents, educators, other professionals and self-advocates focuses on these key concepts to support self-awareness, self-acceptance and self-advocacy skills. Iland explains why he created this mantra, and how it applies to everyday life.
CHOOSE ONE FROM EACH SESSION. TOTAL OF 3.
Session 1.
A. Behaviors: Is it Defiance or Anxiety?
with Dawn Brasch, Autism Society of Minn.
Many parents wonder whether their child is being defiant due to will, an issue related to a disability such as autism or sensory overload, or anxiety. In this session, we will explore common behaviors and help parents identify anxiety in its many forms to help their child understand the differences.
OR-Session 1
B. Biomedical Interventions for ASD & ADHD with Dee Alleckson, Wyndgate Health
Dee Alleckson, APRN/CNP psychiatric mental health nurse practioner-family and a mother of a 30 year old son with ASD and a grandson with ADHD. In this session, she will share many contributing factors to the behaviors experienced with autism and ADHD. Learn what can be done through integrated medicine and why you should consider it.
OR-Session 1:
C. Advocating for IEPs and 504 Plans
with Amber Johannes, parent and special
education teacher
When schools and families work together, student learning and outcomes improve. This session will review how the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), ensures parent involvement.Learn about The Power of Parent Participation, Parental Rights to Participate, and Parent Notification/
Consent.
Session 2:
A. Sensory Processing Overload with
Teresa Pettit, Greater Minnesota Families
Does your child struggle with new experiences, sights, sounds, textures, tastes or have extreme likes and dislikes? Sensory processing overload happens when there is too much stimulus occurring at once. This session will explore what is sensory processing, triggers and how to help your child.
OR-Session 2:
B. Zones of Regulation with Kristin Schmidt, Willow Creek Counseling
Have you heard about Zones of Regulation? Self
regulation is something we all continually work on. Recognizing how we feel and when we are getting less regulated is a skill that needs to be taught and practiced. In this session, learn the connection between feelings and behavior, and the four zones to help your child at school and home.
OR-Session 2:
C. How and When to Seek Public Assistance
speaker to be determined
As your child grows or as a loved one's needs become more difficult to manage alone, it is important for you to know what your options are and how to work within the systems available for respite care, financial assistance, medical needs and more. This session will provide an overview of services available to families and individuals with disabilities.
Session 3:
A. How to Tell Your Child About Their Disability
with Tom Iland
When, why and how should parents talk to their child about their disability? Most parents, educators and others worry about this and are not sure what to do. In this session, we will hear tips from Tom and why is important to be open and honest about a
persons strengths and challenges and not a secret.
OR-Session 3:
B. Life Transitions for Teens and Young Adults
with Dawn Brasch, Autism Society of Minn.
An overview of the impact of autism on adolescents and young adults. Discussion will include various topics from independence in daily living skills, public social skills, reciprocal relationships, privacy and safety, transitions into adult living and workplace issues, self-determination skills, behavior management, and emotions.
OR-Session 3:
C. Communicating Through Play with
Claudette Larson, Willow Creek Counseling
Children learn about the world through experiences. Learning, playing and talking engages all of the senses. Through play, you can help your child express and understand their feelings of doubt, fear and anger. In this session, you will learn about
experiential play therapy and how therapists work with children to give them the freedom to work through struggles at his/her own pace.
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LocationWillmar Senior High School (View)
2701 30th St NE
Willmar, MN 56201
United States
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| Dog Friendly: No |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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