Dr. Patrick Schwarz will speak at Therapeutic Links (15 Commerce Drive, Suite 111) in Grayslake on Tuesday, January 22, 2013 at 7:30pm. He is an expert in the areas of autism, inclusive teaching and human services. Teachers, parents, and other professionals are encouraged to attend the session. There is no charge to attend, but pre-registration is encouraged. To reserve your spot, please contact Sharon at (847) 548-3458 by January 14th or email sharon@therapeuticlinks.com
Dr. Schwarz presentation “Just Give Him the Whale” is based on his book with the same title. The description below is from his website — Creative Culture Consulting LLC.
Considering the fascinations, passions and interest areas of learners, powerful new ways of viewing these areas as positive teaching tools that calm, motivate and improve learning will be illustrated. Using authentic student examples, participants will discover how to make the most of fascinations, passions and interest areas to help learners they support. Areas included will be learning standards-based academic content, developing social connections, minimizing anxiety, boosting literacy learning and mathematics skills, expanding communication skills and much more!
Dr. Schwarz is a professor at National-Louis University and author of several books including: Pedro’s Whale, Just Give Him the Whale and From Disability to Possibility. His new book is from Possibility to Success.
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