Webinars
Communication Using Augmentative Alternative Communication (AAC) for Children with Disabilities
online onlineUsing Augmentative Alternative Communication (AAC) for Children with Disabilities *This presentation is in English* About this Event *This presentation is in English* Thanks to mainstream technologies, such as smartphones and tablets, as well as more complex technologies, people with disabilities can now communicate in ways that they have previously not been able to. In this
Introducing IssieApps for Communication, Education and Play Beit Issie Shapiro & FIU Embrace
online onlineIntroducing IssieApps for Communication, Education and Play *This presentation is in English* About this Event *This presentation is in English* Connecting health professionals and educators that work with people with disabilities, with developers from the world of hi-tech creates amazing opportunities. The Beit Issie Shapiro Technology Center has developed a series of apps: “IssieApps”, suitable
Dyslexia Reading Webinar
online onlineThis webinar is Erasing the Misery (Functional Strategies to Read and Spell Big Words). Really Great Reading has many strategies. Among them is the “lose the rules” approach. This eliminates stress by teaching students how to use functional strategies and manipulatives to break words into syllables to effectively read and spell big words with ease and
Universal Design in Mental Health for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities
online onlineMH-Summit-Overall_8-2-21 Universal Design in Mental Health for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities Tuesday, August 17, 2021 2:00-3:00 PM Eastern Optional Q&A Session 3:00-3:30 PM Presented by Elaine Eisenbaum, Patti Singleton, and Jason Jones People with intellectual and developmental disabilities are an underserved population in the field of mental health. Universal design is an approach for inclusive
COVID 19 & Going Back to School, ask the experts from University of Miami Town Hall
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Shared Living Success Stories Webinar
online onlineA program hosted by the JCC of Manhattan Partners4Housing has found that families are asking questions regarding what shared living looks like and what are the best ways to financially structure it. Join them to hear case studies from experts in the field who have developed shared living so you can visualize what the outcome
Autism Spectrum Disorder: Overview and Red Flags
online onlineUM-NSU CARD is off ering a free webinar providing the most up-to-date information about early warning signs of autism spectrum disorder, how to get an accurate diagnosis, and helpful resources for families and service providers. This webinar will be off ered through Zoom. Presented by Dr. Niza Tonarely-Busto, Postdoctoral Fellow at the Autism Spectrum Assessment
Neurobiological Foundations of Executive Functions and Implications for Reading and Writing, Dyslexia Foundation
online onlineNeurobiological Foundations of Executive Functions and Implications for Reading and Writing THIS TALK IS RECORDED AND AVAILABLE ANY TIME Laurie Cutting, Ph.D. Presented at Dyslexia and Literacy: Executive Functions – Oral Language Connections to Reading and Writing on Friday, October 16th, 2020 from the Massachusetts General Hospital Institute of Health Professionals in Boston, MA. Laurie
Webinar: Living with a Disability During COVID-19- Help us to Help You, Mailman Center. For Persons with Disabilities only
online onlineMailman Center would like your input On Dec 15 from 6-7 PM, we are hosting a virtual town hall event with Mailman Center for Child Development & the Florida Center for Inclusive Communities to better assist you during COVID and accessing the vaccines. To register, visit https://bit.ly/3rYmdTZ - Help us understand the issues you have
Advocacy That Brings Social Change: A Prize Winning Beit Issie Shapiro Story
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Dyslexia and Structured Literacy: What Every Parent (and Teacher) Should Know
YouTUbeThis presentation focuses on the definition of dyslexia, characteristics of children with dyslexia, and strategies that parents (and teachers) can provide to support student learning. The definition and importance of Structured Literacy will be discussed. Links to resources provided below. Presentation resources: Dr. Cohen’s PowerPoint Presentation IDA Dyslexia Handbook: What Every Family Should Know Put
Understanding Med Waiver and CDC+ with Joshua’s Path
online onlineThursday, January 20, 2022 | 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. | FREE Understanding Med Waiver and CDC+ The Med Waiver and CDC+ are two state funding programs that assist Floridians who have developmental disabilities. This workshop provides a comprehensive overview of the various Medicaid waivers available in Florida, the criteria for eligibility, the application process,
Health Access for Floridians with Disabilities
online onlineOver the last year, FVH has prioritized addressing health equity issues. Focus groups have been an important tool in reaching Florida’s marginalized communities. In 2021, FVH hosted a series of 7 roundtables featuring over 50 disabled Floridians, their families, and caregivers. FVH then completed a thematic analysis to better understand the barriers to care that
Addressing Mental Health & Wellness with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities during Transition to Adulthood
online onlineLed by Maureen DeLongis CSW Kim Solondz MS, OTR/L Tuesday, February 8, 2022 2:00-3:00 PM Eastern Optional Q&A Session 3:00-3:30 PM This presentation will focus on the assessment of mental health in youth who experience intellectual and developmental disabilities during the transition to adulthood years (12-26). The Lifespan Transition Clinic (LTC) at the Institute
Defining Neurodiversity Virtual Seminar with Haley Moss & Joshua’s Path
online onlineThursday, February 17, 2022 | 7:00 p.m. | FREE Neurodiversity gets a lot of attention as a potential competitive advantage for business, but it is a lot broader than we think. Understanding our friends, colleagues, and others who may have mental health challenges, intellectual disabilities, acquired brain differences, learning disabilities, or something else like autism
How Language Affects Reading: What Parents and Professionals Need to Know
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Webinar: Emotion Dysregulation in ASD: Why it Matters and What We Are Doing About It With SPARK
online onlineIn this webinar, which will take place March 23, 2022 at 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Carla Mazefsky, Ph.D., will discuss emotion dysregulation, or difficulty managing the intensity and duration of emotional reactions, in autism spectrum disorder (ASD). This talk will cover the landscape of emotion regulation research in ASD and highlight key findings from the
The Four Sons – Including People of All Abilities at the Seder and Beyond
online onlineThe Four Sons Tips for including children and adults of all abilities at the Seder, and beyond.
Issues in Autism with expert Dr. Vermeulan hosted by UM-NSU CARD PEPSA
online onlinePresenter: Peter Vermeulen, Ph.D. Hosted by: UM-NSU CARD About the Presenter, Dr. Peter Vermeulen, founder, and CEO of Autism in Context is a psychologist who has authored 15 books on autism that combine science, practical tips, and a touch of humor. He received his Bachelor in Family Sciences and continued on to his Master in Psychology
