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Click here for more information!What:Easter Seals-Goodwill is offering a series of classes using Michelle Garcia Winner’s “Think Social!” curriculum to help kids ages 9-12 who need extra support in learning and practicing social skills. Participants will: Increase confidence and positive self-esteem Improve communication & listening skills Practice everyday etiquette & social skills Learn to work with others Enhance coping skills Learn to manage conflict Group leaders include people with backgrounds in P.L.A.Y. (Play and Language for Autistic Youngsters), social work, special education, and one-on-one work with kids of ranging abilities. Our goal is to provide a safe and fun environment for kids to explore and learn about our social world together!Cost for the 8-week session is $200.When:Meet and Greet for registered familiesApril 13th, 20126:00 pm - 7:00 pm Kids Connect ScheduleApril 20 - June 8, 2012 (Fridays)4:00 pm - 5:30 pm Where:Easter Seals-Goodwill Children’s Services800 Kensington, Suite 100Missoula, MT 59801For additional information and to register, please contact: Abbey Hood  Phone: (406) 217-8768 Email: abigailh@esgw.org

A meaningful education for children begins and ends with open, honest communication between home and school. Without a positive and comfortable relationship, solid and meaningful plans for a child’s education cannot move forward. This is particularly true when the child in question is one with ”special,” or as I like to call them, ”extra” needs.

Click here to download the full flyer with registration information (PDF) What: Fun activities, games and a supportive place to share where siblings can meet and talk with peers who have a brother or sister with special needs, for children ages 6-13. When: November 3, 2010 from 1-5 p.m. Where: St. Pius Church 717 18th St. W. in Billings Admission is $5.00 -- Snacks and drinks will be provided

This fall, a fancy new place opened in Vienna that will give him that level of care for $75 a night. Called Jill's House, it boasts a swimming pool, gym, music room, art center, suites with bejeweled ceilings that look like outer space and a playground so cool, I'd call it Seven Flags. There's a ceiling track that snakes from the bed to the bath, so that a guest can be carried, via sling, for bathing. There's the indoor-outdoor lock system, in case a guest bolts. Picture cards all over the place let the guests point to food, water or a toilet if they can't articulate a need. The indoor swimming pool, surrounded by Bahamian decor, has water-proof wheelchairs, a ramp, a sling and one lifeguard for every guest.

We receive many questions from parents, teachers, and health care providers about special education services for children with autism. If you are a parent, you need to educate yourself about your child's disability, effective educational methods and medical treatments, and how to present your child's problems and needs to school staff so they want to help. On the Autism, PDD & Asperger Syndrome page, you will find FAQs, articles, legal resources, recommended books, free publications, and a short list of information and support groups.

Health insurance can be an invaluable resource for families with children with autism to help make the often high-cost and high-frequency treatments for their child more affordable.  However, making sure that services and providers are covered can be confusing and time-consuming.  Below are some tips for how to make the process more manageable and to maximize coverage.

Let's keep IDEA PTA alive with renewed parent input and involvement.    The meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. at the home of Mary Hall of PLUK, which is located at 380 Keith, which is the NW corner of Keith and Hilda in the University area.   Several of our wonderful MT CAAN members have already brainstormed some exciting ideas as to how parents can unite with enlightened educators to utilize this group as an important vehicle by which:  Parents can gain the empowerment and voice they should have in the special education process and at school, generally; We can work together systematically to achieve the kind of meaningful changes, opportunities, and supports that we want and need to see in the school environment, so that all children, regardless of diversity, get the free and appropriate education they are due by law and that they deserve by human right.

Click here to download the flyer (PDF) What: A coordinated system of accessible community-based respite care services for family caregivers of children or adults with special needs.  This includes but is not limited to individuals with developmental disabilities, other disabilities, mental health issues, aging, illness, and child abuse. Who should attend: Representatives from state agencies, statewide organizations, community groups, respite providers, and family caregivers When: March 9, 2011 9:30am - 4:30pm Where: Great Northern Best Western Helena, MT For more information, contact: Doug Blakley, Aging Services/DPHHS at (800) 332-2272 Vicki Clear/DEAP at (800) 224-6034 Register for the Summit at http://www.arch.memberlodge.org/StateSummit

Shortly after my daughter Campbell’s first medical emergency, I noticed that I was much more agitated, anxious and always on alert.  This caused me to suffer from insomnia, panic attacks and depression.  I began talking with other parents and did my own research, finding I was not alone.  

The individual education program (IEP) is of critical importance to educators, parents, and students. Through the IEP process school-based teams (a) assess the educational needs of a student, (b) develop meaningful and measurable goals that direct the student’s program, (c) develop and implement a program of special education and related services, and (d) monitor the student’s progress toward his or her goals. Our purpose in this article is to review the legal requirements in developing, implementing, and evaluating the IEP; examine the research that has been conducted on IEPs; and discuss the implications of the law and research for school-based teams in developing IEPs.

For the "Dare To Dream" special ed program, that Monroe Twp High School attends every year, we normaly perform have fun activities set up every year. But this year was different. This year was my firs year going, so the Monroe team put me to work into creating a spectacular video. Featuring the High School's seniors sitting down for this interview and showing how life is living as a child with a disablitly. This video is so moving and incredible. Please Share this video to everyone you know, because it's one thing to know about disabled children, whats it like to hear from one. We need this to be seen by everyone to not only teach others what it's like for us, but to show people and especially kids like us that it's okay to be us.

About 1 in 323 children has been identified with Cerebral Palsy according to estimates from CDC’s Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring (ADDM) Network. There is an abundance of information regarding CP out there. However, it can be overwhelming sifting through all of that knowledge. Here is a list of great resources regarding CP, including research articles, books, support organizations, blogs, and more.

The focus will be on the two main components: Inclusion Model Decision Matrix Supporting Documents for the Decision Matrix The Inclusion Collaborative of Santa Clara County is committed to ensuring that children with disabilities and special needs have equal access to full participation in inclusive learning environments. There are resources for teachers, families, and administrators (some are California specific).

Greetings and a warm welcome to the Fathers Network web page. Our mission is to celebrate and support fathers and families raising children with special health care needs and developmental disabilities. Please utilize the superb resources on this site. We appreciate your feedback and your support.

Starting Tuesday, the store, which is located just inside the main Big Sky doors, will begin selling clothing, jewelry, shoes, toys, games and various knickknacks to the general public and Big Sky students while giving real-world business experience to vocational-education students at the school. Its grand opening begins at 3 p.m., and the store will be open until 8:30 p.m. Most, but not all, of its student-employees are children with special needs.

I’ve always believed that as a parent I am the best advocate for my children. If I don’t do it, who will? I also believe in giving back and paying forward so I joined the Bozeman Area Special Education PTA to help advocate for families who are still in need. Please join me in helping to raise awareness regarding disability issues in the community at the Legislative Candidate Forum on Disabilities on August 27. The forum will be held at Eagle Mount at 6901 Goldenstein, at 6:30 p.m., with a reception to follow. Childcare, accommodations, and transportation will be provided. This event is sponsored by The Arc Montana, Disability Rights Montana, Bozeman Area SEPTA, NAMI Bozeman, and PLUK and hosted by Eagle Mount Bozeman. For more information and transportation, please contact Mary at 406-461-2384.