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Sensory Integration Affects Behavior and Learning
September 25, 2008	Speaker: Dave Uchalik, Occupational Therapist Abilities Center
We are constantly receiving sensory input from the environment. Difficulty in processing this information manifests itself in the behaviors that we observe in individuals with Sensory Integration Disorders. Learning is impacted greatly by the way the brain interprets this information. Occupational Therapist, Dave Uchalik presents strategies to help read these behaviors and provide tools designed to help each teacher be more successful in the classroom, each parent be more successful at home and each child be more successful in life.

Oh! My Aching Back!
October 9, 2008	AC Staff: Michele Schoel, PT, Feldenkrais Practitioner Abilities Center
Lifting small children and other heavy objects takes a toll on all parts of the body – learn how to reduce pain, increase flexibility and make lifting easier. Michele Schoel retrains adults to correctly use muscles and bones. She also discusses fun ways to teach children through games, song and dance proper neuro-muscular movement. Come prepared to get up and move!

“Aren’t We Enough?” – Friendships, Relationships and Other Challenges with Down Syndrome
October 23, 2008	Guest Speaker: Ann Heler, Education Specialist Private Practitioner
Ann discusses the importance of social relationships for children with Down Syndrome and other special emotional needs. What do our children need to know about other people? How do our children learn appropriate social behaviors? We are only now beginning to understanding the role of friend networks and people with special needs. We will discuss strategies for (1) making friends, (2) maintaining friendships and (3) evaluating friendships. There will be time for give and take discussion during and after the presentation.

Abilities Center
2075 E. West Maple Rd.
B-204
Commerce Twp, MI 48390

See workshop/lecture descriptions above.

Evenings 7:00-9:00 pm

$25.00 per lecture/workshop

Phone:
248-926-0909
E-mail:

September 5, 2008
6:00pm -

The Palace of Auburn Hills
5 Championship Drive
Auburn Hills
2483754082

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October 12, 2008
10:00am -

The Palace of Auburn Hills
5 Championship Drive
Auburn Hills
2483754082