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 […]
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 […]
Rural Needs in Virginia: An introduction to the strengths and challenges of the Appalachian region of Virginia and the intersection of rural challenges with disability. The Blue Ridge LEND Program is pleased to announce the first in our ongoing Lunch & Learn Virtual Lecture Series focused on topics related to evidence-based, culturally competent, person- and […]
Attention SEAC members and advisors – don’t miss this opportunity!! PEATC in partnership with the Virginia Department of Education is pleased to offer this self-paced online SEAC training aimed at helping SEAC members understand the role of the local Special Education Advisory Committee in Virginia and to build a more efficient and effective advisory committee. […]
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 […]
Statewide M-CHAT-R virtual training for primary care providers and other interested parties
Join Autism Speaks Advocacy experts for a roundtable discussion on policy updates at the state and federal government level
Chesterfield County, as part of the Building Bridges federal grant project, is examining the most effective, evidence-based treatments available to address the opioid epidemic. This training seminar is an opportunity for participants to learn the science behind addiction in an easy to understand format, and review the most effective, approved treatments available to address Opioid […]