PARENT COMMUNICATION AND ADVOCACY
PRESENTATIONS
Does Your Child Have the Big 10 Life Skills?
Julie Swanson
“The Life Skills Lady”
Materials:
— Big 10 Life Skills (PDF format)
— Life Skills Cheat Sheet for IEP Planning (PDF format)
— Justification for incorporating life skills into the IEP (See Section 300.320(a)(2)(i)(B))
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Presented by SPED*NET in partnership with
Wilton Public Schools and Newtown Sped PTA
A “How-To” Guide for Improving Parent-Provider Communication
Justyna Balzar, MEd, BCBA
Materials: Communication Skills (PDF Format)
Related Article: How to Use an ABA Approach to Advocate for Your Special Needs Child,
co-authored by Justyna Balzar (PDF Format)
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How to Talk with Your Child’s Team:
Effective Communication During the PPT/504 Process
Todd Kellogg, LMFT, BCBA
Presented by SPED*NET Wilton in partnership with Wilton Library, Wilton SEPTA and Wilton Public Schools
Nuts and Bolts of the Special Education Process: Tips and Strategies to Use when Advocating for Your Child
Melissa Accomando, Esq.
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Presented by SPED*NET in partnership with
Wilton Library
Post High School and College Planning for Students on the Spectrum: Helping Our Students Prepare for Their Future and Find the Right Path
Jane Thierfeld Brown, EdD
Helpful CHecklists:
Is Your Kid Ready for College? (PDF Format)
Am I Ready for College? (PDF Format)
Study Habits and Skills Checklist (PDF Format)
Website: Going to College (Resources for Teens)
Dr. Brown’s Book: The Parent’s Guide to College for Students on the Autism Spectrum
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Co-sponsored by Wilton SEPTA, Wilton Public Schools, and Darien SEPAC
Transitioning to College:
Understanding Post-Secondary Challenges and Legal Issues for Students with ADHD and Learning Disabilities
Robert M. Tudisco, Esq.
Materials: Transitioning to College
(PDF Format)
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Co-sponsored by Wilton Library
Transitioning: When a Child with a Disability Turns 18, What’s Next?
Colleen E. Masse, Esq.
Materials: Transition at Age 18 (PDF Format)
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Co-sponsored by SoNo Branch Library: SPED MATTERS
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