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Tools for Positive Behavior Change Program to
Begin in Polk
The University of South Florida’s Center
for Autism and Related Disabilities (CARD) will be offering a 24-hour course based on the work of Dr. Glenn Latham,
author of the highly acclaimed book “The Power of Positive Parenting.” The
course, Tools for Positive Behavior Change, will teach strategies
based on solid behavioral principles that originated in research conducted
over the past
60 years and have been proven to be effective. The principles and strategies
taught apply to individuals of all ages, with or without disabilities, and
in a variety of settings.
“Parents and professionals who want to understand how to foster appropriate
behavior and maintain a positive encouraging relationship should consider participating
in this valuable series,” said course leader Amanda Keating.
The Tools classes will be held at Family FUNdamentals in Lakeland on Thursdays
from 9am-12pm starting May 19th and continuing for 8 weeks. Although this curriculum
typically costs between 250-500 dollars per person to attend, it is available
free to CARD constituents and community partners. Other interested parties
are encouraged to inquire about additional space within classes. Upon completion
of the course, certificates of participation and/or competency will be awarded
to each participant.
Amanda Keating transferred to the Center for Autism and Related Disabilities
from the Florida Department of Children and Families, District 14, Agency for
Persons with Disabilities Program, where she was the Human Services Program
Supervisor for Polk, Highlands, and Hardee counties. Ms. Keating has a Master's
Degree in Counseling and is currently completing a Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology.
She has specialized training in the areas of developmental disabilities, Adlerian
psychotherapy, and applied behavior analysis.
Parents and professionals interested in registering for the Tools series should
contact Ms. Keating at AKeating@fmhi.usf.edu or (813) 974-1263
The Department of Child and Family Studies (CFS)
is a department of the Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute,
University of South Florida. The faculty and staff of CFS are committed
to enhancing the development, mental health and well-being of children
and families through leadership in integrating research, theory & practice.
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