Learn About Positive Behavior Interventions for Your Child and Family!

There are two learning events being held the week of October 20th, sponsored by  the Georgia Advocacy Office. These are value based training and these events are around behaviors in children who cannot - for whatever reason - use their voice to communicate - and instead "act out" as it may be viewed by the school, parent, caregiver.

These may include children with PTSD, Autism, Bi-Polar, Anxiety and where conventional interventions do not work. This workshop will provide a myriad of content around behaviors and positive supports.

You are invited to attend one or both of these workshops which are designed for anyone (individuals with disabilities, human service workers, advocates, family members, concerned citizens), who is involved in supporting people with significant impact of disability to fully participate in community life.  The workshops are sponsored by the Georgia Advocacy Office, the Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities, and the Georgia Microboards Association.

To receive the flyers for the event details - contact Donna Champion.

Space is limited so do not wait to sign up.   

If you have any questions you may contact the event coordinator, Donna Champion by telephone (voice or TTY) at 404.885.1234 (in metro-Atlanta) or 800.537.2329 (toll-free in Georgia) or by email at dchampion@thegao.org

From: Kelly Kirkland and Beth Mares <beth@taplearningservices.com>

Subject: You're invited: TAP Parent Support Group Meeting 9/25

Date: September 11, 2014 at 6:59:34 AM CDT

To: Sarah Wise <scwise@comcast.net>

Reply-To: Kelly Kirkland and Beth Mares <beth@taplearningservices.com>

TAP Parent Support Group "CONQUERING THE PAPER MOUNTAIN" - SEPT. 25, 2014 Dear Sarah, Please join us at the TAP Parent Support Group meeting on Thursday, September 25 at 7 p.m. in Room 213 at Intown Community Church. This one-hour meeting will feature Robin Lucas speaking on “The Paper Mountain.”   Your child’s school paperwork is important now and in the future. Beyond the grade, these papers can give you insights into your child’s performance. Robin will walk you through what you need to save, what you may be overlooking and how to archive in an easy format.   Robin Lucas has worked as a Special Education Advocate and Educational Consultant for more than six years.

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Summit Starts in Two Weeks Sign Up Now! Educating Traumatized Children SummitSept 30-Oct 10, 2014 FREE Register here Join us for 11 days of interviews from professionals who are passionate abouthelping children with trauma and attachment disorders succeed in schools!  Calling all Teachers - Parents - Child Care Professionals With special introductory interview from Dr. Robert Anda Co-principal of the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Study Topics include: How Trauma Impacts Learning Recognizing Attachment Disorder in the Classroom Building Trauma Sensitive Schools Teaching Empathy Strategies for Reaching Traumatized Children Alternatives to Traditional Public School Speakers include: Joel Ristuccia, TraumaSensitiveSchools.org, co-author of Helping Traumatized Children Learn Heather Forbes, LCSW, Beyond Consequences Institute Jane Stevens, ACEs Connection Founder Susan Craig, Ph.D., Author of Reaching and Teaching Children Who Hurt Lawrence Smith, LCSW-C, Attachment Therapist Christine Moers, Therapeutic Parent See complete list of speakers here Do you have questions about the Summit? Download a flyer to share here Essential Conversations for Therapeutic Parents Join the conversation with ATN's Learning Center Faculty on important topics for therapeutic parents.  This 5-part, pre-recorded series of webinars is critical for all ATN members.  As a member, your price is discounted and if you buy the whole set for $60 you'll receive FREE Therapeutic Parenting cards. Learn more about these great conversations here. Visit ATN:  www.attachtrauma.org. And remember: YOU'RE NOT ALONE! Buy Recordings & Transcripts Can't find time to hear all 22 interviews?  Want to share them with colleagues?  Take advantage of Early Bird Pricing by pre-purchasing downloads of the  the Educating Traumatized Children Summit. All the interviews (including any bonus interviews) will be available to download as mp3s after the conference.  We will also have transcripts available as pdfs for each interview. Order now to assure you get the best pricing. Remember:  ATN is powered by volunteersand donations.  We always need both!  Maybe 2014 is the year you can pay it forward and help other children and families.  Check out our Volunteer page or contact our Executive Director, Julie Beem.  And donate anytime, right here. Follow Us On Join ATN Today!

Studio Movie Grill theaters presents "Dolphins 2" on Saturday, Sept. 20 at 11:00am. You can go to Roswell or Duluth locations. All special needs screenings are free for children with disabilities and their siblings. Everyone else pays $6. SNS run with the lights up and sound down so the children are free to laugh, play, sing and even dance while they watch. Seating available on first come, first served basis. Ask your server for the "Chefs for Children" menu special and 5% of the proceeds from these food items will benefit Spectrum and other local non-profits!
Spectrum is proud to be one of the sponsors of Special Needs Free Screenings at SMG!

There are always so many questions around Assistive Technology for students.  This is a wonderful opportunity to attend a very informative event!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2014-gate-seminar-tickets-12740702785

Event Details

The Georgia Assistive Technology in Education (GATE) Seminar is a FREE comprehensive venue for Educators, Therapists, Parents and Community Members to gather and learn about Assistive Technology to help achieve student success in the classroom. This seminar will feature a hands-on exhibit hall including national and local vendors in all areas of Assistive Technology. Specialists in the field will present a variety of sessions that focus on best practices, product demonstrations and classroom implementation strategies that will support each student as they reach for their “Accessible Tomorrow”.

For more information on event parking, lunch options, lodging, Continuing Education Units (CEUs), and Certified Rehabilitation Credits (CRCs), please visit our Wiki page here.

**Wireless Internet will be available for a charge of $3.00.  Debit or Credit Card ONLY, NO CASH accepted.  Wifi access can be purchased on location on the day of the event.  Instructions for Wifi access will be included in your attendee packet.

***While admission is free, we are collecting $1.00 cash donations for a LAST RESORT FUND.  This fund helps pay for assistive technology for people in need.  Contributors will be included in the drawing for DOOR PRIZES sponsored by our GATE exhibitors.

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Tweeting about GATE Seminar 2014?  Use the hashtag: #GATE2014

**If you are a vendor wanting to register for space in the exhibit hall, please use THIS VENDOR REGISTRATION LINK

Subject: Reminder: Guest Speakers Teresa Blount and Madeline Griffin, AADD - Monday, Sept. 22, 6:30-8:00 PM Tucker Recreation Center Auditorium 

~PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS~

Answers And Alternatives to Host Guest Speaker Meeting

Monday, September 22

6:30 – 8:00 PM

Tucker Recreation Center Auditorium, 4898 La Vista Rd, Tucker, GA 30084

Guest speakers

AADD - All About Developmental Disabilities

Madeline Griffin and Teresa Blount, Family Support Center

The AADD Family Support Center provides community programs and direct services to families caring for a loved one with a developmental disability. The center staff help guide families who are transitioning out of the school system, assist aging parents set up a long-term care plan, provide strategies to address behavioral issues, give waiver application assistance and serve as an advocate for the IEP process. Our Family Support Center team aims to say “yes” to families when they reach out for help.

Website: http://aadd.org/about-us/

This is an excellent source that explains the various tools and interventions for Dyslexia!

http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2014/08/back-to-school-guide-for-dyslexic.html?spref=fb

The focus of this webinar is "Recognizing and managing GI and nutritional issues in autism" presented by Dr. Tim Buie, Lurie Autism Center, MA. 

Please feel free to disseminate this invitation to others  who may interested. 

Below is the registration link and the invitation.     

http://bit.ly/NLCWebinar0923