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1/27-3/31, SAT English review with Arch Bishop Williams instructor

1/27/2015
SAT English Review with Arch Bishop Williams instructor
This 8 week SAT Prep course will help students learn valuable test taking strategies.  Students will be able to:   Organize thoughts to produce a 3-5 paragraph  essay in under 25 minutes, -interpret short and long reading passages and effectively answer critical reading questions, Strengthen their vocabulary, identify sentence errors, Learn composition strategies to effectively answer improving sentences and paragraph multiple choice questions.
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1/27, student-to-student webinar on advocacy

1/27/2015
We will be spending the next few months finding, interviewing and training YES! Ambassadors in New Jersey and Massachusetts in anticipation of opening YES! hubs soon. If you or someone you know might be interested, please register for an information webinar about the expansion on January 20th. Keep an eye out, more hubs coming soon!

Questions?  yes@learningally.org 


CLICK HERE to register for the webinar 
 

The second is for the Student-to-student
webinar next week:


Have you signed up yet for Learning Ally’s first ever, national student-to-student webinar? You don’t even have to get dressed to attend - Join in your jammies! 

Tuesday, January 27, 2015 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM MST

Registration CLICK HERE

We can also offer you the opportunity to receive the recording and materials to view at your convenience. 

Future Viewing CLICK HERE

This webinar series is scheduled for every other month with upcoming topics to include:

• What is Self-Advocacy?

• Exploring Assistive Technology

• Using my Learning Style to Succeed

• Focus on the Positive!

• How do YOU handle it?

• Stand Up and Be Counted!


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Our mailing address is: 
Decoding Dyslexia-MA25 Essex St
Middleton, MA  01949


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1/25-27, think:kids Tier i intensive training

1/25/2015
 Tier 1 is just a few weeks away!
Save your spot today!



Our intensive training seminars will provide you with the necessary tools to become more proficient in using the CPS Model to solve challenging problems. Guided by one of our expert trainers, you will have the opportunity to practice your Plan B skills with other professionals and parents at our Tier 1 Training. If you have attended Tier 1, you can further advance your proficiency in CPS at our Tier 2 Training where you will learn how to use Plan B in the most challenging situations as well as learn how to effectively teach the model to others.
*Tier 1 Intensive Training is intended for parents, mental health clinicians and educators who have some prior exposure and are interested in becoming more proficient in the CPS approach.  Read more about our seminars below! 

Winter Tier 1 Intensive Training
Sunday, January 25th - Tuesday, January 27th, 2015(EST)

Day 1: 8:30am-5:00pm, Day 2: 9:00am-5:00pm, Day 3: 9:00am-1:00pm
Simches Conference Room | Boston, MA


The Think:Kids Certification Program offers clinicians, educators, and other professionals dedicated to helping challenging kids and their families the opportunity to become certified in the Collaborative Problem Solving (CPS) approach. The CPS certification program begins with an initial application. All applicants must have completed CPS Tier 1 and Tier 2 training prior to applying. In addition, the application process involves completing a few requirements. 

If accepted into the certification program, participants receive intensive training that includes group and individual supervision, as well as individualized written and verbal feedback. Our aim is to help individuals move through the certification program and become Certified Practitioners within one-year. Participants, who are interested in formally coaching and training others in CPS, can apply to become a CPS Certified Trainer once they have completed the CPS Certified Practitioner track.  


Certified Practitioners and Trainers receive access to our Parent Group Curriculum and many Think:Kids materials, including power-point slides for trainers. In addition, we offer post-certification seminars and training throughout the year where ongoing support and education about the model are provided. 

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1/23-24/15, Planning a Life

1/23/2015
Planning A Life is offered on
Friday and Saturday from 8:30am-3:30pm.
Dates for the 2015 school year are:


January 23 & 24, 2015
Federation for Children with Special Needs
The Schrafft Center, 529 Main Street, Boston, MA 02129



Come and Learn About:
Creating a VISION
Person Centered Planning
Portfolio Development
Transition Requirements of IDEA 2004
Importance of transition assessments
Using the Transition Planning Form to incorporate Transition goals into the IEP
Employment
Job Development
Work Supports
Making connections and networking with other families going through the transition planning process.

For more information contact:
Terri McLaughlin, Transition Projects at tmclaugh@fcsn.org
For registration information contact Wanda Morton at 800-331-0688 or wmorton@fcsn.org, or visit our transition page or download
a Planning A Life Brochure
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1/21, senses & sensibilities - aane webinar

1/21/2015
Senses & Sensibilities: An Inside View on Sensory Issues
A webinar with Stephen Shore
The variation in perception of sensory stimuli for many with autism often causes great discomfort, and the information received may be not even be usable. The aim of this presentation is to enable susceptible individuals and those close to them to avoid and minimize the effect of sensory overload through easy-to-implement solutions, thereby enabling those with sensory issues to lead fulfilling and productive lives. 

Participants will be able to:
  1. Experience what sensory overload may feel like for an individual on the Autism Spectrum. 
  2. List at least three situations that might indicate that a sensory issue is present. 
  3. Develop knowledge in developing accommodations for sensory issues. 
  4. Become familiar with instruments for assessing for sensory issues. 
As a young child, Dr. Shore -- who was nonverbal until four years of age and diagnosed with "atypical development with strong autistic tendencies" --  was viewed as "too sick" to be treated on an outpatient basis and recommended for institutionalization. Dr. Shore credits the support of family members, friends, and teachers for his success in completing his doctoral dissertation at Boston University. His dissertation topic focused on matching best practice to the needs of people on the Autism Spectrum. 

In addition to working with children and talking about life on the Autism Spectrum, Dr. Shore presents and consults internationally on adult issues as discussed in his books Beyond the Wall: Personal Experiences with Autism & Asperger Syndrome, Ask & Tell: Self-Advocacy and Disclosure for People on the Autism Spectrum, and the critically acclaimed Understanding Autism for Dummies. President emeritus of the Asperger's Association of New England (now the Asperger/Autism Network), he serves on the Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee, for the Board of Directors for Autism Society of America, Unlocking Autism, MAAP, the College Internship Program, and USAAA.
 
Date: Wednesday, January 21, 2015
Time: 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. (EST)

Fee: $40 per registered email

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1/21, Autism Insurance Law

1/20/2015
Please join us for a WebinarMassHealth, and many employer sponsored insurance policies, are not subject to the autism insurance law known as ARICA. There is currently an Open Enrollment period to purchase private insurance policies through the Health Connector "the Connector". Policies purchased through the Connector are subject to ARICA, and provide access to medically-necessary autism treatments, including Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy.

This can be especially helpful for people who need to access treatments covered under ARICA, but whose insurance is not subject to the law. Please review this document. It provides details and instructions for obtaining coverage.

Read our recently updated FAQs

Join the webinar on:

  • Wednesday, January 21st, 10:00-11:30AM
Participant Instructions to join the meeting:
  1. 5-10 minutes prior to the start of the meeting, please click on the following link:
    http://onlinetraining.umassmed.edu/arica/
  2. Choose 'Enter as a Guest', type in your first and last name, and click the 'Enter Room' button.
  3. Adobe Connect should automatically open on your computer and you'll see the meeting room lobby, with music playing, so you can adjust your speakers before the meeting starts.
  4. If you are unable to listen through your computer speakers, please call into the conference line: (712) 432-0255, participant code 228352#.


Pr-registration is suggested, but not required. If you are planning to participate, please send an email to info@disabilityinfo.org. In the meantime, our staff is available via phone: 774-455-4056 and email: info@disabilityinfo.org to answer any questions.



Amy K. Weinstock 
Director
Autism Insurance Resource Center

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1/20, Insurance coverage for Autsim

1/20/2015
NECC (New England Center for Children) Parent Education Series

Tuesday, January 20, 2015
Act Relative to Insurance Coverage for Autism (ARICA)

Tuesday, February 24, 2015
iPads: Organization and Communication

Tuesday, March 24, 2015
Understanding and Addressing Sleep Problems 
of Children with Autism

Tuesday, April 14, 2015
I Did it Myself! How to Determine Key Life Skills 
for Children with ASD to Learn

Saturday, May 16, 2015
Preventing and Reducing Challenging Behavior

Tuesday, June 9, 2015
Why Children with Special Needs Behave the Way They Do: The ABC's of Motivation and Reinforcement


REGISTER!
Free and open to the public!


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1/20 Lunchbox detox

1/20/2015
Lunchbox detox 
January 20, 6-8P


Bright Horizons Pembroke
334 Old Oak St., Pembroke


Bring what you typically pack in the lunchbox
(no matter how bad)
and learn healthy twists your kids will actually eat, with nationally recognized meal planning expert Susannah Locketti.  Susannah's advise has been featured on Food Network, The Doctors and Queen Latifah just to name a few!
REGISTER NOW

A program of South Shore Community Action Council
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1/21, cohasset Parent-to-parent coffee wednesday

1/20/2015
PARENT-TO-PARENT support


Come join the Cohasset SEPAC board members and 
school liaisons Wednesday morning


JANUARY 21
11A-1P COFFEE
(coffee, tea and sweets)


The SEPAC team is here with 
years of experience in parenting children with additional needs.
We will try to help you help your student and their siblings, 
or just give you parent support.  
Most importantly know, you are not alone.  
We are a wealth of information for extra services and 
activities outside of school as well.  
(We can also bring any questions/comments to the school administration or 
school committee anonymously if you would like.)

Babies/Toddlers are welcome!

The winter coffee will be held at
Diane Herth's home.
100 Pond St. unit 39

(There is parking up behind the house or park at base of drive by shed if you need to scoot out early.)

If you need help organizing your student's paperwork, 
we do have extra 2" binders with tabs and information on what to keep, etc. $18


Cohasset Special Education Parent Advisory Council Board Members and Liaisons:
Diane Herth- Co Chair
Helane Childs- Co chair
Ann Demick- Treasurer
Franchesca Arnold - Liaison Middle/High
Tricia Cifrino - Liaison Deer Hill/Middle
Stephanie Peabody Hudson - Liaison Deer Hill
Barb Stefan - Liaison Osgood



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1/13, Understanding my child's learning style

1/13/2015
Presented by Federation for Children with Special Needs (FCSN) and sponsored by Cohasset SEPAC.


This workshops explains the different ways people take in and generate information and how those different ways can greatly affect how and whether they succeed in school and in life. 


Participants will learn about various learning styles and how they can be understood and harnessed to achieve success in many different environments, including the classroom.


Tuesday, January 13
7-9PM
Paul Pratt Library, Sohier Rd in Cohasset


All Cohasset SEPAC speakers are free and open to the public.
Refreshments served.

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1/13, effective strategies for working with adhd

1/13/2015
Effective Strategies for working with ADHD

Tuesday, January 13, 2015 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.


Meeting Location:

Hanover High School (Multipurpose Room – First Floor)

287 Cedar Street, Hanover

Presented by: Dr. Robert Walker, Healthcare South

Description: ADHD is a problem with inattentiveness, over-activity, impulsivity, or a combination of all three. In this workshop Dr. Robert Walker will discuss what ADHD is and what is not and provide parents and teachers with effective strategies to manage related behaviors.

Inattentive symptoms include:

  1. Fails to give close attention to details or makes careless mistakes
    in schoolwork
  2. Has difficulty keeping attention during tasks or play
  3. Does not seem to listen when spoken to directly
  4. Does not follow through on instructions and fails to finish
    schoolwork, chores, or duties in the workplace
  5. Has difficulty organizing tasks and activities
  6. Often loses toys, assignments, pencils, books, or tools

Hyperactivity symptoms:
  1. Fidgets with hands or feet or squirms in seat
  2. Leaves seat when remaining seated is expected
  3. Runs about or climbs in inappropriate situations
  4. Has difficulty playing quietly
  5. Is often "on the go," acts as if "driven by a motor," talks excessively

Impulsivity symptoms:
1. Blurts out answers before questions have been completed 2. Has difficulty awaiting turn
3. Interrupts or intrudes on others

Check out our page on the Hanover Schools website at www.hanoverschools.org/community/pac for further information and a calendar of upcoming events.

No RSVP required 


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1/12, (Grad level) Language-Based Learning Disabilities: Strategies to Success

1/12/2015
Kick Off 2015 with Effective Teaching Strategies
to Help Struggling Learners
Language-Based Learning Disabilities: Strategies for Success ​is a​ 36-hour, 3-credit,​ online graduate course designed for K-12 general and special education teachers. Taught by a veteran Landmark School faculty member, the course is packed with practical, research-based strategies to help students who struggle with reading, writing, comprehension, verbal expression, and more.

Just a few of the benefits of taking this course include:

  • Proven methods that can be applied right away
  • Extensive video modeling of strategies
  • High level of interaction with instructor and participants
This course starts on Monday, January 12 so register TODAY!​

LEARN MORE & REGISTER TODAY ►
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1/10/15, AANE annual benefits conference

1/10/2015
Don't miss this conference!

Phone-in registration open until Friday, January 9.
Planning for the future of your child or young adult with Asperger's can be overwhelming. Ideally, we have all created long-term plans in anticipation of future needs. In reality, that's not so simple. 


The good news is that the prospects for the future are suddenly brighter!

New laws passed in 2014 will make it easier, for example, to set aside tax-free funds to provide for the long-term care of a loved a one. Legislation was also passed that expands DDS eligibility to cover many in our community who previously would have been excluded. 

At AANE's annual Benefits Conference our experts will tell you about new and existing public and private supports that are available and how to obtain them. We'll discuss everything from legal planning to housing options. We'll even host a forms clinic to help you complete the applications for public programs.

Even if you've attended our Benefits Conference in the past, you should plan to attend this year to learn about the exciting new opportunities that are now available. 

And who better to tell you about them than your friends at AANE?

WhereLasell College - Winslow Academic Center 
1844 Commonwealth Avenue
Newton, MA 02466

 Click here to learn more and register!
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1/10/15 Navigating the MA public and private supports and service systems

1/10/2015
Navigating the Massachusetts Public and Private Supports and Service Systems

Saturday, January 10, 2015*
Lasell College
Newton, MA
*snow date January 11 

Come to our full-day conference for adults with AS/related profiles and parents of adults and older teens with AS/related profiles. Experts will explain the many public and private supports that may be appropriate for adults who live in Massachusetts. 


Topics include:
  • Federal Income Subsidy Programs
  • Public Housing Options
  • Public Vocational Supports
  • Healthcare
  • Legal and Financial Planning
  • Private Housing Options
  • Private Vocational Supports
  • Guardianship

Cost per first AANE member: $85
Cost per nonmember: $135
Cost per each additional family member: $55
Get more information Register Now!
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1/7/15, social thinking.  what is it?

1/7/2015
Join us to hear about Social Thinking! 

What is Social Thinking? Come listen and learn about why we use it in school and who benefits from it.  We will be discussing social language milestones, red flags, how we use social thinking in the classroom and how parents can use it at home.  Please join us.

Come, listen and learn.  Sponsored by Scituate SEPAC

When: January 7, 2015 @ WAMPATUCK SCHOOL
Time: 7:00 pm




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