Beacon Bridges: Connecting Families & Resources

Looking for another awesome podcast?? I’m OBSESSED with Two Sides of The Spectrum on Spotify.

There are dozens of topics that cover an incredible range for families and the autistic community.

What I love the most is that the podcast speaks with a wide range of autistic individuals and recognizes the importance of listening and learning from autistic people rather than neurotypical people.

If you are or know autistic individuals and want to learn more, please check this out.

Two Sides of the Spectrum A place where we explore research, amplify autistic voices, and change the way we think about autism in life and in professional therapy practice. Visit learnplaythrive.com/podcast/

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A family is actively searching for a special education teacher for 10-15 hours weekly for their child. Any leads would be most appreciated! *Competitive compensation and a great family, so please share this. They are looking for someone to start this fall.

Given the craziness that was this last school year, everyone is in need of a well-deserved break.
But, when you’re ready to roll up your sleeves and do a check-in on your child’s academic knowledge, here is an awesome website that personalizes tips and guidance based on the grade you select.

Check it out!

Home » Be A Learning Hero You’ve got what it takes — you know your child best. But even superheroes need a team. We’re here to help you support learning at home — with simple actions to help your child reach their goals.

Parent Tip:
Self-Regulation Technique: Scooter Boards
(*I use these with my students during their therapy sessions for a variety of reasons. One amazing aspect of these exercises is to give the brain the input it needs to support our regulatory systems. These systems control our emotional/physical balances which can impact all aspects of our day.)

Gross Motor Play: 11 Super Fun Scooter Board Activities for Kids These super fun scooter board activities for kids help promote greater focus and self-regulation while also improving gross motor function and skills!

Need a special education advocate? Here’s a wonderful resource. Complete the intake form on their site to get started or email/call directly.

Special Education Advocacy – TACONIC RESOURCES FOR INDEPENDENCE, INC. Special Education Advocacy *March 21, 2020 Supplemental Fact Sheet Addressing the Risk of COVID-19 in Preschool, Elementary and Secondary Schools While Serving Children with Disabilities. Click to download the Supplemental Fact Sheet HandoutLink to Individuals with Disabilities Education Act fact sh...

Annual Review season is back!

Here is a wonderful resource to browse to know your rights as a parent, find a parent advocate, and browse the “Parent to Parent of New York State” site which connects families to share ideas/resources/questions, and more.

Click the link below!

Special Education Resources for Parents Here are some special education resources for parents.

Just thought I’d start posting some fun at-home games/activities since we are all stuck at home due to the weather/COVID.

I follow this person on Pinterest because she shared such fun and creative activities for kids of all ages. Here’s an example of a sensory bag that is great for any child, especially one who may have tactile sensitivities.

Jessica sent you a video! Discover even more ideas for you

There is another FREE parent info. meeting hosted by Taconic Resources for Independence (TRI) on July 15th, 9:30am-10:30 over Zoom. (See the info below for the Zoom invite)
Join Special Education Advocate, Karen Lynch and Jennifer O'Neill, as they host a virtual workshop entitled, “Functional Skills Instruction and Strategies for Students with Special Needs”.

"O’Neill and Lynch will provide information and guidance for families on how to effectively work with their children to help them learn basic functional skills for achieving self-awareness and independence."

To register for this Zoom event: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0kdOGorzwqG9O9yk5Z6Thc12Ysqh9vhLEU

If attendees require a Sign Language Interpreter to participate in this meeting, please contact Karen Lynch by Thursday, July 9 at 12noon: [email protected]

Taconic Resources for Independence, Inc. (TRI) was founded in 1986 and is Dutchess County’s leading disability advocacy organization, dedicated to empowering individuals with disabilities to lead self-directed lives. TRI works within the community to provide disability awareness and advocacy for the removal of barriers.

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: SE Workshop-Functional Skills Instruction and Strategies for Students with Special Needs.. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting. To ALL Parents, Grandparents, Guardians, Family Members and Community Providers, we invite you to join us for an informative workshop: Working at Home with Your Child This Summer: Functional Skills Instruction and Strategies for Students with Special Needs. Functional skills are those skills a stude...

Free online parent/caregiver/teacher virtual workshop, REGISTER BY TOMORROW June 23rd, 6:00pm - 7:30pm Via Zoom

FREE VIRTUAL WORKSHOP: "Getting in Sync With Your Child and Yourself "

Hosted by Mid-Hudson!

Presenter: Barbara Neiman, OTR
(Occupational Therapist)

https://docs.google.com/…/1FAIpQLSewdIuVNMWfoOda6A…/viewform

Saw this post and wanted to share to any family with a child/ren with autism. Within this lengthy article is a list of 51 top resources that this mama and therapist recommends.

Hope everyone is staying safe and healthy!

Autism: Juggling the Duties of Being a Mom and a Working Therapist | Summit Professional Education Autism: Juggling the Duties of Being a Mom and a Working Therapist by Summit Logistics | Mar 27, 2020 | Autism | 3 comments Written by: Belinda Worley MS-SLP-CCC Since 1998, I have had the opportunity to work with children on the autism spectrum. It has been a huge blessing to be able to serve child...