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Do you know what the most common developmental disability in the United States is? Test your knowledge with our short (6 question) quiz! https://lnkd.in/gtGfHpct Answers are provided at the end of the quiz, along with resources to learn more! #EarlyIntervention #DevelopmentalDisability #Disability #SpecialEducation #Psychologists #Psychiatrists #MedicalDoctors #NaturopathicDoctors #Researchers #Educators #PolicyMakers #ChildDevelopment #Behaviorists #LearnSomethingNewToday!

In the same way that Universal Design for Learning (UDL) creates educational environments where all students can effectively learn and demonstrate their knowledge, Neurobehavioral (AKA brain-based) approaches to supporting individuals with presenting behaviors takes into consideration the unique way each individual's brain processes information and is able to tailor the intervention accordingly. We purport that brain-based/neurobehavioral interventions are equivalent to universal design when it comes to meeting the behavioral needs of individuals. #UDL #Brain #Behavior

Exciting things are coming! Healthy Minds Consulting's Founder and Director, Kelly Rain Collin, Ed.M. and Dr. Kenneth Lyons Jones of?UC San Diego Health's Center for Better Beginnings?presented to the?Office of Youth and Community Restoration's?Youth Justice Summit about a new #research project evaluating an innovative diagnostic strategy for diagnosing?#FASD?that is quicker and cheaper than current methodologies. This project will also work with?#Probation,?#ChildWelfare, &?#JuvenileCourtSchools?to create FASD-informed environments & interventions tailored to each unique field. We are excited to be collaborating with OYCR and UCSD on this project! Photo ID: Dr. Juan Carlos Arguello of OYCR, Kelly Rain Collin, Ed.M. of Healthy Minds Consulting, Dr. Kenneth Lyons Jones of UCSD Center for Better Beginnings, and Shannon Iacobacci, M.Psych of Embracing the Brain are standing together and smiling congenially during the OYCR Youth Justice Summit.

Transitioning from Early Intervention to an IEP The mandates for Early Intervention and for Special Education (IEP) are disparate in several ways and the transition from one system to the next can cause challenges in the consistent receipt of appropriate and supportive services for children with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders. Please join us on November 14th, 2024 from 5:30pm – 7:00pm PST for an informative and inquisitive discussion and dialogue on the similarities and differences between these two systems and how to facilitate a smooth transition between them. Register at: https://lnkd.in/g2fwdbBr #FetalAlcoholSpectrumDisorder #FASD #1in20 #IEP #Dialogue #Mentorship #ContinuingEducation #Brain #EarlyIntervention #Transition #Systems?

Of the first 60 responses received, only 1 responder got question #2 correct. If you work in the fields of #Disability, #ChildDevelopment, #Psychology, #SpecialEducation, or any #service related field, understanding more about the most prevalent #DevelopmentalDisability in the #UnitedStates is essential. We encourage you to take this short (6 question) quiz to test your knowledge! The answers (with citations and resources) are all provided at the end. We hope you'll enjoy expanding your knowledge and encourage you to share this quiz with others! First 5 California First 5 LA ZERO TO THREE Undivided Families Rising California Department of Developmental Services Harbor Regional Center

The California State Council on Developmental Disabilities is hosting a Training on the Impact of Recent Supreme Court Decisions on Disability Rights. An accessible version of their flyer is available at: https://lnkd.in/g5N-tuUt #Disability #Advocacy

FASD Knowledge Share Collective Wednesday, October 30th, 2024 1:00pm – 3:00pm PDT An open space to share what you are doing in the field of FASD, discuss potential interests and ideas regarding recent developments in our states/territories/local areas, interstate, international, or cross-organizational collaborations, and any other ideas for sharing what has or hasn’t worked, challenges we've experienced, and how we can learn from one another. The intention is to promote immediate networking and successful connections that can then be furthered through individual collaborations after or in-between Knowledge Share meetings. Please share this information with anyone you feel may be interested. The more states and territories and countries represented, the more we all learn! To become part of the Collective and access the link to our meetings, please sign up via https://lnkd.in/gqYUbXPh This meeting will be recorded so we can review the information shared with those unable to attend. Denise Godfrey-Pinn Kelly Rain Collin FASD Collaborative Project

#FBA #BIP #FASD On October?23rd, explore how schools can conduct effective and FASD-informed Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP). Because 'behaviors' tend to be one of the most challenging and most misunderstood aspects of FASD, many families find themselves in the challenging situation of needing support for their child, but are offered strategies that are ineffective. This seminar will break down why traditional FBAs and BIPs can be ineffective for students with FASD and how to adapt them to ensure a brain-based lens is used when assessing and documenting student needs and intervention strategies. This seminar is for: - School professionals interested in improving their understanding and ability to effectively serve students with the most common developmental disability in the United States. - Families with children who were, or may have been, prenatally exposed to substances and are struggling with challenging behaviors. - Allied professionals who provide IEEs and want to improve their understanding of FASD and related neurodevelopmental disabilities and how to support these students' behavioral needs effectively. Register at: https://lnkd.in/gbRtwN8Z #Neurodiversity #Behavior #Families #Educators #SchoolPsychologists #ServiceProviders #SLPs #Administrators #Behaviorists #SpecialEducation #AccessibleEducation #IEP #Brain #ContinuingEducation Nate Sheets

Every child deserves an environment that allows them to thrive. Yet not all environments - even those with the best of intentions - are structured in ways that nurture students' self-confidence. Facilitating confident young learners who are excited to explore new concepts and approach ideas from new angles is essential for children to become creative thinkers and problem-solvers. How then, do we create environments that nurture learning and foster self-esteem? ·??????We invite connection by cultivating relationships that are meaningful, that provide us with a sense of safety, and that welcome compassionate dialogue. ·??????We choose our words wisely, because what we say, and how we say it, matters. ·??????We seek understanding by listening to others, by offering grace to ourselves, and by perceiving failures as opportunities for growth. ·??????We facilitate spaces that encourage new ideas and exploration and that are accessible to all. ·??????We celebrate differences because each of us has strengths and the beauty within the unique aspects of each individual is what contributes to a vibrant society. ·??????We strive to continue to learn and grow throughout our lives and embrace the insight that comes with each new relationship we experience. ·???????We create openings for contribution to community through being our authentic selves. Which of these have you found effective? What else would you add to this list? We encourage you to share your ideas and join the conversation! #ConfidentYoungLearners #SelfEsteem #ChildDevelopment #ChildMentalHealth #ProblemSolvers #CreativeThinkers #Nurture #RelationshipsMatter #LanguageMatters #Growth #AccessibleEducation #CelebrateDifferences #ContinuedLearning #Community #AuthenticSelf #Thrive #JoinTheConversation!

Do you go into an IEP meeting feeling excited? Worried? Hopeful? How do those feelings change during the meeting? When you come out of the meeting, do you feel satisfied? Frustrated? Confused? Parents, Educators, Students, Administrators and Service Providers all come to these meetings as human beings with feelings, whether those be hopes, concerns, or a vast array of potential emotions. We are interested in better understanding the types of feelings experienced during IEP meetings in an effort to better support both families and educators in meeting the unique needs of the student. When we are better able to understand one another, we can more effectively collaborate and communicate what is needed for the student to succeed. Please share this survey with anyone who participates in IEP meetings. We hope you will encourage them to share it with others as well so that we can gather a robust set of data to inform humanistic, collaborative approaches to IEP development. You can access the survey here: https://lnkd.in/gaT_kH32 We expect it will take 10 minutes or less to complete. #IEP #SpecialEducation #AccessibleEducation #Student #Teacher #Educator #SchoolAdministrator #SchoolPsychologist #OT #PT #APE #SLP #Parents #Families #Advocates #Attorneys #Disability #Neurodiversity Kelly Rain Collin