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"Developmental Milestones" by Dr. Holly Hodges and Dr. Bianca Shagrin
Learn more about 0-5 developmental milestones.
"Twice Exceptional & Proud: On Being Gifted with ADHD" Q&A Session for Parents of ADHD & 2E Students
ADHD expert Sharon Saline answers ADDitude readers' questions about gifted children and adults who have ADHD — and struggle with the misconceptions surrounding both.
10 Self-Advocacy Tips for Young People with Disabilities
Watch to learn 10 tips on self-advocacy from young people with disabilities.
10 Tips for Parenting Anxious Kids
When kids are anxious, it’s natural to want to help them feel better. But by trying to protect them, you can accidentally make anxiety worse. It's best to help kids overcome anxiety by teaching them to deal with it as it comes up.
6 Online Safety Tips for People with Disabilities
It’s so important to learn certain online safety tips for people with disabilities to ensure you’re safeguarded.
A Self-Care Action Plan
Self-care can seem like a daunting task when you've already got a lot on your plate, so let's take a little time to reflect on what works best for you, and make an action plan.
ADD/ADHD | What Is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder?
Thomas E. Brown, PhD, discusses ADHD diagnosis, ADHD symptoms, available ADHD treatment options, and ADHD medication.
ADHD and Anxiety
Dr. Stephanie Sarkis explains the ways anxiety can surface in children with learning and thinking differences and offers suggestions that could help you and your child better manage it.
Applying for Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
This video reviews the steps needed to apply for SSI successfully.
Assistive Technology for Students with Learning Disabilities
Learn how to work with school teams to consider Assistive Technology for your child as part of an Individualized Education Plan (IEP).
Autism Vs Emotional Disturbance
Understand the difference between autism and emotional disturbance.
Baby and Toddler Milestones, Dr. Lisa Shulman
Discover the communication milestones in children 0-5.
Back to School 2020: Preparing for an IEP Meeting
Prepare for your child's IEP meeting with this video.
Behavior and Discipline Pt. 1
Learn more about school-based behavior.
Behavior and Discipline Pt. 2
Learn more about positive behavior interventions for behaviors in school.
Building Bridges: Interacting with Adults Who Have Developmental Disabilities
Adults with developmental disabilities and their caregivers share stories about their interactions with healthcare professionals. Viewers gain perspective and recognize behaviors that improve communication, heighten satisfaction, and build strong connections with patients.
Building Caregiver Resilience
Caregiving can be filled with ups and downs throughout a loved one’s treatment journey. Building resilience can be beneficial to you and your loved ones, improving emotional wellbeing and coping abilities.
Child with Emotional Disturbance
Watch to learn more about children with emotional disturbance.
Community Safety Roleplaying for People With Disabilities
Learn about safe ways to express yourself while you navigate your community
Community Safety Tips for People With Disabilities
Learn about strategies to stay safe as you navigate your community.
Coping Skills for Kids with Anxiety
In this video you’re going to learn how to teach your kids coping skills for anxiety.
Discussing Race & Race-Related Issues with Children
Receive some insight into how to begin to understand concepts related to racism, the importance of discussing race-related issues with your children, and strategies to assist in navigating those conversations.
Dyslexia Awareness Part 1: Module 1 - About Dyslexia
This video is designed to help teachers, educators and parents understand dyslexia, both its strengths and challenges, gain essential knowledge in how to recognise and support it, and create a dyslexia inclusive classroom.
Dyslexia and the Brain
In this video, Guinevere Eden, PhD, explains which parts of our brain we use when we read, how our brains change when we learn to read, and the difference that a successful dyslexia intervention can make in brain function
Dyslexia, Causes, Signs and Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment
This video covers the causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of dyslexia.
Dyslexia: Reading Difficulties for Elementary Students and Strategies for Home
Watch and learn about dyslexia and strategies to use at home.
Early Signs of Autism
The tutorial consists of six video clips comparing toddlers who show no signs of ASD to toddlers who show early signs of ASD
Eligibility
Learn more about special education eligibility categories.
Emotional & Behaviorally Disturbed Students (EBD)
This video provides an overview of supporting students with emotional and behaviorally disturbed students.
Financial Management Services (FMS)
Discover more about the different models related to financial management services.
Generic Resources and Natural Supports
Learn more about natural supports, individual education plans, and community programs.
Growth & Developmental Milestones | Pediatric Nursing Stages of Development
Learn more about the stages of development and developmental milestones.
Helping a Student with Attention and Focus Challenges
This video describes how to support individuals in the area of focus and attention.
How Assistive Technology Supports Students With Disabilities
Discover how assistive technology can be utilized in schools to support students.
How People With Disabilities Can Prepare for an Emergency
Environmental disasters have a disproportionate impact on people living with disabilities — these 4 tips could save your life or your loved one’s.
How To Stop A Tantrum By A Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Heather Nunziato, a Board Certified Behavior Analyst with Brett DiNovi & Associates, discusses how this tantrum could have been avoided if the hypothesized functions of the behavior were access to the computer and social attention from the caregiver.
How Work Can Affect Supplemental Security Income Benefits
This training will address how the Social Security Administration (SSA) will reduce SSI benefits using the “countable income calculation” when the person receiving benefits has earned income.
How to (Explain) ADHD
Learn some of the most common challenges associated with ADHD.
How to Create Emotional Safety for Someone with Anxiety- Dealing with Anxiety in Children
When you learn how to change your fundamental approach to anxiety, you can create a space for your kids to change their relationship to anxiety - so that they can be healthy, resilient, self-assured and functional.
How to Put Together a Successful IEP Transition Plan
Learn how to put together an IEP transition plan for your child. We cover everything from setting realistic IEP goals to preparing for post-transition services after high school.
IEP Meeting Tips for Parents: 8 Insider Tips on Navigating an IEP Meeting
Learn more about how to navigate IEP meetings from parents and former teachers.
IEP vs. 504 Plan: What Is the Difference Between IEP and 504 Plan?
Understand how IEPs and 504 Plans are different with this video.
Individual Budgets and Spending Plans
Learn more about spending plans and individual program plans.
Inside a Dyslexia Evaluation
Get an inside look as Matthew M. Cruger, PhD, a clinical psychologist and senior director of the Learning and Development Center at the Child Mind Institute, evaluates a child for learning and thinking differences.
Introduction to One-Page Profiles
Learn more about how to develop a one-page profile and showcase the strengths of your loved one.
Invisible Disabilities: A Day in the Life
Discover how hidden disabilities can impact every day life.
Learning Disabilities and/or ADHD with Coexisting Conditions
Many children with LD (learning disabilities) or ADHD have coexisting condition. Learn more about coexisting conditions here.
Learning Rights The Law An IEP Walkthrough
Discover all the parts of the IEP from goals to test scores.
Legal Options for Decision Making
Please join Stephen W. Dale, Esq., for a discussion on the legal alternatives around decision-making, including conservatorships, supported decision-making, and powers of attorney.
Legal Timelines
Increase your understanding of IEP timelines.
Parenting Tips for Kids With Intellectual Disabilities
Leading IDD expert Dr. Ambrose shares his top 5 tips for parenting a child with intellectual disability.
Parents Helping Parents: Self-Determination Program
Learn more about the Self-Determination Program.
Parents Teaching Self-Advocacy Skills: Helping Your Child Toward Self-Determination
The Self-Determination video will provide you with a foundation of how to teach self-determination and self-advocacy skills to your child.
Planificación Centrada en la Persona y Facilitadores Independientes
Positive Behavior Supports and Behavior Intervention Plans
If you become familiar with PBS theory, you may gain a better understanding of what’s at the root of a behavior and how your child's BIP works to address behavior concerns.
Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) for People with Learning Disabilities
A video outlining what Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) is and how it is used to support people with learning disabilities and/or autism
Presupuestos Individuales y Planes de Gasto
Related Services for Children with Autism
Learn about the options and opportunities for related services for children with Autism.
Secrets of Being a Parent of a Child With Disabilities
Motivational words from other parents of children with disabilities
Self Care: What It Really Is
Self care is what's needed for your well-being and should always leave you with more energy and feelings of revitalization.
Self Determination Experience Works
Hear more about self-determination and it's benefits from those that have experienced the program.
Self-Determination Program (English)
The Department has developed an informational video that features consumers and families currently in the self-determination pilot project as well as those who are interested in the SDP.
Self-Determination Program Overview
Discover more about the self-determination program from Connections California.
Self-Determination and Self-Advocacy
A brief video that defines and demonstrates the difference between self-determination and self-advocacy.
Self-Determination: A Way to Give Regional Center Clients More Choice Over the Services They Receive
Discover what self-determination is and how to participate in California
Self-determination and Self-Advocacy for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Discover more about self-determination and self-advocacy
Servicios de Gestión Financiera
Sexuality and Special Needs, "Let's Talk about Sex"
How can you talk with your loved one about sexuality?
Signs of Adult ADHD
In this video, leading psychologist, Dr. Judy Ho, and MedCircle host, Kyle Kittleson, provide eye-opening insight to the Adult ADHD diagnosis and treatment.
Signs of Dyslexia at Different Ages
Dyslexia can also look different as kids get older. Learn common signs of dyslexia at different ages and how to help.
Special Education and IEP Training Pt. 1
This is the part one of a six part series focused on understanding special education and IEPs. This video defines special education, the aspects of IDEA, and more.
Special Education and IEP Training Pt. 2
This is part two of a six part series. This video is focused on requesting an IEP, referrals for special education, and an overview of assessments.
Special Education and IEP Training Pt. 3
This is part three of a six part series. This video is focused on how to prepare for an IEP meeting.
Special Education and IEP Training Pt. 4
This is part four of a six part series. This video is focused on the various aspects of the IEP document.
Special Education and IEP Training Pt. 5
This is part five of a six part series. This video is focused on accommodations, modifications, and assistive technology.
Special Education and IEP Training Pt. 6
This is the final video of a six part series. This video is focused on procedural safeguards.
Talking with Police: How People with Disabilities Can Stay Safe and Get Accommodations They Need
This video from the Arc of Northern Virginia provides information on how to navigate interactions between people with disabilities and police officers.
Teaching Emotionally Disturbed (Behavior) Students
This presentation will provide several strategies and tips for teaching students with emotional and behavioral EBD disabilities
The IDEA's Special Education Categories: Autism
Learn more about autism and how to advocate for your child.
The Inclusion Classroom: An Inclusive Education Movement
A detailed overview of some of the student benefits of being in an inclusion classroom, for special needs students.
The life-changing power of assistive technologies
With clarity and poise, he shares how his first motorized wheelchair empowered him with independence and ability -- and why assistive technology should be available to anyone who needs it.
Three Assistive Technology Tools to Help Students with Dyslexia
Instructional Technologist, Christine Dinh, will discuss three assistive technology tools that can help students with dyslexia.
Thriving with Dyslexia: Math Whiz Elijah Ditchendorf
Know that you’re different, but you’re not less than someone else.” So says Elijah Ditchendorf, a math and science whiz with dyslexia. Watch as he shares his passion for math and science and the college scholarship he earned.
Transción al Programa de Autodeterminación
Transition to Self-Determination Program
Learn more about how to transition into the self-determination.
Transitioning to Adulthood: Intellectual Disability & Developmental Disability
This video will help you prepare for adulthood, including transferring your medical care to a doctor that cares for adults.
Twice Exceptionality: When Giftedness Meets ADHD
Learn more about twice-exceptionality in this video.
Understanding Dyslexia and What Helps
This presentation covers the basics of what dyslexia is and how to support your child. We discuss what structured literacy is, how to find a program that is right for your child, and what you can do at home to help
Understanding Your Child's IEP
Learn more about your child's IEP, test scores, and IEP goals with this video
What Are IEPs? IEP, IDEA, and Special Education Services Explained
Get your questions about IEPs, IDEA, and Special Education Services answered with this video.
What Are the Available Options for ADHD Treatment for Children?
Expert, Thomas E. Brown, PhD, discusses the various ADHD treatments for kids. This includes behavioral therapy for ADHD and ADHD medication.
What Are the Different Kinds of Anxiety?
Learn about the different types of anxiety that a child may experience.