SDSU- Department of Child & Family Development

"I don’t know what the odds are of a woman born with Down syndrome marrying the love of her life. I only know you’ve beaten them."

A letter to my daughter with Down syndrome on her wedding day.

The royal family spoke on the topic of mental health in this promotional video.

The royal family's charming PSA on mental health is a must-watch. "Mental health is just as important as physical health."

Got ideas for the EC-SEBRIS Celebration? We want to hear them! Send your ideas to [email protected]. They will be introduced during the next Committee meeting.

Thanks!

Don't miss the Child and Family Development Career Fair! There will be employers, internship sites,representatives from graduate and credential programs,information on study abroad programs, and information on services the university offers students! The fair is this Monday, April 25, from noon to 3pm in Templo Mayor.

Meet Dillan, an autistic and nonverbal teen who uses an iPad to communicate.

“So many people can’t understand I have a mind. All they see is a person who is not in control."

Apple's new short film starring autistic teen shows how tech transforms lives "The iPad allows me to be seen."

7 playful tactics to get kids writing poetry. Let us know if you try any of these!

7 Playful Tactics To Get Kids Writing Poetry Bookmark 7 Playful Tactics To Get Kids Writing Poetry Related Tags: Creativity,Teaching Strategies,All Grades,English Language Arts More Related Discussions Laura Grace Weldon , writer, nonviolence educator, awe ju**ie Posted 04/04/2016 11:44AM | Last Commented 04/12/2016 12:57PM 37SHARES Stock Phot…

EC-SEBRIS Graduation and Celebration Committee -- Help "shine a light" on your unique program!

Reconnect with classmates, coaches, faculty, and friends as we plan and celebrate the success and achievements of the EC-SEBRIS program.

We want to know what past cohorts have accomplished! There will be an opportunity to highlight individual and collective achievements. To that end, we are looking for representatives from each cohort to speak at the event.

To share ideas, get more information about committee meetings, or help reach out to past cohorts, contact [email protected].

In light of the success and achievements of the EC-SEBRIS program, on May 14, 2016, the graduation ceremony for the current cohort will celebrate the entire EC-SEBRIS Certificate Program as well. To facilitate this celebration, we are forming a committee of volunteers from past cohorts, the current cohort, faculty members, supervisors, and coaches. We are looking for a representative from each cohort. If you are interested in joining faculty and fellow students in coordinating the event, email [email protected]

Check out these 7 reading readiness apps for special needs students

7 Reading Readiness Apps for Special Needs Students Here are seven apps to help special needs students toward reading readiness, touchscreen games that engage children through play with colors, shapes, animation, alphabet sequencing, and sentence structure.

Balboa Park goes blue for Autism Awareness Day tomorrow, April 2nd at 7PM.

Balboa Park goes blue for Autism Awareness Day this Saturday, April 2nd at 7PM. Come see the Park light up in blue.

13 things you shouldn't say to your students.

13 Common Sayings to Avoid Teachers should avoid the reflexive language of anger or frustration. Here's a list of these sayings, framed as opportunities to constructively address difficult student behavior.