The most common problem for those working with
young children is disruptive and explosive behavior including biting,
hitting, kicking, screaming and irritability, both at home and in
public. Children who have these problems include those diagnosed with
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Oppositional Defiant
Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Intermittent Explosive Disorder, Asperger
Disorder, Autism or Reactive Attachment Disorder.
This Preconference will focus on the causes of
these particular behavior problems, whether it be the child or an
"out-of-sync" parent, as well as the importance of accurate diagnosis
and treatment planning. Effective management, including medications
and behavioral and communication therapies, will be reviewed within
the context of developmental stages of early childhood. Both the
benefits and limitations of these treatments will be reviewed in
detail. Don’t miss the opportunity to attend this exciting new
Preconference!
Upon completion, the experienced clinician/educator
will be better able to:
Strengthen skills in early diagnosis.
Assess communication capabilities of young
children.
Make recommendations for treatment.
Implement effective intervention programs.
Sunday, March 30
4:00 -
6:00 p.m.
Preconference Registration • Check-In
Monday March 31
7:00 a.m.
Preconference Registration • Check-In
8:00
Program Introduction and
Objectives
8:05
Disruptive Behaviors in Young
Children: An Overview Max Wiznitzer, MD Causes, epidemiology, impact on child, family and environment.
8:30
ADHD and Oppositional Defiant Disorder
in the Preschool Population W. Douglas Tynan, PhD, ABPP Determining unusually high activity levels in preschool
children, making an accurate diagnosis, therapeutic strategies to
address behavior problems.
9:35
Refreshment Break
10:00
Other Common and Uncommon Causes of
Disruptive Behavior Max Wiznitzer, MD Anxiety, genetic syndromes, autism, mood disorders, sleep
disturbances.
11:00
Medication
Treatment of Disruptive Behavior Max Wiznitzer, MD Management of acute and long-term problems, treatment options
for disruptive behaviors of identified causes and/or uncertain
etiology.
12:00 p.m.
Questions and Discussion Faculty Panel
12:30
Lunch Break
2:00
Prenatal Drug Exposure and Later
Disruptive Behavior Rachelle Tyler, MD, MPH Early and later effects on behavior and health, common
concerns, intrinsic (child) and extrinsic (environmental) risks.
2:45
Reactive Attachment Disorder Jayme Jones, PhD Critical issues in attachment, impact of maternal drug use,
neglect or orphanages, potential problems with insecure
attachment, implications for foreign adoptions, factors affecting
outcome.
3:30
Refreshment Break
4:00
In-Sync Caregiving: A Key Issue in
Early Intervention Leena Banerjee, PhD
Lorraine Castro, MA, MFT Out-of-sync parenting and caregiving, use of clinical dyads,
short and long term effects on the young child.
4:45
Questions and Discussion Faculty Panel
5:15
Adjourn
Tuesday, April 1
7:00 a.m.
Refreshments • Displays
8:30
Behavioral Management Strategies: Increasing Positive Interactions W. Douglas Tynan, PhD, ABPP Effective intervention through building positive interactions
between parents and child. Use of special time, parent praise,
rewards and play to improve parent child communication and
interaction.
9:15
Refreshment Break • Displays
9:45
Behavioral Management Strategies:
Setting Limits Effectively W. Douglas Tynan, PhD, ABPP Keeping accurate rcords, speaking to children more effectively,
use of logical consequences, effective use of time out.
11:00
Questions and Discussion Faculty Panel
11:30
Luncheon Presentation A Look Inside Parenting Young
Children
Penny Glass, PhD (Reservations required.
Click here for details.)
1:00
Communicative Approaches and Positive
Behavioral Support for Preschoolers with Significant Developmental
Delays Joe E. Reichle, PhD
Challenging behaviors used by some children as a method to
communicate basic wants and needs, assessment, intervention
strategies to replace challenging behavior with more socially
acceptable communicative alternatives.
2:30
Refreshment Break • Displays
3:00
Communicative Approaches and Positive
Behavioral Support for Preschoolers with Significant Developmental
Delays Joe E. Reichle, PhD (continued)
4:30
Questions and Discussion Faculty Panel
5:00
Adjourn
"This conference was
fantastic! In essence it covered the gamut regarding children with
special needs and was informative, meticulous and exciting!"
Tommy Tidwell, Ed D • Levelland, TX
PRECONFERENCE B
Pediatric Feeding Disorders
Medical technology has advanced so rapidly in the past
years that infants now survive a variety of serious medical conditions
such as extreme prematurity, cardiac or chronic lung disease, and
diaphragmatic hernia. Often following resolution of the primary underlying
medical condition, the child is left with a secondary problem of an oral
feeding disorder. Such a disorder may manifest itself in several ways,
frequently as a motor-based problem and/or as an oral-sensory feeding
aversion. Evaluation and management of these children requires a
professional approach.
Pediatric Feeding Disorders has
practical application for those professionals interested in helping young
children with persistent feeding issues of a varied nature. In-depth
information will be presented on oral motor issues and sensory versus
motor feeding disorders. Due to the unique challenges seen in children
with autism, a whole afternoon has been included in order to address their
special needs. Don’t miss this course designed to review, expand and
update your knowledge on pediatric feeding problems presented by experts
in the field.
Upon completion, the experienced clinician/educator
will be better able to:
Strengthen skills in recognizing a feeding
disorder.
Discuss the etiologies of various feeding
disorders.
Differentiate reflexive versus volitional oral
motor patterns.
Identify motor versus sensory based feeding
disorders.
Suggest treatment strategies for managing
feeding difficulties.
Sunday, March 30
4:00 -
6:00 p.m.
Preconference Registration • Check-In
Monday March 31
7:00 a.m.
Preconference Registration • Check-In
8:00
Program Introduction and Objectives
8:05
Oral-Motor Development from
Reflexive to Volitional and Beyond Marjorie Meyer Palmer, MA, LSP
As the anatomy of the oral structures develops, primitive oral
reflexes diminish and are replaced by volitional movements. At this
time the infant has the ability to make choices regarding performance
and level of participation at mealtimes and some of these infants may
choose not to eat.
9:00
Early Diagnosis of Motor Versus
Sensory-BasedFeeding Disorders Marjorie Meyer Palmer, MA, LSP
Oral patterns of children with oro-facial hypertonia and hypotonia,
factors contributing to sensory-based feeding problems, etiologies and
case examples will be discussed.
10:00
Refreshment Break
10:30
Feeding Transitions for the Young Child with Sensory-Based Oral Aversion Marjorie Meyer Palmer, MA, LSP
Children with an altered sensory system may have difficulty with the
transition from liquids to pureed foods and pureed foods to solids.
Intervention strategies for assisting these transitions will be
discussed.
11:45
Questions and Discussion Faculty Panel
12:15 p.m.
Lunch Break
1:45
Spectrum of Neuromuscular Disorders
AffectingOral-Motor Function and Feeding Calvin B. Wheeler, MD Neurophysiology affecting feeding and expression of neuromuscular
disease and its impact on oral-motor performance and feeding
abilities.
2:30
Outcome of Intervention and Treatment
Options for Infants and Young Children with Neuromuscular Disorders:
Prognosis for Improved Feeding Ability Calvin B. Wheeler, MD Evaluation of outcome following interdisciplinary treatment and
intervention, impact of the therapeutic process of oral feeding
abilities.
3:15
Refreshment Break
3:45
Intervention Strategies for Feeding Young
Children withNeuromuscular Disorders Marjorie Meyer Palmer, MA, LSP Videotapes of children with hypotonia and hypertonia, practical
tips/ways to assist feeding.
4:30
Questions and Discussion Faculty Panel
5:00
Adjourn
Tuesday, April 1
7:00 a.m.
Refreshments • Displays
8:00
Weaning from Tube to Oral Feeding:
Protocol for Sensory-Based Weaning Marjorie Meyer Palmer, MA, LSP A structured weaning protocol will be outlined. Children weaned
successfully from tube to oral feeding will be discussed.
9:15
Questions and Discussion Faculty Panel
9:30
Refreshment Break • Displays
10:00
When Children Won’t Eat: Understanding and
Preventing Feeding Problems in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Kay A. Toomey, PhD Identification of the reasons for feeding difficulties experienced
by children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Understanding the origins
and consequences of problematic feeding behaviors often seen is
essential to preventing food jagging and restricted food ranges.
11:30
Luncheon Presentation A Look Inside Parenting Young Children
Penny Glass, PhD (Reservations required.
Click here for details.)
1:00
When Children Won’t Eat: Managing Feeding
Problemsin Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Kay A. Toomey, PhD Treatment strategies for managing dietary restrictions and
behavioral feeding difficulties frequently seen. "Re-normalizing" the
feeding experience is the goal for the children and their families.
2:30
Refreshment Break • Displays
3:00
Parental and Environmental Factors
Affecting Feedingthe Young Child with Special Needs
Kay A. Toomey, PhD Examination of the contribution of environmental cues for eating as
well as parental interaction during feedings.
4:30
Questions and Discussion Faculty Panel
5:15
Adjourn
Luncheon Presentation
Tuesday, April 1
A Look Inside Parenting Young Children:
Outside Influences, the "Right" Choices and
Which Direction To Go
Penny Glass, PhD
Today’s wide spectrum of TV shows and toys,
sippy cups and exersaucers, provides parents of children with
special needs with a plethora of choices to help them do
everything from calm an infant to entertain a toddler. But it also
creates questions and concerns. Should young children watch TV?
What effect do toys that "don’t quit" have on young children? What
are the "best" choices?
Dr. Penny Glass, a popular, thought-provoking
and engaging speaker, will look at how everyday parenting
practices affect child development. She will focus on the "quick
fixes" and handy children’s products that are widely used, but not
necessarily the best influence on a young child with limited
patience and stamina. Don’t miss the opportunity to hear this
exciting presentation that will help you guide your parents of
young children to make the "right" choices.
Attendance is by reservation only for
$32/person. Please include payment with your tuition fees when
registering for the conference. No refunds will be made for
cancellations received after March 22.
Drawing for Free Tuitions
This could be your lucky day! All participants
buying networking luncheon tickets will be entered into a drawing
for one of three free tuitions for a future Contemporary
Forums’ Main Conference of your choice. Winners will be announced
at the luncheon and must be present to win.
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LEGAL ADVICE. THE DECISION WHETHER OR NOT TO VACCINATE IS AN IMPORTANT AND
COMPLEX ISSUE AND SHOULD BE MADE BY YOU, AND YOU ALONE, IN CONSULTATION WITH
YOUR HEALTH CARE PROVIDER.
"A foolish faith in authority is the worst enemy of truth."
-- Albert Einstein, letter to a friend, 1901
"I know of no safe depository of the ultimate powers of the society but the people themselves, and if we think them not enlightened enough to exercise control with a wholesome discretion, the remedy is not to take it from them, but to inform their discretion by education."
-- Thomas Jefferson, letter to William C. Jarvis, September 28, 1820
"What's the point of vaccination if it doesn't protect you from the unvaccinated?"
-- Sandy Gottstein
"Who gets to decide what the greater good is and how many will be sacrificed to it?"
