Parenting, under any circumstances, can be a challenge, as children and young adults often present behaviors that are difficult to manage. These challenges can be particularly difficult when the child or young adult also has an intellectual or other developmental disability, such as autism.

As part of our effort to support families, Ulster-Greene ARC is conducting a training session for families who want to achieve a higher level of success in coping with and managing difficult behaviors. This training will be aimed at providing practical, concrete, and clear advice on how you can be all that you want to be – a highly effective parent.

WHO?

Parents/Guardians/Families of individuals with developmental disabilities, children and adults.

WHAT?

A Parent’s Forum/Training to help families cope with difficult behavior.
A light dinner will be served.

WHERE?

Ulster-Greene ARC 
311 West Bridge Street
Catskill, New York 12414

WHEN?

Wednesday, October 28, 2009
6:00pm to 8:00pm

WHY? 

To become a more effective parent, to network with other families, and to learn about relevant services offered by Ulster-Greene ARC.  

Sudi Kash earned her PhD in psychology from Alient International University, San Diego, CA in 1992. She is a licensed psychologist in the state of NY. Currently, she is the Director of Behavioral Health at Ulster-Greene ARC, which serves nearly 1200 people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. She has been an adjunct professor at the State University of New York at New Paltz since 2005 and various other universities. She previously worked as senior outreach consultant for the State of Kansas through Parsons State Hospital for 4 years. Her experience in program development dates back to 1988. Two of her most recent accomplishments include leading teams to create controlled multi-sensory stimulation rooms and a specialized ASD Program, The Renaissance Program. Sudi has worked exclusively with children and adults with developmental disabilities since 1997 and was trained at the University of Michigan to conduct diagnostic evaluations.

Nancy Dib holds two Master’s degrees (MA and MPhil), both in Psychology, with a specialization in developmental disabilities from the Graduate Center of the City University of New York and Queens College, where she is currently working on her dissertation research. Nancy is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and has extensive experience working with adults and children with developmental disabilities, including autism spectrum disorders, and running Applied Behavior Analysis programs. She has a strong research background, primarily in applied settings, and has published two manuscripts in peer-reviewed journals. She has experience developing staff-training procedures based on student behavior, as demonstrated in her published research on children with autism. Nancy also has much experience teaching at the college level and has taught a variety of undergraduate and graduate psychology courses at both Queens and Marist Colleges. She currently works as an Applied Behavioral Science Specialist at Ulster-Greene ARC.

ULSTER-GREENE ARC OFFERS FREE PARENT TRAINING

Ulster-Greene ARC is offering a free parent training forum for families with special needs on WEDNESDAY, OCT. 28 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the not-for-profit agency's building at 311 West Bridge Street in Catskill.   Family care is available for the evening, but must be pre-arranged by Oct. 16.   RSVP can be made up to a day before the event for people who do not require respite care. A light supper will be provided.

"Listen to Me",  is aimed at providing practical, concrete, and clear advice on how to be an effective parent of an offspring with intellectual and other developmental disabilities, including autism.

The support forum is facilitated by Sudi Kash, PhD who has worked extensively with children and adults with developmental disabilities since 1997.  She has received training from the University of Michigan to conduct diagnostic evaluations.  Kash is Director of Behavioral Health at Ulster-Greene ARC.

Also facilitating is Nancy Dib who holds two Master's Degrees, an MA and MPhil, in psychology with a specialization in developmental disabilities.  She is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and has extensive experience working with people with developmental disabilities including autism spectrum disorders.  Dib is an Applied Behavioral Science Specialist at Ulster-Greene ARC.

This forum is one in a series expected to be offered by Ulster-Greene ARC which has recently expanded its services to focus on the special needs of children and adults with autism.   UGARC has been serving the Hudson Valley and Catskill Mountain communities since 1956.  It is a recognized leader in providing holistic services from birth through adulthood to people with a wide range of intellectual and other developmental disabilities.

RSVP to Kim Litts, at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it   or to Jamie DeCicco 518.943.9592 x 248

More information:

• Who, What, Where, When and Why?
• Training information
• Trainer information

Ulster-Greene ARC is a United Way Agency, a Chapter of NYSARC, Inc. and a member of the Chambers of Commerce in Ulster and Greene Counties.  Web site is www.ugarc.org

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