“10 Traits of Effective Parents
in Navigating the Special Education System” Presented by Attorney Jeff Sankey Join Cohasset SEPAC: This presentation takes a positive approach describing productive qualities and practices of parents who effectively advocate for their children. Cohasset School District Administrative Offices Community Room (143 Pond Street) Wednesday, November 4th 7pm-9pm The presentation is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served. For more information on this or other discussions on the South Shore, visit our Facebook page and www.CohassetSEPAC.org.
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10/27 Through My Eyes: A Dyslexia Simulation
10/27/2015
From Decoding Dyslexia - MA
via the Commonwealth Learning Center When a loved one has dyslexia, it can be frustrating to feel like you don't truly know what they're going through. Decoding Dyslexia Director Nancy Duggan will lead us through an interactive simulation to help participants experience what this language-based learning difference is like, and understand it like never before. We will explore the challenges that dyslexic students face, and discuss an overview of some of the best ways to help them. Topics covered will include:
Learn More When: 7:00 - 9:00pm Tuesday, October 27, 2015 Where: Commonwealth Learning Center 220 Reservoir Street, Suite 6, Needham, MA Admission is free and open to the public, but space is limited and first come, first served. Please call (781) 444-5193 or email us to RSVP at your earliest convenience. See you there! Save the Date: 4th Annual UOD Family Book Event Tuesday, October 20th From Understanding Our Differences The Leader in Disability Awareness Education An Author Conversation and Book Signing Tuesday Evening, October 20, 2015 This fall, UOD's popular book event will feature Fish in a Tree, and author Lynda Mullaly Hunt. This highly praised, middle grade children's book has a learning disability theme. Every time Ally lands in a new school, she is able to hide her inability to read by creating clever yet disruptive distractions. But with the help of a new teacher, she discovers that there's a lot more to her -- and to everyone -- than a label, and that great minds don't always think alike. Recommended for grades 4-6. Lynda Mullaly Hunt Join us to meet author Lynda Mullaly Hunt at Understanding Our Differences' 4th Annual Family Book Event on Tuesday, October 20 at 7:00 PM. She will discuss, read from and sign copies of Fish In A Tree. Hunt is the author of the children's book One for the Murphys, the recipient of many honors. She is a former teacher who lives in Connecticut with her family and pets. "Filled with a delightful range of quirky characters and told with heart, Fish in a Tree explores themes of family, friendship, and courage in its many forms." -- BOOKLIST, Starred Review Location and Time Newton South High School Auditorium 140 Brandeis Road Newton Centre, MA 02459 7:00 p.m. Children and NPS teachers are free; $10 suggested donation at the door for adults. Advance Registration 10/19 “From Reactive to Creative Parenting”
10/19/2015
Connecting Parents’/ MSPCC
Announces the October 2015 Topic Training “From Reactive to Creative Parenting” Connecting Parents’ will be presenting Paul Neustadt, MSS, LICSW Paul is a psychotherapist in private practice in Arlington. He has worked with parents and families for over thirty years. For 17 years he was the director of a community-based program that provides therapy, parent education and support groups. He trains other therapists in the Internal Family Systems methods of therapy. Paul will be using his knowledge of the Internal Family Systems method of therapy developed by Dr. Richard Schwartz, Ph.D., to teach us how to bring compassion and curiosity to our reactivity, thereby allowing us to be more clear, confident and creative in our role as parents. SAVE THE DATE Monday, October 19, 2015 Canton Public Library 6:30pm – 8:30pm Join us to listen, ask and learn These trainings are sponsored by Connecting Parents’, an MSPCC (Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children) program funded by the MA Department of Mental Health. These trainings are free of charge and open to all 10/14 Parent to parent Coffee
10/14/2015
Cohasset SEPAC
Parent-to-Parent Support Coffee October 14, 2015 11 am - 1pm 73 Pond Street, Cohasset Great place for advice on anything from services to doctors and activities for siblings. Babies are welcome. PLEASE JOIN THE ARC OF THE SOUTH SHORE FOR A FORUM ON
Guardianship:Exploring the Options…and more Presented by Attorney Annette Hines, Esq. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2015 ABINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY 600 GLINIEWICZ WAY 6:00PM TO 8:00PM As caregivers for children with special challenges, obtaining timely information is crucial. Toward that end, Attorney Hines will focus on the variety of legal options that are available when your child turns 18 and the pros and cons as you make that decision. Additionally, she will speak about the most common adult public benefits and other transition issues. This presentation will last approximately 1 hour with time built in for questions, including those that may be related to the “Turning 22” transition. About the Presenter: Attorney Annette M. Hines knows first-hand the challenges of parenting and the necessities of a child with special needs. Her law practice includes estate planning, trust administration and elder law with special needs planning and healthcare law being an especially personal focus. In addition to her membership in the Massachusetts Bar Association, she is a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA), the National Academy of Special Needs Planners (ASNP) and the Massachusetts Association of Women Lawyers (MAWL), serving most recently as President. She has been recognized as a Distinguished Citizen by ARC Massachusetts and cited for public service by both the Massachusetts State Senate and House of Representatives. Attorney Hines is the founding partner of The Special Needs Law Group, located in Framingham, MA and may be reached at 508-861-3453. PLEASE RSVP TO KATIE HANLEY BY OCT. 12, 2015 khanley@arcsouthshore.org or 781-335-3023 ext.2227 PLEASE JOIN
THE ARC OF THE SOUTH SHORE FOR AN AUTISM INSURANCE INFORMATIONAL SESSION PRESENTED BY AMY WEINSTOCK OF THE AUTISM INSURANCE INSTITUTE OCTOBER 6, 2015 6:00PM TO 8 PM ABINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY 600 GLINIEWICZ WAY If you have questions about accessing insurance coverage for treatment/therapies related to autism please come and join us. The Autism Insurance Resource Center, a program of INDEX at the University of Massachusetts Medical School/Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center, providesinformation and support for self advocates, family members, providers, employers and educators on issues related medical insurance for treatments related to autism. PLEASE RSVP BY Oct. 5, 2015 TO KATIE HANLEY AT EITHER khanley@arcsouthshore.org or 781.335.3023ext.2227 ___PLEASE JOIN
THE ARC OF THE SOUTH SHORE AND THE BROCKTON AREA ARC FOR AN AUTISM INSURANCE INFORMATIONAL SESSION PRESENTED BY AMY WEINSTOCK OF THE AUTISM INSURANCE INSTITUTE OCTOBER 6, 2015 6:00PM TO 8 PM ABINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY 600 GLINIEWICZ WAY If you have questions about accessing insurance coverage for treatment/therapies related to autism please come and join us. The Autism Insurance Resource Center, a program of INDEX at the University of Massachusetts Medical School/Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center, provides information and support for self advocates, family members, providers, employers and educators on issues related medical insurance for treatments related to autism. PLEASE RSVP BY Oct. 5, 2015 TO KATIE HANLEY AT EITHER khanley@arcsouthshore.org or 781.335.3023 ext.2227 10/6 “Basic Rights in Special Education”
10/6/2015
“Basic Rights in Special Education”
Tuesday, October 6th 7pm Cohasset District Administrative Offices Community Room What are my child’s educational rights? What is the process for evaluation and qualification for your child to receive an Individual Education Plan? The presentation will provide families with an introduction to their rights and responsibilities under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Massachusetts Special Education Law and No Child Left Behind (NCLB). The presentation is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served. For more information on this or other discussions on the South Shore, visit our Facebook page. NAMI Course Starts 9/29
From NAMI The National Alliance on Mental Illness By Cara Voutselas, J.D. NAMI Basics Teacher NAMI Basics will be offered in Acton, MA starting Tuesday September 29, between 7:00 - 9:30pm. Experts agree that children and adolescents are growing up in an increasingly complex and stressful world full of social and academic challenges. Some of our kids are struggling to manage them due to biological, psychological and/or social issues. The symptoms of these underlying issues may include school avoidance, isolation, poor grades, self-harm, problems with relationships, impulsivity, poor decision-making, defiance, eating disorders and substance abuse. NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, is offering an educational program - “NAMI Basics”, specially designed for parents and other caregivers of adolescents and children living with emotional or behavioral challenges . The course is taught by trained volunteer teachers who themselves are parents and/or caregivers of children living with emotional difficulties. This structure creates an intimacy that few programs possess and consequently, one whose capacities are unparalleled. It is an evidenced-based program that's recognized across the country. Cognitive Connections, LLP and Social Thinking Boston are excited to share with you
the "How to......" Parent Coaching Workshop Series! A "How to..." lecture series for raising children with social, emotional, neurological challenges. Topics will focus on understanding how a child's brain thinks; how to engage a child; how to help them keep their emotions and stress in check; how to be social and finally how to use their executive function skills at home and for academic tasks. September 24, 2015 Session 1: How does my child’s brain think? Interpreting Neurological Evaluations and Recommendations, Allison Evans, PhD October 8, 2015 Session 2: How to Engage my child, Nancy S. Cotton Ph.D. October 22, 2015 Session 3: How to help my child manage emotions and stress. Theresa Garvin, LICSW November 12, 2015 Session 5: Executive Function Skills at Home: How to help my child plan, organize, and complete tasks at home, Sarah Ward, M.S., CCC/SLP November 19, 2015 Session 4: How to help my child be a part of a group, Nancy Clements, MA, SLP-CCC December 3, 2015 Session 6: Executive Function Skills for Academic Tasks, How to help my child study, complete homework, tackle writing assignments and finish long term projects on time. Kristen Jacobsen, M.S., CCC/SLP PLEASE JOIN THE ARC OF THE SOUTH SHORE FOR A SESSION ON:
The Basics of Special Needs Estate Planning Presented by Annette M. Hines, Esq. THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 17, 2015 ABINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY 600 GLINIEWICZ WAY 6:00PM TO 8:00PM A lively discussion of basic estate planning tools for special needs families including the use of wills, trusts, and incapacity documents. Learn about the different kinds of special needs trusts, selecting trustees and other fiduciaries and ways to protect your disabled and typical children’s financial future. Please bring all your questions! About The Presenter: Attorney Annette M. Hines knows first-hand the challenges of parenting and the necessities of a child with special needs. Her law practice includes estate planning, trust administration and elder law with special needs planning and healthcare law being an especially personal focus. In addition to her membership in the Massachusetts Bar Association, she is a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA), the National Academy of Special Needs Planners (ASNP) and the Massachusetts Association of Women Lawyers (MAWL), serving most recently as President. She has been recognized as a Distinguished Citizen by ARC Massachusetts and cited for public service by both the Massachusetts State Senate and House of Representatives. Attorney Hines is the founding partner of The Special Needs Law Group, located in Framingham, MA and may be reached at 508-861-3453. PLEASE RSVP BY SEP. 15 TO KATIE HANLEY AT khanley@arcsouthshore.org or 781-335-3023 ext.2227 Summer Tier 1 Intensive Training
Wednesday, July 22nd - Friday, July 24th, 2015 Day 1: 8:30am-5:00pm, Day 2: 9:00am-5:00pm, Day 3: 9:00am-1:00pm EST Simches Conference Room | Boston, MA Presenters: Dr. Stuart Ablon and Think:Kids Staff Summer Tier 2 Intensive Training Wednesday, August 5th - Friday, August 7th, 2015 Day 1: 8:30am-5:00pm, Day 2: 9:00am-5:00pm, Day 3: 9:00am-1:00pm EST Simches Conference Room | Boston, MA Presenters: Dr. Larry Epstein and Think:Kids StaffPlease contact Ysis Moreira at training@thinkkids.org or 617-643-9331 if you have any questions regarding the training seminars above. The CPS approach provides a new way of understanding and helping kids who struggle with behavioral challenges. Challenging behavior has traditionally been thought of as willful and goal oriented which has led to approaches that focus on motivating better behavior using reward and punishment programs. If you've tried these strategies and they haven't worked, this workshop is for you! At Think:Kids we have some very different ideas about why these kids struggle. Research over the past 30 years demonstrates that for the majority of these kids their challenges result from a lack of crucial thinking skills when it comes to things like problem solving, frustration tolerance and flexibility. The CPS approach, therefore, focuses on helping adults teach the skills these children lack while resolving the chronic problems that tend to precipitate challenging behavior. Through lecture, videos, case examples and role plays this one-day training will help you shift your thinking and approach to foster positive relationships with these children and encourage growth in areas of self-regulation, communication and problem solving. 6/22, PTSD IN CHILDREN AGES 4-12
6/22/2015
Connecting Parents’/ MSPCC
Announces the June 2015 Topic Training “PTSD IN CHILDREN AGES 4-12” Connecting Parents’ will be presenting Kathleen Boucher, R.N., M.Ed., Curry B.S.N. Student Kathleen has worked as both a nurse and a social worker with children that have been affected by PTSD. She has noted that “without intervention and treatment these children may become clinically depressed, turn to substance use/abuse or be offenders of violent assaults/sexual or physical abuse, themselves. Early Intervention and treatment are key for children. Anyone who is a care provider of children should be aware of the signs and symptoms of PTSD.” SAVE THE DATE Monday, June 22, 2015 Canton Public Library 6:30pm – 8:30pm Join us to listen, ask and learn…These trainings are sponsored by Connecting Parents’, an MSPCC (Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children) program funded by the MA Department of Mental Health. These trainings are free of charge and open to all. 6/11, think: kids intro training
6/11/2015
Think:Kids Introductory Training in Sharon, MA
Think:Kids, a program in the Department of Psychiatry at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), has partnered with the Sharon Middle School to offer a one-day training program featuring Dr. Tai Katzenstein and Dr. Larry Epstein. This one-day introductory training provides a foundation for professionals and parents interested in learning the evidence-based approach to understanding and helping children and adolescents with behavioral challenges called Collaborative Problem Solving (CPS). This training serves as the prerequisite for our professional intensive training seminars (Tier 1 and Tier 2). Think Differently: A New Approach for Parenting, Teaching and Treating Children with Behavioral Challenges Thursday, June 11th, 2015 from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM (EST) Temple Sinai | Sharon, MA Presenters: Dr. Tai Katzenstein and Dr. Larry Epstein Please contact Ysis Moreira at training@thinkkids.org or 617-643-9331 if you have any questions regarding the training seminars above. The CPS approach provides a new way of understanding and helping kids who struggle with behavioral challenges. Challenging behavior has traditionally been thought of as willful and goal oriented which has led to approaches that focus on motivating better behavior using reward and punishment programs. If you've tried these strategies and they haven't worked, this workshop is for you! At Think:Kids we have some very different ideas about why these kids struggle. Research over the past 30 years demonstrates that for the majority of these kids their challenges result from a lack of crucial thinking skills when it comes to things like problem solving, frustration tolerance and flexibility. The CPS approach, therefore, focuses on helping adults teach the skills these children lack while resolving the chronic problems that tend to precipitate challenging behavior. Through lecture, videos, case examples and role plays this one-day training will help you shift your thinking and approach to foster positive relationships with these children and encourage growth in areas of self-regulation, communication and problem solving. |
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