Archived Video Presentation - My College Life: Students with Intellectual Disability Share Their Lived Experiences

 My College Life: Students with Intellectual Disability Share Their Lived Experiences

Students with intellectual disability are increasingly identifying college as a goal, but far too few have actually had the option. It’s been nearly 20 years since the first inclusive college programs began and still, just 2% of school-age students with intellectual disability are attending college. It’s time to change that! The “Think Higher. Think College.” Public Awareness campaign was created to educate and inform families, students, teachers, school administrators, transition and vocational rehabilitation professionals, and higher education faculty and staff about what’s possible for students with intellectual disability. Join this AUCD (Association of University Centers on Disabilities) webinar to hear from a panel of college students about their experiences; watch the “Think Higher. Think College.” Campaign video; and get access to new resources for students, families, and educators, plus campaign tools to spread the word about college access for students with intellectual disability

You can view the archived webinar here. 

Archived Webinar - Planning your Student’s Program Using the Comprehensive Autism Planning System (CAPS)

 View the recording here. 

Courtesy of the VCU Autism Center for Excellence

Webinar - Treating Severe and Challenging Behaviors: Behavioral and Sensory Support

NCSA Webinar: Thursday, June 24, 2021

10:00-12.00 Pacific / 1:00-3:00pm Eastern

Robing Steinberg-Epstein, MD, UCI, will present 30 minutes on the neurological/sensory processing experience, underpinning of challenging and dangerous behavior in autism (30 minutes)

John Guericio, PhD will talk on his assessment tool for managing adults with severe behavioral challenges (30 minutes)

Erik Jacobson, PhD will talk on the cultural approach he and his team have embraced with the emphasis on their clients with severe and challenging behaviors by being happy, relaxed and engaged (30 minutes)

Register here. 

Webinar - Behavioral and Sensory Support

Learning Objectives:

1. Robing Steinberg-Epstein, MD, UCI, will present 30 minutes on the neurological/sensory processing experience, underpinning of challenging and dangerous behavior in autism (30 minutes)

2. John Guericio, PhD will talk on his assessment tool for managing adults with severe behavioral challenges (30 minutes)

3. Erik Jacobson, PhD will talk on the cultural approach he and his team have embraced with the emphasis on their clients with severe and challenging behaviors by being happy, relaxed and engaged (30 minutes)

4. Kelly Bermingham, Steve Perez, Q&A facilitation

Chair: Kelly Bermingham; Co-chairs: Kathy Freeman, Erik Jacobson, Shann Jones

Free. Register here

Webinar about adaptive recreation technologies and programs

 The Montana Disability and Health Program is hosting a webinar about adaptive recreation technologies and programs that support people with disabilities to: 

1. increase their physical activity minutes and physical fitness, and 
2. be included in activities and experiences that support our social connectedness.   

  

Through examples from Montana, people across the nation can discover new ways to explore the great outdoors, engage in fitness and reconnect with communities. 

  

You are invited to join this webinar on Increasing Inclusive Fitness Opportunities Under the Big Sky, 

• When: February 23, 2021 from 10:00-11:00 A.M. MST 
• Services: Captions and ASL interpretation will be provided. For other accommodation requests, contact Mackenzie.Jones@mt.gov 
• Register here [bit.ly] to receive the webinar zoom link. 
• Find more information at the MTDH webinar webpage [mtdh.ruralinstitute.umt.edu]. 

Archived Webinar: Emily Jones on autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

 Watch the arhived webinar here. 

Assitsive Techology Webinars from MonTECH

 Do you wonder if there is assistive technology (AT) that can help your students, but don’t know where to start? Join MonTECH for a series of webinars focused on AT in the classroom and online learning. Come to all four, or just drop by the topic that interests you. Each topic will be 30 minutes of presentation with technology demonstrations followed by 30 minutes of questions and open discussion.

AT and the IEP
February 9 (4:00 to 5:00PM)
Information/Registration [msubillings.us5.list-manage.com]

An introduction to AT in the schools. We’ll connect you with valuable resources to support using AT in the school. We’ll answer frequently asked questions like: Who pays for this? When do I check the box? How do I know what to try?

Tools for Behavioral Support
February 11 (4:00 to 5:00PM)
Information/Registration [msubillings.us5.list-manage.com]

We’ll show you apps and physical supports for behavior management in the classroom. Our main focus will be on tools that MonTECH has available for loan.

Tools for Students with Dyslexia
February 16 (4:00 to 5:00PM)
Information/Registration [msubillings.us5.list-manage.com]

We’ll show you three tools to support students with dyslexia in reading and writing. We will focus on tools available on Chromebooks, but will have other tools available that we can show during the open discussion portion of this webinar.

Tools for Notetaking
February 18 (4:00 to 5:00PM)
Information/Registration [msubillings.us5.list-manage.com]

We’ll show you three tools to support notetaking whether your students are online or in the classroom. (This is a repeat of the same presentation given last October).

Live Webinar on December 15: Why ADHD Is Different for Women: Gender-Specific Symptoms & Treatments

Register below for this free expert webinar to learn why ADHD is different for women on Tuesday, December 15 at 1 pm ET.

Sign up and you will receive the free webinar replay link after 12/15 as well!

Women’s presentation of ADHD symptoms contributes to the diagnostic confusion that still leaves many women overlooked or misdiagnosed. The perfect storm of internalized symptoms, hormonal fluctuations, and societal expectations yields a distinct set of stressors. Emotional dysregulation also renders women more reactive than proactive. Trapped beneath the weight of stigma, self-doubt, and shame, they lose confidence in their judgment since it often betrays them.

The good news it that experts today are creating holistic treatment plans tailored to women’s needs. Reframing strategies offer women the opportunity to see themselves through a lens of validation and acceptance, to impose self-protective boundaries, and to question obligations. Rather than being silenced by shame, women are learning to trust their own voices.

In this webinar, based on the most up-to-date research on women and ADHD, you will learn:

• How diagnostic challenges can limit accurate identification and treatment of ADHD in women
• Five gender-specific factors that affect the impact of ADHD
• How unpredictable executive functions thwart the ability to conform to society’s expectations
• How fluctuating hormone levels impact ADHD symptoms
• Five factors that increase the risk for negative outcomes with ADHD
• How co-existing conditions complicate the ADHD experience and treatment
• How treatment offers hope with evidence-based strategies that teach self-acceptance, self-respect, and self-compassion

Register here with ADDitude. 

Live Webinar on November 24: ADHD Anger, Tantrums, and Mood Shifts: Effective Treatments for Emotional Dysregulation

Register below for this free expert webinar to learn effective treatments for emotional dysregulation on Tuesday, November 24 at 1 pm ET.

Sign up and you will receive the free webinar replay link after 11/24 as well!

In this webinar, you will learn about:

• The causes of emotional dysregulation and why it is an integral part of ADHD
• The most effective psychosocial treatments for children with ADHD
• The most effective psychosocial treatments for adults with ADHD
• The interplay of ADHD medication and emotional dysregulation
• Lifestyle changes and habits to manage concerns about anger and emotionality
• Other conditions that should be considered if tantrums or anger are the main challenges

Register here with ADDitude.

Webinar - Why Are You So Sensitive? Understand How Sensory Processing Sensitivity Affects the ADHD Brain

 Register below for this free expert webinar to learn how sensory processing sensitivity affects the ADHD brain on Wednesday, November 18 at 1 pm ET.

Sign up and you will receive the free webinar replay link after 11/18 as well!

The overlap with ADHD is clear: The inability to control emotions, being more easily overwhelmed and overstimulated than neurotypicals, and struggling with low self-esteem are all symptoms of being a HSP.

In this webinar you will learn:

• The symptoms of SPS and how it affects the brain
• How ADHD behavior of ruminating and overthinking situations and life events can contribute to SPS
• How to manage SPS alongside ADHD

Register here with ADDitude. 

Archived Webinar - Talking About the Birds and the Bees in ASD

 In this webinar, Eileen Crehan, Ph.D. discusses autism and sex ed. This webinar is 60 minutes long.

View the webinar here. 

Live Webinar on October 20: The Middle School Survival Guide for Students with ADHD and Executive Function Deficits

 Life in middle school is hard for all students, but especially for those with ADHD. Developmentally, adolescents are searching for independence — focusing more on their peer relationships and often pushing parents away. In addition, academic and social expectations change dramatically in middle school: Students must meet the demands of multiple teachers, maintain focus during longer days, and manage more homework and projects. These challenges often exceed the developmental capacity of the ADHD brain’s executive functions.

Have hope! The first key to middle school success is understanding how ADHD brain development lags behind many of teens’ challenges. The second key is problem-solving from the perspective of the ADHD brain’s needs. We do this by identifying and externally supporting the weaker and slower-developing executive function skills of the ADHD middle-schooler.

In this webinar, you will learn: 

• How the brain’s executive function development connects to expectations for independent homework and seat-work
• How parents can support the development of their child’s executive functions
• How to teach your child to develop time awareness and use external tools to get things done
• How to use a school planner to develop the life skill of future thinking

Confronting Challenges as a Pandemic Technology Moderator: Strategies for Engaging Students with Disabilities in Virtual Learning and the Use of Netiquette - A Free Webinar

 The Montana Transition Resources Project and the Montana Deaf-Blind Project are pleased to welcome Dr. Mary Jo Krile for this free learning opportunity. Montana Office of Public Instruction (OPI) renewal unit credit is available.

Date: Tuesday, October 20, 2020

Time: 4:00-5:00 Mountain Daylight Time

Register: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4584312986814579472 [r20.rs6.net]

Description: At the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, students with disabilities were required to abruptly transition to the use of virtual platforms for everyday activities, such as learning, doctor/service provider appointments, and maintaining a social life. This resulted in educators, parents, guardians, caretakers, and service providers being required to assume the role of technology moderators for students with disabilities. Many new challenges, in which strategies and answers were not available, surfaced. This webinar presentation will give a brief overview of the following challenges, as well as provide several strategies for addressing these challenges: (a) engaging in virtual learning; (b) the use of netiquette (the etiquette of the internet); and (c) the safe use of social media platforms. This session will conclude with a short question and answer portion in which questions about these challenges can be asked.

Archived Webinar - Family-Centered Planning and ASD

Research demonstrates the effectiveness of Family-Centered Transition Planning in increasing student and parent expectations for adult life, student career decision-making, and student participation in employment and post-secondary education. Learn the latest sustainable processes for implementing a Family-Centered Transition Planning model for youth and young adults with autism spectrum disorders.

View the webinar here at the Autism Research Institute.

Archived Webinar: Michelle Failla and David Moore on pain in autism

On 29 July, 2020, Michelle Failla and David Moore gave a webinar on pain in autism, which focused on sensations, emotions and behaviors.

View the webinar here at Spectrum. 

Archived Webinar - Navigating a Socially Distanced Classroom for Students with Autism

View the archived webinar here at EdWeb. 

Aimee Dearmon will discuss creative, evidence-based practices for teaching students new routines focused on social distancing, the importance of wearing a mask, and staying healthy through self-care routines. She’ll also provide free visual supports and resources as well as discuss ways to support families in navigating new challenges at home. Participants will learn strategies and tools that can be used with students in pre-K through post-secondary classrooms.

Webinar - Rev Up Your Child’s Executive Functions for a Successful School Year

Tuesday, August 11 at 1 pm ET.

Not available August 11? Don’t worry. Register now and we’ll send you the replay link to watch at your convenience.

After a long summer of relaxed schedules, unstructured time, and no homework, the transition back to school is rarely smooth — especially for children with ADHD and especially in a year riddled with uncertainty and concern. You and your child may be riding an emotional roller coaster straight into the fall, which impacts executive functions among other critical learning functions.

In this hour-long webinar, learn practical ways to get your child’s brain back in “school mode” so they are ready for a successful school year, no matter how that looks. If you have tried teaching executive functioning strategies that never seem to “stick,” there is good news: This webinar will offer evidence-based approaches to reboot your child’s brain to listen, pay attention, and follow through at school.

In this webinar, you will learn:

• How to “turn on” your child’s brain for listening, focus, and paying attention
• How to “Zone the Home” for a smooth transition back to school
• Simple mindfulness strategies to boost EF
• Effective approaches to increase follow-through when you ask your child to do schoolwork.

Register here at ADDitude. 

Webinar - Family-Centered Planning and ASD

08/19/2020, 1 PM Eastern Time (U.S.)

Research demonstrates the effectiveness of Family-Centered Transition Planning in increasing student and parent expectations for adult life, student career decision-making, and student participation in employment and post-secondary education. Tune in to learn the latest sustainable processes for implementing a Family-Centered Transition Planning model for youth and young adults with autism spectrum disorders.

Register here with the Autism Research Institute

Webinars - Understanding and Nurturing the Communicative Competence of Learners with Significant Disabilities -

A two-part webinar series

August 10th and 12th, 2020

9:30-11:30 AM MDT

(10:30-12:30 CDT;  

11:30-1:30 EDT) 

The Montana Deaf-Blind Project, in partnership with the Montana Transition Resources Project, is pleased to welcome Philip Schweigert, M.Ed, for a two-part webinar series. Please note that you must register separately for each session. OPI renewal unit credit is available. 

Session 1: Recognizing the Communication Abilities of Learners with Significant Disabilities 

Monday, August 10, 2020
9:30 AM-11:30 AM Mountain Daylight Time (10:30-12:30 Central; 11:30-1:30 Eastern) 

Reserve your webinar seat now at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/697012714807448848

Description: This session will focus on assessing levels of communication for learners at the non-symbolic or early symbolic level of communication. The Communication Matrix (Rowland,C., 2006) will be used to review the assessment process and how to target levels for instruction and programming.

Session 2:  Promoting the Communicative Competence of Learners with Significant Disabilities 

Wednesday, August 12, 2020

9:30 AM-11:30 AM Mountain Daylight Time (10:30-12:30 Central; 11:30-1:30 Eastern) 

Reserve your webinar seat now at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8057445916838150416

Description: This session will present participants with a variety of examples of learners at various pre-symbolic stages and intervention strategies to further their communicative abilities. It will also discuss the transition from pre-symbolic to emerging symbolic communication and describe interventions designed to promote the learner's continued progress at this stage of expressive communication development. 

The webinars will be recorded and archived to the Montana Deaf-Blind Project and Transition and Employment Projects resource libraries.

Archived Webinar - Working with Autistic Individuals Across the Lifespan: Current Perspectives

This session is an overview on current understanding of autism across the lifespan from a research perspective and linking theory with clinical practice to evaluate existing frameworks for working with autistic people across different life transitions.

View the recording at INSAR.