When Actions Speak Louder than Words - Feb. 3rd - Lafayette
1/14/2011

When Actions Speak Louder Than Words

The intent of When Actions Speak Louder than Words is to build an understanding of how different behaviors are communicative, to understand what their messages might be and how to begin to interpret those messages and to provide positive approaches for supporting behavior. Thinking about behavior as communication presents a different perspective to support our developmental strategies that encourage positive behaviors. This is crucial information to consider so that when an individual “misbehaves” we can learn to pause and ask, “What is this individual saying?”

Participates will be able to:

• Explain how behavior and communication are linked;
• Identify potential messages of behavior;
• Recognize how the “Big Picture” (6 Critical Questions) can assist in deciphering messages of behavior;
• Recognize potential hidden issues that impact behaviors;
• Describe disability issues that affect behavior and communication; and
• Plan positive behavior approaches to support children’s behavior.

When:  February 3, 2011
             8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. 

Where:  TECUMSEH JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL 
              2101 South 18th St., Lafayette

Cost:  $125

To register contact Donna Beasley at dbeasley@indiana.edu

Presented by
Kim Davis
Indiana Resource Center for Autism
Indiana Institute on Disability and Community

and

Susan Dixon
Early Childhood Center
Indiana Institute on Disability and Community

Done in Conjunction with Greater Lafayette Area Special Services