Seminars

Practical information from Fraser experts

You can benefit from decades of Fraser experience by attending one of our many seminars. These seminars are designed for families, teachers, care providers, social workers and others who are interested in gaining practical knowledge and skills. Fraser seminars are taught by experts with many years of experience. Our registration fees are low to allow everyone to participate.


What's Next? A Workshop for Families of Children Diagnosed with Autism

Date: Monday, August 3, 2009
Time:8:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location:Fraser Child & Family Center (directions)
3333 University Ave SE
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55414
Cost:$30 per individual, $50 per couple, $15 per additional family member
Register:Download a registration form, email workshops@fraser.org or call 612-331-9413.

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, Hennepin County services and Pacer.

 

Families and ASD: Finding Balance
Dates:Part 1: Interactive Lecture and Hands-on Activity Session
Sunday, September 20, 2009
9 a.m. - 4 p.m. (adults only)
Part 2: Full-Day Private Consultation
Your child(ren) will be present for your five hour consultation, to be scheduled one day between September 21 and September 25, 2009.
Part 3: "Bringing it Home" Session
Saturday, September 26, 2009
10 a.m. - 1 p.m. (adults only)
Location:Fraser Child & Family Center (directions)
3333 University Ave SE
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55414
Cost:$1,500 per family
Register:Download a registration form, contact Deb Crowell at PACE at 503-356-8334, ext. 6#, or online at www.paceplace.org/register.

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.

Families who participated in previous workshop called them a "life changing experience." Register today!

 

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