In conjunction with the Children's Services Council of Palm Beach County, SPARC is offering the following trainings that are open for providers, teachers, or parents/caregivers. Please be aware that you will have to register with the CSC Training Site in order to sign up for these or any other CSC courses.
Autism and Cultural Considerations
This training looks at how different cultures may view autism and helps providers understand the cultural influences involved in suggesting, testing for, or living with an autism diagnosis. Providers will walk away with a greater understanding of the influence of culture in understanding autism, and with strategies on how to address autism with different cultures.
Dates: March 9, June 13, and July 24
Time: 10:00am-1:00pm
Online or In-Person: In-Person at the CSC Building in Boynton Beach, FL
Infant Mental Health Level 1 & 2 Part 3 of 4: Sensory Integration
This training is part of a series on infant mental health. For this course, participants will learn about the sensory system, the seven main senses (yes, there are at least 7!), how they impact development, how sensory dysregulation can tie into developmental delays, and the sensory system's significant role in autism.
Dates: February 15, April 10, and May 8
Time: 9:00am-5:00pm
Online or In-Person: In-Person at the CSC Building in Boynton Beach, FL