Fostering Friendships in Young Children with Disabilities

by Barbara Wolfe
April 26, 2010
Reg. 8:30 AM, Workshop 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Description/Bio: Children who do not have the skills or opportunities to form friendships in preschool are in danger of later social problems. It is up to us to learn how to support their social interaction and friendship formation. This activity-oriented workshop will help participants do just that! The focus of the workshop will be on young children with disabilities, but the content will be appropriate for all children who are having difficulty with social play and making friends. The workshop will include case studies, videos, small group discussion, demonstrations, and idea sharing. Come ready to learn, have fun, and celebrate friendship; and leave with some great ideas.

Barbara Wolfe has been conducting successful inservice education for early educators and administrators for over 30 years. Currently she is an associate professor in Early Childhood Special Education at the University of St. Thomas in Minneapolis, MN. Dr. Wolfe was a teacher of young children for several years as well, and finds her most satisfying teaching moments in the presence of young children. She strives to make her inservice sessions practical, interactive, fun, and engaging.... filled with ideas you can "use on Monday."

This training will provide 5.0 hours for the following:

• CPDUs (Continuing Professional Development Units) for teacher certification
• CDA (Child Development Associate) credit in area(s) #3
• CE credit for SLP, SW, LCPC, PT, and OT professionals

Full attendance is required to receive a certificate of participation.

Registration form for this workshop.