Special Training Workshop
"Approaching Adolescence"
Saturday, 14th January 2012, 2:00 - 5:00pm
Our next Parent Support Group meeting is a special event, and we are delighted to welcome Dr. Peter Gerhardt back to Dublin. The title of the workshop is "Approaching adolescence - the development of essential pivotal skills". This workshop offers a special opportunity to parents and staff who deal with older children and young adults with autism.
Places for this workshop are limited and are available on a first-come basis. Reserve your place by emailing your booking to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or telephone (01) 663 7532. There is a charge of €25 per person.
Dr. Peter Gerhardt
Dr. Peter Gerhardt has over 30 years experience utilizing the principles of Applied Behaviour Analysis in support of adolescents and adults with ASD in educational, employment, residential, and community-based settings. Dr. Gerhardt is a friend of The Red Door, and has presented at our Autism conferences in recent years. Currently, Dr. Gerhardt is the Director of Education – Upper School for the McCarton School in New York City. He is the author or co-author of articles and book chapters on the needs of adolescents and adults with autism spectrum disorder and he has presented nationally and internationally on this topic. In addition, Dr. Gerhardt serves as Chairman of the Scientific Council for the Organization for Autism Research, on the Editorial Board of Behaviour Analysis in Practice, and on numerous professional advisory boards.
Venue
The location for this workshop is Monkstown Parish Centre, which is beside St. Patrick’s Church, Monkstown, Co. Dublin on Carrickbrennan Road. For directions, click here.
Dr Peter Gerhardt Training Workshop
Monthly Meetings
Our group's regular meetings are a mix of self-help support meetings and meetings at which there is a presentation of relevance. Informal, lots of chat, it is mostly mums who attend - but we hope to host a special dads evening soon.
Earlier meetings have included advice provided by our Board Certified Behaviour Analyst, and a presentation by one of Ireland's DAN Doctors. Dr Perry presented a fascinating overview, from her perspective, of moving from being a total sceptic to being now convinced of the efficacy of biomedical treatments for people with autism. We've had other presentations by our OT consultant - and hopefully, she'll come back again soon.
There is no charge for attending our regular monthly meeting, but because places are limited, people who wish to attend must pre-register by contacting Edel on (01) 663 7532, or by email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
We will post the schedule of future meetings here, but they usually take place in our new Parent's Room in Monkstown.