Autism Awareness Month Training Sessions

Temple University Institute on Diabilities

There will be 4 free 'Families First' training sessions during the month of April you might want to attend. Pre-registration is generally not required for sessions but is preferred, so please RSVP. You can contact Cathy Roccia-Meier by email (cathyRM@temple.edu) or phone (215-204-1772) to register and request a session in another language other than English. Here is the schedule...

1. Transitions: What To Expect When Your Young Child Transitions Into Pre-School Early Intervention or Kindergarten. When: Wednesday, April 15th, 11:00am 1:00pm. Where: Community Council PFI, 1241 N. Taney Street, Philadelphia, PA. Details: Refreshments and prizes.

2. Challenging Behaviors: What Families Can Do To Make A Difference. When: Friday, April 17th, 9:00am-11:00am. Where: TLC, 900 E. Howell Street, Philadelphia, PA 19149. Details: Conducted in English and Spanish simultaneously. Register in advance for Spanish. Refreshments and prizes.

3. My Special Needs Child In Kindergarten. What Supports, Services, and Interventions Are Available?' When: Tuesday, April 21st, 10:00am-12:30pm. Representatives from the School District of Philadelphia will share information. Where: Apple Seeds Lehigh Head Start, 2201 W. Lehigh Avenue, Philadelphia, PA. Parking on site, numerous SEPTA stops. Conducted in English and Spanish simultaneously. Register in advance for Spanish.

4. Challenging Behaviors: What Families Can Do To Make A Difference. When: Tuesday, April 21st, 6:00-8:00pm. Where: Family Support Services, 5548 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19139. Details: For on-site child care and/or token reimbursement, you must register by April 17th. Refreshments and prizes.