From Seattle Children's: Dear friends, I'm excited to share that two amazing parent mindfulness teachers from our team, Shayla Collins and Krista Hanson will be featured along with 2 psychologists from Children's on a Facebook Live Panel this Friday about parenting in stressful times from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. As I'm sure many of you [...]
In this time of social distancing, life for many people with developmental disabilities has become largely sedentary, but Special Olympics — and a pro wrestler — are working to change that. https://www.specialolympics.org/school-of-strength
Join Washington Autism Alliance & Advocacy for an in-depth explanation of how to help develop appropriate services for your child as they receive their first IEP. My First IEP workshop is designed specifically for parents of children graduating from Birth-Three programs at Neurodevelopmental therapy centers and transitioning to developmental preschools and will take place on [...]
Information from the Sibling Support Project: Stuck at home? Here are some online resources compiled by the Sibling Support Project and Sibshop Facilitators across the country and around the world to share with parents and kiddos who may be seeking ideas to keep the cabin fever at bay! Do you have other great resources to [...]
During the COVID-19 outbreak, the following chapters have gone to a virtual format. I hope you'll consider joining them and/or help spread the word: Vancouver- welcoming men from around the state Meetings are on Saturday morning from 9:00-10:00 Remaining scheduled dates (at this time) are April 18 and May 2 The link to join is [...]
Carl Zimmer, science reporter and author of the “Matter” column for The New York Times, takes questions from children across the country. https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/27/podcasts/the-daily/kids-coronavirus.html
From the WA State Community Connectors: This open forum is in response to Covid-19 and the impacts on families with children who have needs related to their behavioral health.
This is a bit long but may be worth the time to read if someone in your family needs accessible telecommunication equipment. The Telecommunication Equipment Distribution (TED) Program serves clients all over Washington State and helps them get the equipment and training they need to communicate with their friends, family, doctors, caregivers, therapists, emergency services, [...]