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SUMMARY:Battelle Developmental Inventory Basics
DESCRIPTION:Cost\nThom Child and Family Services employees only with a maximum of 18 participants. Thom programs will be charged $10 per employee sent. Please contact James Young (508-655-5222 x139) to register or for more training information. \n\nCredits\nCEIS 2012 Competencies: 2.2\, 2.3\, 2.4\, 2.6 \n\nDescription\nThe Battelle Developmental Inventory™\, Second Edition (BDI-2™) is an early childhood instrument which helps measure a child’s progress along the developmental continuum by both global domains and discrete skill sets. This workshop will provide Early Intervention clinicians with basic knowledge on how to use the BDI-2™ to determine eligibility in Massachusetts Early Intervention. Topics to be discussed will include an overview of the tool\, a review of administration\, understanding the fidelity of administration\, scoring instruction\, how to interpret the results\, and how to share results with families. \n\nLearning Outcomes\nUpon completion of this workshop\, participants will be able to: \n\nUtilize the BDI-2™ testing manuals and materials.\nDemonstrate an understanding of eligibility determination for EI services in MA.\nUse the BDI-2™ in the EI setting.\nDemonstrate the ability to accurately score the BDI-2™.\n\n\nPresenter Biographies\nSandy Brown\, MSPT\, CEIS\, has worked as a physical therapist in early intervention since 2010. She graduated from Boston College with a BA in Special Needs Education. She received her Masters Degree in Physical Therapy from Simmons College. Sandy has been administering the Battelle for over 8 years. She is looking forward to supporting new Thom employees as they become proficient in their use of the BDI-2. Sandy works as a supervisor at Thom Neponset Valley Early Intervention and hopes to be able to share her Battelle skills with her fellow clinicians. \nDanielle Johnson\, MSEd\, has worked at Thom Neponset Valley Early Intervention since 2014. She graduated from the University of Vermont with a BS in Early Childhood Education and Psychology then received her Masters degree from Wheelock College in Child Development (focusing in Birth to Three\, Early Intervention). Danielle particularly enjoys working with children who may be on the autism spectrum or already have an ASD diagnosis. She likes being a support to families as they go through the process of getting a diagnosis\, acquiring additional services\, and then continuing to work with the family. Danielle has been using the Battelle Developmental Inventory – 2nd Edition for more than four years and is excited to support colleagues as they learn how to administer the tool.
URL:https://www.thomchild.org/training-session/battelle-developmental-inventory-basics-apr-20/
LOCATION:Thom Child & Family Services\, 251 West Central Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training Sessions
ORGANIZER;CN="James Young":MAILTO:jyoung@thomchild.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200206T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200206T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T152119
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LAST-MODIFIED:20190712T155925Z
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SUMMARY:Battelle Developmental Inventory Basics
DESCRIPTION:Cost\nThom Child and Family Services employees only with a maximum of 18 participants. Thom programs will be charged $10 per employee sent. Please contact James Young (508-655-5222 x139) to register or for more training information. \n\nCredits\nCEIS 2012 Competencies: 2.2\, 2.3\, 2.4\, 2.6 \n\nDescription\nThe Battelle Developmental Inventory™\, Second Edition (BDI-2™) is an early childhood instrument which helps measure a child’s progress along the developmental continuum by both global domains and discrete skill sets. This workshop will provide Early Intervention clinicians with basic knowledge on how to use the BDI-2™ to determine eligibility in Massachusetts Early Intervention. Topics to be discussed will include an overview of the tool\, a review of administration\, understanding the fidelity of administration\, scoring instruction\, how to interpret the results\, and how to share results with families. \n\nLearning Outcomes\nUpon completion of this workshop\, participants will be able to: \n\nUtilize the BDI-2™ testing manuals and materials.\nDemonstrate an understanding of eligibility determination for EI services in MA.\nUse the BDI-2™ in the EI setting.\nDemonstrate the ability to accurately score the BDI-2™.\n\n\nPresenter Biographies\nKim Chevalier\, RN\, BSN\, CEIS\, NCSN\, MEd\, has been a nurse for over 15 years. Her nursing experience has been focused on the pediatric population with 10 years spent in Early Intervention (EI) where she has worked with numerous families of babies born pre-term. In addition to her EI experience\, she has worked for 8 years in an urban school system and 3 summers as a residential summer camp nurse. Kim is a certified Infant Massage Instructor\, a CPR/First Aid Instructor\, and has experience mentoring nursing students. Presently she is employed by Thom Westfield Infant Toddler Services. \nCourtney Moreno\, MA\, CCC-SLP\, is a Speech-Language Pathologist and a certified Early Intervention Specialist. She has practiced at Thom Westfield Infant Toddler Services for over ten years and serves as the programs’ SCERTS Coordinator. Courtney has a particular interest in serving children challenged by autism spectrum disorder and childhood Apraxia of speech. In addition\, she has mentored numerous graduate students and Clinical Fellowship Year placements. Courtney is an experienced presenter conducting several workshops focusing on early literacy development\, AAC techniques for daycare providers and specializes in supporting programs in incorporating the SCERTS model into early intervention services.
URL:https://www.thomchild.org/training-session/battelle-developmental-inventory-basics-feb-20/
LOCATION:Thom Child & Family Services\, 251 West Central Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training Sessions
ORGANIZER;CN="James Young":MAILTO:jyoung@thomchild.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191218T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191218T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T152119
CREATED:20190712T160132Z
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SUMMARY:Battelle Developmental Inventory Basics
DESCRIPTION:Cost\nDUE TO WINTER WEATHER\, THIS TRAINING WAS RESCHEDULED FROM DECEMBER 3rd TO DECEMBER 18th. \nThom Child and Family Services employees only with a maximum of 18 participants. Thom programs will be charged $10 per employee sent. Please contact James Young (508-655-5222 x139) to register or for more training information. \n\nCredits\nCEIS 2012 Competencies: 2.2\, 2.3\, 2.4\, 2.6 \n\nDescription\nThe Battelle Developmental Inventory™\, Second Edition (BDI-2™) is an early childhood instrument which helps measure a child’s progress along the developmental continuum by both global domains and discrete skill sets. This workshop will provide Early Intervention clinicians with basic knowledge on how to use the BDI-2™ to determine eligibility in Massachusetts Early Intervention. Topics to be discussed will include an overview of the tool\, a review of administration\, understanding the fidelity of administration\, scoring instruction\, how to interpret the results\, and how to share results with families. \n\nLearning Outcomes\nUpon completion of this workshop\, participants will be able to: \n\nUtilize the BDI-2™ testing manuals and materials.\nDemonstrate an understanding of eligibility determination for EI services in MA.\nUse the BDI-2™ in the EI setting.\nDemonstrate the ability to accurately score the BDI-2™.\n\n\nPresenter Biographies\nKatrina Veidins\, MPH\, CEIS\, is a Developmental Specialist (DS) and a Certified Early Intervention Specialist\, with a Masters Degree in Public Health. She has been involved in early intervention for over 5 years; first as a Northeastern Co-op Student\, then as an intern completing the Early Intervention Certification program\, and finally moving into a career as a Developmental Specialist in 2008. Katrina has a great interest in both the clinical aspects of one-on-one Early Intervention care as well as Programming Planning and Development. She has been using the Battelle Developmental Inventory™\, 2nd Edition for the past 3 years\, and looks forward to helping her fellow clinicians master the tool. \nMelanie LaFavre\, OT\, CEIS\, is an Occupational Therapist\, Certified Early Intervention Specialist\, and Team Leader for Thom Boston Metro Early Intervention (BMEI). Melanie graduated from Mount Holyoke College with a BA in Psychology and a minor in Child Development in 2004. She started at Thom BMEI in 2009 as a Developmental Specialist. In 2015 Melanie graduated from Tufts Boston School of Occupational Therapy and returned to full-time work at Thom BMEI as a licensed and registered Occupational Therapist. She is also certified as a Lactation Counselor and is certified to provide the Newborn Behavioral Observation (NBO). In February 2019\, Melanie joined the BMEI leadership as a Team Leader and currently supervises a team of 15 clinicians. In her role as Team Leader she is responsible for organizing Battelle teams and overseeing training of new staff\, as well as supporting efforts for increased fidelity. In her free time\, Melanie enjoys playing softball\, flag football\, and cross-stitching.
URL:https://www.thomchild.org/training-session/battelle-developmental-inventory-basics-dec-19/
LOCATION:Thom Child & Family Services\, 251 West Central Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training Sessions
ORGANIZER;CN="James Young":MAILTO:jyoung@thomchild.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191003T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191003T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T152119
CREATED:20190712T154844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190712T154844Z
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SUMMARY:Battelle Developmental Inventory Basics
DESCRIPTION:Cost\nThom Child and Family Services employees only with a maximum of 18 participants. Thom programs will be charged $10 per employee sent. Please contact James Young (508-655-5222 x139) to register or for more training information. \n\nCredits\nCEIS 2012 Competencies: 2.2\, 2.3\, 2.4\, 2.6 \n\nDescription\nThe Battelle Developmental Inventory™\, Second Edition (BDI-2™) is an early childhood instrument which helps measure a child’s progress along the developmental continuum by both global domains and discrete skill sets. This workshop will provide Early Intervention clinicians with basic knowledge on how to use the BDI-2™ to determine eligibility in Massachusetts Early Intervention. Topics to be discussed will include an overview of the tool\, a review of administration\, understanding the fidelity of administration\, scoring instruction\, how to interpret the results\, and how to share results with families. \n\nLearning Outcomes\nUpon completion of this workshop\, participants will be able to: \n\nUtilize the BDI-2™ testing manuals and materials.\nDemonstrate an understanding of eligibility determination for EI services in MA.\nUse the BDI-2™ in the EI setting.\nDemonstrate the ability to accurately score the BDI-2™.\n\n\nPresenter Biographies\nKim Chevalier\, RN\, BSN\, CEIS\, NCSN\, MEd\, has been a nurse for over 15 years. Her nursing experience has been focused on the pediatric population with 10 years spent in Early Intervention (EI) where she has worked with numerous families of babies born pre-term. In addition to her EI experience\, she has worked for 8 years in an urban school system and 3 summers as a residential summer camp nurse. Kim is a certified Infant Massage Instructor\, a CPR/First Aid Instructor\, and has experience mentoring nursing students. Presently she is employed by Thom Westfield Infant Toddler Services. \nCourtney Moreno\, MA\, CCC-SLP\, is a Speech-Language Pathologist and a certified Early Intervention Specialist. She has practiced at Thom Westfield Infant Toddler Services for over ten years and serves as the programs’ SCERTS Coordinator. Courtney has a particular interest in serving children challenged by autism spectrum disorder and childhood Apraxia of speech. In addition\, she has mentored numerous graduate students and Clinical Fellowship Year placements. Courtney is an experienced presenter conducting several workshops focusing on early literacy development\, AAC techniques for daycare providers and specializes in supporting programs in incorporating the SCERTS model into early intervention services.
URL:https://www.thomchild.org/training-session/battelle-developmental-inventory-basics-oct-19/
LOCATION:Thom Child & Family Services\, 251 West Central Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training Sessions
ORGANIZER;CN="James Young":MAILTO:jyoung@thomchild.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190807T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190807T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T152119
CREATED:20190712T154501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190712T154501Z
UID:2730-1565170200-1565191800@www.thomchild.org
SUMMARY:Battelle Developmental Inventory Basics
DESCRIPTION:Cost\nThom Child and Family Services employees only with a maximum of 18 participants. Thom programs will be charged $10 per employee sent. Please contact James Young (508-655-5222 x139) to register or for more training information. \n\nCredits\nCEIS 2012 Competencies: 2.2\, 2.3\, 2.4\, 2.6 \n\nDescription\nThe Battelle Developmental Inventory™\, Second Edition (BDI-2™) is an early childhood instrument which helps measure a child’s progress along the developmental continuum by both global domains and discrete skill sets. This workshop will provide Early Intervention clinicians with basic knowledge on how to use the BDI-2™ to determine eligibility in Massachusetts Early Intervention. Topics to be discussed will include an overview of the tool\, a review of administration\, understanding the fidelity of administration\, scoring instruction\, how to interpret the results\, and how to share results with families. \n\nLearning Outcomes\nUpon completion of this workshop\, participants will be able to: \n\nUtilize the BDI-2™ testing manuals and materials.\nDemonstrate an understanding of eligibility determination for EI services in MA.\nUse the BDI-2™ in the EI setting.\nDemonstrate the ability to accurately score the BDI-2™.\n\n\nPresenter Biographies\nSandy Brown\, MSPT\, CEIS\, has worked as a physical therapist in early intervention since 2010. She graduated from Boston College with a BA in Special Needs Education. She received her Masters Degree in Physical Therapy from Simmons College. Sandy has been administering the Battelle for over 8 years. She is looking forward to supporting new Thom employees as they become proficient in their use of the BDI-2. Sandy works as a supervisor at Thom Neponset Valley Early Intervention and hopes to be able to share her Battelle skills with her fellow clinicians. \nDanielle Johnson\, MSEd\, has worked at Thom Neponset Valley Early Intervention since 2014. She graduated from the University of Vermont with a BS in Early Childhood Education and Psychology then received her Masters degree from Wheelock College in Child Development (focusing in Birth to Three\, Early Intervention). Danielle particularly enjoys working with children who may be on the autism spectrum or already have an ASD diagnosis. She likes being a support to families as they go through the process of getting a diagnosis\, acquiring additional services\, and then continuing to work with the family. Danielle has been using the Battelle Developmental Inventory – 2nd Edition for more than four years and is excited to support colleagues as they learn how to administer the tool.
URL:https://www.thomchild.org/training-session/battelle-developmental-inventory-basics-aug-19/
LOCATION:Thom Child & Family Services\, 251 West Central Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training Sessions
ORGANIZER;CN="James Young":MAILTO:jyoung@thomchild.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190614T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190614T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T152119
CREATED:20190326T123238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190326T123238Z
UID:1375-1560508200-1560517200@www.thomchild.org
SUMMARY:Caring for You While Caring for Others: A Training on Handling Burnout
DESCRIPTION:Cost\nFree to early intervention staff and EEC childcare workers. A free lunch buffet is included with registration. There is a maximum registration of 40 people and registration is required. Please contact Amy Clark (413-783-5500 x116) for more training information. \n\nCredits\nCEIS 2012 Competencies: N/A \n\nDescription\nBy the end of this presentation\, you will understand the definition of burnout\, how to notice the common signs of burnout (both physically and emotionally)\, who experiences burnout\, and how to handle it.  Participants will learn who to speak to when experiencing burnout and how to handle these conversations in a professional manner.  Simple self-help activities will be explained to aid you with tackling your burnout and also in preventing future burnout. \n\nLearning Outcomes\nUpon completion of this workshop\, participants will be able to: \n\nDescribe burnout and discuss the common signs of burnout.\nIdentify the appropriate professional resources with whom to communicate and discuss your burnout.\nApply self-help activities to aid in\, and prevent future\, burnout.\n\n\nPresenters\nAshley Woodman\, Ph.D.
URL:https://www.thomchild.org/training-session/caring-for-you-while-caring-for-others-a-training-on-handling-burnout/
LOCATION:Westwood Restaurant & Pub\, 94 North Elm St.\, Westfield\, MA\, 01085\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training Sessions
ORGANIZER;CN="Amy Clark":MAILTO:aclark@thomchild.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190607T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190607T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T152119
CREATED:20190213T190255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190326T124856Z
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SUMMARY:Resources for Families: Networking with Public and Private Providers
DESCRIPTION:Cost\nFree to early intervention staff. Please contact Amy Clark (413-783-5500 x116) to register or for more training information. \n\nCredits\nCEIS 2012 Competencies: 5.4 & 5.5 \n\nDescription\nEarly interventionists will increase their knowledge of community resources available to them and families. They will learn to assist the family in assessing their needs individually and as a family unit\, to determine what resources may be needed for family support. In this process\, families will develop skills to advocate for themselves and learn what resources would be appropriate to reach out to when outside support is needed. \n\nLearning Outcomes\nUpon completion of this workshop\, participants will be able to: \n\nRecognize why families and caregivers need access to relevant resources.\nIdentify what clinicians\, families\, and caregivers need to know about community resources.\nExplain how to network with public and private providers to help families access community resources.\n\n\nPresenters\nAmy Clark\, DS\, CEIS \nNaomi (Amy) Clark is a Developmental Specialist with 9 years experience in early intervention (EI). Prior to joining EI\, she was a foster parent of infants with complex care and traumatic birth histories. Amy has collaborated with MSPCC and Wings of Love\, Inc. to host monthly trainings and annual activities for foster adoption parents over a 4 year period. She received an award from the Department of Children and Families based on her service and has been featured as a special guest speaker on National Adoption Day for the City of Springfield. During her EI career\, Amy has worked with children and families with an array of needs\, including complex medical needs\, with a focus on supporting the whole family. She is also the parent of a child requiring complex care. \nTraccie Hillion\, LMHC\, CAGS\, CEIS \nTraccie is an experienced Licensed Mental Health Counselor with demonstrated leadership skills and a history of working in the individual and family services industry. With nearly thirty years of experience in healthcare services\, her professional skills include crisis intervention; individual\, family\, and trauma therapy; case management; clinical supervision; and life transitions. She has spent the past 18 years supporting children and families at Thom Springfield Infant Toddler Services. She has held various roles at the program as a service coordinator\, team leader\, clinical director\, and now provides clinical consultation and assessments for young children suspect of having ASD. She currently works for the Baystate Family Advocacy Center where she provides trauma-focused psychotherapy for children and families who have been victims of crime. She also provides mental health services in her private practice and teaches courses in Autism\, Life Span Development and Child Development & Counseling at Springfield College.
URL:https://www.thomchild.org/training-session/resources-for-families-june-7-2019/
LOCATION:Thom Springfield Infant Toddler Services\, 1506 A Allen St.\, Springfield\, MA\, 01118\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training Sessions
ORGANIZER;CN="Amy Clark":MAILTO:aclark@thomchild.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190605T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190605T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T152119
CREATED:20190118T162109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190531T122153Z
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SUMMARY:Battelle Developmental Inventory Basics
DESCRIPTION:Cost\nThom Child and Family Services employees only with a maximum of 18 participants. Thom programs will be charged $10 per employee sent. Please contact James Young (508-655-5222 x139) to register or for more training information. \n\nCredits\nCEIS 2012 Competencies: 2.2\, 2.3\, 2.4\, 2.6 \n\nDescription\nThe Battelle Developmental Inventory™\, Second Edition (BDI-2™) is an early childhood instrument which helps measure a child’s progress along the developmental continuum by both global domains and discrete skill sets. This workshop will provide Early Intervention clinicians with basic knowledge on how to use the BDI-2™ to determine eligibility in Massachusetts Early Intervention. Topics to be discussed will include an overview of the tool\, a review of administration\, scoring instruction\, how to interpret the results\, and how to share results with families. \n\nLearning Outcomes\nUpon completion of this workshop\, participants will be able to: \n\nUtilize the BDI-2™ testing manuals and materials.\nDemonstrate an understanding of eligibility determination for EI services in MA.\nUse the BDI-2™ in the EI setting.\nDemonstrate the ability to accurately score the BDI-2™.\n\n\nPresenter Biographies\nKatrina Veidins\, MPH\, CEIS\, is a Developmental Specialist (DS) and a Certified Early Intervention Specialist\, with a Masters Degree in Public Health. She has been involved in early intervention for over 5 years; first as a Northeastern Co-op Student\, then as an intern completing the Early Intervention Certification program\, and finally moving into a career as a Developmental Specialist in 2008. Katrina has a great interest in both the clinical aspects of one-on-one Early Intervention care as well as Programming Planning and Development. She has been using the Battelle Developmental Inventory™\, 2nd Edition for the past 3 years\, and looks forward to helping her fellow clinicians master the tool. \nKatie Timmons\, DS\, CEIS\, is a Developmental Specialist and a Certified Early Intervention Specialist for Thom Boston Metro Early Intervention (BMEI). Katie graduated from the University of Connecticut in 2012 with a BS in Biological Sciences and Communication Disorders. Prior to working at Thom\, she worked at a residential/day program for students diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder with intense behaviors. She has been at Thom BMEI since 2013\, and has continued her passion for working with those diagnosed with ASD. She is currently the Autism Resource Specialist at Thom BMEI and manages many of the clinical supports surrounding ASD and red flags in the EI population. Katie is a Battelle trainer\, and has recently attended DPH’s BDI-2 Institute in 2019 to help further her training abilities and understanding of standardized assessments in early intervention. In her spare time\, she enjoys trying to get her two cats to like her.
URL:https://www.thomchild.org/training-session/battelle-developmental-inventory-basics-3/
LOCATION:Thom Child & Family Services\, 251 West Central Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training Sessions
ORGANIZER;CN="James Young":MAILTO:jyoung@thomchild.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190503
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190504
DTSTAMP:20260403T152119
CREATED:20190220T190443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190220T190443Z
UID:917-1556841600-1556927999@www.thomchild.org
SUMMARY:Deadline for Fazzio Scholarship Applications
DESCRIPTION:Thom Child and Family Services is committed to supporting our employees’ ongoing professional development. To both encourage ongoing learning and honor a longtime friend of Thom Child and Family Services\, the agency’s Board of Directors has established the Phyllis A. Fazzio Scholarship. This scholarship is designed to encourage and support employee development in two distinct training areas: advanced clinical skills\, and leadership and management skills. To learn more about the Phyllis A. Fazzio Scholarship\, please click here.
URL:https://www.thomchild.org/training-session/deadline-for-fazzio-scholarship-applications/
CATEGORIES:Training Sessions
ORGANIZER;CN="James Young":MAILTO:jyoung@thomchild.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190425T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190425T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T152119
CREATED:20190213T172701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190213T190442Z
UID:606-1556191800-1556209800@www.thomchild.org
SUMMARY:The Preterm Infant: Medical\, Developmental and Psychosocial Considerations for Early Intervention Clinicians
DESCRIPTION:Cost\nFree to early intervention staff. Please contact Amy Clark (413-783-5500 x116) to register or for more training information. \n\nCredits\nCEIS 2012 Competencies: 1.5 \n\nDescription\nParticipation in this workshop will provide the learner with a basic foundation for working with preterm infants and their families. The participants will learn about causes\, complications\, and specific medical conditions related to prematurity. The psychosocial impact of giving birth prematurely and the associated parental reactions will be discussed.  Participants will learn about infant subsystems and the ways that infants communicate.  Motor issues related to prematurity\, as well as positioning and handling techniques will be reviewed. Information will be provided to help parents understand the developmental outcomes of prematurity. \nNOTE: The intended workshop level for this session is that of a beginner.  Please bring a newborn sized baby doll along with you to the class. \n\nLearning Outcomes\nUpon completion of this workshop\, participants will be able to: \n\nDemonstrate an understanding of the premature infant including characteristics and medical issues associated with prematurity.\nUnderstand an infant’s five subsystems: autonomic\, motor\, state\, attentional-interactive\, and self-regulatory system.\nDevelop intervention strategies to help infants connect with their environment\, including positioning.\nRecognize that parenting a premature infant is different than a full term infant; explore the emotions the parents may be experiencing.\n\n\nPresenters\nKim Chevalier\, RN\, BSN\, MEd\, CEIS \nMelissa Stern\, MS\, OTR/L\, CEIS
URL:https://www.thomchild.org/training-session/prematurity-april-25-19/
LOCATION:Chicopee Public Library\, 449 Front St.\, Chicopee\, MA\, 01013\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training Sessions
ORGANIZER;CN="Amy Clark":MAILTO:aclark@thomchild.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190403T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190403T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T152119
CREATED:20190118T161832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190401T180503Z
UID:489-1554283800-1554305400@www.thomchild.org
SUMMARY:Battelle Developmental Inventory Basics
DESCRIPTION:Cost\nThom Child and Family Services employees only with a maximum of 18 participants. Thom programs will be charged $10 per employee sent. Please contact James Young (508-655-5222 x139) to register or for more training information. \n\nCredits\nCEIS 2012 Competencies: 2.2\, 2.3\, 2.4\, 2.6 \n\nDescription\nThe Battelle Developmental Inventory™\, Second Edition (BDI-2™) is an early childhood instrument which helps measure a child’s progress along the developmental continuum by both global domains and discrete skill sets. This workshop will provide Early Intervention clinicians with basic knowledge on how to use the BDI-2™ to determine eligibility in Massachusetts Early Intervention. Topics to be discussed will include an overview of the tool\, a review of administration\, scoring instruction\, how to interpret the results\, and how to share results with families. \n\nLearning Outcomes\nUpon completion of this workshop\, participants will be able to: \n\nUtilize the BDI-2™ testing manuals and materials.\nDemonstrate an understanding of eligibility determination for EI services in MA.\nUse the BDI-2™ in the EI setting.\nDemonstrate the ability to accurately score the BDI-2™.\n\n\nPresenter Biographies\nSandy Brown\, MSPT\, CEIS\, has worked as a physical therapist in early intervention since 2010. She graduated from Boston College with a BA in Special Needs Education. She received her Masters Degree in Physical Therapy from Simmons College. Sandy has been administering the Battelle for over 8 years. She is looking forward to supporting new Thom employees as they become proficient in their use of the BDI-2. Sandy works as a supervisor at Thom Neponset Valley Early Intervention and hopes to be able to share her Battelle skills with her fellow clinicians. \nDanielle Johnson\, MSEd\, has worked at Thom Neponset Valley Early Intervention since 2014. She graduated from the University of Vermont with a BS in Early Childhood Education and Psychology then received her Masters degree from Wheelock College in Child Development (focusing in Birth to Three\, Early Intervention). Danielle particularly enjoys working with children who may be on the autism spectrum or already have an ASD diagnosis. She likes being a support to families as they go through the process of getting a diagnosis\, acquiring additional services\, and then continuing to work with the family. Danielle has been using the Battelle Developmental Inventory – 2nd Edition for more than four years and is excited to support colleagues as they learn how to administer the tool.
URL:https://www.thomchild.org/training-session/battelle-developmental-inventory-basics-2/
LOCATION:Thom Child & Family Services\, 251 West Central Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training Sessions
ORGANIZER;CN="James Young":MAILTO:jyoung@thomchild.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190321T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190321T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T152119
CREATED:20190213T184734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190213T190510Z
UID:809-1553171400-1553184000@www.thomchild.org
SUMMARY:Development of Play in Young Children
DESCRIPTION:Cost\nFree to early intervention staff. Please contact Amy Clark (413-783-5500 x116) to register or for more training information. \n\nCredits\nCEIS 2012 Competencies: 1.7\, 6.4 \n\nDescription\nCome learn how to support the most important occupation of children! Early intervention clinicians will discuss how to support children’s play skills and partner with families in finding fun ways to challenge and teach children new skills. This is a great workshop for those new to early intervention or who are seeking playful inspiration to guide their therapy sessions. \nNOTE: Please car pool if possible as parking can be tight.  If available\, on street parking is recommended. \n\nLearning Outcomes\nUpon completion of this workshop\, participants will be able to: \n\nRecognize the characteristics\, functions and importance of play in the lives of children and families.\nIdentify how children learn through play\, within and across developmental domains.\nDiscuss interventions and play strategies to enhance child’s play and support family members as play partners.\n\n\nPresenters\nKaren Pellan\, DS\, CEIS \nMelissa Stern\, MS\, OTR/L\, CEIS
URL:https://www.thomchild.org/training-session/development-of-play-in-young-children-march-21-2019/
LOCATION:Chicopee Public Library\, 449 Front St.\, Chicopee\, MA\, 01013\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training Sessions
ORGANIZER;CN="Amy Clark":MAILTO:aclark@thomchild.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190207T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190207T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T152119
CREATED:20190118T160019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190118T160922Z
UID:477-1549531800-1549553400@www.thomchild.org
SUMMARY:Battelle Developmental Inventory Basics
DESCRIPTION:Cost\nThom Child and Family Services employees only with a maximum of 18 participants. Thom programs will be charged $10 per employee sent. Please contact James Young (508-655-5222 x139) to register or for more training information. \n\nCredits\nCEIS 2012 Competencies: 2.2\, 2.3\, 2.4\, 2.6 \n\nDescription\nThe Battelle Developmental Inventory™\, Second Edition (BDI-2™) is an early childhood instrument which helps measure a child’s progress along the developmental continuum by both global domains and discrete skill sets. This workshop will provide Early Intervention clinicians with basic knowledge on how to use the BDI-2™ to determine eligibility in Massachusetts Early Intervention. Topics to be discussed will include an overview of the tool\, a review of administration\, scoring instruction\, how to interpret the results\, and how to share results with families. \n\nLearning Outcomes\nUpon completion of this workshop\, participants will be able to: \n\nUtilize the BDI-2™ testing manuals and materials.\nDemonstrate an understanding of eligibility determination for EI services in MA.\nUse the BDI-2™ in the EI setting.\nDemonstrate the ability to accurately score the BDI-2™.\n\n\nPresenter Biographies\nKim Chevalier\, RN\, BSN\, CEIS\, NCSN\, MEd\, has been a nurse for over 15 years. Her nursing experience has been focused on the pediatric population with 10 years spent in Early Intervention (EI) where she has worked with numerous families of babies born pre-term. In addition to her EI experience\, she has worked for 8 years in an urban school system and 3 summers as a residential summer camp nurse. Kim is a certified Infant Massage Instructor\, a CPR/First Aid Instructor\, and has experience mentoring nursing students. Presently she is employed by Thom Westfield Infant Toddler Services. \nCourtney Moreno\, MA\, CCC-SLP\, is a Speech-Language Pathologist and a certified Early Intervention Specialist. She has practiced at Thom Westfield Infant Toddler Services for over ten years and serves as the programs’ SCERTS Coordinator. Courtney has a particular interest in serving children challenged by autism spectrum disorder and childhood Apraxia of speech. In addition\, she has mentored numerous graduate students and Clinical Fellowship Year placements. Courtney is an experienced presenter conducting several workshops focusing on early literacy development\, AAC techniques for daycare providers and specializes in supporting programs in incorporating the SCERTS model into early intervention services.
URL:https://www.thomchild.org/training-session/battelle-developmental-inventory-basics/
LOCATION:Thom Child & Family Services\, 251 West Central Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training Sessions
ORGANIZER;CN="James Young":MAILTO:jyoung@thomchild.org
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