Seminars
Practical information from Fraser experts
3333 University Ave SE
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55414
This seminar is designed for families of children who have been recently diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders. Parents, grandparents and caregivers are encouraged to attend to learn more about:
- signs of autism, the diagnosis process and explanation of the disorder;
- overview of available services and interventions;
- helpful tips for families to implement at home, at school and within the community;
- a panel of parents who will share their personal stories regarding their experiences with autism;
- a community resource panel, including Fraser Home & Community Supports, Arc Greater Twin Cities, Autism Society of Minnesota, Somali American Autism Foundation, Hennepin County services and Pacer.
3333 University Ave SE
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55414
Learn proven strategies and step-by-step instructions to help children of any age develop essential skills for social interactions. Fraser experts will teach you how to turn everyday activities and social interactions between your child and family members into opportunities to foster language development, relationship skills and positive behavior without taking the fun out of being together.
This workshop is for parents, family members or care providers of children up to age 18 that:
- Are "late to talk"
- Stay alone or avoid others
- Play little or in unusual ways
- Rarely communicate with sounds
- Talk more to themselves than to others
- Have language but rarely have conversations
- Dominate conversations
- Have difficulty developing friendships
The Play to Talk Workshop, lead by Fraser autism expert Andy Paulson, Ph.D., is based on effective, evidence-based, family-focused intervention for children with autism spectrum disorders backed by decades of research and clinical practice.
A limited number of scholarships are available on a first-come basis. Contact Fraser workshops by phone or email to apply.
As hard as it may seem, it is critical that families begin preparing early for their child's transition to adult life. Join us as we look beyond the diagnostics and interventions, toward the world of employment, residential options, community engagement and ongoing social and adaptive skill support.
This workshop will teach parents, family members or care providers how to:
- prepare a young adult (14+) living with a disability for a satisfying and self-determined life in his/her community;
- create a learning plan at school so the young adult can achieve his/her dreams;
- find supportive, safe and affordable residential living options;
- prepare for successful and sustaining employment;
- navigate the complex world of goverment supports.
Seminar experts include family members currently experiencing the journey of transition, members of Fraser Community Supports program, a representative from Hennepin County Social Services, a transition specialist from the Minnesota Department of Education, and regional and national coordinators from Project Search, a competitive employment opportunity new to Minnesota.
Sunday, September 26, 2010
9 a.m. - 4 p.m. (adults only)
Part 2: Full-Day Private Consultation
Your child(ren) will be present for your five hour private consultation. You will spend 2 1/2 hours with Eric Hamblen and 2 1/2 hours with Dr. Kathi Calouri. Your consultation day will be scheduled one day during the week of Monday, September 27, 2010 - Friday, October 1, 2010.
Part 3: "Bringing it Home" Session
Saturday, October 2, 2010
9 a.m. - 12 p.m. (adults only)
3333 University Ave SE
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55414
This unique three-part workshop, presented by PACE Place in partnership with Fraser, is designed to work intensively with ten families (parents and children) including two days dedicated to interactive lecture and hands-on learning for parents only. Each family also receives a private, five hour consultation with their child(ren).
The lecture segment of this workshop will teach participants:
- to recognize the unique pattern of parenting that unfolds when raising a child with autism;
- how to promote social-emotional development within the family system; and
- effective strategies for leveraging the most powerful relationships in a child's development — the parents.
The private family consultation will help participants apply what they learned in the classroom to the home setting. Participants will:
- gain ideas to address specific concerns for your child;
- receive feedback on leveraging your family relationships to promote your child's development;
- learn new activities to increase effective parenting of children with autism.