Group Sessions
I have used my fundamental knowledge of
development and life coaching plus my years of
teaching experience as a college professor create
workshops for professionals, and families of children
with special needs. My workshops are fun and interactive. I will make sure that everyone feel
respected, challenged, accepted, and understood.
Finding the New You!
This workshop aims to help parents and professionals
develop a plan to reach their goals. We will reflect
on accomplishments, disappointments, and lessons
learned. We will also identify beneficial and toxic
relationships; achievable and realistic goals; and
healthy coping mechanisms. I focus on helping
everyone try to balance the different dimensions of
their life and improving their physical and emotional
well-being. Shine a light on their inner potential and help them recognize what they can accomplish. Participants will walk away feeling stronger, empowered and more motivated to face the challenges that lie ahead.
Understanding Functional Behavioral
Assessments & Behavior Intervention Plan
The workshop will focus on different sections of a Functional Behavioral Assessments (F.B.A.) and Behavioral Intervention Plans (B.I.P.) and how perform these assessments.
Helping Grandparents and Extended
Family Understand Autism
Participants will learn different strategies, practical tips, and an improved knowledge of autism. Plus different ways they can
support their grandchild.
Helping Paraprofessionals Understand Autism
This workshop aims to discuss the Diagnostic Statistic Manual criteria of autism. It ends with helpful tips for paraprofessionals to assist students.
Learning about Autism
The goal of this workshop is to help moms and dads learn more about autism. Whether you are worried about your own child's development or would simply like to learn more about the developmental disorder. Areas targeted: symptoms, evaluation, and possible treatments.
Better Understanding The
Individualized Education Plan
The goal of this workshop is to help parents better
understand their child's Individualized Education
Plan (I.E.P.). Areas targeted: sections of the document, tips to prepare for the I.E.P. meeting, and writing effective goals.
Ten Practical Tips to Help Your Child Focus Better
This workshop presents ten practical tips that can help moms and dads better support their child focus while doing homework or any particular task when their attention is focused elsewhere.
**Workshops are available in-person and online.**
**Please feel free to contact me if there is any another
workshop topic that you are interested in.**
What Have Participants Said About
My Workshops?
"Session was very organized, empowering, friendly,
sensitive, and informative."
"She related to us very well and was personable."
"The information was well-organized, simplified, and helpful."
"Frances has a wonderful way of bringing all the material together and presenting it in a concise and
positive way. We all felt like we could ask her ANY question we wanted."
"Frances was amazing and she connected with
the audience so well that I am sure everyone would be
interested in coming to more of her workshops.
She was so easy to work with and her communication
with me far exceeded anyone I’ve ever
worked with before."