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Every dollar counts when it comes to supporting our families and programs! The work at the RCADD continues. Donate anytime at: cfl.uic.edu/donation Giving Day 2021 is November 30th.
Inclusion isn’t something that you sort out once and then you’ve got it all figure out. It isn’t one and done. goodthingsinlife.org/039-2/?…
New RCADD Newsletter! mailchi.mp/b337f05e56c5/lear… This week's freebie Actividad Gratis de la Semana:
Free workshop on a rapid and intensive method of toilet training individuals with autism. eventbrite.com/e/a-rapid-met…
Are We Giving Autistic Children PTSD From School? | Psychology Today psychologytoday.com/us/blog/…
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Discipline & IDEA Oct 8, 2021 06:00 PM aprenderá lo que es una evaluación de comportamiento funcional (FBA - Functional Behavioral Assessment) y cómo se utiliza.... us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi…
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Transportation, Aide Support and Overall Staff Shortages with Matt Cohen Matt will discuss possible strategies and legal remedies for addressing these situations. us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi…
What to Do when your School or Teacher is not following the IEP. adayinourshoes.com/school-no… via @dontIEPalone

What To Do When A School Is Not Following Your Child’s IEP.

If your child’s school is not following the IEP, you have options. Learn practical steps parents can take and what the law actually allows.

adayinourshoes.com
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Register Here! eventbrite.com/o/resource-ce…
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New Resources Today, we launched new #SeeAmazing resources for autistic children and their families! These resources are designed to help families create new routines, build flexibility, and cope with the challenges of change during tough times. sesamestreetincommunities.or…

Autism - Sesame Workshop

Discover our collection of free, bilingual autism resources designed for families, providers, and teachers to support children's relationships and enhance their understanding of autism.

sesameworkshop.org
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Su Derechos en educación especial: IDEA-IEP / 504 / TRANSICIÓN ESCOLAR después de los 14 años 1/2 Sep 29 6:00 - 8:00 PM Registrarse aquí 👇 us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi… Tiene preguntas? enviar email a maria.castillo@frcd.org o texto regular o WhatsApp al 312 375 8136
From @FRCDPTI: Registration is open for Special Education Rights Webinar: Discipline and IDEA This Saturday, Oct 2 @ 10 AM conta.cc/3F2bX0G
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s endorsement of a booster shot of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for certain Americans means many people with developmental disabilities are now eligible for a third dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. disabilityscoop.com/2021/09/…

People With IDD, DSPs May Qualify For COVID-19 Vaccine Boosters

The CDC's endorsement of a booster shot of the Pfizer vaccine for certain Americans means many people with developmental disabilities are now eligible for a third dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.

disabilityscoop.com
Un entrenamiento gratuito para padres latinos de niños con autismo en la edad de transición (12 a 22 años). 6 sesiones de 2 horas sobre Zoom. A free training for Latino parents of transition-aged (12-22 years of age) children with autism. Six 2-hour Zoom sessions.
Download our fall-themed activity book to practice color and shape identification, counting numbers 1-10, and more. Also in this newsletter: registration is open for our October training opportunity! mailchi.mp/230a51421d32/get-…
"How can we get the IEP team to address our concerns and provide her with a free appropriate public education that meets her needs? " *The Wrightslaw Bundle is available for checkout at both RCADD locations. wrightslaw.com/info/advo.dis…
"Sometimes people can check those inclusion and representation boxes and we remain skeptical, but Hallmark does indeed have an upcoming holiday movie featuring a Black autistic character played by a Black autistic actor". variety.com/2021/tv/news/hal…

Hallmark Sets First Holiday Movie Featuring Character on Autism Spectrum (EXCLUSIVE)

Holly Robinson Peete stars in and executive produces 'The Christmas Bond' (working title), a new 2021 holiday movie for Hallmark.

variety.com
"...the joint efforts of school communities and families to make time for play at school and at home will be essential to give children space to work out anxieties carried over from the pandemic" theconversation.com/this-bac…

This back-to-school during COVID-19, bolster children’s mental and emotional well-being through play

Communicating clearly with children and providing space for them to play will be vital during back-to-school and beyond as children manage stressors associated with COVID-19.

theconversation.com
"‘Autistic burnout’ is the intense physical, mental or emotional exhaustion, often accompanied by a loss of skills, that some adults with autism experience...from the cumulative effect of having to navigate a world that is designed for neurotypical people" spectrumnews.org/news/autist…
CLICK HERE TO BOOK A TIME TO TALK outlook.office365.com/owa/ca…
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