Registration is currently closed.  If you are interested in attending as a walk-in, please email Tiffanie at tmartinez@mi-aimh.org

Detroit Wayne Mental Health Authority and MI-AIMH –
Early Childhood Learning Series

Disorders of Infancy and Early Childhood

This two-day training will cover many common disorders of very young children (0-6) including a major focus on Autism Spectrum Disorder and Fetal Alcohol Syndrome. Our presenter will lead us through red flags to be on the lookout for and what evaluation steps should be taken.  This training will cover the diagnosis of “Global Developmental Delay” and the ways in which Infant Mental Health Clinicians can support families with this common diagnosis.  This training will use video tape case examples to illustrate the material.

Dates: Monday, July 15 & Tuesday, July 16, 2019 (this is a two-day training)
Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Registration begins at: 8:30 AM

Location: Lincoln Behavioral Services, 9315 Telegraph Rd., Redford, MI 48239

https://www.lbscares.com/locations/

They are located in a strip mall.  There used to be a Bally’s and the large red arch is still there – next to Burlington Coat Factory.  When you enter the building Lincoln Behavioral Services is upstairs, there are stairs and an elevator.  There are a couple of entrances, if you go in where you can see staff, they can direct you.  If you go in where is says Training, there should be signs to direct you.

Presenter: Susan Youngs, MD- Medical Director Beaumont Center for Exceptional Families and Staff 

Learning Objectives:

1. Participants will increase understanding of autism infancy and early childhood
2. Participants will learn about recommended approaches for young children with autism
3. Participants will be familiar with Neuromuscular Disorders
4. Participants will learn about ADHD Diagnosis and Management in the young child, including recommended approaches
5. Participants will increase understanding of why it can be difficult for children with disabilities to be “good”.
6. Participants will be able to identify and use Evaluation Tools for Speech and Language in the Young Child.
7. Participants will be able to identify how to support families in seeking help from medical professionals if there are development concerns.
8. Participants will be able to identify through a case vignette, some ways to support families with Speech and Language Concerns
9. Participants will increase understanding of high functioning autism and the challenges and treatment associated
10. Participants will be able to identify what Functional Behavioral Analysis is
11. Participants will be able to identify what Applied Behavioral Analysis
12. Participants will increase understanding of the NICU experience for a newborn infant.

Continuing Education Information – 11.0 training hours:

Social Work – Approved for 11.0 Michigan SW CEU’s
IMH Endorsement® – Will count towards the requirements for the MI-AIMH Endorsement®
NEW! Licensed Professional Counselors – NBCC Hours – Michigan Association for Infant Mental Health (MI-AIMH) has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No.6867.  Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified.  MI-AIMH is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

Key MI-AIMH Competencies addressed include:

Infant/Young Child Development & Behavior

Registration:

This training is sponsored generously by the Detroit Wayne Mental Health Authority (DWMHA). Therefore, training attendees need to be employed by a Detroit Wayne Infant Mental Health program and a coupon code is required to register. If you work outside of Detroit-Wayne County and are interested in the training topic, please contact Tiffanie Martinez tmartinez@mi-aimh.org, MI-AIMH Communications and Training Specialist, about the possibility of bringing this trainer to your area.

Registration deadlines: 

-Priority registration for Detroit Wayne Infant Mental Health program professionals ends June 28th
-Registration will be open for other early childhood professionals within Detroit Wayne County from June 29 – July 8, 2019
-Registration for everyone will close July 8, 2019

For registration questions, contact Tiffanie Martinez at: tmartinez@mi-aimh.org or 734-785-7705, Ext. 7617