PEATC is pleased to announce a two-part webinar series on The Hidden Curriculum, presented by author and educator Dr. Brenda Smith Myles.
The Hidden Curriculum – May 11, 2022 @ 6:30 PM
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The hidden curriculum is made up of important information that everyone is expected to have learned and know how to use. If you don’t know this information, it could impact your ability to make friends, get and keep a job, be safe, and have a high quality of life. Often individuals with disabilities may not pick up on unspoken rules, slang, body language, and social cues that are involved with these types of lessons. Join us to hear practical tips for teaching hidden social needs to children and adults and the importance of making these a part of everyday life.
The Hidden Curriculum of Keeping a Job – May 18, 2022 @ 6:30 PM
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Individuals with disabilities often struggle with keeping a job. Part of that comes from experiencing challenges that are often unrelated to their job skills. In fact, some of the biggest challenges may come from the individual not understanding the hidden curriculum for keeping a job. This webinar will provide important but untaught lessons on a variety of topics related to finding a mentor, networking, talking with supervisors, dealing with on-the-job-frustrations, understanding the social rules at work, and maintaining a job.
Brenda Smith Myles Ph. D., formerly, a professor in the Department of Special Education at the University of Kansas, has given over 3000 presentations worldwide and written more than 300 articles and books on ASD. She served as the editor of the journal “Intervention in School and Clinic” and has been a member of the editorial board of several journals. She also has collaborated with the three organizations who identified evidenced based practices in autism. In the latest survey conducted by the University of Texas, she was acknowledged as the second most productive applied researcher in ASD in the world.
Protect Our Relatives Now – May 24, 2022 @ 6:30 PM
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Join PEATC for this important presentation by Dr. Staci Carr, where she will talk about how to support sexual choice while staying safe. During this webinar, we will discuss sexuality, how to support safe sexual exploration while prompting autonomy and independence. We will explore the dangers of the internet and pornography and talk about ways to help keep our loved ones safe.
Dr. Staci Carr received a Masters Degree in Education from Harvard University and a Ph.D. in Developmental Psychology from Virginia Commonwealth University. Since 1993, Staci has been working and conducting research in the field of Autism Spectrum Disorder, specifically addressing Social Skills Training and Social Competence, Quality of Life, Transition to College, and Relationships and Sexuality, and first responder training and preparedness. She has worked in Michigan, New York, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Virginia developing programs to support individuals in a variety of settings with varying abilities. Additionally, Dr. Carr has consulted nationally on issues related to adolescents and young adults with ASD.
PEATC, in partnership with Elevatus Training, is pleased to offer sexual health and wellness webinars for parents of individuals with IDD.
Moving from Friend to Partner in the Age of Technology – May 16, 2022 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
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People with developmental disabilities want to form positive, healthy relationships, but may not know how to meet others and develop these relationships. When we add the latest technology and social media, we may feel nervous or unsure about how to stay safe ourselves and how to support people with disabilities. This workshop will explore how to navigate the internet and social media in a helpful, safe, and positive way.
Tinder, Grindr and More – June 9, 2022 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
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Individuals with disabilities want to be in relationships, but often struggle with just how to meet people. One of the ways they can meet people is through dating apps. This webinar will share information that parents need to know about dating apps, including a demo of an actual dating app. We will talk about skills that are needed to navigate these apps safely and how to avoid scams as well.
Teaching Consent – June 13, 2022 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
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The rates of sexual abuse among people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) are staggering. During this webinar we will look at reasons why people with IDD are at risk for sexual violence and share tips and strategies for teaching giving and getting consent.
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