Events

Save the Date for an All Day Workshop with Dr. Michael First MD

Join us for an all day workshop with Dr. Michael First titled, “DSM Diagnosis in Clinical Practice: Current Principles and a Preview of Coming Attractions (DSM-5).”

Saturday February 26, 2011
Florida Gulf Coast University

Michael B. First M.D., is a Professor of Clinical Psychiatry at Columbia University. Dr. First is a nationally and internationally recognized expert on psychiatric diagnosis and assessment issues. Dr. First was co-principal investigator on the “Future of Psychiatric Diagnosis” conferences that developed research agendas for the upcoming DSM-5. Dr. First is the Editor of the DSM-IV-TR. He has trained thousands of clinicians and researchers in diagnostic assessment and differential diagnosis. He has provided expert opinion and testimony on several high profile cases including the federal trial of the accused Al Qaeda terrorist Zacarias Moussaoui. For more information please contact Jill Isaacson at jisaacso@fgcu.edu.

Innovations in Autism Spectrum Disorders

ASDnet at the University of South Florida is hosting a one-day conference – “Innovations in Autism Spectrum Disorders.”  This one-day conference for professionals and families will showcase the work of the ASDnet faculty across the USF system.

The USF ASDNet was organized to provide a forum to bring together USF-based researchers and practitioners with interests in understanding the causes, natural history and outcomes of autistic spectrum disorders, and in developing and evaluating effective treatments and interventions to improve educational outcomes, behaviors and adaptation for persons with ASD.  ASDNet members bring a wide array of disciplinary perspectives to bear on the subject, as well as myriad methodologies, study designs and intellectual traditions.

It is our hope that the ASDNet conference in September 2010 will provide opportunities for sharing cutting-edge knowledge concerning epidemiology, screening and diagnosis, co-occurring conditions, therapies and interventions, and that out of the dialogues that begin at this forum, research collaborations will evolve to advance knowledge, improve programs and services in our clinics and centers, and put USF on the map as an innovative center for research and treatment of ASD in Florida and nationally.

September 24, 2010
8:00am – 5:00pm
Registration and Breakfast will begin at 7:00am
Wyndham Tampa Westshore
700 N. Westshore Blvd.
Tampa Fl, 33609

For more information please refer to the conference website at http://card-usf.fmhi.usf.edu/ASDnet/ASDnet.asp.  The full conference agenda is available at http://card-usf.fmhi.usf.edu/ASDnet/agenda.asp.  CEUs are available for the following disciplines from Children’s Medical Services (Early Steps) IF you register at the CEU table and you complete the required paperwork.

• Psychologists
• LSCWs
• LMHCs
• RNs
• OTs
• PTs
• SLPs
• ITDSs
• Early Steps Service Coordinators

One Goal Summer Conference

The One Goal Summer Conference Registration Brochure which includes registration, hotel, keynote speakers, and general conference information is now available. View a copy of the brochure at http://www.onegoalsummerconference.org/OneGoalBrochure2010.pdf. This is a great conference for early childhood professionals with many useful workshops. I hope to see you there.

July 21 – 23, 2010
Hyatt Regency at Tampa Center
211 North Tampa Street,
Tampa, Florida, 33602

A registration is included in the brochure and if submitted by July 15, 2010 the registration fee is $75.  After this date, only on site registrations will be accepted at the price of $100.

For more information please refer to www.onegoalsummerconference.org.

APD Informational Forum

Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD) will hold an informational forum for individuals and their families on the APD waitlist and individuals seeking more information about APD.

Saturday, August 17, 2010 from 6:00 to 8:00pm
Karl Drews Community Center
18412 Lee Road
Fort Myers, FL 33912

Plans are being made to provide respite care at this event. Please contact Elaine Gage at Elaine_Gage@apd.state.fl.us or (239) 338-1271 if you can use this service.  Agency for Persons with Disabilities website: http://apd.myflorida.com/.

Circles of Care Annual Early Childhood Conference

You’re invited to the 15th annual Circles of Care Conference, hosted by Child Care of Southwest Florida and Edison State College. Keynote speakers include Lee Knapp and Music with Mar.  Lee Knapp is known as a highly charged trailblazer who connects with her audience and makes you feel like her message is just for you.  Maryann, “Mar” Harman is well-known and respected for combining music’s importance in child development and brain research, and will be presenting The Brain Loves A Song!

Saturday, May 22 from 8:30 am – 3:30 pm
Edison State College
8099 College Parkway
Fort Myers, 33919

The fee for this event is $30 if registered by Friday, May 14 and $40 at the door.  CEUs will be offered through Lee County Association for the Education of Young Children (LCAEYC).  For more information or to register for this event please refer to www.ccswfl.org or call 239- 278-1002.

FCEC Conference: Discover your Treasure with Florida CEC

Save the date for the 64th Annual FCEC Conference, Discover your Treasure with Florida CEC.  The Conference will continue the collaborative efforts with school districts, universities, family organizations in Florida, and the Florida Association Student CEC.  Together we will celebrate our mutual commitment to children and youth with special needs. 

October 21-23, 2010
Clearwater Beach Hilton
Clearwater, Florida

More information will soon be available at http://www.floridacec.org/.  For more information please contact, Holly Boyet, Program Chair, at cec.hollyb@gmail.com.

The Mental Health Association of Southwest Florida Presents “The Balancing Act”

The Mental Health Association of Southwest Florida, 501c3 community based volunteer supported organization, since 1957 has advocated for a mentally healthy community through education, prevention, and support. As part of our Mental Health Month in May we will be presenting this Educational and Entertaining One Woman Show bring to light her life as a Broadway Star with a mental illness in a spirited 70 minute performance “The Balancing Act”-The Musical: Written and Performed by Wambui Bahati.

Saturday, May 8, 2010 at 7:00 pm

Norris Center

755 8^th Ave S.

Naples, FL

This event is free and open to the public with light refreshments served. Seating is limited; please RSVP at (239) 261-5405 by May 3, 2010.

Disaster Training for Child Care Facilities

Don’t be caught in the headlines! This new conference offered by the Early Learning Coalition of Southwest Florida seeks to help child care providers become better prepared for emergencies and disasters.  Presenters include: Emergency Operations, Water Company, Florida Power and Light, Local Law Enforcement, Dept. of Forestry, Center for Missing and Exploited Children.

April 17, 2010 from 8:00 am – 3:00 pm
Germain Arena
11000 Everblades Parkway
Estero, FL 33928

The cost of this conference in $10 per person.  0.6 CEU’s are available for child care professionals.  Space is limited.  Register today at www.elcofswfl.org.  For more information contact Danna Breeden at (239) 252-6022.

Día del Niño

RCMA, PIRC, Parent Education Network, and Collier County School Board are presenting a “Día del Niño.”

Saturday, April 10, 2010
RCMA Immokalee Community School
123 N 4th St
Immokalee, FL 34142

For more information please call (800) 825-5736 or (727) 523-1130.

PEATC Webinar: Don’t Leave School Without It-What’s in Your Wallet?

The Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center (PEATC) in collaboration with Virginia Commonwealth University – Rehabilitation Research Training Center is offering a webinar series for parents, students with disabilities, and the professionals who work with them.  Stacey Milbern, Community Outreach Director, Ryan Pinion Director of Partnerships and Action, and intern Jessica Smith of the National Youth Leadership Network present youth perspectives on the important areas students with disabilities should be considering as they leave adolescence and enter adulthood. Choice without information is not really a choice. Community without access is really not community. Listen to how the National Youth Leadership Network is working to ensure that young people with disabilities enter adulthood fully prepared to navigate life.
 
Monday, March 15, 2010
Web Cast 2:00 pm (Eastern Time)

Registration is required for this event. All of the webinars are free and are archived. Continuing Education Units (CEUs) and Continuing Rehabilitation Credits (CRCs)are available. For more information go to http://www.nextsteps.peatc.org/peatc.cgim?template=webinars#year3 or contact healy@peatc.org.

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