Peer-Mediated Instruction and Intervention

Introducing the Peers Supporting Each Other (PSEO) program
- Established treatment Intervention used to teach typically developing peers ways to interact with and help learners with ASD acquire new social skills by increasing social opportunities within natural environments.
2014 National Autism Conference
The Pennsylvania State University
Susan March
Amy Fichter
Marlo Frisco


http://autism.outreach.psu.edu/sites/omcphplive.outreach.psu.edu.drpms.autismconference/files/78%20and%2090%20Presentation_0.pdf


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'Vision, Academics and The Autism Spectrum'

'Living With Autism And Being Visually Prepared For Academic Success'

Speaker: Dr. Carl Hillier

Dr. Hillier an expert in vision and how it applies to autism will be presenting a free online event where parents, educators and parents can listen in and ask questions. This topic is a vital subject just in time for back to school We hope you can make it to this wonderful talk.

(listen to the audio)

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Bio:
Carl G. Hillier, OD, FCOVD of the San Diego Center for Vision Care, graduated from the University of California San Diego in 1977 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology. He received a Bachelor of Science degree at Pacific University in 1980 and then graduated as a Doctor of Optometry in 1982. He is a Fellow in the College of Optometrists in Vision Development. Dr. Hillier is an adjunct clinical professor at the Southern California College of Optometry and Illinois College of Optometry. In 1992 Dr. Hillier helped found the Vision Rehabilitation Clinic at the San Diego Rehabilitation Institute at Alvarado Hospital.














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Autism Treatment Evaluation Checklist

The Autism Treatment Evaluation Checklist (ATEC) was developed by Bernard Rimland and Stephen M. Edelson of the Autism Research Institute, to fill this need, which is especially urgent right now because of the 20 or more studies starting soon to evaluate secretin.
The ATEC is a one-page form designed to be completed by parents, teachers, or caretakers. It consists of 4 subtests: I. Speech/Language Communication (14 items); II. Sociability (20 items); III. Sensory/ Cognitive Awareness (18 items); and IV. Health/Physical/Behavior (25 items).

The ATEC is not a diagnostic checklist. It basically provides several subscale scores as well as a total score to be used for comparison at a later date. Basically, the lower the score, the fewer the problems.

Autism Treatment Evaluation Checklist (ATEC) | Autism Research Institute

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It's Schooltime! Don't 4get Ur Rx?

 

Editor’s note: We acknowledge with great compassion that this is a particularly challenging topic for the many families who make the difficult decision to put their children on psychiatric medication. We believe all parents must be given the most accurate information about these medications, including side effects, the necessity of properly tapering off medication, the lack of safety testing on children and young adults, the institutional incentives for medical doctors, educators, and others to advocate their use, and the availability of effective non-pharmaceutical avenues of treatment that can address root causes of mental illness and behavioral problems. Kelly is a holistic, board-certified psychiatrist. This blog is not medical advice and does not replace consultation with a qualified medical professional of your choosing.

School should not be a place of danger. We can all agree on that premise, and we can debate how and why things have gone awry.

by Kelly Brogan, MD, with Louise Kuo Habakus
School Violence, Psych Meds, and Our Children | Fearless Parent (November 25, 2013)


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National PTA 4-part webinar series on Common Core State Standards

Common Core Webinar Series

This four-part webinar series is designed to educate parents on the Common Core State Standards and empower them to support the transition at school and at home.
Watch this video on the first webinar:

Common Core State Standards: An Overview - YouTube - Rachel Burke Membership Training Team Leader for Indiana PTA Common Core State Standards Initiative provides an overview of Common Core and the new standards.




View this and upcoming #PTA #CCSS #CCSSI #webinars on your Kindle E-reader or click this link to the National PTA Advocacy site.

More videos are available on the National PTA Youtube Channel.

43:29 Erin Gruwell: Keynote address at 2013 National PTA Conventionby nationalpta197 views

44:31 Mike Donahue speaks at 2013 National PTA Youth Summitby nationalpta215 views

39:53 Otha Thornton installed as first African-American Male National PTA Presidentby nationalpta144 views

26:30 Jeffrey Charbonneau: Teacher of the Year speaks at 2013 National PTA Conventionby nationalpta216 views

8:02 PTA Advocacy: A Legacy in Leadershipby nationalpta681 views

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Parent Observations v. Student Privacy and Confidentiality

Strengthening Outcomes with Autism Resources (soar)

 

Do parents have the right to observe the classroom?
http://www.wrightslaw.com/info/priv.confid.observe.htm

 

Parent Observations v. Student Privacy and Confidentiality by Pete Wright and Pam Wright - Wrightslaw.com


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• Autism support groups, lending library, workshops on Autism and related disorders, trainings for professionals and families.

• 306 Pine Street
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12 Days of Inclusion

INCLUSIVE SCHOOLS WEEK is December 2-7, 2013!

 

Every year I share some sort of holiday countdown in the form of recommendations or ideas. Last year, my twelve days countdown featured recmmended books. The year before, I suggested gifts for educators, families, and students. This year, the launch of “12 Days of Inclusion” comes immediately following the release of my latest book, From Text Maps to Memory Caps: 100 MORE Ways to Differentiate Instruction in the K-12 Inclusive Classroom. Therefore, I am using these first two weeks of December to highlight a dozen of my favorite ideas from the book.

12 Days of Inclusion // Paula Kluth: Toward Inclusive Classrooms and Communities

Paula Kluth shared a link.

 

When your books become tattered, don’t throw them away! Instead, cut them up and create a series of stick puppets to use in retellings, dramatic play, and as a tool for creating new narratives.
Puppets make lessons whimsical, bring a bit of levity to the classroom, and provide opportunities for writing, communication, and social...

 

 

Day 1: Stick Puppet Theater

www.paulakluth.com

Paula Kluth is dedicated to promoting inclusive schooling and exploring positive ways of supporting students with autism and other disabilities. Most of my work involves collaborating with schools to create environments, lessons, and experiences that are inclusive, respectful, and accessible for all...

 

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To encourage participation in daily lessons, some of your students may benefit from quick and easy supplements to their primary communication systems. Quick quip key chains are not enough to meet all or even most of a student’s communication needs, but they can work well in environments where students do not have easy access to...

DAY 2: QUICK QUIP KEYCHAIN

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Paula Kluth is dedicated to promoting inclusive schooling and exploring positive ways of supporting students with autism and other disabilities. Most of my work involves collaborating with schools to create environments, lessons, and experiences that are inclusive, respectful, and accessible for all...

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'Solving the Employment Puzzle for Youth with Disabilities'

Register for webinar 'Solving the Employment Puzzle for Youth with Disabilities'

By https://www.facebook.com/pages/PEN-Project-877-762-1435-Habla-Espanol/174019012659430

Workshop Description:
This workshop will provide parents, professionals and youth with practical, hands-on strategies to help reach a student’s employment-related transition goals. Participants will learn about post-secondary services that are available and how to obtain them. Register online at https://partnerstx.webex.com/partnerstx/onstage/g.php?t=a&d=666381622

Parent Handouts will be emailed the day of the event to those registered.
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Workshop presented by:
Amanda Chandler, PEN Project

Location:
Webinar - Register online at https://partnerstx.webex.com/partnerstx/onstage/g.php?t=a&d=666381622

For more information:
Amanda Chandler at 432.853.8441 or achandlerpen@sbcglobal.net

- See more at: http://partnerstx.org/node/602#sthash.KFgBXRSc.dpuf

 

PEN Project ~ (877) 762-1435 ~ Habla Espanol

Knowledge is Power! We are part of a nationwide network of non-profit agencies who empower and educate parents/guardians of Special Needs children to ensure they receive a Free Appropriate Public Education. All of our services are FREE.
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Our funding comes from the Office of Special Education and we can assist you in gaining the knowledge you need to advocate for your child. If you want contact information for the Parent Training center in your state, please leave a comment on our page and we will connect you.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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ICYMI: Good- bye NICHCY?!

This is the final NICHCY newsletter of the National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities:
September 2013 | News You Can Use

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Back-to-School---What-to-expect-for-2013-14

helping kids learn

http://myemail.constantcontact.com/Back-to-School---What-to-expect-for-2013-14.html?soid=1102099479447&aid=AmK0foUMLow

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Learning to Give Literature Guide: Goose's Story

Reading Experiences to Inspire Acts of Kindness -
Learning to Give Literature Guide: Goose's Story 

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Free Parent’s Guide to Autism Diet and Nutrition | Nourishing Hope

'Nutrition for Autism, ADHD and Healthy Children'
Julie Matthews, Certified Nutrition Consultant

Free Parent’s Guide to Autism Diet and Nutrition | Nourishing Hope

Meet Julie Matthews (YouTube video)

More videos of Nutritionist Julie Matthews:

Autism Mothers TV w/ Julie Matthews:  Episode 1 - "Baking GFCF Bread"
Airing on SKY TV. Autism Mothers TV and Polly Tommey visited leading Autism Nutritionist, Julie Matthews during 6 Episodes in Summer 2011. In The Kitchen with Julie & Polly shares vital autism diet and nutrition information for busy parents, including practiced tips and insights gleaned from the hands on experience of an Autism Mom and Autism Nutritionist.

This is an Excerpt from Series 4 Episode 1 - See the FULL EPISODE at http://AutismMediaChannel.com

 

 

Helping Picky Eaters

 

 

 

Julie Matthews discusses Gluten-Free / Casein-Free Diets for the MINDD Foundation

 

 

 

 

Food Sensitivity by Julie Matthews

 

 

 

 

Autism Diet Options:  GFCF, SCD, ...

 

 

 

 

Julie Matthews on CBS News about Junk Food

 

 

 

 

Defeat Autism Now Conference with Julie Matthews

 

 

 

 

Specific Carbohydrate Diet with Julie Matthews

 

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Twitter / PyramidCPRC: Pyramid Parent Talk radio show ...

 
What do you do when you suspect that your child has a disability?
How can you get services for your child?
Pyramid Parent Talk is a radio show FOR parents BY parents, providing information and support to parents of children with special needs in New Orleans. 
Join Hosts Lynne Farlough and Karran Harper Royal as we discuss the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and The 504 Rehabilitation Act.
Call in live with your questions and concerns:  504-260-9264.



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My name is Karran Harper Royal. I am a parent of a public school student in New Orleans, and for the last 10 years I’ve worked with parents of students with disabilities through my work at Pyramid Community Parent Resource Center.

Many of our families have experienced their children being turned away from schools or forced to attend classes without the necessary supports and trained school personnel and many children have been suspended, expelled or otherwise pushed out of schools.

This landscape of school choice should have given children with disabilities equal access to quality schools. Instead it has put many families on an endless search for schools that will serve their children in spite of their special needs.

http://www.splcenter.org/get-informed/news/splc-complaint-children-with-disabilities-face-discrimination-in-new-orleans-scho-2#.UbYxVNko50g

Lynn Farlough's professional profile on LinkedIn. Lynn Farlough Advocate at Pyramid, CPRC Location Greater New Orleans Area Industry Nonprofit Organization ...

http://www.linkedin.com/pub/lynn-farlough/29/77b/663

 

The Arc of St. Charles

Coy Landry, President . Donnie Hills, Vice-President. Lynne Farlough, Treasurer, AD HOC Committee. Glynn Dale Seal, Secretary

arcofstcharles.com/3622.html

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Common Core-friendly Apps

Education - apps that target the Common Core Standards  -
 App Friday: July 13th

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videos about Common Core Standards

TeachersPayTeachers.com - An Open Marketplace for Original Lesson Plans and Other Teaching Resources

Not just for teachers, Parents, Tutors, Grandparents, summer camp and after-school programs will find lessons and activities that will keep the interests of school age kids.
Special Needs Parents and Students receiving Special Education Services, check out Amanda Myer's  Activities, Games, and Literacy Center Ideas

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Identify and prevent the Summer Slide Summer Learning Loss. Find more age-appropriate resources at

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*Hi5! Numerous factors point to the relevance of individuals with Autism. One vital aspect is how, what, why, when, where and how often we spend money or cause money to be spent. People living on the Autism Spectrum and their families, friends, groups, clubs, organizations, independent businesses, supporters and advocates are ALL consumers. We can be quite focused. We can advocate until laws are changed. We are experts at raising awareness. We can be a marketers dream target group or a P.R. nightmare! Many are beginning to realize the positive economic impact of individ... more »

Legal battles - Academies' refusal to admit pupils with special needs

Case of 11-year-old with cerebral palsy and A* maths GCSE fuels wider concerns over education reforms and accountability

Does this school issue sound familiar? Are academic exclusionary policies systemically occurring in your country, region, state, county, parish, district and SCHOOLS? Is this just a preschool, elementary and secondary education issue; and not a problem for Students seeking higher education?

READ ON...

Education - Case of 11-year-old with cerebral palsy and A* maths GCSE fuels wider concerns over education reforms and accountability  "...the school refused ... arguing it would compromise other children's education and it already has a higher than average number of pupils with special needs."

The boy's mother, Sarah Creighton, said: "We said, 'In what way can you possibly say [he] is going to interfere with the other children's education?' He's top of the year in all his subjects, he's got GCSE Maths A* already, he's won the pan-Hackney debating challenge two years running, he's a prefect and a reading mentor at his school.

The boy's family argue that his statement comes with funds that would help the school to provide for him.

Elaine Maxwell, a partner at Maxwell Gillott solicitors, for the family, added: "How are academies accountable? This has been inherent in academies from the beginning. If academies aren't bound by SEN provisions and the tribunal system, then the parents of a child with a statement have fewer rights than anyone else."

The academy said nearly 1,600 children applied for 200 places in its September 2012 intake. Of those, 53 have statements.  Nationally, 21% of schoolchildren have some form of special needs but at Mossbourne the proportion in each year is 26%-28%.

 The London Oratory case concerns an 11-year-old boy from Croydon. The school declined to be named in his statement, arguing too that it would compromise the "efficient education of other children."

There are up to 30 cases of children with special needs who have been refused an academy place, according to Ipsea, the special needs advice service.

The cases suggest academies may not have the same legal obligations to children with special needs as maintained schools. While parents of children with special needs have the right to appeal against a decision at any other school, lawyers are concerned that academies can turn them away with no recourse. The legal cases could have widespread implications as more than half of secondaries in England are now academies.

The Guardian, 24 May 2012

John Harris and Jeevan Vasagar
Academies' refusal to admit pupils with special needs prompts legal battles | Education | The Guardian

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