4.7.2009 - Uniontown, Pennsylvania – Fayette Resources kicks off their Community Seminar Series with the presentation of “The ABC’s of Challenging Behaviors,” a presentation that will give parents, families, teachers and professionals effective tools for understanding and addressing challenging behaviors, including a review of Applied Behavior Analysis and positive behavior support systems.

 

This training will be presented by Special Education Professor Regis Lazor. He has spent his entire career working in the field of Special Education and has been a professor at California University of PA for 37 years. Throughout his career, he has been extremely active in working with schools, agencies and families, especially in dealing with challenging behavior and building positive behavior alternatives. His work with persons diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) has ranged from designing preschool environments to adapting work environments for adults. He specializes in Applied Behavior Analysis, the fundamental principle behind today’s most effective strategies used with persons with an ASD diagnosis.

 

This free presentation is open to community, educators and professionals interested in learning more about Autism’s Challenges. “Education and awareness are key in formulating positive attitudes and feelings towards these special members of our community,” says Kathy Morris, CEO of Fayette Resources. “There are so many developments and opinions in the Autism arena that we make sure to take our time, digest the findings and consult with experts to make sure our approaches are the most advanced and effective. Sharing our experiences with the community at large and can only enhance the quality of care these individuals receive.” 

 

Those interested in attending one of these seminars are asked to RSVP prior to the event.

 

 

Mission: To support people with disabilities in the community by providing the highest quality individualized services, which promote independence, choice, growth, acceptance and respect.

 

Background: Established in 1991, Fayette Resources, Inc. serves adults and children with disabilities using a wide variety of carefully constructed person centered services. As a well respected provider, Fayette Resources' programming includes innovative residential services, adult training, behavior management and individual program planning consultation, training for professional/support staff and families, employment training and technical assistance.

 

 

Lori Gelosh

Fayette Resources

1313 Connellsville Road

Lemont Furnace, PA 15456

Phone:  (724) 437-6461

Fax: (724) 437-5451

 

Kelly Knarr

Fayette Resources

87 Beaver Drive

DuBois, PA  15801

Phone: (814) 372-2115

Fax:  (814) 372-2119

 

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