Community-Based Leisure Activities

Presented by Sherrie Shinn, CTRS, Therapeutic Recreation Programmer, Little Rock Parks and Recreation

Tuesday, March 9, 6:30-7:45 p.m.

Discover leisure activities for children and youths with disabilities within the Central Arkansas community. Opportunities include organized sports (including baseball, flag football and more), outdoor activities and cultural and entertainment outings. Take advantage of these activities, which strengthen social-emotional skills, develop lifelong communication skills and build good character and confidence.

Managing Challenging Behaviors

Presented by Dr. Sabine Falls, Ph.D., and Cindy Young, M.S.E., CCC-SLP, Co-Founder and Chief Operations Officer, ACCESS Group, Inc.

Tuesday, March 16, 6:30-8 p.m.

This course offers an overview of behavior management strategies. Learn practical tips to use at home, and observe demonstrated visual schedules, timers and other behavior management techniques.

Laying the Foundation for Reading

Presented by Monika Garner-Smith, M.Ed., Preschool Specialist and Co-Founder, ACCESS Group, Inc.

Tuesday, April 20, 6:30-7:45 p.m.

Literacy begins at birth! Introduce your young child to the joy of reading books, which is critical for future reading success. Learn how to prepare your child for reading long before actual reading begins, how to choose appropriate books for different ages and how to incorporate reading awareness through daily activities.

Understanding Apraxia

Presented by Tammy Simmons, M.S., CCC-SLP, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, and Cindy Young, M.S.E., CCC-SLP, Co-Founder and Chief Operations Officer, ACCESS Group, Inc.

Tuesday, April 27, 6:30-8 p.m.

Children with severe articulations delays and/or apraxia can benefit from the therapy approaches ACCESS uses. Learn more about symptoms and underlying deficits related to these delays and about the apraxia diagnostic process and treatments. Therapy techniques, classroom suggestions, teaching principles and home programming ideas will provide attendees with practical information to use with children.

All classes are at the ACCESS Group Inc. Stella Boyle Smith Campus, 10618 Breckenridge Dr., Little Rock. Cost: $10 per person; Free for ACCESS parents. Call 501-217-8600 for reservations, or complete and return the registration form.