25/11/2020
Preventing Trauma at School with the “Keeping All Students Safe Act” (by Daya Chaney Webb) — Little Lobbyists
“Adults should train better. Should be trained better to help kids.” – Sam The trauma caused by the restraint could have been prevented by such easy and deliberate choices such as employing better practices in crisis intervention – as the Keeping All Students Safe Act provides.
17/11/2020
This Short Film on Disney+ Has an Autism Metaphor Everyone Needs to See
If you have Disney+, you're not going to want to miss this.
03/11/2020
A 5 Could Make Me Lose Control
This unique hands-on activity helps students who are highly anxious cope with their stress by systematizing social and emotional information. Using this self-contained product, the student literally sorts cards describing highly stressful situations into colorful pockets designating stress levels, r...
03/11/2020
My Colleague our fighting the good fight as always
Fighting for Children with Disabilities | ABA Law Practice Today
Amanda O’Neal’s focus on special education law is personal.
02/11/2020
rarely identified or recognized by schools, but every bit as frustrating and dehabilitating as dyslexia.
What Is Dyscalculia? Math Learning Disability Overview
Dyscalculia is a learning disability that makes math challenging to process and understand. Symptoms range from difficulty with counting and basic mental math to trouble with telling time and direction. Learn more about this math learning disability, including potential causes and treatments here.
02/11/2020
New -Parent and Family Digital Learning Guide
This guide aims to help all parents and caregivers, including those who have limited experience with digital tools, those who are expert with these tools, and anywhere in between.
https://tech.ed.gov/files/2020/10/Parent-and-Family-Digital-Learning-Guide.pdf
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01/11/2020
So many different conditions impact self-regulation.
Self-Regulation Strategies for the Self-Regulator: Don’t Let Rock Brain Win!
It’s wonderful that so many interventionists are teaching self-regulation strategies and flexible thinking using Superflex and the cast of Unthinkables and Thinkables! But the way we use our words to call attention to a student’s behaviors can make the difference between supportive versus puniti...
31/10/2020
From our free on Sharing an Imagination https://bit.ly/2HVFMXG. We tend to think imaginations are only for the young! Yet sharing an imagination is essential across the ages for having a conversation, working in a team, creating new things, reading comprehension, peer play, social networking and so much more. Sign up and you can watch the full webinar at your convenience!
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28/10/2020
A new public service initiative by my firm
COVID FAQs for Concerned Parents | Tollner Law Offices on Patreon
Official Post from Tollner Law Offices
22/10/2020
My TLO Colleagues step up to help special needs students and families impacted by the school shutdowns
We just posted a great article on the Educational Rights that students with disabilities continue to have during the transition to remote learning. The article was written by TLO's very own Amanda O'Neal, Esq. and Joshua Cruz, Esq.
Give it a read at patreon.com/posts/43010251, and we encourage everyone to subscribe to Eastside Magazine at Kooltura.com/subscribe.
11/09/2020
Thanks For Making Me Cry, Ride a Wave
Let me wipe off my still-foggy glasses and explain why that title may not mean what you think it means. This past weekend, Leo participate...
06/09/2020
Disagreements About School During Covid Are Straining Families and Friends
In person? Remote? Pod? “It has caused great rifts in relationships,” one therapist says. But there are ways to reduce conflict.
18/07/2020
How Can I Advocate for my Special Needs Students (and still keep my job)? • Surviving Special Education
Surviving Special Education How Can I Advocate for my Special Needs Students (and still keep my job)?
17/07/2020
At-Risk Grandparents Especially Worried About Back-To-School Plans
Being a grandparent has been hard, but the coronavirus has made things a lot harder.
16/07/2020
The Toll On Teens: Mental Health Experts Say Pandemic Causing Uptick In Depression, Suicides
These are things that can cause stress for anyone, but for teens and tweens, the coronavirus pandemic adds new pressure to their already tumultuous world.
18/12/2018
SJ police and corrections officers met with Morgan Autism Center directors for an in-depth two day training about students and clients on the autism spectrum. After spending some time in the classrooms, officers visited our clients who were more than happy to make a few new friends.
17/12/2018
How Deep Breathing Opens Up the ADHD Brain
Studies suggest that rhythmic, deep breathing can balance the autonomic nervous system, which helps individuals with ADHD become more attentive and relaxed. Learn more about this free, highly porta…
15/12/2018
The 50 Best Private Special Needs Schools in the United States – Masters in Special Education Degree Program Guide
The 50 Best Private Special Needs Schools in the United States For an updated ranking, see 50 Best Private Schools for Special Needs 2018 Every student has individual learning abilities. While in many cases, one of the goals of a comprehensive education is inclusion of all students of a particular a...
15/12/2018
Parenting autistic children: 17 things I've learnt this week | Hannah Meadows
It’s been a week since our 8-year-old daughter Charlotte was diagnosed with autism. I’ve been reading about it to try to understand as much as I can. The lightbulb moments keep on coming, and there's still a whole load of stuff to find out about.
13/12/2018
Protesters Demand Closure Of School Where Teen Was Restrained, Later Died
Former students, disability advocates and parents are calling for the closure of a school where a teen with autism stopped breathing and later died after being restrained by staff.
12/12/2018
Unlocking the Potential of Gifted Kids with ADHD
ADHD and intelligence are uncorrelated. Yet so many of our kids score off the charts on IQ tests and are clearly smarter than their grades and conduct reports might suggest. Teaching and parenting …