Social Skill Development in Children with Special Needs: The Role of Paraeducators

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Will He Catch Up?
Talking to Parents About Cognitive Impairment

• One of the most challenging tasks school
  psychologists face is delivering a mental
  retardation/intellectual disability diagnosis to
  parents. This workshop will prepare school
  psychologists to discuss cognitive impairment
  with parents in a straightforward and respectful
  manner.
• Participants will
• Examine stereotypes that influence attitudes
  about cognitive impairment
• Review steps to preparing parents for and
  delivering a diagnosis
• Understand that coming to terms with the
  diagnosis is a process
• Learn to avoid common pitfalls that undermine
  credibility

Presented by Mirit Friedland School
Psychologist Diagnostic Center Northern California

• Intended Audience School Psychologists

Sponsored by Date Time 830-1230 or
100-500 Location Length 3 hours