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All 6 workshops in the Childrens Health Issues Series 10/4-11/29/16

It’s All About the Kids!

 Children’s Health Issues Workshops

William Paterson University’s School of Continuing and Professional Education and

St. Joseph’s Healthcare System will sponsor a series of workshops designed for

  teachers, school nurses, guidance counselors and other educational professionals.

1600 Valley Road, Wayne, New Jersey 07470

Fall 2016

Developmental and Growth-Related Issues of School-Age Children:  Identification and Supportive Strategies

Ms. Shah will discuss common developmental and growth-related issues of youngsters, including in-toeing, “w sitting,” and scoliosis. Ms. Rozzo will address concerns related to fidgeting, youngsters who may experience sensory processing issues--- difficulties “knowing their own space,” as well as children who may have fine motor issues, including trouble holding a pencil or who fatigue easily when writing.  Both presenters will offer guidelines for identifying these issues, provide strategies for classroom management and describe indications for professional intervention.

Presenters:     Carol Rozzo, MS, OTR, C/NDT

                        Pediatric Occupational Therapist

                        Ami Shah Perez,  PT, DPT, CEIM, CKTP

                        Pediatric Physical Therapist

                        Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

                        St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center

Date:               Tuesday, October 4, 2016                 Time: 4:00 – 5:30 PM        Fee: $20

Course #:  E285

Engaging Children on the Autism Spectrum

Findings from the New Jersey Autism Study indicate that about 1 in 41 or 2.5 percent of 8 year-old children in New Jersey were identified with autism spectrum disorder.  Children with ASD demonstrate difficulty interacting and relating to peers and adults, and communicating. They also have difficulty learning from others and responding to their environment. Dr. Stacom will give a brief overview of the characteristics of autism spectrum disorder and describe the evaluation process. She will provide strategies to motivate children with ASD to connect with their environment and learn.

Presenter:       Elizabeth Stacom, PhD

                        Child Psychologist

                        St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital

Date:               Tuesday, October 11, 2016     Time:  4:00- 5:30 pm             Fee: $20

Course Number: E288

How Can You Help Your Students Become Good Digital Citizens?

As students have access to digital technology at school and at home, teachers and parents are dealing with ethical and behavioral challenges, including cyberbullying, inappropriate sharing, plagiarism and more. Ms. Horowitz will provide guidelines for teaching students to think critically, behave safely and participate responsibly in a digital world.  She will provide strategies for engaging students in decision-making, perspective-taking and self-reflection interactive activities and demonstrate how to teach digital citizenship skills combined with curriculum instruction. Resources and ideas that can be implemented immediately in the classroom will be provided.

Presenter:       Tali Horowitz

                        Director

                        Common Sense Education

                        Common Sense Media

Date:               Tuesday, October 25 , 2016    Time: 4:00 – 5:30 pm          Fee: $20

Funding for this presentation provided by a grant from BAE Systems.

Course Number: E287      

I Have A Stomach Ache                    My Head Hurts           I Don’t Feel Good

Responding to Children’s Health Concerns in the Classroom

Every day, in classrooms across New Jersey, children arrive with a variety of aches and pains.  The doctors will describe the most typical health issues that occur in school-age children, including stomach aches, headaches, sleepiness and general malaise and review the possible causes for these complaints.  They will offer age-appropriate strategies for the teacher to support the child and gather information, discuss the critical role of the school nurse in evaluating the child, describe management approaches and explain the importance of maintaining accurate health records.

Presenters:     Roberto Jodorkovsky, M.D.

                        Director of Pediatric Residency Program

Khalid Anam, M.D.

                        Brian Shayota, M.D.

                        St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital

Date:   Tuesday, November 1, 2016   Time: 4:00 – 5:30 pm          Fee: $20

Course Number: E300

Children and Allergies

According to the Centers For Disease Control, allergic conditions are the most common medical conditions affecting children in the United States.  Approximately 8.8 million children have skin allergies; 6 million have food allergies.  In children with food allergies, 30 percent are allergic to multiple foods.  Dr. Kosinski will describe the common allergies in children, discuss the range of tests used to diagnose allergies, outline the signs of an allergic reaction, ranging from mild to severe and offer strategies and precautions for both parents and school staff to keep children with allergies safe and healthy.

Presenter:       S. Mark Kosinski,  M.D., PhD

                        Chief of Allergy and Immunology

                        St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital

Date:               Tuesday, November 15, 2016           Time:  4:00 -5:30 pm      Fee: $20

Course Number: E289 

Children and Loss

A child who has lost a parent due to separation, abandonment or divorce, as well as children whose family members---a parent, sibling, grandparent or others---have died experience deep sadness and anxiety. They may fear that they will be abandoned by other family members or loved ones.  Dr. Khanna will outline how children of different ages respond to loss, review the stages of grief that youngsters experience and offer ways that teachers and other school staff can support children through this experience. She will describe behavior and other signs that indicate the need for professional intervention.

Presenter:    Bindu Khanna, M.D.

                        Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist

                        St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center

Date:               Tuesday, November 29, 2016   Time: 4:00 – 5:30 pm        Fee: $20

Course Number: E290

Professional development hours and a certificate will be awarded to all attendees.

ONLINE  REGISTRATION

The Children’s Health Issues workshops will be held at William Paterson

University’s 1600 Valley Road location.

 You must register on-line in advance for the sessions you wish to attend.

For registration assistance, please call Jessica Snell  973-720-3709

Or visit us at http://www.wpunj.edu/cpe

Cancellation Policy:

Notification must be received in writing via email (Puglionisi@wpunj.edu) at least 3 business days prior to the workshop to receive a full credit for a future workshop. No refunds or credits will be given if you fail to show up for a workshop.

Instructor :
Dates : 10/04/16 to 11/29/16
Days : Tues
From : 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Fee : $ 90.00
Course Number : E336

Class is unavailable at this time please call 973-720-2354 for more information or other course options

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