6/9, Why children with special needs behave the way they do: abc's of motivation and reinforcement
6/9/2015
NECC (New England Center for Children) Parent Education Series
Tuesday, June 9, 2015 Why Children with Special Needs Behave the Way They Do: The ABC's of Motivation and Reinforcement REGISTER! Free and open to the public!
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6/9, low vison technology fair
6/9/2015
Low Vision Technology Fair
When: Tuesday, June 9, 2015 Time: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Where: Easter Seals Technology Center, NPC Building 1st floor, 89 South St. Boston, MA 02111 Cost: Free Vendors from various low vision companies will be on hand to show their latest devices in the area of low vision and blindness. Here is a list of the participating vendors so far.* Freedom Scientific and ABiSee * New England Low Vision and Blindness * AdaptiVision * HIMS * Perkins Solutions * Perkins Talking Book Library * The Carroll Center Store This event is co-sponsored by the Massachusetts Commission for the Blind (MCB) and Easter Seals Assistive Technology Regional Center (ATRC) and is open to the public. Contact: Cathy Bly 617-226-2634 cbly@eastersealsma.org for further information. Easter Seals Youth Leadership Network (YLN) invites young people with disabilities to join others and participate in group projects, activities, and discussions, designed to help prepare youth to transition from high school to adulthood. If you are a young person with a disability between the ages of 14-26, we hope to see you at an upcoming YLN meeting; it’s never too late to join!
Summer it finally here! In June groups will talk about summer fun ideas. With the 25th anniversary just a month away we will also talk about upcoming celebrations. Boston Saturday June 6th 1:00 to 3:00 Easter Seals Boston Office 89 South St Boston 02111 Parents are also invited to stay for a parent group, covering topics related to transition services and program for youth with special needs. This month’s workshop presented by Commonwealth Finical Group will provide a comprehensive overview of both the Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act and special needs trusts. We will discuss the ABLE Act’s impact on special needs planning, its benefits, and its limitations. The potential need for a special needs trust, strategies in funding, and working with an attorney will also be presented. See attached brochure for details. Parents are also invited to stay for a parent group, covering topics related to transition services and program for youth with special needs. Please RSVP if you plan to attend youth@eastersealsma.org or by calling Desi Forte at 617-226-2855. We can also be found on Facebook at www.facebook.com/EasterSealsYouth 6/4, autism conference
6/4/2015
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Self-Determined, Safe, and Social For Children & Youth with Autism A Conference For Parents and Providers 9am to 3pm, Boston Children’s Hospital @ Waltham Deveber Conference Room Sponsored by: Children's Hospital 9:00-9:50 Welcome and Legislative/Policy Updates Spring 2016 David Helm, PhD, Program Director, ICI/LEND 10:00-10:50 Self-determination and Self-advocacy Through the Life Span Stelios Gragoudas, EdD, Research Associate II, ICI/LEND Ian Huer, Self-advocate 11:00-11:30 Wandering, Bolting, and other Unsafe Behaviors Nancy R. Sullivan, PhD, Associate Director of Pediatric Psychology, Developmental Medicine Center, Boston Children's Hospital 11:30-12:00 The ALEC Program – An Overview (Autism and Law Enforcement Education Coalition) The ALEC Program – An Overview (Autism and Law Enforcement Education Coalition) Michelle Maffeo, Boston Police Department 12-1:00 Lunch (box lunch provided) 1:00-1:50 Widening the Circle: Advancing Friendships Jim Ross, The Arc of Massachusetts 2:00-2:50 Resources for Children and Adolescents with Autism Neal Goodman, MS, Program Coordinator, Resource Specialist, Developmental Medicine Center, Boston Children's Hospital Evaluations A Certificate of Attendance will be provided to participants at the end of the day Everyone is invited to our
Annual Celebration of Successes and Planning for the next year ELECTIONS OF OFFICERS and CONFIRMATIONS OF SCHOOL BUILDING LIAISONS June 2, 7PM-9PM Mr. Dooleys, Cohasset Join us for dinner or just a beverage (each person pays their own bill). We look forward to seeing new faces, energy and ideas! 5/22, regroup your support team
5/22/2015
Special date - Friday May 22nd Get ready for the Summer !
Time to take a few minutes for yourself - to regroup and gather up your support team! Come to Think of It – Friday May 22, 2015 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm A free, open support group for parents of children with 504, on an IEP, or with challenging behaviors. Come, join us for a supportive, comfortable evening of coffee and conversation. Hosted and lead by Linda Perry, MA. Quincy Center for Innovation 3rd Floor Conference Room 180 Old Colony Road Suite 300 Quincy, MA -- >Linda Perry info@avalancheadvocacy.org 617-750-1522 "Autism through My Lens" - Film by People with ASD Premieres in Boston May 21st
From Emerson College May 1, 2015 “Autism through My Lens” premieres at 7:00pm on Thursday, May 21st, in the Bright Family Screening Room of Emerson College’s Paramount Center, at 559 Washington Street in Boston, MA. This exciting collaboration between the N.E. ARC's Spotlight Program and Emerson College's Dr. Ruth Grossman consists of a series of videos in which young people ages 14-22 with ASD or other social-emotional challenges talk candidly about how they experience the world around them. See you there! 5/20, helping your child make friends
5/20/2015
Date: Wednesday, May 20, 2015
Time: 7 - 9:00 p.m. Many parents report that their children have a hard time making friends and maintaining friendships. This workshop addresses the reasons our kids have difficulty with this particular set of skills and how parents can help their children learn these skills. We take parents step-by-step through the whole process, from the types of friendships children develop, to where to meet potential friends, to planning a get-together with a friend. Presented by Erika Drezner, MSW Coordinator of Child and Teen Services, AANE Location: AANE, 51 Water St., Suite 206, Watertown, MA Cost: AANE member (one fee for one or both parents): $40 Nonmembers (one fee for one or both parents): $55 AANE member/person (professionals/others): $40 Nonmember/person (professionals/others): $55 You are a member of AANE if you have a paid membership on file. If you are unsure of your membership status, please call Karen at (617) 393-3824 ext. 10 to check. You will not be registered if you pay the incorrect fee. No refunds or credits to attend another workshop for no-shows. No prorated/reduced fees if you cannot attend the full workshop. AANE reserves the right to cancel if the minimum enrollment is not met by the registration deadline. Registrants will be notified by email if the workshop is cancelled. Register Here! Erika Drezner is a social worker and a Coordinator of Child and Teen Services at AANE. She joined the AANE staff in 2009. Erika is the mother of two wonderful kids, both of whom are on the Autism Spectrum. South Shore Community Action Council, Inc. Coordinated Family and Community Engagement Council Cohasset, Hanover, Hingham, Norwell, Scituate, & Carver, Duxbury, Halifax, Kingston, Pembroke, Plympton
“Active Parenting 1,2,3,4” A FREE Parenting Workshop with Susan West, RN This is a 3-part training. You must be able to attend all 3 sessions. Both parents are encouraged to attend however, single parents are also welcome This program helps parents face the special challenges of caring for children ages 1 to 4. It teaches parents about children’s basic developmental stages, as well as positive guidance techniques such as redirection, learning ways to enhance children’s problem solving skills, praise with intention and the importance of a child’s self-esteem, and parental self-care. Instructor: Susan West, RN is a Parent Educator for Beth Israel Deaconess and a trained facilitator for Active Parenting Programs Cost: FREE! Dates: Mondays: June 1, 8, and 15, 2015 Time: 7:00 – 9:00 PM Where: South Shore YMCA – Early Learning Center - Hanover Directions : From the North: Take Route 3 South; Take Exit 13 (Rts 53/123 Hanover/Norwell); At end of ramp take right onto Washington ST/ Rt. 53 S; We are located 1.2 miles down the road, on the left at 1075 Washington Street From the South: Take Route 3 North; Take Exit 13 (Rts 53/123 Hanover/Norwell);At end of ramp take left onto Washington ST/ Rt. 53 S; We are located 1.4 miles down the road, on the left at 1075 Washington Street TO REGISTER FOR THE TRAINING YOU MUST FAX, MAIL or E-MAIL registration form: registration form by May 29, 2015 Preparing for College with Jane & LorreA two-session webinar
Over two evenings, join presenters Jane Thierfeld Brown, EdD, and Lorraine Wolf, PhD, college disability directors and authors of A Parent's Guide to College for Students on the Autism Spectrum, as they talk about the key steps needed for success after high school for students with Asperger Syndrome and related conditions. Topics include:
Jane Thierfeld Brown is Director of Student Services at the University of Connecticut School of Law. She consults at many higher education institutions and is a frequent keynote speaker at conferences on Asperger's Syndrome. She has co-authored three books on the subject: Social Behavior and Self-Management: 5-Point Scales for Adolescents and Adults, The Parent's Guide To College For Students On The Autism Spectrum, and Students with Asperger Syndrome: A Guide for College Personnel. Dr. Brown has three adult children, the youngest of whom is a son on the spectrum. Lorraine Wolf is Director of the Office of Disability Services at Boston University. Dr. Wolf has taught at the undergraduate and graduate levels and presented internationally on disability issues in higher education. She is co-author of Students With Asperger Syndrome: A Guide for College Personnel and is the parent of twin boys, one of whom is on the autism spectrum. Date: Two Tuesdays: May 19 and May 26, 2015 Time: 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. (EST) Fee: $75 per registered email A recording of this presentation will be made available to paid registrants within 48 hours of the live session for those who need to review the material or were not able to attend the live event Payment Options Credit card through Paypal (you do not need a Paypal account to use your credit card) or Paypal (use the email address associated with your Paypal account) Webinar Registration Understanding the Law and the Transition Planning Process
Join us for Part 2 of our Special Education Transition Series Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at 12:30 PM EDT Register now! https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1341026320206753026 5/19, kids have stress too
5/19/2015
Kids Have Stress Too!
Simple Tools to Build Resilience in Kids A workshop for parents May 19th 2015 6 - 8 pm at Quest House, Ames Free Library, Easton 5/19, Senate disabilities outreach day
5/19/2015
Senate Disability Outreach Day
Massachusetts State House Room 222 Tuesday, May 19, 2015 10:30am - 12:30 pm Join us at the State House in Boston to visit your Senator to share your concern about funding for four programs: Employment and Day Services, Adult Autism, Family Support and Transportation. RAVE-O TrainingThe RAVE-O program is a one-of-a-kind, small-group reading intervention that targets serious reading challenges. Its unique, cutting-edge approach balances science and motivation to accelerate learning, close and prevent the achievement gap, and promote fluency, comprehension, and deep reading. RAVE-O instruction is built on the exploration of core words—the sounds, word parts, meanings, connections—and how they function in text. The program integrates phonology, morphology, orthography, semantics, syntax and motivational strategies in order to broaden and deepen students’ knowledge about words .The main premise of the program is that the more students know about a word, the more quickly they can read and understand it which results in improvements in reading fluency and comprehension. Each RAVE-O training provides 12 hours of professional development over two days to prepare professionals to implement the curriculum immediately. Workshops take place at the Center for Reading and Language Research on the Tufts University Campus in Medford, MA and cost $375 (RAVE-O materials are not included with the cost of the workshop. Please visit Sopris Learning to learn more about the RAVE-O toolkit). Here are a list of upcoming training dates at the Center for Reading and Language Research:
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