Upcoming workshop

Workshop on Cultural and Community Roles in Families

Friday, January 28th, 2011

9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Riley Child Development Center will host a special Child’s Play workshop on Friday, January 28th, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for professionals, students and families . The workshop, “Cultural & Community Roles in Shaping Conditions of Change in Families,” will be presented at the Riley Hospital for Children Conference Center Rooms A-B, 702 Barnhill Dr., Indianapolis.
Riley Child Development center Associate Director, Stephan Viehweg, ACSW, LCSW will present, helping participants:
·         Discover individual beliefs and biases related to our own culture.
·         Become familiar with cultural considerations of our work
·         Recognize and value cultural differences
·         Explore reframing statements and questions
·         Consider a personal action plan for further cultural competency

To register for this Child’s Play workshop, visit http://pediatrics.iupui.edu/body.cfm?id=1131 . Complete course and presenter information is available at http://pediatrics.iupui.edu/body.cfm?id=1124 . For additional information, call the Riley Child Development Center at 317-944-8167, or email Rylin Rodgers at ryrodger@iupui.edu .

 

RCDC Facebook Page

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Happy Holidays

Happy Holidays

from the

Riley Child Development Center!

In this, our 40^th anniversary year, all of us at Riley Child Development Center have been delighted to serve families affected by developmental disabilities through evaluations, trainings and research.  As we wrap up this busy year, we realize that one of the real joys this holiday season is the opportunity to say thank you and wish you the very best for the new year.

Family Trainees Recognized for their Extraordinary Work

Riley Child Development Center’s (IN LEND) Family Trainees Recognized for Extraordinary Work with and for Families Raising Children With Disabilities

November 23, 2010

Beth Dehoff received the 2010 Community Living Award from the Arc of Indiana on Tuesday, November 9th. Beth DeHoff established the Westside Special Needs Network and special needs ministry of Speedway United Methodist Church in 2005 to develop policies and programs regarding people with special needs. Her emphasis has always been on the inclusion of people with disabilities in the life of the church, whether as members or participants in activities. The church hosts a bi-monthly parent support group and youth group for teens with disabilities and peer friends.

Programs Beth has been involved with are truly too numerous to list, but include annual special needs family information and resource fairs; the Westside Special Needs Parent Network; a partnership with Sycamore Services – a local chapter of The Arc – to provide social activities for adults with disabilities; and partnering with Noble of Indiana to provide summer day camps to children with and without disabilities at Speedway United Methodist Church.

In 2007 Beth partnered with Down Syndrome Indiana and VSA to host a panel discussion and performance night on the Generosity of People with Disabilities as part of the Indianapolis Spirit and Place Festival.

In addition to her very busy work and advocacy, Beth writes an on-line column on examiner.com about events and issues that affect children with special needs and their families.
Beth Schweigle received the 2010 Early Intervention Award from the Autism Society of Indiana on Saturday, November 20th.

“The reason for the nomination is obvious, looking at all Beth does! She is the Hamilton county Autism support Group Secretary, serves as the Indy Area Autism Aspergers Meeting Group Organizer, and is an ITA Special Needs Taekwondo Instructor. Beth displays excellence in enhancing and advocating for the awareness of autism and spectrum disorders. She is highly involved in educating the public about how to interact with people on the spectrum. Specifically as the Secretary of HCASG, her work is never done-she spends hours keeping everyone informed. Beth found information for me and went out of her way to make sure that I had what I needed.”

Upcoming Workshop: Partnering with Families

Partnering with Families:  Keys to Success

December 10, 2010         9:00am – 4:00pm

Riley Conference Center, Room A-B

Professionals serving children of all ages depend on a strong and positive working relationship with a child’s primary caregiver.  As providers, a deeper appreciation of family dynamics and issues can heighten the likelihood of a successful partnership that results in optimal outcomes for children and families that are better able to cope.

 

During this three-hour workshop participants will consider the aspects of creating a positive partnership through discussion and group activity. Content includes a review of the characteristics of positive parent/professional partnerships, consideration of personal family culture and experiences, and participation in a guided family sculpture with a family member from the community. The workshop will heighten participants’ awareness of family issues and explore some practical strategies for promoting successful family/professional partnerships.

 

Objectives:

1. Participants will understand how family dynamics/issues interact with the development of a successful parent/professional partnership.
2. Participants will contemplate characteristics of a positive partnership with families.
3. Participants will enhance their understanding of parent/family issues through personal reflection and group discussion.
4. Participants will explore the issues of Grief and Denial.

 

Register online at:  http://pediatrics.iupui.edu/body.cfm?id=1131

Complete course and presenter information at: http://pediatrics.iupui.edu/body.cfm?id=1124

 

Upcoming Autism Conference

Autism:  Translating Science Into Practice

December 3, 2010

Riley Hospital for Children Outpatient Center, Lilly Learning Center

This conference will examine autism spectrum disorders providing empirically based information and best-practice applications for today.

For full conference information, including CME/CE/CRU credits, registration fees and instructions, location and parking information, visit http://psychiatry.medicine.iu.edu

Blog for Professionals

The Riley Child Development Center invites all health care and other professionals who are working with children with developmental disabilities to follow our new blog!  This blog is intended solely for professionals and will discuss recent research, papers, issues and trainings related to developmental disabilities.

Check it out at rcdcprof.wordpress.com!

FREE Training on Advocacy!

Friday November 12, 2010

9am to 4pm

Riley Conference Center Auditorium

Inside Advocacy from A to Z Across the Life Course for Persons with Disabilities and Their Families: Lessons Learned

This workshop will feature a series of consumer and provider presentations to:

1. Define the different types of advocacy and identify the essential skills required.
2. Illustrate successful applications of advocacy in action across the life span.
3. Understand what makes advocacy effective at the individual, family, community, state and national levels.
4. Develop and discuss strategies for applying advocacy in practice.

To register, contact Rylin Rodgers at ryrodger@iupui.edu or click the next link to download the registration form.

November 12 Training Flyer and Registration

Hello world!

Welcome to the Riley Child Development Center’s News Blog!  We are excited to be offering this as a way to keep up to date on all the latest news and events at the RCDC.  We welcome your comments about what types of information you would like to see from us.

For general information about the Riley Child Development Center, please visit our website at rileychildrenshospital.com/ChildDevelopment.