3664 - Nurturing your grandchild with special needs (Catherine Trapani)
Course Description
Nurturing your grandchild with special needs
Grandparents can play a crucial role in the lives of their grandchildren with medical issues, learning differences, and behavioral challenges. Information on developmental disabilities, education, and therapeutic services, which are often needed, will be presented in accordance with the group's interests. Federal legislation, national associations, and support groups serving individuals with developmental disabilities will be reviewed. Most importantly, this course aims to provide a forum to discuss the challenges and triumphs encountered in supporting your children as they raise a child with special needs.
Bio: Catherine Trapani, Ph.D., BCBA, has worked with children, adolescents, and young adults with developmental disabilities for over forty years. Formerly Head of The Piedmont School of Atlanta, Director of Education for the Marcus Autism Center, and Associate Executive Director of The Sonia Shankman Orthogenic School at The University of Chicago. Dr. Trapani is a longtime advocate for families and children with learning and behavioral challenges, committed to identifying interests and talents, designing ways to address areas of need, and supporting families on their journey.