Strong Roots for a Healthy Future - November 3, 2011 - Richmond, Virginia
Schedule

Thursday, November 3, 2011
8:00-9:00 am Registration, Resource Fair, Continental Breakfast
9:00-9:30 Welcome, Opening Remarks
9:30-10:30 Family Testimony
10:30-10:45 Break
10:45-11:45 Keynote: Empowering Parents and Physicians to Advocate in the Schools and in the Community - a case report - Dr. John Harrington
11:45-1:00 pm Luncheon and Sponsor Recognition
1:00-2:00 Breakout Sessions:
  • Turning Challenging Situations into Positive Actions - Carol Obrochta
  • Moving Into Adulthood; Tools for Smooth Transitions - Paul Wehman, Ph.D.
  • Taking Care of You: Support for Caregivers of Youth with Special Needs - Julie Strunk, Ph.D.
2:00-2:15 Break
2:15-3:15 Breakout Sessions:
  • Taking Care of You: Support for Caregivers of Youth with Special Needs - Julie Strunk, Ph.D.
  • An Extra Ordinary Life - Bradford Hulcher
  • Navigating Stress as a Family - Vivian Mann, LCSW
3:15-3:30 Evaluations and Wrap-Up

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