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Making the #Web #Accessible
This comprehensive website shares strategies, standards, and supporting resources to help make the Web more accessible.
w3.org/WAI/
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Supporting #EmotionalRegulation in #NonSpeakingChildren-
When a non-speaking #AutisticChild has no ready way to say they're overwhelmed, distress shows up as behavior, and that #BehaviorIsCommunication.
#AugmentativeAndAlternativeCommunication (#AAC)
autismspectrumnews.org/suppo…
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How to Talk to Kids About #SexAndConsent
When it comes to sex, setting #Boundaries and respecting them are both important.
childmind.org/article/how-ta…
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What is #Perseveration?
It is when someone “gets stuck” on a topic or an idea. You may have heard the term in regard to #Autism, but it can affect others, too.
understood.org/en/articles/p…
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Teaching Your #Teen About #BingeDrinking
Kids need to know the signs of #AlcoholPoisoning and when to call for help.
childmind.org/article/teachi…
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#TransitionTuesday You do not need to plan your entire future today. NCLD’s guide helps youth learn about their rights, explore opportunities, and build self-advocacy skills for life after high school.
Learn more: ncld.org/?resources=planning…
#TransitionPlanning #SelfAdvocacy
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AI Guides for #SpecialEducation and #EarlyIntervention Advocacy - CADRE
Guides to help parents use #AI confidently and safely to support special education advocacy, protect privacy, and navigate #DisputeResolution.
cadreworks.org/resources/cad…
ALT Mother and daughter with Down syndrome enjoy a bonding moment in front of a computer at home.
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#MilestoneMonday: NJ Early Intervention supports eligible children from birth to age 3. Concerned about your child's development? Call 1-888-653-4463 to ask about an evaluation.
Learn more: nj.gov/health/fhs/eis/for-fa…
#ActEarly #EarlyIntervention
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How to Talk to Your #Teen About #SubstanceUse
Research shows that #ClearRules help keep kids safe.
childmind.org/article/talk-t…
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8 surprising ways to boost #ExecutiveFunction (and what the research says)
understood.org/en/articles/b…
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#GriefAtWork: What to Do When You Need #Understanding, #Flexibility, and #Support -
Workplace grief support varies widely. Learn your rights, how to communicate your needs, and ways to find support at work during grief.
blog.partingstone.com/workpl…
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What Parents Should Know About #Teens, #Drinking, and #Drugs And how to help your child make good choices.
childmind.org/article/parent…
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Supporting Families to Engage in the #IEP/#IFSP Process and #ResolveConflicts-
A self-paced course offering practical strategies and #CADRE resources to help families navigate IEP/IFSP processes, communication, and #ConflictResolution.
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Honoring National #DisabilityEmploymentAwarenessMonth (NDEAM)2026-
Every October, workplaces nationwide celebrate #NDEAM, recognizing the valuable contributions of workers with disabilities to America’s economy, culture & #Workforce.
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#TransitionTuesday: There is no single path after high school. My Next Move helps youth explore careers, learn about different kinds of work, and identify options that match their interests and goals.
Learn more: mynextmove.org/
#TransitionPlanning #CareerExploration
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7 Strategies to Teach Students #TextComprehension-
Teaching children strategies for understanding what they read helps them become purposeful, active readers who are in control of their own reading comprehension.
readingrockets.org/topics/co…
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#MilestoneMonday: Concerned about your child's development? CDC milestone checklists can help you track skills and discuss concerns with your child's doctor.
Learn more: cdc.gov/act-early/families/c…
#ActEarly #ChildDevelopment
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#EffectiveCommunication in #IEPMeetings
A two-part video series from CADRE demonstrating ineffective and effective #Communication between parents and school administrators during a #SpecialEducationMeeting.
cadreworks.org/resources/cad…
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Helping Your Child Discover the #JoyOfReading-
#Reading is a lifelong skill that opens the door to #Learning, imagination & new possibilities.
Explore these tips to help your child grow into a confident, enthusiastic reader.
nea.org/professional-excelle…
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What are #RelatedServices in Your Child’s #IEP
Related services help children with disabilities benefit from their #SpecialEducation by providing #ExtraHelp and #Support in needed areas
sites.ed.gov/idea/regs/b/a/3…
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