The Problems with using Hand-Over-Hand with students with Intellectual Disabilities

 Jane Farrall of Jane Farrall Consulting (Literacy, AAC, & AT) has updated her information regarding the issues with using Hand-Over-Hand techniques for students with Intellectual Disabilities.  Here is a quick visual highlighting the issues.  At the bottom of this post there is a link to her website with much more information including better and more meaningful practices.

Jane Farrall Consulting

LITERACY, AAC & ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY

Virtual Workshop on UNDERSTANDING TEEN DEPRESSION

 

UNDERSTANDING TEEN DEPRESSION

Join THE SUPPORT NETWORK as we welcome speakers from FAMILIES FOR DEPRESSION AWARENESS for a conversation about the signs, symptoms and interventions for teen depression.  Hear a young person's perspective about their experience and gain insight about how parents and caregivers can best support their youth.

MAY 5, 2022

 6:30-8:00 

ZOOM ID:264-212-8031

THE FIRST 5 ATTENDEES TO ARRIVE ON ZOOM WILL RECEIVE A $25.00 AMAZON GIFT CARD

RSVP to MJESS@WMTCINFO.ORG OR CALL OR TEXT: 413-530- 4689

MRC Hosting a FREE Forum on Services for the Brain Injury Community

 

Did you know MRC offers services & resources to more than 42,000 people every year?    What are they? How can they benefit the Massachusetts Disability Community? What can we do better?   MRC hosts a space for the disability community to learn more about the agency every three months. During these forums, we want to have your voice at the front and center, helping to shape future agency services and supports.   This quarter's forum will focus on services and supports for the Brain Injury Community.   ·    Learn about brain injury services to support you and your family ·    Hear from other individuals with brain injury about their experiences ·    Share YOUR feedback on how MRC can best support you          Disability Listening & Learning Forum Tuesday, April 12, 2022 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.   Individuals with disabilities and their families across Massachusetts are encouraged and welcome to attend. We want to hear from those who have received MRC support and those that never have but are interested. Community partners and allies are welcome. Help us create an inclusive, accessible, and equitable community!   Register Now   CART and ASL Interpreters will be provided. You can request other accommodations during registration. For any questions email the Office of Individual and Family Engagement. They will be able to answer all of your questions or help you register for the event.

FREE Virtual Workshop on Pre-ETS!

 

Pre-Employment Transition Services

How can Pre-ETS help YOU get ready for the world of work?

FCSN invites you to a free virtual presentation about Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) with the Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission (MRC).  Learn how Pre-ETS can help you get ready to work!

Pre-ETS include:

• Job exploration counseling

• Work readiness training 

• Work-based learning experiences

• Counseling on options for post-secondary education

• SELF-ADVOCACY

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About Your Presenter:

Rachel Reyes, MPA, is the West District Director for the Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission.  Rachel will be joined by statewide  Pre-ETS vendors to answer your questions.  

Date:   February 17, 2022

Time:   6:30 - 8:00 pm

Registration Link: https://fcsn-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwsd--gqDouGt3vX4FQN8-dbx3YU0JMc9v7?_x_zm_rtaid=ew6SpKJ5TUWfbgBqPWGiVg.1643737305594.6e87dff4d9ea6293a3f978245bd1f66b&_x_zm_rhtaid=763

Facilitated by Rebecca Davis Manager of Transition Projects, FCSN

For more information about the educational workshops available from The Federation for Children with Special Needs,
please visit us at fcsn.org/linkcenter/or email: transition@fcsn.org

Two Year Comprehensive Transition Program at LESLEY UNIVERSITY

INFORMATION SESSION 

Threshold Program at Lesley University

        WHEN:     Monday NOV 29, 2021 4:00–5:00 pm
                          Monday DEC 13, 2021 10:00–11:00 am
                          Thursday JAN 27, 2022 10:00–11:00 am

        WHERE:  Virtual via Zoom 

        SAVE YOUR SPOT:  Please register by completing this registration form. 
                                             Call 617.349.8181 with any questions.

Threshold's two-year comprehensive transition program prepares young adults with neurologically based learning disabilities for the world of work and independent living. Students are a part of Lesley's on-campus community in Cambridge, MA. They gain career training in order to be successful in the workplace and in the real world. They learn how to budget, pay bills, use transportation, and be engaged members of their community. And best of all—they make friends for life. 

THRESHOLD STUDENTS WILL: 

 Learn how to live an independent life 

 Explore a variety of employment interests, including, food service, office, retail, or early childhood education 

 Gain professional experience through internships 

 Reside on Lesley's campus and become part of our community 

 Augment their skills by continuing on to Threshold’s Transition or Bridge programs (optional)

Learn more at our information session and lesley.edu/threshold-program

SPaN's Virtual Conference and School Fair - Early Registration Extended!

 



 

 

 

Early Registration Rate Extended Until April 1 ! Join Us & Register Today! 2021 CONFERENCE & VIRTUAL SCHOOL FAIR!! 

 

Platinum Sponsor Silver Sponsors   See All Sponsors & Exhibitors Here!  Join us for this year's virtual conference, The Therapeutic Response to the Intersection of Learning, Mental Health and Behavior, which will focus on the many students whose access to, and effective progress in education are impacted by mental health disorders, neurological impairments or other disabilities that limit the student's ability to behave in an expected or "typical" manner. These students and their families often find it difficult to navigate the IEP process & identify appropriate educational services and the right placement to implement those services.  When a school placement is recommended that can implement those services, it can be challenging to get clear information related to proposed placements that will address the identified needs.

 

Check out the agenda, and all of our sponsors and school and vendor exhibitors. Schools and vendor exhibitors will have virtual break-out rooms in which attendees will be able view digital brochures, videos, as well as, engage in live chats with representatives during certain times. Don't miss out! Register today!       Wednesday, April 7, 2021 EVENING -to- Thursday, April 8, 2021 FULL DAY   Get More Information and Register Here!   $50 early registration rate extended! $60 after April 1

FREE Workshop on: Practical Trauma-Informed Strategies to Reduce Anxiety in Students

 

Register now! Jessica Minahan

Practical Trauma-Informed Strategies  to Reduce Anxiety in Students Virtual Speaker Series    Wednesday,  May 12th  12:30pm- 2:30pm Jessica Minahan,  M. Ed, BCBA     Register now! Read Jessica's Bio!   *With up to one in three children struggling with anxiety in this country, overwhelmed adults require a new approach as well as a practical and easy-to-implement toolkit of strategies that work.   *Students with autism are at greater risk than their typically developing peers for developing anxiety and anxiety disorders such as phobias, OCD, and social anxiety disorder.   *In the time of COVID19, and the subsequent societal changes, anxiety has become ever-present in students of all ages.    *It is probable that during a pandemic that heavily impacts everyday life, levels of anxiety in children and teens are even higher, and the possibility of subsequent trauma greater.    Presentation   Through the use of case studies, humorous stories, and examples of everyday challenging situations, participants will learn easy to implement preventative tools, strategies, and interventions for:   *reducing anxiety *increasing self-regulation *accurate thinking *self-monitoring   Virtual classroom and traditional classroom examples will be shared   Register now!     410 Totten Pond Road Waltham, MA 02451 TEL: (781) 895-3200  FAX: (781) 895-3226 Advancingmilestones.com   ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌