School-Based Psycho-Educational Testing for 504 Plans/IEPs: What Parents Need to Know About Academic Achievement and Cognitive Assessments A free, school-based evaluation is required by federal law to determine if a child is eligible for special education supports and related services in public school. In this webinar, clinical psychologist Mary Murphy, PhD, will explain the differences […]
Children with autism, non-learning verbal disorders (NVLD), or ADHD have two things in common: their brains process differently from those of other kids and they are often traumatized in school. Schools traditionally focus on kids' behavior, instead of on the experiences that led to such behavior. This is especially true if their actions distract other […]
SPED*NET in partnership with Wilton Library, Wilton Public Schools, and Newtown Sped PTA presents this presentation and discussion. While the disability community has come a long way, there still exists stigmas associated with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Learning Disabilities (LD) and co-occurring conditions. In trying to protect kids from these social […]
Is your child struggling with daily routines and tasks? Do simple tasks take them an excessive amount of time or often go unfinished? Are you frequently asking them to focus, calm down, or hurry up? If so, your child may be having difficulties with executive functions — the mental processes that enable planning, memory, task initiation, completion, and […]
One of the best-kept secrets in the world of health insurance companies is that children (toddlers to 21) diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders qualify for significant amounts of services in their homes and communities. This could be up to 30 hours each week for several years, with most of the services covered by insurance. The […]
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 […]
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 […]
Navigating the evaluation process can be overwhelming. As a parent, you want to advocate for your child, but the steps to access support — whether through school or privately — can be confusing. Pediatric neuropsychologist Yael Rothman, PhD, will discuss reasons for seeking an evaluation, what is typically assessed, and how evaluations may differ depending on […]
For parents of children ages 4-12 (elementary and middle school). When kids are dysregulated — whether they’re melting down, shutting down, or just plain stuck—it can feel impossible to reach them, let alone help them learn. The truth is, kids can’t access logic, focus, or problem-solving until they feel safe and regulated. In this engaging […]
Please join us for another important SPED*NET presentation on Wednesday, Apr. 29, at 10:30 a.m. at the Wilton Library. Robert J. Bernstein, an educational and behavioral therapist, will discuss ways to help your child engage, assimilate new information, and develop new thoughts and behaviors. We want our autistic children to live happy and successful lives. Many […]
