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Collaborations October 2006 Update
“Social Skills Training and Positive Behavioral Support for Students with Autism, Aspergers and other
Social-Communication Problems” will be presented by Jed Baker, Ph.D. on Tuesday, December 5, 2006 at the
JCC on the Palisades, 411 E. Clinton Avenue, Tenafly, from 7:30pm to 9:30pm. This workshop will help parents
and professionals alike understand the reasons for social skills deficits, learn strategies to deal effectively with
challenges, learn to motivate both nonverbal and verbal students, and create programs to promote appropriate
socialization. For further information call Special Services Department at 201-569-7900 x232
JOB POSTINGS:
Service Coordinator Clerical Assistant/PT-10 hour position in
Wayne to assist 2 Service Coordinators. Must be team player,
organized and multi-tasker. Must have experience filing, faxing,
and data entry. Email resume and 3 references to Patti@nreic.org
The Association for Special Children and Families (ASCF) is
seeking a qualified individual with a strong commitment to
supporting parents of children with disabilities for their new
Highlands Parent Center, the first federally-funded Community
Parent Resource Center in New Jersey. The position is for a
Family Support Coordinator/Social Worker.
Contact (973)728-8744. Visit their website at www.ascfamily.org
The Chinese Autism Resource Center
presents their Fall Special Education Workshop on
Sunday, November 5, 2006 at 2pm. The guest
speaker is Renay Zamloot—Education Advocate.
71 Cedar Grove Lane, Somerset, New Jersey
(Rutgers Community Christian Church)
The Interdisciplinary Council on Developmental and Learning Disorders’ 10th
Anniversary International Conference for Children with Autism, “Raising
The Ceiling” by tailoring relationships to individual differences in infants and
children will be held November 10, 11, 12, 2006 at The Hilton McLean,
Tysons Corner, Virginia. Featured on the panel will be T. Berry Brazelton,
M.D., Stanley Greenspan, M.D. , Serena Wieder, Ph.D., and Ricki Robinson,
M.D. New research on the developmental pathways and interventions that
are redefining the potential for children with ASD as well as the first presen-
tation of The Centers for Disease Control report on early identification and
preventative intervention for infants and children with special needs will be
discussed. For more information on the conference and
to register on line go to: www.ICDL.com
On October 23rd, from 6:30-9:00 p.m., The Family
Support Organization of Bergen County will feature
a special education workshop by SPAN. The FSO
provides direct, community-based family support to
children and families with special emotional, behavioral
and mental challenges. Contact 201-796-6209 or go to
The New Jersey Coalition for Inclusive Education presents “Making the Words Come Alive” with Doug Fisher,
Ph.D. It will take place October 20th at the Learning Resource Center, Dayton, New Jersey from 9am to 3pm.
For more information call 732-613-0400
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