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SUMMARY:Children with High(er) Functioning Autism — Instruction\, Services and Supports Covered by Insurance
DESCRIPTION: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 important question is: What would you want your children to learn and join if you had many hours of enrichment\, support and staff per week?\n\n\nIn this program sponsored by SPED*NET\, clinical psychologist and educational consultant Michael J. Weiss\, PhD\, will discuss some of the most important instructions your children need and how to get it covered by insurance. He will describe a curriculum aimed at children on the spectrum who have good verbal skills\, yet struggle with behavior and socializing with peers. The instruction ranges from promoting an understanding of nuanced and symbolic language (e.g.\, idioms\, fables) to following conversations and storylines (TV/movie/story reading “therapy”) and teaching about other people’s perspectives\, thoughts and feelings (called “Theory of Mind”). In addition to the instruction\, a key curriculum goal is to connect kids to socialize together\, with close staff supervision.\n\n\n\n\n	See more related GMW stories...
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/children-with-higher-functioning-autism-instruction-services-and-supports-covered-by-insurance/
LOCATION:Wilton Library\, 137 Old Ridgefield Rd.\, Wilton\, CT\, 06987
CATEGORIES:discussion,Educational,Parenting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240924T103000
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SUMMARY:A Parent’s Guide to Executive Functioning
DESCRIPTION: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?\n\n\nIf so\, your child may be having difficulties with executive functions — the mental processes that enable planning\, memory\, task initiation\, completion\, and emotional regulation. These skills are crucial for independent success both in and out of school\, yet they’re often overlooked in child development.\n\n\nAt this program hosted by SPED*NET\, Jeffrey Ruggiero\, an educator with over 30 years of teaching and administrative experience in special education\, will provide valuable insights and tools to help your child thrive\, including an in-depth understanding of executive functions\, practical strategies to support your child’s development\, and hands-on activities to reinforce learning. He currently serves as associate head at the Southport School.\n\n\nFor parents of children K-8th grade. Register online.\n\n\n\n\n	See more related GMW stories...
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/a-parents-guide-to-executive-functioning/
LOCATION:Wilton Library\, 137 Old Ridgefield Rd.\, Wilton\, CT\, 06987
CATEGORIES:Educational,Library,Parenting
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ORGANIZER;CN="SPED*NET":MAILTO:info@spednet.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240506T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240506T123000
DTSTAMP:20240412T001202Z
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SUMMARY:How to Explain an ADHD/ASD/LD Diagnosis and Build Self-Esteem: A Guide for Addressing and Fighting Stigma
DESCRIPTION:SPED*NET in partnership with Wilton Library\, Wilton Public Schools\, and Newtown Sped PTA presents this presentation and discussion. \n\n\nWhile 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 stigmas\, many parents unwittingly perpetuate them.\n\n\nRobert Tudisco\, Esq.\, a nationally recognized author\, attorney\, and motivational speaker\, will discuss the nature of stigma. He will address specific strategies to educate friends\, family\, the community\, and the public with a view toward dissolving traditional social stigmas and enhancing the delicate sense of self-esteem that many kids with special needs experience.\n\n\nRegister online.\n\n\n\n\n	See more related GMW stories...
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/how-to-explain-an-adhd-asd-ld-diagnosis-and-build-self-esteem-a-guide-for-addressing-and-fighting-stigma/
LOCATION:Wilton Library\, 137 Old Ridgefield Rd.\, Wilton\, CT\, 06987
CATEGORIES:Educational,Kids,Parenting,Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240402T103000
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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.\n\n\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.\n\n\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.\n\n\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.\n\n\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.\n\n \n\n\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.\n\n\nRegister online.\n\n\n\n\n	See more related GMW stories...
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:20240313T190000
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SUMMARY:Strengthen Growing Brains: How to Empower ALL Types of Learners for Success in School and Life
DESCRIPTION:SPED*NET\, in partnership with Wilton Public Schools and Newtown Sped PTA\, presents this webinar.\n\n\nSharon Saline\, PsyD\, will teach parents concrete strategies to meet neurodivergent learners where they are and help them strengthen essential executive functioning skills. With current research on the developing brain and real-life case examples\, she shows attendees how and why executive functioning skills are critical to the learning process for all children and teens\, especially for kids with ADHD\, learning disabilities\, level one autism and twice-exceptionality. Dr. Saline also discusses tools for improving motivation\, overcoming conflicts\, building collaborations\, and managing common anxiety.\n\n\nParticipants will leave this presentation with practical\, tangible strategies for identifying and nurturing cognitive strengths in children\, reducing daily family conflicts and fostering essential self-confidence.\n\n\nRegistration is required and available here.\n\n\n\n\n	See more related GMW stories...
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/strengthen-growing-brains-how-to-empower-all-types-of-learners-for-success-in-school-and-life/
LOCATION:online webinar
CATEGORIES:Educational,Parenting,Webinar,Zoom Call
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240228T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240228T123000
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SUMMARY:How School Interventions Affect Your Kids Who Are Wired Differently
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\n\nSchools traditionally focus on kids’ behavior\, instead of on the experiences that led to such behavior. This is especially true if their actions distract other children. However\, children who are not accomplishing work “at the level of their potential” or are “oppositional” or “noncompliant” may be doing the best they can. Negative feedback only discourages them and leads to a sense of frustration and shame. Parents also often feel helpless when trying to get schools to better understand their kids.\n\n\nClinical psychologist Marcia Eckerd\, PhD\, and therapist Robert Bernstein\, MA\, will discuss why it’s critical for schools to focus on “what’s the child experiencing” in order to genuinely understand their behavior and help them succeed.\n\n\nRegister online.\n\n\nA video recording of this event will also be available online.\n\n \n\n\nPresented by SPED*NET in partnership with Wilton Library\, Wilton Public Schools and Newtown Sped PTA\n\n\n\n\n	See more related GMW stories...
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/how-school-interventions-affect-your-kids-who-are-wired-differently/
LOCATION:Wilton Library\, 137 Old Ridgefield Rd.\, Wilton\, CT\, 06987
CATEGORIES:Educational,Kids,Library,Parenting,Presentation,Schools
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ORGANIZER;CN="SPED*NET":MAILTO:info@spednet.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240207T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240207T121500
DTSTAMP:20240130T203218Z
CREATED:20240130T203218Z
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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.\n\n\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.\n\n\nIn this presentation\, Kellogg will explain selective eating/food refusal/picky eating and will offer strategies to promote healthy eating habits at home.\n\n\nThis in-person presentation at Wilton Library is offered by SPED*NET free of charge. Register online.\n\n\n\n\n	See more related GMW stories...
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:20240125T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240125T203000
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CREATED:20240113T125741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240113T125741Z
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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\n\n\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.\n\n\nRegister online.\n\n\nPresented by SPED*NET in partnership with Wilton Public Schools and Newtown Sped PTA\n\n\n\n\n	See more related GMW stories...
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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ORGANIZER;CN="SPED*NET":MAILTO:info@spednet.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240111T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240111T121500
DTSTAMP:20240106T221955Z
CREATED:20240106T221955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240106T221955Z
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SUMMARY:Reasonable Accommodations: From Secondary School to Post-Secondary School
DESCRIPTION:Students with learning differences who benefited from accommodations and modifications throughout their early education and high school are often surprised to learn that their IEP or 504 Plan is no longer enforceable once they transition to college. In higher education\, modifications no longer exist\, and while “reasonable accommodations” are available\, the process for accessing them is entirely student-driven. In addition\, in most situations\, educational rights transfer to students at age 18. At that point\, a parent’s role changes significantly: from decision-maker to advisor.\n\n\nGerri Fleming\, a former special education advocate\, will help you make sense of transition services in high school\, what to look for when deciding on a college\, and the accommodations process in higher education so you’ll be able to advise and support your teen as they transition to higher education.\n\n\nThis in-person presentation at Wilton Library is offered by SPED*NET free of charge. Register online.\n\n\n\n\n	See more related GMW stories...
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/reasonable-accommodations-from-secondary-school-to-post-secondary-school/
LOCATION:Wilton Library\, 137 Old Ridgefield Rd.\, Wilton\, CT\, 06987
CATEGORIES:Educational,Free,Lecture,Presentation
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ORGANIZER;CN="SPED*NET":MAILTO:info@spednet.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231108T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231108T113000
DTSTAMP:20231101T113904Z
CREATED:20231101T113159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231101T113904Z
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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.\n\n\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.\n\n\nWe will meet in a parent’s home in Wilton. (Registrants will receive the address specifics on November 6)\n\n\nRegistration is required.  Register online.\n\n\n\n\n	See more related GMW stories...
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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ORGANIZER;CN="SPED*NET":MAILTO:info@spednet.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231108T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231108T170000
DTSTAMP:20231101T113904Z
CREATED:20231101T113159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231101T113904Z
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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.\n\n\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.\n\n\nWe will meet in a parent’s home in Wilton. (Registrants will receive the address specifics on November 6)\n\n\nRegistration is required.  Register online.\n\n\n\n\n	See more related GMW stories...
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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ORGANIZER;CN="SPED*NET":MAILTO:info@spednet.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230918T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230918T120000
DTSTAMP:20230911T173509Z
CREATED:20230911T173509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230911T173509Z
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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.\n\n\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.\n\n\nPlease register on the Wilton Library website or call 203.762.6334. For more information\, Email SPED*NET or Wilton Library.\n\n\n\n\n	See more related GMW stories...
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230913T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230913T120000
DTSTAMP:20230905T172956Z
CREATED:20230826T095020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230905T172956Z
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SUMMARY:Nuts and Bolts of the Special Education Process: Tips and Strategies to Use when Advocating for Your Child [CANCELED]
DESCRIPTION:This event has been canceled.\n\n\nSpecial education can be a confusing and complicated system of acronyms and processes. In this presentation\, Attorney Melissa Accomando will cover everything you need to know to prepare for\, and participate in\, your child’s Planning and Placement Team (PPT) meeting.\n\n\nYou will learn about the process for referring a child for an initial special education evaluation\, how to review evaluations and prepare for developing an Individualized Education Program (IEP)\, the continuum of services\, and the annual review meeting.\n\n\nThis free event is an in-person presentation. Register online.\n\n\n\n\n	See more related GMW stories...
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/nuts-and-bolts-of-the-special-education-process-tips-and-strategies-to-use-when-advocating-for-your-child/
LOCATION:Wilton Library\, 137 Old Ridgefield Rd.\, Wilton\, CT\, 06987
CATEGORIES:Educational,Free,Not for profit,Presentation,Schools
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ORGANIZER;CN="SPED*NET":MAILTO:info@spednet.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230315T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230315T200000
DTSTAMP:20230309T171147Z
CREATED:20230301T145337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230309T171147Z
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SUMMARY:Driving for Neurodiverse Learners [Webinar]
DESCRIPTION:A driving license means so much more than simply being able to drive. It represents freedom\, independence and is a sign of adulthood. For the average person\, learning to drive can be both an intimidating and a liberating experience. For an autistic person or those with ADHD\, executive functioning challenges\, anxiety or other learning disabilities\, driving may seem out of reach.\n\n\nAndrew Arboe\, a self-advocate with ASD and the founder of Driving with Autism\, will share his experience of going from not wanting to drive at all to being an expert behind the wheel. He will address the needs of neurodiverse teens and young adults as they contemplate becoming a licensed driver. He will also focus on the strategies he uses for driving and how driving has opened his world to new heights.\n\n\nWednesday\, March 15 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.\n\n\nRegister online.\n\n\nPresented by SPED*NET\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n	See more related GMW stories...
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/driving-for-neurodiverse-learners-zoom/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Educational,Free,Not for profit,Online,Schools,Teens,Webinar,Zoom Call
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230301T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230301T110000
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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.\n\n\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.\n\n\nRegistration is required. Register online or call 203.762.6334. For more information\, email Andrea Sato.\n\n\n\n\n	See more related GMW stories...
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230214T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230214T120000
DTSTAMP:20230127T190554Z
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SUMMARY:The Scoop on Psych Testing: What All Those Numbers Really Mean
DESCRIPTION:Licensed clinical psychologist Marcia Eckerd\, Ph.D.\, will explain common areas examined in psychological and psycho-educational testing\, including IQ\, achievement\, memory\, executive functioning\, social communication\, and development. She will discuss the significance of psych testing\, what information can be gained from it\, how to interpret the numbers you see in the reports\, how to use the bell curve\, and the importance of comprehensive recommendations based on the conclusions of the testing for appropriate interventions and support services.\n\n\n\n\n	See more related GMW stories...
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/the-scoop-on-psych-testing-what-all-those-numbers-really-mean/
LOCATION:Wilton Library\, 137 Old Ridgefield Rd.\, Wilton\, CT\, 06987
CATEGORIES:discussion,Educational,Library,Parenting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230118T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230118T110000
DTSTAMP:20230112T214312Z
CREATED:20230112T214312Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar with School Psychologist Dave Sylvestro: Special Needs Kids\, Extraordinary Parenting\, Strong Siblings
DESCRIPTION:Join SPED*NET for this webinar\, “Special Needs Kids\, Extraordinary Parenting\, Strong Siblings\,”\n\n\nFor siblings\, the experience of having a brother or sister with special needs can be uniquely enriching. Among other things\, it provides opportunities to develop empathy\, acceptance and appreciation of differences\, and it encourages learning about various relationships. On the other hand\, siblings can also feel deeply confused\, emotionally neglected and limited in their ability to achieve.\n\n\nSchool psychologist David P. Sylvestro\, MA\, CSP\, will examine how having a child with special needs can affect all family members and explain how parents can be proactive in ensuring\, as best as possible\, that siblings don’t feel sidelined when attention is necessarily focused on their sibs with special needs.\n\n\nSylvestro will also discuss how to keep tabs on the emotional climate of the household; educate\, explain and elicit questions from siblings (and others); ensure all kids feel prized\, recognized and celebrated; and enhance communication between parents/caregivers.\n\n\nThere is no charge for participation in this event. Register online.\n\n \n\n\nThe event is presented by SPED*NET in partnership with the Wilton Public Schools and Newtown Sped PTA.\n\n\n\n\n	See more related GMW stories...
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/webinar-with-school-psychologist-dave-sylvestro-special-needs-kids-extraordinary-parenting-strong-siblings/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Online,Parenting,Presentation,Schools,Webinar,Zoom Call
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230105T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230105T200000
DTSTAMP:20221226T180017Z
CREATED:20221226T174617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221226T180017Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar with Speech-Language Pathologist Nancy Schwartz\, PhD: Basic Inferring of Information: Importance for Reading and for Life
DESCRIPTION:Join SPED*NET for this webinar\, “Basic Inferring of Information (Importance for Reading and for Life)”\n\n\nMany children\, especially those who are black-and-white thinkers\, have trouble with drawing inferences: the ability to see and process what lies “between the lines.” Learning to infer information is essential for our children to be able to think clearly\, to make good decisions\, to solve concrete problems\, to solve social problems\, and to perform well academically.\n\n\nSpeech-language pathologist Nancy Z. Schwartz\, Ph.D.\, will discuss how learning to infer information is the key to being an active\, independent participant in life\, beginning in preschool and moving on to grade school\, college and beyond.\n\n\nThere is no charge for participation in this event. Register online.\n\n\nThe event is presented by SPED*NET Wilton in partnership with the Wilton Public Schools and Newtown Sped PTA.\n\n \n\n\n\n\n	See more related GMW stories...
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/basic-inferring-of-information-importance-for-reading-and-for-life/
LOCATION:Webinar Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Online,Presentation,Webinar,Zoom Call
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