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Upcoming Events

ACEing Autism Winter & Spring Tennis Clinics

ACEing Autism flyer

Dates: January 25; February 2, 8, 15, 22; March 1, 8, 29; April 5, 12

Times: 2:00p - 2:50p (ages 5-17); 3:00p - 3:50p. (ages 18+)

Location: TTU Rec Center, 3219 Main St. Lubbock, TX 79409

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Untangling Challenging Behaviors - Free Group Parent Training

Apr15

Untangling Challenging Behaviors poster

April 15 |11:30am-1:00pm &  5:30-7:30pm
via Zoom
The same content will be presented at both sessions.

Are you tired of getting tangled in challenging behavior? Then this session is for you! Come learn some behavior basics to help you untangle the communication of behavior. Participants will learn some practical strategies to use immediately in the home or school environment to help prevent unwanted behaviors and tips to manage challenging behaviors when they pop up. Participants will be sent materials to utilize within the home or school environment.

After registration, an email will be sent on Friday, April 11th with the Zoom link for the training.

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Research Methods in Special Education Workshop

Jun26-28

Research Methods in Special Education Workshop
TTU International Cultural Center

The Burkhart Center in collaboration with Dr. Brittany Hott from the University of Oklahoma will be hosting this three-day workshop designed for TTU & TTUHSC graduate students, faculty, and staff who want to strengthen their knowledge and skills in special education research methodologies and best practices.

Registration Coming Soon!

Middle School Group Social Skills Class

Mar -
Apr
 

middle school social skills flyer

Topics include:

  • Appropriate use of humor
  • Entering and exiting conversations
  • Get togethers
  • Bullying and reputations
  • Electronic communication
  • Handling disagreements

Time: 5:45 - 6:45 p.m.

Dates:

  • March 3
  • March 10
  • March 24
  • March 31
  • April 7
  • April 14

Location: Burkhart Center

Cost: $30 due on or before the first class

Sign up: For more information or if you are interested in participating, please contact mfricke@ttu.edu. The deadline for communicating interest is February 21.

Students will learn about various age-appropriate social topics while having opportunity to engage with similar age peers and build connections and friendships.