EXPANDED LEARNING CONCEPTS
Building Partnerships and Supporting Children with Learning Differences
CHOICES© for Learning Different Children
A Direct Teaching Social Skills Program
Please contact charlene@oakparkmomsandtots.ca for information on winter programs and wait lists for the porgram.
Short term goals of the program
Students will be provided with a supportive environment to learn effective communication skills
Students will learn through direct teaching methods that accommodate their learning differences
Improve interpersonal communication
Improve ability to interpret non-verbal cues
Long term goals of the program
Improved self-confidence
Reduced negative behaviour interactions
Improved interpersonal skills
Improved ability to create and maintain healthy peer relationships
Create effective problem solving techniques
Create more positive interactions at school which will lead to improved academic success
Improved ability to effectively communicate needs
Managing Challenging Behaviours
This workshop will introduce parents to strategies that will help them observe, understand and manage challenging behaviours at home. This is an interactive workshop that will provide parents with a new understanding of how children use behaviours as a method of communication and sometimes as a plea for help.
This workshop will be offered on April 20, 2010 from 7-9pm at OPMT 2530 Sixth Line Unit#9 Oakville. Please register for this workshop by contacting Charlene Abrahams at charlene@oakparkmomsandtots.ca or by calling 905-257-6029.
Social Skills Programming -Direct Teaching of Social Skills for Children with Learning Differences
This workshop is for parents and caregivers and will provide an overview of some of the activities used in the CHOICES social skills program. Parents will be provided with strategies and take home lessons that can be used to assist with the development of effective communication skills and relationship building. This workshop will include small group discussions, interactive activities and role-play. This workshop will be offered on May 4th, 2010 from 7-9pm at OPMT 2530 Sixth Line Unit#9 Oakville. Please register for this workshop by contacting Charlene Abrahams at charlene@oakparkmomsandtots.ca or by calling 905-257-6029. The cost to attend this workshop is $25.
Customized programs
Customized workshops and seminars are also available. We are available for parent evenings and professional development days at your request. Please contact us for information on these programs.
