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SUMMARY:SPED*NET Wilton: The Emotional Side of Special Needs Parenting- How We Manage Self-Care
DESCRIPTION:SPED*NET Wilton presents The Emotional Side of Special Needs Parenting: How We Manage Self-Care\, based on ideas from David Sylvestro‘s webinar “Put Your Oxygen Mask On First”. \nIn this Zoom support meeting\, guided by school psychologist David P. Sylvestro\, MA\, CSP\, parents of special needs children will have the opportunity to learn how other parents have been managing the internal/external stress they feel and have a chance to let others know how they have been managing. \nInterested parents can read more about the program and register on the SPED*NET website.  \n 
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/spednet-wilton-the-emotional-side-of-special-needs-parenting-how-we-manage-self-care/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Educational
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SUMMARY:Support Group for Parents of Children with Special Needs
DESCRIPTION:SPED*NET is offering a series of six support group meetings for families of children with special needs\, such as ADHD\, Autism Spectrum Disorder\, Learning Disabilities\, Mental Health challenges (e.g.\, depression; anxiety)\, etc. The meetings will be facilitated by school psychologist David P. Sylvestro. \nThe group will meet by Zoom on six Tuesday mornings from 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Dates are: Feb. 15\, Mar. 1\, Mar. 15\, Mar. 29\, Apr. 12\, and Apr. 26. Themes include: Staying flexible in the midst of change; Moving from acceptance to empowerment; centering ourselves in a high achieving\, competitive community; Talking to your extended family; and more of your choosing. Participation fee: $60 for the six-part series. (Scholarships are available for anyone who cannot afford the participation fee at this time.) \nPrior registration is required for the support group series. Interested individuals can register at the SPED*NET Wilton website.
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/support-group-for-parents-of-children-with-special-needs/
LOCATION:CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Health & Wellness,Support Group
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230301T100000
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SUMMARY:Being on the Same Page - How Parents Can Remain Effective Partners When Raising Kids with Special Needs
DESCRIPTION:SPED*NET Wilton will host Todd Kellogg\, a licensed family therapist and board-certified behavior analyst\, on Wednesday\, March 1 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Wilton Library.  Kellogg will discuss how the difficulty of raising kids has increased exponentially along with the challenges of growing up in today’s world. For parents to be successful in guiding their children\, setting expectations\, and enforcing boundaries\, they need to find ways to work together and co-parent in a collaborative manner. \nMeeting the challenges of co-parenting is even more critical when kids have special needs. As parents of kids with special needs know\, everything is magnified and missteps can be that much more problematic for the child’s development. In this discussion\, Kellogg will walk you through best practices of co-parenting\, successful communication patterns\, and how to bounce back after setbacks. \nRegistration is required. Register online or call 203.762.6334. For more information\, email Andrea Sato.
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/being-on-the-same-page-how-parents-can-remain-effective-partners-when-raising-kids-with-special-needs-in-person/
LOCATION:Wilton Library\, 137 Old Ridgefield Rd.\, Wilton\, CT\, 06987
CATEGORIES:discussion,Educational,Free,Library,Not for profit,Parenting,Presentation
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SUMMARY:Nuts and Bolts of the Special Education Process: Tips & Strategies to Advocate for Your Child with an IEP or Section 504 Plan
DESCRIPTION:Please join us in the Brubeck Room at Wilton Library for an important presentation presented by SPED*NET on what you need to know to prepare for and participate in your child’s IEP meeting. You will learn about the process for referring a child for an initial special education evaluation; how to review evaluations and prepare for the IEP/504 Plan meeting; the continuum of services; and the annual review meeting process. \nSpecial education can be a confusing and complicated system of acronyms and processes. Gerri Fleming\, a former special education advocate\, will help you make sense of the process so you’ll feel confident in advocating for your child to ensure they are receiving the appropriate supports and services in the least restrictive environment. Presented by SPED*NET in partnership with Wilton Library and Newtown SPED PTA. \nPlease register on the Wilton Library website or call 203.762.6334. For more information\, Email SPED*NET or Wilton Library.
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/nuts-and-bolts-of-the-special-education-process-tips-strategies-to-advocate-for-your-child-with-an-iep-or-section-504-plan/
LOCATION:Wilton Library\, 137 Old Ridgefield Rd.\, Wilton\, CT\, 06987
CATEGORIES:discussion,Educational,Free,Library,Not for profit,Presentation,Schools
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SUMMARY:Preparing Your Child and Yourself for a Successful Holiday Season
DESCRIPTION:For families of kids with special needs\, the holiday season is a mixed bag. While holiday celebrations are meant to be fun and exciting\, the realities of the season typically make them stressful and demanding. Routines and social schedules are frequently disrupted; travel tends to be hectic; “too many new people and places” cause anxiety and sensory overload; and expectations are likely to fall short. Although family members and friends may be well-meaning\, oftentimes they just don’t “get” our kids. For example\, they might not understand that our kids often need to self-regulate in ways they’re not used to: by crawling into a quiet\, soft space; laying on a cold surface; spending more—not less— time on screens; jumping on a trampoline—or mattress or couch— or chewing on a T-shirt. \nJustyna Balzar\, MEd\, BCBA\, co-founder of The Hangout Spot\, will join us for a short presentation\, followed by a lively discussion about strategies and scripts we can use to calm ourselves and our kids during particularly challenging times. \nWe will meet in a parent’s home in Wilton. (Registrants will receive the address specifics on November 6) \nRegistration is required.  Register online.
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/preparing-your-child-and-yourself-for-a-successful-holiday-season/2023-11-08/1/
LOCATION:Parent’s Home in North Wilton
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:Preparing Your Child and Yourself for a Successful Holiday Season
DESCRIPTION:For families of kids with special needs\, the holiday season is a mixed bag. While holiday celebrations are meant to be fun and exciting\, the realities of the season typically make them stressful and demanding. Routines and social schedules are frequently disrupted; travel tends to be hectic; “too many new people and places” cause anxiety and sensory overload; and expectations are likely to fall short. Although family members and friends may be well-meaning\, oftentimes they just don’t “get” our kids. For example\, they might not understand that our kids often need to self-regulate in ways they’re not used to: by crawling into a quiet\, soft space; laying on a cold surface; spending more—not less— time on screens; jumping on a trampoline—or mattress or couch— or chewing on a T-shirt. \nJustyna Balzar\, MEd\, BCBA\, co-founder of The Hangout Spot\, will join us for a short presentation\, followed by a lively discussion about strategies and scripts we can use to calm ourselves and our kids during particularly challenging times. \nWe will meet in a parent’s home in Wilton. (Registrants will receive the address specifics on November 6) \nRegistration is required.  Register online.
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/preparing-your-child-and-yourself-for-a-successful-holiday-season/2023-11-08/2/
LOCATION:Parent’s Home in North Wilton
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:Medication\, Not Magic: Making Wise Choices About Pharmalogical Interventions
DESCRIPTION:Please join SPED*NET at Wilton Library for a thorough and balanced presentation of a thorny topic. Dr. Kevin Kalikow will help untangle the complexities of pharmacological treatments for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and co-existing conditions\, by addressing whether or not to give psychiatric drugs to your child and\, if so\, when. He will discuss indications for medication\, potential benefits and risks\, and ethical dilemmas. \nDr. Kalikow\, a child psychiatrist in private practice for 30 years\, speaks widely on the use of psychiatric medication in children and adolescents. He is the author of Your Child in the Balance: Solving the Psychiatric Medicine Dilemma and Kids on Meds: Up-to-Date Information About the Most Commonly Prescribed Psychiatric Medications\, a guide to psychiatric medication for non-medically trained mental health professionals. Presented by SPED*NET in partnership with Wilton Library and Newtown Sped PTA. \nPlease register on the Wilton Library website.
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/medication-not-magic-making-wise-choices-about-pharmalogical-interventions/
LOCATION:Wilton Library\, 137 Old Ridgefield Rd.\, Wilton\, CT\, 06987
CATEGORIES:discussion,Free,Health & Wellness,Library,Not for profit,Presentation
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240125T203000
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR: School-Based Psycho-Educational Testing for 504 Plans/IEPs
DESCRIPTION:School-Based Psycho-Educational Testing for 504 Plans/IEPs: What Parents Need to Know About Academic Achievement and Cognitive Assessments \nA 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 between school-based psycho-educational evaluations and clinical evaluations. She will show parents how to: 1) meaningfully participate in conversations to ensure that the right tests are selected to evaluate the child’s particular academic/cognitive challenges; 2) read/interpret standardized testing; 3) review data for trends over time; and 4) use test results to inform specific recommendations for goals/objectives that address the particular needs identified in the testing. \nRegister online. \nPresented by SPED*NET in partnership with Wilton Public Schools and Newtown Sped PTA
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/webinar-school-based-psycho-educational-testing-for-504-plans-ieps/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Educational,Parenting,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240207T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240207T121500
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SUMMARY:Do You Live with a Picky Eater? How to Set Your Child on Track to Become a Better Eater
DESCRIPTION:Wilton Library welcomes Todd Kellogg\, LMFT\, BCBA\, to present the community with explanations and solutions for how parents can help their children become better eaters. \nA picky eater is someone who eats a narrow and inadequate selection of food. Selective eating is a common challenge in children and\, to a degree\, in adults\, as well. The good news is that there is a wealth of evidence-based research providing practical behavior strategies on how to gradually increase the variety of foods your child will eat. \nIn this presentation\, Kellogg will explain selective eating/food refusal/picky eating and will offer strategies to promote healthy eating habits at home. \nThis in-person presentation at Wilton Library is offered by SPED*NET free of charge. Register online.
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/do-you-live-with-a-picky-eater-how-to-set-your-child-on-track-to-become-a-better-eater/
LOCATION:Wilton Library\, 137 Old Ridgefield Rd.\, Wilton\, CT\, 06987
CATEGORIES:Food,Health & Wellness,Kids,Parenting,Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240402T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240402T123000
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SUMMARY:Collaborative Problem Solving® (CPS): How to Recognize and Solve Problems That Cause Challenging Behavior
DESCRIPTION:SPED*NET in partnership with Wilton Public Schools\, Wilton Library and Newtown Sped PTA presents a discussion to inform parents of children with challenging behaviors. \nKids with challenging behaviors are often misunderstood and mistreated. Rewards and punishments sometimes make things worse. Helping these kids requires understanding why and when they struggle in the first place. \nThe Collaborative Problem Solving® (CPS) approach is based on the understanding that kids do well if they can. Unlike traditional models of discipline\, CPS avoids the use of power\, control\, and motivational procedures. It targets reducing challenging behavior by teaching at-risk kids\, from toddlers through young adults\, the skills they lack and building relationships with the adults in their lives. \nCPS was developed by Think:Kids\, an internationally recognized program led by Dr. Stuart Ablon (Mass General Hospital Dept. of Psychiatry). The CPS model\, originally described by Dr. Ross Greene in his book The Explosive Child\, has been further developed and described for clinical populations in several books\, including Treating Explosive Kids\, by Greene and Ablon\, and Changeable\, by Ablon. \nDivinna Schmitt\, MEd\, was trained in CPS with Greene and received her CPS Certification with Ablon. Since then\, she has taught parents and caregivers how to apply this life-changing approach at home. \nIn this presentation\, Schmitt will guide parents through the principles and skills-building of CPS\, including:\n1. Understanding why a child sometimes struggles to meet day-to-day expectations;\n2. Identifying triggers to a child’s challenging behaviors as well as identifying skills that a child needs help developing;\n3. Addressing conflicts in a way that reduces challenging behaviors\, improves relationships\, and teaches critical skills;\n4. Dealing with problems before a behavior situation becomes escalated; and\n5. Building skills such as flexibility\, frustration tolerance\, and problem-solving. \nRegister online.
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/collaborative-problem-solving-cps-how-to-recognize-and-solve-problems-that-cause-challenging-behavior/
LOCATION:Wilton Library\, 137 Old Ridgefield Rd.\, Wilton\, CT\, 06987
CATEGORIES:Educational,Kids,Parenting,Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250206T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250206T203000
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SUMMARY:Author Talk with Jill Mays — "Nurturing Nature: Gardening for Special Needs"
DESCRIPTION:Please join Wilton Library on Thursday\, Feb. 6\, at 7 p.m. when the library along with SPED*NET will present an author talk with Jill Mays on her new book Nurturing Nature: A Guide to Gardening for Special Needs. While the guide is geared specifically toward individuals with special needs\, it has much to offer gardening groups of all ages and abilities as well as anyone starting out. \n“Nurturing Nature provides lots of practical\, fun gardening activities for children. They will learn that nature is much more interesting than electronic devices.”— Dr. Temple Grandin \nVulnerable populations — such as neurodiverse or physically challenged individuals — are at an elevated risk of suffering from isolation and stress-related illnesses. Gardening is a good solution since it proves beneficial to physical\, cognitive\, and emotional health. This book gives readers all the information and resources they’ll need to get started! \nMays is the author of Your Child’s Motor Development Story\, highlighting the crucial importance of sensory exploration and natural play for healthy development. An occupational therapist specializing in sensory integration for many years\, she has conducted workshops in a variety of settings and provided consultation to parents\, educators and health care providers. For the past 10 years she has immersed herself in gardening\, working with farmers and assisting in the development of children’s garden programs. She developed and currently leads a garden group for special needs adults. Mays lives with her husband\, Eric\, their Portuguese water dog and a flock of chickens at the far end of Cape Cod. \nSPED*NET\, Special Education Network\, Ltd.\, is a volunteer-run nonprofit educational organization dedicated to helping parents of children with special needs become their children’s best advocates throughout the special services process and the transition to college\, employment or other post-secondary pursuits. The organization strives to empower parents\, support families and change the lives of children with special needs. \nElm Street Books will be on site to sell copies of the book\, which Mays will sign. A portion of the proceeds benefits Wilton Library. \nRegistration is required. To register\, visit the Wilton Library website.
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/author-talk-with-jill-mays-nurturing-nature-gardening-for-special-needs/
LOCATION:Wilton Library\, 137 Old Ridgefield Rd.\, Wilton\, CT\, 06987
CATEGORIES:Book Signing,discussion,Environmental,Health & Wellness,Library,Nature,Presentation
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