What exactly is "normal" when it comes to adolescent "experimentation" with alcohol, vaping and other risky behaviors? Parents may not be aware that affluence is a risk factor for teens' exposure to and use of alcohol, tobacco, cannabis and liquid nicotine (vaping) and that many high achieving teens are secretly engaged in these behaviors. In […]
Students with IEPs or 504 Plans and their families are invited to join a virtual panel of representatives from four unique transition programs that cater to a variety of abilities and learning styles. The participating programs are Chapel Haven (Schleifer Center), The Glenholme School (Devereux), Mansfield Hall, and Westport College Prep. Online registration is required. Presented […]
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". In 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 […]
SPED*NET Wilton believes that the language parents use has a compelling influence on their kids. It plays an important role in their intellectual, social, and emotional development, including their emotional regulation; social-dramatic play, social competency and friendships; kindness; and engagement in school. On Wednesday, Dec. 1, at 10 am, pediatric language and literacy specialist Lydia […]
Know any bright girls who are inflexible, argumentative, and emotionally over-reactive or who shut down at times? Who have been called oppositional, avoidant or attention-seeking? Who can’t quite fit in with peers? They may have “Asperger’s,” have NLD, or be on the autism spectrum. A proper diagnosis allows us to better understand and help these […]
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. The group will meet by Zoom on six Tuesday mornings from 10:00 […]
The college process can be daunting for students and their families, especially when the students have learning, behavioral, social or attentional challenges. Increasing college readiness skills and selecting a college that’s the “right fit” are critical for a positive transition. Special education advocate Janine Kelly, JD, and university professor and student advisor Deborah List, PhD, […]
Think of exercise as a prescription for optimizing intellectual reasoning, increasing attention, and improving mood. Regular exercise activates the brain systems that support focus, memory, and self-regulation, decrease impulsivity, and prime kids for learning — all kids, young and old. An exciting and growing body of research shows that physical activity is a promising alternative […]
The use of sophisticated technology to intervene and improve brain function promises a transformation in practice in many fields: education, rehabilitation, neurology, psychiatry, and psychology. Qualitative Electroencephalography (qEEG) images very specific locations and types of brain activity, leading to improved diagnosis and treatment recommendations. Neurofeedback improves the regulation of its activity in these identified areas, […]
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 […]
