POAC to offer free educational sessions

Parents of Autistic Children (POAC) a nonprofit organization located in Monmouth and Ocean Counties, is offering a free training series to parents, teachers and caregivers of those with autism, at the Educational Enrichment Center, 107 Hendrickson Ave., Brick.

On Feb. 19, from 6-9 p.m., a workshop titled "Teaching Cooperation and Reducing Problem Behaviors" will provide parents and caregivers of those with autism with practical procedures that may be utilized in the home to increase cooperative behaviors and decrease problem behaviors.

OnMarch 4, from 6-9 p.m., a workshop titled "TeachingAdaptive Life Skills in the Home" will help participants utilize the principles of applied behavior analysis to teach adaptive life skills in the home, with the primary goal being to foster independence.

"Increasing Social Opportunities for Children with Autism," offered from 6-9 p.m. March 18, will provide an overview of strategies to effectively teach and generalize social skills in the home and community. For further information, contact Simone or Gary at (732) 888-1000, or go to 222.poac.net.