During this presentation, Hari will share insights gathered through his personal experience of autism and discuss his research on the impact of labeling and expectations on life outcomes for students and youth with disabilities. He challenges professionals, educators, and providers to be game changers - adopting a growth mindset, an emphatic discipline, and an approach […]
Dr. Grandin is a World-Renowned Autism Activist, Best-Selling Author, Animal Welfare and Behavior Expert, and she serves as an inspiration and a role model to hundreds of thousands of autistic individuals, family members, and professionals. During this presentation, she will be answering questions about her personal experience and evidence-based research, challenges she has faced and […]
In this webcast, administrators from Evendale Elementary will share systems the school has in place to support all students of all abilities in an inclusive environment. This session will provide examples of ways teachers, service providers, support staff and administration work together on IEP development, service delivery, classroom supports, and data monitoring. Presenter: Elizabeth Mistretta, […]
More information on the presentation coming soon! Morénike Giwa Onaiwu, PhD(c), MA is an educator, writer, public speaker, parent, and global advocate whose work focuses on meaningful community involvement and leadership, disability, racial, and gender equity, dismantling stigma, and inclusion and empowerment. Often drawing from personal background as a person of color in a neurodiverse […]
Save the Date - CRAAG Public Meeting - Zoom link will be published in the August-September 2021 newsletter! CRAAG – Charlottesville Regional Autism Action Group. What makes CRAAG unique is our focus on the adult population, a critically under-served group. Action Groups are supported by CA Human Services (commonwealthautism.org)
This presentation will help prepare parents for what to expect in the IEP meeting, and how to have a productive student-focused meeting. About this event PEATC, in collaboration with Suffolk Public Schools, presents Understanding Special Education and Ins and Outs of IEP Meetings. These two presentations provide parents with the foundation needed to navigate special […]
Problem behavior such as aggression, yelling and noncompliance is common with individuals with a spectrum disorder. To provide appropriate intervention and support, it is critical to understand why a behavior occurs and what may trigger it or cause it to happen. In this webcast, Dr. Schall will describe how to complete a Functional Behavior Assessment, […]
Learn about the 8 senses! Wait, what? The vibration in her feet when she runs, the tap-tap-tap of her spoon on the table at mealtime, the trickle of cool water running over her hands - these are the things that calm her jitters down. Join author Lindsey Rowe Parker of Wiggles, Stomps and Squeezes Calm […]
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/care-for-the-caregiver-why-taking-care-of-yourself-helps-the-whole-family-tickets-167126773679 Tips for parents on how to re-energize their lives heading into fall and the start of school. Has the summer left you utterly worn out? Can you use some tips to carve out some time for yourself to rest and recharge? Are you in need of some help with a new daily plan for […]
Talking about sensory characteristics of students has gotten very popular in recent years. In this session we will explore the key features of sensory patterns; then we will discuss how you might notice behaviors that indicate students’ and teachers’ preferences in a classroom culture. We will also discover the sensory characteristics of classrooms and activities […]