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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Despite their intelligence and enormous potential, students diagnosed with ADHD and learning disabilities face continual difficulty addressing transitions. None prove more difficult than the transition from high school to college. […]
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 […]
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 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 — […]
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 […]
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 […]
