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Show Free parent seminars set The Utah Parent Center will pro- I vide a series of free workshops for ( parents of children with handicaps beginning Nov. 2 at 2 p.m. The ' series will be held at Cook Elemen- i tary, 1175 W. 1350 S., Syracuse. , The series, which will last five weeks, will cover topics of special interest to parents; including cop- ing with the special needs of children chil-dren with handicaps; communication, communica-tion, both general communication I and specific communication with ( school staff; the parent's role in decision making in the schools; 1 assessment and diagnosis; and de- ( veloping management systems where both home and school coop- 1 erate to help a child. I Similar Workshops have been presented throughout the state pro- 1 viding parents with the opportunity I to share their feelings and con- , cerns. The workshop presenters will be from the staff of the Utah Parent ( Center and have had personal experience ex-perience with their own special 1 needs children. I There is no charge for the class. To preregister call the Parent Education Edu-cation Resource Center, 451-5071. I i |