NFAR PARENT'S GROUP
Zoom Virtual Meeting
Wednesday, Sep 21, 2022
6:30 - 7:30 pm
Parents - please join us for September's Meeting as we learn from guest speakers and exchange ideas - all from the comfort of your home. All are welcome!
September Topic: Exploring the Who, What, When, and Why of effective self-management interventions.
By systematically teaching children how to engage in more pro-social behaviors they are able to better access their learning and develop stronger relationships with others -- ultimately, leading to a better quality of life. This practical session will explore the benefits of implementing self-monitoring and motivational systems at home for individuals of various ages and developmental levels. We'll share practical tools and tips that can be implemented immediately. Great workshop for individuals and/or teams (parents and in-home behavior analysts!)
Guest Speakers: Dr. Katie Croce & Jamie Salter, Ed.S., BCBA
Jamie & Katie developed the Self & Match System in 2004 and since that time they have presented internationally at numerous conventions and school districts. Additionally, they have been guest lecturers at a variety of other organizations including, but not limited to: universities, nonpublic schools, nonpublic agencies, and parent groups.
Dr. Katie Croce, BCBA-D
Dr. Katie Croce is a BCBA-D. Katie received her Doctorate in Educational Leadership from Saint Joseph’s University, MS. Ed., in Applied Behavior Analysis from Temple University, a BA in psychology from LaSalle University, and Autism Certificate from Penn State. Katie has worked as a behavior analyst and special education program coordinator in schools, homes, and an in-patient hospital for children and adolescents with ASD/DD/ID. One of Katie’s greatest joys is developing programs from the ground up! In her role as Director of Program’s Katie was able to envision and develop clinic programs for individuals with ASD including social skills programs, an inclusive summer camp, a respite program, a sports program, a college-bound retreat for students with ASD interested in attending college, and a support program for college students with ASD. Katie currently works in higher education creating and teaching undergraduate and graduate course work in ASD and ABA. Katie is passionate about teaching, mentoring and inspiring the next generation of behavior analysts to provide the highest quality care based in science to those we serve with compassion and collaboration at heart!
Those who know Katie know she is happiest when wearing Lilly Pulitzer. She is very involved with the fundraising at her kids school and cheering them on the sidelines at sporting events. Is actively involved in professional organizations in her field and is active in ABAinPA. Loves to travel and having her toes in the sand.
Jamie S. Salter, Ed.S., BCBA
In collaboration with Dr. Croce, Jamie S. Salter, Ed.S., BCBA authored the Self & Match System; an evidence-based self-monitoring intervention that is grounded in principles of Applied Behavior Analysis. Jamie currently supports teams around the globe in the development and implementation of Self & Match interventions as a Tier 1, 2, or 3 behavioral tool within the school, clinic, and home settings. She coordinates trainings (in-person and virtually) and is available for consultation.
Previously, Jamie served for a decade as a Special Education Senior Program Specialist, and has been actively involved in supporting children with autism for over 20 years with behavioral plans, program and curriculum development, and helping families find appropriate programs that best meet their student's unique abilities. Jamie received her Educational Specialist degree, Nationally Certified School Psychologist status, and BCBA certification through Lehigh University. These experiences include serving as Supervisor of an U.S. Department of Education Training Grant (focused on inclusion), overseeing a school-based clinic that provided an emphasis on Intensive Behavioral Interventions, social skills groups/ sibling support groups facilitator, providing in-home behavioral intervention, and presenter at multiple International Conferences. Jamie has served on the state-wide PENT Leadership team since 2016.
Jamie is an avid pickleball player! She loves traveling, cheering on her boys’ extracurricular activities, coffee, and completing jigsaw puzzles with her family!
TO RSVP
HOW TO JOIN THE VIRTUAL MEETING:
(NOTE: if you have not seen an email with the Zoom link - please check your spam folder)
- Please RSVP by no later than Sep 21 by 4:00 pm on Eventbrite
- On meeting day, we will send those that have RSVP'd an email with a link to join the meeting on Zoom. (Email sent by 10:00 am for early RSVPs and another at 5:00 pm.)
- Join the meeting on Zoom at 6:30 pm. The guest speaker will start shortly.
- All interested family members welcome