Child Development Program & Preschool Consultation Project present:

A Sense of Self in Time and Space:
Physical and Emotional Development in
Preschoolers with Autism and other
Neurodevelopmental Disorders

A workshop for mental health  professionals, occupational therapists,
physical therapist and early childhood educators
who work with children and their families.

Children are born ready to explore and make sense of their world.  As their environment unfolds, from mother's arms and gaze to the first grasp, first step, and gradually into the larger and busier world of preschool, young children discover their capacities - all the things they can make happen.  But what happens when development goes awry, in the case of autistic spectrum disorders and other neuro-developmental disorders?  How can we understand and help children who present with challenges in the preschool environment?  How can we talk sensitivetly and supportively with parents about our concerns?

Using video illustrations and vignettes, psychologist Stephanie Pass and physical herapist Janet Green Babb, who have closely collaborated over the last 14 years, will consider these situations and make suggestions.

Janet Green Babb, M.S., P.T., is a pediatric physical therapist providing treatment to children, from birth through young adulthood, with diagnosis ranging from mild motor delay to severe neurological challenges.  She has been in private practice in San Francisco since 1985.  Janet is the physical therapy consultant for the Neonatal ICU Follow-up Clinic at UCSF.  She follows high-risk infants through the first few years of their lives, and works with a multi-disciplincary team, evaluating children and teaching pediatric residents and fellows.

Stephanie Pass, Ph.D., is a licensed clinical psychologist in private practice in San Francisco.  She specializes in the treatment of children and families, including children with neurodevelopmental disorders (autistic spectrum, sensory and regulatory, and learning differences), and infant mental health.  Dr. Pass consults with teachers and families at preschools and elementary schools, and works closely with speech therapists, occupational thrapists, special education teachers and other specialists.  She presents widely on child development, treatment, and the DIR/Floortime model, and is on the faculty of the Profectum Foundation and the Interdisciplinary Council of Developmental and Learning Disorders (ICDL).

Questions?

For Mental Health Professionals, you may contact:
Gregory Villalba, L.C.S.W.: gregjordon@yahoo.com or 415-794-1578
Katya Woodmansee, Ph.D.: katya.woodmansee@gmail.com or 510-595-4670

For Early Childhood Educators, you may contact:
Ilene Pollack, B.S.: ilenepollack@hotmail.com or 415-601-4411

Child Development Program and Preschool Consultation Project, Co-Chairs:
Era A. Loewenstein, Ph.D. and Gregory Villalba, L.C.S.W.

Organizing Committee:
Carolina Bacchi, Psy.D., Era A. Loewenstein, Ph.D., Elissa Meryl, Psy.D., Ilene Pollack, B.S., Rebecca Schwartz, Ph.D., Gregory Villalba, L.C.S.W. and Katya Woodmansee, Ph.D.

Cancellation policy: No refund for cancellation after December 21, 2012

Course Objectives:

Participants will be able to:

1. Participants will be able to describe the relationship between motor development and social-emotional development in preschool-aged children.
2. Participants will be able to identify four motoric indicators of possible developmental differences in preschool-aged children.
3. Participants will be able to identify four interpersonal and social-emotional indicators of possible developmental differences in preschool-aged children.

The San Francisco Center for Psychoanalysis is accredited by the Institute for Medical Quality/California Medical Association (IMQ/CMA) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The San Francisco Center for Psychoanalysis takes responsibility for the content, quality and scientific integrity of this CME activity.

PHYSICIANS: The San Francisco Center for Psychoanalysis designates this educational activity for a maximum of 2 credits as listed for each individual program, AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. This credit may also be applied to the CMA Certification in Continuing Medical Education.

LCSWs/MFTs: The San Francisco Center for Psychoanalysis is a provider approved by the Board of Behavioral Sciences, Provider Number PCE623, for 2 CE credits on an hour for hour basis.

PSYCHOLOGISTS: Psychologists attending SFCP events approved for CME credits may report AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ toward their CE requirements and are now able to directly submit their verification letters at the end of each renewal cycle using the MCEP credit reporting form that can be found on the internet at:http://www.cpapsych.org/associations/6414/files/mcepaa/files/MCEP_Report...

REGISTERED NURSES: The San Francisco Center for Psychoanalysis is a provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number 02677, on an hour for hour basis.

SFCP is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. SFCP maintains responsibility for this program and its contents.

Commercial Support: None

Faculty Disclosure: The following moderators and planning committee members have disclosed NO financial interest/arrangement or affiliation with commercial companies who have provided products or services, relating presentation(s) or commercial support for this continuing medical education activity: Era A. Loewenstein, Ph.D., Gregory Villalba, L.C.S.W.,, Carolina Bacchi, Psy.D., Elissa Meryl, Psy.D., Ilene Pollack, B.S., Rebecca Schwartz, Ph.D.  Janet Green Babb, M.S., P.T. and Stephanie Pass, Ph.D.. All conflicts of interest have been resolved in accordance with the ACCME Updated Standards for Commercial Support.