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***Please note that this presentation is being held in Mammel Hall, located near Aksarben Village, on UNO's Pacific Street campus. See the map below for directions and help with parking. You will need to print out the ePermit below, in order to park on campus. Please display the parking permit in your dash. Vehicles must park in white painted stalls. Vehicles are subject to ticketing if parked in Reserved or Handicap Stalls (unless displaying a valid handicap permit), drive aisles or fire lanes.***

The Down Syndrome Education Series (DSES) is a monthly educational seminar for families of children with Down syndrome, designed to connect parents with information that will positively impact the education and well-being of their child.

Visual Strategies and Video Modeling: Managing Behavior Through Visual Communication -
Fostering communication using visuals can expedite your child’s ability to truly understand and react to situations in a positive manner. From traditional methods to apps, learn tips for several visual strategies using simple pictures, if/then and first/then statements, choices, visual schedules, social stories, and video modeling. This presentation can also help with more than just communication. Whether your child/student is struggling with transitions, academic skills, self-help, behavior, social, motor skills, vocations, or even play, this session is sure to be helpful to both educators and caregivers. Discussing research projects, industry best practices, and examples of success stories throughout, Ms. Ellis will inspire you to think outside the box to “make it visual” and make some breakthroughs!

Speaker Bio -
Susan Ellis is a national speaker, author, and co-creator of the award winning handwriting program, The TV Teacher. Designed for children with special needs, Ms. Ellis’ program is used by parents, teachers, and therapists around the world. She has been interviewed on CNN, NBC, FOX, national radio broadcasts and print media outlets. With her two sons on the Autism Spectrum, Ms. Ellis has more than a decade of experience using visual strategies. She relates to her audiences on a personal and professional level by sharing funny and heart-felt stories that are enlightening and inspiring.

***Childcare is not provided. With the exception of infants, we request that you refrain from bringing children to this event.