Socially Speaking™ Presents "I See You": Practical Behavior Management and Environmental Modification Strategies for Youngsters with Autism Presenter: Penina Rybak MA/CCC-SLP Socially Speaking™Seminars Email: [email protected] Website: sociallyspeakingLLC.com LEARNER OBJECTIVES: Following this workshop, attendees will be able to: ☛Identify the causes of disorientation to person/place/time and implications ☛Learn how to proactively address behavior management ☛Learn cognitive behavioral strategies to bridge the gap between readiness to learn and actual performance Wednesday May 20, 2015 Location: The Speech Tree 23 Kilmer Drive Morganville, NJ 07751 Building 1, Suites C & D SPEAKER: Penina Rybak, MA/CCC-SLP, TSHH is a practicing, pediatric speech- language pathologist and educational technology consultant, who earned her master’s degree from New York University. She has been practicing for two decades, and has specialized in the treatment of young children with Autism/special needs, in home-based early intervention, center- based preschool intervention, self- contained school-age classrooms, and private practice. Penina participated in the 1995-2000 NY TRAID Project, in conjunction with the Westchester Institute of Human Development, which worked to integrate Apple™ technology into special education classrooms. She also spearheaded The Boardmaker™ Initiative, from 2008-2010, which worked on customizing curriculum needs and implementing behavior management strategies at a charter school in New York. It resulted in her launch of her Socially Speaking™ Social Skills Curriculum, seminars, iPad® App, and book. Penina lectures nationally and internationally, about customizing social communication strategies, the developmental integration of iPad Apps into treatment of Autism/Special Needs, and Early Childhood play based assessment and intervention. She advocates the use of an eclectic, multi-sensory treatment approach, using customized lesson plans involving toys and tech. For more information visit her website: www.sociallyspeakingLLC.com. 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM The Speech Tree The Speech Tree Therapy Center is a private practice specializing in evaluating children with Speech, Language, and Feeding delays and disorders. The Speech Tree has recently expanded to include Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Behavioral Services, Music Therapy, and Audiological Services. To register for this free seminar: email [email protected]. Please include your name, email address, and phone number. You will receive an email as confirmation for your reserved seat. Please note: Space is limited. If you require further information about this event or about The Speech Tree Therapy Center, please call our office at 732-617-1500