Joshua Center
Staff Development Program
THOSE DARN
INFLEXIBLE KIDS!
Understanding
Neurological Disorders
and Strategies to Deal with Them
Program Description
A one day (9am-3pm) staff development program for schools
Overview
Teachers often describe children with neurological disorders as
impulsive, immature, inattentive, disorganized and craving predictability. While
bright, the children often appear to be clueless about everyday situations,
conversations, and social conventions. Common behavior management techniques
usually do not work with neurological disorders and require different
treatments. All
participants will receive certificates of attendance.
Participants will learn how to:
Recognize symptoms associated with the neurological
disorders of Tourette Syndrome, Asperger Syndrome, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and how they impact learning and
family life
Develop a framework for understanding the behaviors of
children with neurological disorders and apply effective intervention strategies
Identify teacher and auxiliary staff characteristics that
lead to success
Identify appropriate accommodations and strategies to
help the child succeed at school and in extracurricular activities
Program Fee
$1,500, plus travel expenses if applicable.
Program Speakers
Jack Southwick, M.S.W., is a renowned author and expert
on the behaviors associated with neurological disorders. Jack has over fifteen
years experience working with children with neurological disorders. He is the
author of Individual Home Plan and Individual Classroom Plan and co-author of
Asperger Syndrome and Difficult Moments.
Mike Sumler, LMFT, has worked almost exclusively with families with
theses disorders since February 2003. He has the unique ability to help the
client access their own strengths and achieve success appropriate to their
developmental level as well as educate the family to achieve the best parenting
results possible. Counseling services offer a variety of treatment options.
Becky Ottinger, B.A., Ed. is the Executive Director of the Joshua Center.
Becky taught for ten years before quitting to start the Joshua Center. Becky
served on the National Tourette Syndrome Association Board of Directors for two
years. She developed an annual American Camping Association accredited camp
program for children with neurological disorders, held at the Rotary Youth Camp
in Lee’s Summit, MO. Becky has observed over 500 students in their classrooms,
helping teachers develop strategies for the children to be successful. In her
book, Tictionary, she addresses almost 500 topics entered around neurological
disorders.
Like to ask some questions about the program?
Fill out the following form and we will get back with you right away.
Or if your prefer to discuss the program on the phone,
call Becky at (816) 763-7605.
2007 Staff Development Brochure
(PDF format)
Never forget that the purpose for which a man lives is the improvement
of the man himself, so that he may go out of this world having, in his
great sphere or his small one, done some little good for his fellow
creatures and labored a little to diminish the sin and sorrow
that are in the world. William E. Gladstone
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