STATE SUPPORT TEAM – REGION 8 420 Washington Avenue Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221

PAC Parent Access Collaborative Meeting

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 16, 2016 NOTE NEW MEETING TIME

9:30-1:30 (Lunch 11:30-12:00) TOPIC: THOSE TEENAGE YEARS Child Guidance & Family Solutions/Sexual Behavior Problems Program Beth Endres and Brian Perusek will present “Sexting: The Impact of Social Media and Cyberbullying” “Healthy Boundaries and Age Appropriate Sexual Development” OBJECTIVES: Define sexting, identifying the connection between the use of social media and sexting leading to cyberbullying, provide resources and psychoeducation on managing these areas. Identify the difference between healthy and unhealthy boundaries, provide education to professionals and caregivers working with children on ways to promote healthy development.

The Blick Center Molly Martin and Rebecca Hutchins will present “Surviving Puberty: A Parent’s Guide to Teens” This session will focus on the physical, sexual, emotional, and social development of children, pre-teens, and teenagers w/developmental disabilities. Session will focus heavily on what parents need to be looking out for as well as how to help teens understand sex, socially appropriate behaviors, and how to decrease chances of teens being abused and/or taken advantage of by others.

RSVP to Alice Doyle for attendance at [email protected] or 330-929-6634 ext. 511232 Any questions e-mail Susan Foley at [email protected] or Tami Vandygriff at [email protected]