Social-emotional learning programs have not traditionally targeted students with psychiatric or developmental disabilities. Here’s why they should. BY DAVID LICHTENSTEIN | AUGUST 31, 2016 Print Bookmark It was nine-year-old Tobin’s first day at a new public school, and like most kids he Read More …
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Disability Awareness – A Primer on People First Language
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The Power of Play: A Pediatric Role in Enhancing Development in Young Children | From the American Academy of Pediatrics | Pediatrics
Children need to develop a variety of skill sets to optimize their development and manage toxic stress. Research demonstrates that developmentally appropriate play with parents and peers is a singular opportunity to promote the social-emotional, cognitive, language, and self-regulation skills Read More …
Pre-Employment Services Being Offered to Youth with Disabilities
http://www.dcf.ks.gov/Newsroom/Pages/Pre-Employment-Services-Being-Offered-to-Youth-with-Disabilities.aspx
Dan Habib Interview with Dr. Cheryl Jorgensen on Inclusive Education
A great podcast on Inclusive Education from SWIFT Schools.
Deaf-Blind Funding Delay
March 15, 2017 Just wanted to acquaint everyone with an update regarding funding for our blind/low vision population. In 1879, the “Act to Promote the Education of the Blind” paved the way to providing an annual amount of money toward supplies Read More …
Marijuana and Autism
March 14, 2017 Medical marijuana and autism spectrum disorder. Two terms I never anticipated putting together in the same sentence. Until recently, that is. Seems that a discussion has been going on across the nation and it has come closer Read More …