Special Needs Mini Conference - Saturday, May 7th

Location: Catawba College Ketner Building
(Free child care at Partners in Learning,
provided by the Arc of Rowan)
 

8:00am – 8:30am: Registration
8:45am – 11:15am: Two Breakout sessions to choose from:
Is it Behavior or Sensory Dysfunction
“Kids are What They Eat, and I’m Scared:
Diet’s Role in Behavior, Learning, and Attention Disorders”
Life Behind the 8 Ball - Living with Adult Autism
Becoming Your Child’s Best and Most Effective Advocate
Living with Down syndrome
Music as a Healing Influence
Voices of Autism
Management of Tantrum Problems in all children!

11:15am – 11:30am: Special Needs Fair/Refreshments -
Local agencies will provide booths with information about services that are available for families and communities.

11:30am – 12:00pm: Keynote - Linking and Accessing Services
for Parents of Children with Disabilities Wendy Baskins was hesitant to have her child labeled after he was diagnosed with a brain tumor and underwent chemo and radiation at age three. She was encouraged by her child care provider. Her child is
now 14 and she will share her pitfalls and how to overcome them, as well as, her successes. She considers the guiding of educators as her beginning of advocating for her son. Wendy has also worked with families in her job at the Rowan County Department of Social Services and has assisted clients and others in the community in effectively advocating for their
children’s needs. She will share it all with you!

Door prizes, family support,
and networking opportunities

Space is limited so call and sign up today
at 704-638-9020