School Refusal and Anxiety: Keeping Your Anxious Child in School through Coordinated Interventions
Presenter: Brian Chu, Ph.D. Download this webinar by clicking here View the webinar’s corresponding slide presentation here School Refusal behavior is one of the most vexing and impairing problem behaviors that affect childhood. Dr. Chu discussed anxiety-based sources of school refusal, its associated impairment, and recommended intervention strategies. He emphasized
What TS Parents and Professionals Want to Know: Medications, Botox and Deep Brain Stimulation
Presented by Roger Kurlan, MD Download this webinar by clicking here Dr. Kurlan discussed treatments of TS that included psychotherapies, medications, Botox and brain surgery. There was an overview of the most commonly prescribed medications for tic suppression, OCD, and ADHD
Family Dynamics – Parenting a Child with TS and Co-Occurring Disorders
Presenter: Robert Zambrano, Psy.D. Download this webinar by clicking here Dr. Zambrano discussed strategies in parenting a child with TS & co-occurring disorders. One of the great challenges in parenting a child with TS is figuring out how to deal with misbehavior. Should we take a strict approach where there
Can Strep Infection Cause TS: is PANDAS Real?
Presenter: Roger Kurlan, MD Download this webinar by clicking here NJCTS presented the first of two Wednesday webinars on PANDAS (pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders) featuring experts in the field of TS with perspectives on the effects of strep infections.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Pediatric OCD and Related Conditions
Presented by: Martin E. Franklin, Ph.D. Download this webinar by clicking here Dr. Franklin discussed the use of CBT techniques in clinical practice with children and adolescents with OCD, and will described adaptations of CBT for use with related conditions as well.
Understanding and Managing ADHD in Children and Adolescents
A presentation by: Richard Zakreski, Ph.D. Download this webinar by clicking here Dr. Zakreski addressed the symptoms, causes and impact of ADHD upon the lives of children and adolescents at home, at school and with their peers. He discussed effective treatments, both environmental and pharmacological.
Study Skills for Success
A presentation by: Cheryl Ludwig, MA,CCC-SLP Q&A by: Janine Howley, MA &anp; Cheryl Ludwig, MA,CCC-SLP Download this webinar by clicking here Ms. Ludwig presented information to help families create a positive homework experience by shaping the environment and schedule, and suggesting study strategies that will help the child retain what
Disabilities in the Workplace
A presentation by: Randi W. Kochman, Esq. Cole, Schotz, Meisel, Forman & Leonard, P.A. Download this webinar by clicking here View the webinar’s corresponding slide presentation here Ms. Kochman addressed federal, NJ and NY laws governing disabled employees in the workplace along with employer obligations in accommodating such employees.
Education and the Law
A presentation by: Rebecca K. Spar, Esq. Cole, Schotz, Meisel, Forman & Leonard, P.A. Download this webinar by clicking here View the webinar’s corresponding slide presentation here Ms. Spar discussed what services are available, who is eligible for services and what accommodations and modifications can be made to a child’s
Estate Planning for Families with Special Needs Children
A presentation by: Lori I Wolf, Esq. Cole, Schotz, Meisel, Forman & Leonard, P.A. Download this webinar by clicking here View the webinar’s corresponding slide presentation here Ms. Wolf discussed the importance of having a Will and the unique issues that must be considered by the parents of a special