05/21/09 - Seminar teaches how to stop and prevent children’s tantrums

Date: May 21, 2009
Contact: Seth Seymour
423.648.1709
seth.seymour@siskin.org

One-day seminar teaches how to stop and prevent children’s tantrums
Institute researcher shares how to address challenging behaviors

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Need help preventing or stopping your child’s tantrums? Want to understand the reason behind his or her meltdowns?

Siskin Children’s Institute is sponsoring a one-day intensive seminar June 24 to help parents, educators and therapists address young children’s challenging behaviors. The seminar will be led by the Institute’s research director, Robin McWilliam, Ph.D., one of the leading experts on early intervention and early childhood education.

“It’s helpful for parents and teachers to hear from an expert who can help you understand what your child is experiencing during a tantrum,” said Tracey Carisch, director of the Siskin Outreach and Resource Center. “Dr. McWilliam will tell you how best to address it and how not to address it.”

Participants will learn how to implement natural behavior strategies at home, in the community and in the classroom to promote positive behavior and engagement in young children. Topics will include:

• Lessons from “Supernanny”®: What She Gets Right and What She Gets Wrong;
• Promoting Engagement in Home and Classroom Routines to Prevent Behavior Problems;
• What Southeast Tennessee Has and Needs; and
• "Sit and Watch” and Other Specific Procedures.

The seminar is from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Institute’s main location at 1101 Carter Street in downtown Chattanooga. The cost is $75 ($40 for Institute families), and limited space is available.

Participants may register online at www.siskin.org or by calling 423.648.1758.

About Siskin Children’s Institute
Since 1950, Siskin Children's Institute has served children with special needs, such as autism, developmental delays and Down syndrome. The Institute achieves its mission in a comprehensive way: a quality preschool education where children with disabilities learn together with typically developing children; family support and community outreach programs; innovative research focusing on early childhood development and special education; and developmental and behavioral pediatric health care. For more information about Siskin Children’s Institute, visit www.siskin.org.

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