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Positive Discipline Parenting Class

Parenting Your Child with ASD Through Positive Discipline

A Parenting Path with Heart^SM

For parents of children with autism spectrum disorder who are looking for long-term parenting skills to help their children:

• strengthen their sense of belonging and significance in the family
• learn about feelings and ways to express them in positive ways
• think about social solutions for their everyday challenges
• show greater concern and respect for others
• become more responsible at home and in the community

Positive Discipline is respectful and non-punitive and will:

• provide parents with practical tools adapted for children with ASD
• incorporate kindness and firmness into parenting
• help parents understand the meaning of their children’s behavior
• empower parents with effective solutions for daily problems
• bring more joy into family life both at home and in the community

Instructors: Steven Foster, LCSW, and Arlene Raphael, MS, Autism Specialist – Arlene and Steven are Certified Positive Discipline Associates and have a combined experience of over 50 years serving children with autism and other special needs.

Dates: Seven Thursdays from 4/15/10 through 5/27/10

Time: 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM

Location: Artz Center for Developmental Health, 1675 SW Marlow Avenue, Portland, Oregon 97225, Suite 200, Conference Room

Cost: The cost for this 7-session class is $150.00 per person.  If 2 people attend who are from the same family, the cost for both is $200.00.  There is an extra charge of $25.00 for the Positive Discipline book and printed materials.  Payments are due at the first class.

To Register: Contact Arlene Raphael at 503-679-1198, or via email at araphael@aracnet.com, by April 2, 2010 in order to guarantee your space and assure that a book will be available for you at the first class.