Parent Mentor

 (Please continue to scroll down the page for information on upcoming events and presentations)                                                 

Welcome to the Parent Mentor Website:

The Parent Mentor Program is funded through a grant from the Ohio Department of Education.
The Hudson City Schools Parent Mentor provides resources, information and support to families of children receiving special education services. There is also available information for recreational opportunities as well as community based support. The link to the Ohio Parent Mentor website is to the left under Parent Menotr Program Information.

In order to provide you with the most useful information that is specific to your child's needs, you may choose to be on the parent mentor email list. This is a way to share up to date information specific to your child’s needs, including  programs , services and community resources.

To the left Under Parent Mentor Program Information, is a link to the parent mentor email questionaire. It is a way for you to indicate your areas of interest. Please include this with your requeat to be added to the list.  Rudzitid@hudson.edu 

As always, should you need further assistance please don't hesitate to contact me via email or at 330-653-1296.

Thank You,

Diane Rudzitis
Hudson City School Parent Mentor

  NEW UPCOMING EVENTS  AND NEWS:

PRESENTATION: RESLIENCY IN ACTION

How can you or your children bounce back from stress, trauma, low self-esteem or life problems to become resilient

Find out from:

Nan Henderson, M.S.W.
President, Resiliency in Action
Paso Robles, California

Wednesday, February 15, 2012
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Hudson High School
Room A-111
RSVP by February 8^th to Cheryl Rauch
Email to: Crauch4@aol.com or call 330-310-4123

NEW! March 9, 2012 Akron General Hospital

Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorders

To Register for March 9th Click Here:   https://www.research.net/s/QZR3C6G 

Presenter:  Dr David Meichenbaum, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Director of Community Consulting & Clinical Services, Summit Educational Resources, Buffalo, New York

Dr. David Meichenbaum is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist specializing in the diagnostic evaluation and treatment of pervasive developmental and disruptive behavior disorders. He is the Director of Community Consulting & Clinical Services at Summit Educational Resources in Buffalo, New York. He received his doctorate of philosophy in Clinical Psychology from University at Buffalo, SUNY, and completed his pre-doctoral internship at Duke University.

Topic: Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorders: Critical Considerations for Fostering Independence, Reducing Challenging Behaviors, and Building Social Skills

Time:  9:30 – 3:00  Lunch Provided at No Charge

This comprehensive workshop is designed to provide evidence-based treatment strategies and tools for Autism Spectrum Disorders from early intervention to addressing ASD in educational settings. Through case-studies, video clips, audience participation and group activities, Dr. Meichenbaum presents practical strategies and applied tools that can be implemented immediately and utilized in their daily interactions and practice.  Participants will leave with a framework for fostering independence, developing social skills, and reducing maladaptive behaviors and working collaboratively with team members.

A full day of intensive training experience for parents and educators who want to increase their knowledge and acquire specific intervention skills to maximize the success of their children with autism and severe behavioral challenges.

Through the use of scientific-based strategies and practical, hands-on training, Dr. Meichenbaum gives the audience the key to unlocking the potential of children with autism spectrum disorder and severe behavioral challenges. 
 
Akron General Health and Wellness Center West
4125 Medina Road, Akron, Ohio 44333
330-665-8092 / 330-665-8096
Fax: 330-665-8091


SAVE THE DATE: MARCH 10, 2012 ARTS FOR ALL ART FESTIVAL interactive art festival for kids of all abilities
theme:   Under the Sea

ALSO - Please check under Upcoming Trainings and Events files  to view the fliers for the
Cuyahoga  County Transiton Expo 
KIDSLINK 2012 Family Series
Coleman Services Speaker Series
Transition Planning Workshop
PAC Meeting - How Does Your Engine Run?
Resiliency Presentation for Parents


Under Autism Spectrum Disorders - click on files. There is a document that provides multiple sites to download apps to your IPad, IPhone and IPod.