Managing and Making Sense of Challenging Behavior  

This popular workshop will be presented as a series in order to target specific age groups and provide practical tips along with an extended question-and-answer session by Carole McGuinness. From toddlers that have excessive tantrums to inattentive students in the senior class-room, parents and teachers face many types of challenging behaviors. This series is suitable for all early years' educators, support staff, shadow teachers/therapists and of course, parents! The workshop will address the following key areas: 

• Examine why challenging behaviors occur using a functional approach 
• Suggest practical methods to reduce and effectively manage challenging behavior at each age group. 
• Problem-solve real case scenarios from the audience

Session 1: Tuesday,  7 Nov. 2017, ages 0-4 

Session 2: Tuesday, 14 Nov. 2017,ages 4-9 

Session 3: Tuesday, 21 Nov. 2017, ages 10+

Time: 3:00-4:30 pm (including an extended Q&A)

Venue: Child Development Center, OT Room (Ground Floor)

Registration price (non-refundable): 

QAR 325 per person per session 

(10% Early Bird Discount: Register before Oct. 15)  

(15% discount for groups of 5 or more) 

To register please send the following information to hashim@cdcenterqatar.com 

Name of Attendee (s):

Designation/Job Title:                                               Institution:

Contact email and phone number:   

Series 1 - Milestones & Red Flags:

A.1 Normal Speech and Language Development

A.2 Gross Motor, Fine Motor, and Activities of Daily Living

A.3 Cognitive and Behavioral Milestones 

Series 2 - Classroom Tricks & Tips:

B.1 Differentiation Instruction in the Context of a Classroom

B.2 Fine Motor Development and Handwriting

B.3 Occupational therapy in Physical Education

B.4 Managing and Making Sense of Challenging Behavior in the Classroom

B.5 Special Education Provision in Mainstream Schools: Structuring Shadow Teachers into Your Department

Series 3 - Best Practices in Early Education & Intervention:

C.1 Lesson Plans: The Importance of Planning Ahead

C.2 Individualized Education Plan

C.3 Multi-modal Teaching

C.4 Therapy 101 

Series 4 - "My Child Won’t Talk!":

D.1 Introduction to Speech Delays and Possible Causes 

D.2 Verbal Behavior Approach

D.3 Augmentative and Alternative Communication Systems (AACS) 

D.4 Language Acquisition through Play 

Individual Training Modules:

PD.1 Disability Awareness & Sensitivity Training

PD.2 Language based Learning Disabilities

PD.3 How Challenges in Communication Affect Behavior 

PD.4 Prolonged Bottle Drinking and Non-Nutritive Sucking: The Pros & Cons 

PD.5 An Introduction to ABA (Technical)

PD.6 ABA in the Context of SLP Intervention 

PD.7 How to Become Board-Certified