March 09, 2010

Get the latest on childhood development at the Young Child Expo and Conference in April

Source:  NYSUT News Wire

The 2010 Young Child Expo & Conference brings together top leaders to provide the latest information about essential topics in early childhood development. Early childhood professionals and parents will learn also about services, resources, and products to help all children reach their full potential. In one unique event, this conference integrates learning about typically developing children as well as those with special needs, including autism.

To learn more, visit www.youngchildexpo.com.

What

  • 7th Annual Young Child Expo & Conference

When

  • April 9-10, 2010

Where

  • Hilton New York City (53rd & 6Tth Ave)

Featured Speakers

  • T. Berry Brazelton, MD, Professor of Pediatrics, Emeritus Harvard Medical School and Founder, Brazelton Touchpoints Center (Keynote)
  • Jayne Singer, PhD, Assistant Professor Pediatrics and Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School and Early Care and Education Initiative, Brazelton Touchpoints Center (Keynote)
  • Gary E. Knell, President & CEO Sesame Workshop
  • Vincent Carbone EdD BCBA-D, Director, Carbone Clinic

Conference Features

  • 25 Conference Sessions
  • Certificates of Attendance
  • Full and Half-Day Workshops
  • Excellent Value
  • Exhibition Hall
  • ASHA CEUs

Topics

  • Autism Treatment Approaches
  • Autism Essentials
  • Advocacy/Legal Issues
  • Developmental Discipline
  • Early Literacy
  • Education Choices/Programs
  • Multicultural Basics
  • Music & Movement
  • Play Based Approaches
  • Positive Parenting
  • Resources/Special Needs
  • Speech/Language Issues

Who Should Attend

Professionals who care for or work with all young children - including typically developing children, those with special needs, gifted and bilingual children, and parents:

  • Teachers
  • Social Workers
  • Occupational Therapists
  • Physicians
  • Administrators
  • Case Managers
  • Parents, Grandparents, Caretakers
  • Psychologists
  • Speech Therapists
  • Physical Therapists
  • Nurses
  • Service Coordinators
  • Foster Care Providers
  • Students

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