FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 20, 2009
Contact: PACER Center
(952) 838-9000, (800) 53-PACER
PACER Center workshop focuses on challenging behaviors in young children with disabilities
PACER Center is offering “Understanding and Addressing Challenging Behaviors in Your Young Child,” a free workshop for parents of children with disabilities from birth to age 5. It is on Tuesday, April 7, 2009, from 7 to 9 p.m., in room 120 at the Science Laboratory Center at Winona State University, Winona, Minn. Advance registration is requested.
Judy Swett, PACER’s early childhood coordinator, will address:
- Brain development and behavior
- Different temperament styles
- Stages of development
- Strategies to help children get their needs met in acceptable ways
To register, call PACER at 952-838-9000 or 952-838-0190 (TTY). In Greater Minnesota, call 800-537-2237 (toll free) or visit the PACER Web site at PACER.org.
PACER Center is a parent center for families of children and young adults with any disability. PACER provides individual assistance, workshops, publications, and other resources to help families make decisions about education and other services for their child or young adult with disabilities.
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