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  • Assistive Technology (AT): Many Possibilities to Consider

    Wilton Library 137 Old Ridgefield Rd., Wilton, CT

    Assistive Technology (AT) encompasses many possibilities when you look beyond AAC/communication. Wilton Library hosts Alescia Ford, MS, OTR/L, ATP, while she breaks down the three critical components of educational design: Universal Design for Learning, Educational Technology, and Assistive Technology. She discusses assistive technologies to enable participation, improve curricular access (math, reading, writing, executive functioning), and support […]

    Free

  • WEBINAR: What You Need to Know About Extended School Year (ESY)

    online webinar

    In order to maintain learned or emerging skills, a child may need IEP services in addition to those that are provided during the regular school year. Each child's PPT must determine which, if any, “extended school year” (ESY) services will be included in the child’s IEP and when those services will be provided. In this […]

    Free

  • Parenting in Partnership: Blending Perspectives and Perceptions for More Strategic Parenting

    Wilton Library 137 Old Ridgefield Rd., Wilton, CT

    Being the parent of a child with special needs is often a confusing, frustrating and deflating experience. The different experiences each parent has with their children can contribute to quite different perspectives on how best to guide them. It’s a struggle to parent from the same page when we sometimes question if we’re even in […]

    Free

  • SPED*NET Presentation: Helping Your Child Understand Their Autism — RESCHEDULED to MAY 7

    Wilton Library 137 Old Ridgefield Rd., Wilton, CT

    This event was originally scheduled for April, but it will now take place on Wednesday, May 7. When parents get an autism diagnosis for their child, they might be relieved to know what’s happening, but, most likely, they will also be fearful. What does this mean for the future? When and how do I tell […]

    Free

  • A View from the Inside: Attorneys with ADHD, Dyslexia and ASD

    Webinar Zoom Meeting

    Three practicing attorneys will share what it’s like to have ADHD, dyslexia and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), disabilities commonly seen in special education students. They will reflect on their experiences […]

  • Navigating the Challenges of Parenting in a World of Disconnection: A Wilton Youth Council Event

    Wilton Library 137 Old Ridgefield Rd., Wilton, CT

    Parents and children alike are feeling more disconnected than ever, despite the ability to connect 24/7. How do we put an oxygen mask on ourselves and also give our children what they need to feel supported and thrive in the current circumstances? This workshop aims to address challenges that we all face regarding greater technology […]

  • Join Wilton Youth Council For The Truth About Weed Addiction: A Guide for Parents

    New Canaan High School 11 Farm Road, New Canaan, United States

    Join the Wilton Youth Council for the third of their five-part Regional Speaker Series! Gain expert insight on the impact of cannabis use on youth, mental health, and what families need to know. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from a trusted voice in the field.   This presentation will be led by Amy Swift, MD. […]

  • Why Are Kids So Complicated? Autism, ADHD, and LD

    Wilton Library 137 Old Ridgefield Rd., Wilton, CT

    Presented by SPED*NET in partnership with Wilton Library, Wilton Public Schools, Eastern CT SEPTA, and Newtown Sped PTA. Register at wiltonlibrary.org Clinical psychologist Marcia Eckerd, PhD, leads a talk to […]