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SUMMARY:Tools for Supporting Mental Health in Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to present a summer series on promoting good mental health for people with intellectual or developmental disabilities\, through our partnership with YAI NYSTART/CSIDD. NYSTART/CSIDD is an OPWDD certified program which provides crisis prevention and response services to the Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD) community. Join us for three engaging sessions on addressing mental health for children and adults with IDD. \nWed June 3 @ 1:30 -2:45 pm \nPositive Psychology – Caregivers will learn practical\, strengths-based strategies to promote resilience\, well-being\, and a more positive daily experience for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. \nWed July 1 @1:30 -2:45 pm \nExecutive Functioning – Join us for an insightful session on understanding how executive functioning – the mental skills that help us plan\, organize\, manage time\, regulate emotions and control impulses- impacts mental health \nWed August 5 @1:30 -2:45 pm \nCalming Techniques – This workshop will equip caregivers of children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities with effective strategies to support emotional regulation and reduce stress in everyday situations. \nZoom Registration: Click Here
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/tools-for-supporting-mental-health-in-individuals-with-intellectual-and-developmental-disabilities-2/
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CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD
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SUMMARY:Specially Designed Instruction: A Guide for Families and Caregivers
DESCRIPTION:What makes special education “special”? Specially Designed Instruction (SDI) is the individualized teaching\, strategies\, and supports that help students with disabilities access learning and make progress toward their educational goals. This workshop will help families develop a foundational understanding of SDI\, including what it is\, how it is developed through the IEP process\, and what it may look like at school and at home. Participants will learn how SDI is tailored to a student’s unique strengths and needs and gain tools to become informed\, engaged\, and meaningful partners in their child’s education and special education planning. \nZoom Registration: Click Here
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/specially-designed-instruction-a-guide-for-families-and-caregivers-5/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD
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SUMMARY:Explicit Vocabulary Instruction for Parents
DESCRIPTION:Participants will be able to explain the importance of vocabulary instruction for their children and describe ways to incorporate explicit instruction and vocabulary instruction in the home. \nZoom Registration: Click Here
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/explicit-vocabulary-instruction-for-parents-12/
LOCATION:Zoom
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