WOSEP - Events

Program Director Spectrum Resource Center

When: December 0, 0
Where: Vista Del Mar

Vista Del Mar is in search for a Program Director for our new Spectrum Resource Center.

The job descriptions is as follows:

Vista Del Mar is seeking a Program Director to build a state of the art program designed to maximize the potential of children in the autism spectrum.  This candidate will oversee currently established services, be available as a resource to our school programs and build additional Family Centered services to support ASD and   PDD populations.  

This candidate will demonstrate the ability to manage staff, develop strategic objectives, manage the program budget understand funding resources, contracts and development opportunities. This position requires the ability to market and team with community partners on behalf of this center and its’ programs. The candidate will be creative and entrepreneurial with the ability to speak publicly, be an external presence and advocate, to build partnerships, establish relationships with funders and political leaders on behalf of ASD children and families.

The successful candidate will be a Licensed Psychologist or L.C.S.W. or MFT with a minimum of 5 years experience, 2 of which will have been in administration.  This candidate will have strong written and verbal communication skills; have the ability to communicate effectively and persuasively, have experience with public relations, and fundraising with the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders and cultures. Vista is looking for an administrator who is mission-driven and self-directed with a passion and idealism to engage the community and support the agency.

Vista Del Mar Child and Family Services, is a private, non-profit mental health agency which has been serving the community for the past 100 years. We offer flexible scheduling and excellent benefits.

Please send resume to doctorsue@vistadelmar.org

 

 

The 7th Annual Southern California Regional Play Therapy Conference

When: May 4, 2012
Where: Argosy University Orange County 601 S. Lewis Street, Orange, CA 92868

FRIDAY MORNING

Workshop 1A: D.I.R./Floor Time: A Developmental Relational Approach to Play Therapy with Children Impacted by Autism

Presenter: Esther B. Hess Ph.D

Workshop Description:

This presentation offers a theoretical and practical approach to play therapy with children impacted by autism utilizing a developmental/relational approach, D.I.R./Floor Time as designed by Drs. Stanley Greenspan and Serena Weider.

Learning Objectives:

Following the workshop, participants will be able to:

1. Describe indications of sensory and processing challenges in the play of children impacted by autism.
2. Describe the basic underlying concepts of play techniques to facilitate emotional regulation and expression in children impacted by autism.
3. List common parent-child issues for children with developmental delays such as autism.
4. Describe the basic underlying concepts of play techniques to facilitate positive self-esteem in children with sensory and processing challenges commonly associated with autism.

Instructional Level: Introductory/Intermediate

Who should attend?

Play Therapists, Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists, School Counselors, Psychologists, Students, and Interns.

Continuing Education:

This workshop meets the qualifications for 6 hours of continuing education credit for MFTs and LCSWs per day a required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (Provider # PCE 1007). CALAPT is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Psychologists may receive 6 hours of continuing education credit per day for this workshop. Six hours of continuing education are offered on Saturday as required by the Association for Play Therapy (APT). The California Association for Play Therapy (CALAPT) is approved by APT to offer continuing education specific to play therapy (Provider # 00-094). CALAPT maintains responsibility for this program and its content. Partial credit (fewer than 6CEs) is not available for this workshop.

Cancellations and Refunds:

Requests for refunds must be made in writing to the CALAPT Treasurer, Colleen Sebastian, PO Box 597 Pismo Beach, CA 93448. Requests must be postmarked no later than two weeks prior to the workshop date in order to receive refund. There is a $25.00 administrative fee for refunds. There are no price breaks for partial attendance.

Additional Information:

Contact Conference Coordinator, Reena Patel, MA at reenacspatel@gmail.com

Save the Date - Wosep Spring Tea

When: May 6, 2012
Where: 1415 Avenida De Cortez, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272

May 6th 4-7PM at the home of Jane Dubovy.

WOSEP Spring Tea 5th Anniversary!

Join us for an afternoon of food, fun, a hat contest for the most creative hat to fit the occasion, and networking for Women professionals in Special Education. This is the 5th anniversary of the original tea. Come wearing your best hat and see what's changed over the last 5 years!

The cost of this event is $25 per person in advance by May 1st, 2012, or $30 at the door. Please make checks payable to Wosep and mail to:

A2Z Educational Advocates
attn: Wosep
881 Alma Real, Suite 309,
Pacific Palisades CA 90272

Or pay online right here via paypal:

http://wosep.com/tea

Support Group/Class for Adults with ADHD

When: May 7, 2012
Where: 15720 Ventura Blvd., #503 Encino

This is a continual workshop and support group that meets on Mondays from 7pm until 9pm.  You can join at any time!

To sign up: please email DrBilli@AttentionB.com or call 855-DrBilli (372-4554)

Registration fee is only $172 per month.

Discounts and payment options are available.  Contact us!

Center for the Developing Mind Video Channel!

When: May 15, 2012
Where: You Tube

NEW! Center for the Developing Mind Video Channel!

We're pleased to announce a new YouTube video channel for Center for the Developing Mind. You can view it at youtube.com/user/developingmindcenter. We've also added a new Videos Link on the Center's website off the main menu at centerforthedevelopingmind.com/videos.php (under "Resources").

First up, check out Dr. Hess's new "Doc Tips". The first installment includes a brief video on navigating the Supermarket with Special Needs children.

DIR/Floor Time and Sensory Processing Disorder

When: May 21, 2012
Where: Cincinnati, OH

UCLA RESEARCH STUDY

When: May 30, 2012
Where: UCLA

UCLA RESEARCH STUDY seeks to understand children's thoughts and feelings about themselves, their sibling(s), and their place in the family Eligible participants are between 5 and 13 years of age and have a sibling with an autism spectrum disorder.
Participation involves:
• a 20-minute interview with the child
• parent completes a background information form and questionnaires about her/his children and her/himself

For more information,
call (310) 825-3478 or (310) 444-0111
or e-mail Drhess@centerforthedevelopingmind.com
or siblings@autism.ucla.edu

Two Sisters Quilts

When: June 2, 2012
Where: viewable online

http://community.webshots.com/user/QuilterBridget

This is the website where the quilts can be viewed.  There has been overwhelming support from the WOSEP community and the sisters are very grateful.  The teacher is undergoing a mastectomy early next month.  Following that will be the chemo. Through it all her biggest concern is for her students who can't understand why she isn't there with them every day.

The quilts will also be available at the next tea to be held on the first Sunday in May. Linda Andron is the sponsor and more details will be posted to WOSEP as soon as they are confirmed.

To purchase one of the beautiful quilts contact Jane njdubovy@yahoo.com

CEU Autism for Clinicians

When: June 15, 2012
Where: Westwood , Ca

FACT Presents
AUTiSM FOR CLINICIANS

 

Friday 6/15/12 9:ooam - 4:00pm
Presenters: Linda Andron-Ostrow, LCSW, Executive Director of FACT, Author. And Dr. Sarita Freedman, PhD, Psychologist & Author.

Earn 6 CEU credits

APPROVED EDUCATION FOR LCSW’S, PSYCHOLOGISTS, AND LMFT’S

California Board of Behavioral Sciences Provider PCE 2598

Co-Sponsored by R. Cassidy (APA)for licensed Psychologists

This class is for mental health clinicians who want to gain a better under-standing of the autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and factors to consider when treating higher functioning individuals with ASD in clinical practice. Participants will have an opportunity to watch video footage of individu-als in different age brackets (children, adolescents, adults) to enhance learning of didactic material. Learn how to recognize it, the effects it has on your client and his/her family, comorbid conditions to look for, and appropriate referrals to make.

A number of different concerns and considerations will be presented:
Overall characteristics – an overview of characteristics and lifespan is-sues
Effects on the family –marital and extended family issues; isolation and community access; sibling concerns; financial impact; educational con-siderations; and long-term planning
Comorbid conditions – identifying and treating
Treatment – how does mental health treatment of an individual with ASD differ from other kinds of clients; strategies for understanding and treat-ing the specific deficits of ASD by using the individual’s strengths
Referrals and other important services – identifying other kinds of services that can be useful for children and adults

Cost:$80.00

 

Please register at www.factfamily.org/ceu or call (310) 475-9620 by April 30th

Camp Surf

When: July 13, 2012
Where: Imperial Beach Ca.

Camp Surf

 Jul 13, 2012 - Jul 15, 2012

Hosted the same weekend as Comic Con for those interested in partaking in both events.

 LOCATION

 YMCA Camp Surf