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Free Parent Education Classes

One-hour classes taught by professors at The Ohio State University and Nisonger Center.
Classes are intended for parents of young children with special needs.

ECE Classroom ECE Classroom ECE Classroom

When?   6:00-7:00PM

Where?   Early Childhood Education and Family Center - 2879 Johnstown Road, Columbus, OH 43219

RSVP:   To register, contact Mary Martin at 342-5801 or by email at Mary.Martin@fcbdd.org

Child Care:   Child Care is available. Please pre-register your child by contacting Mary Martin at 342-5801 or Mary.Martin@fcbdd.org.

Click here for the Parent Education Brochure [.PDF]

November 13, 2012: “Toilet training: Getting started and building independence”
Dr. Andrea Witwer – Program Director, Autism Spectrum Disorders Clinic, Nisonger Center; Assistant Professor, Psychiatry and Psychology, Ohio State

December 5, 2012: “Strategies for playing and engaging with your young child”
Dr. Kathy Lawton – Director, Early Childhood Education, Nisonger Center; Assistant Professor, Special Education, Ohio State

January 16, 2013: “Early language and literacy: Activities for parents”
Dr. Paula Rabidoux, CCC-SLP – Director of Training and Outreach, Nisonger Center

February 12, 2013: “Project RETOLD: Enhancing the language development of very young children”
Dr. Diane Sainato – Professor, Special Education, Ohio State
Click here for a printable flyer [.PDF]

March 13, 2013: “Picky eating: What are some ways I can get my child to eat more foods?”
Dr. Jane Case-Smith – Professor and Chair, Occupational Therapy Division, Ohio State
Click here for a printable flyer [.PDF]

April 24, 2013: “Strategies for facilitating early language learning”
Dr. Allison Bean – Assistant Professor, Speech and Hearing Sciences, Ohio State
Click here for a printable flyer [.PDF]

Date Posted: 
Thursday, October 11, 2012
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