The Importance of High Expectations
By Richard Chapman PhD Recently, I was having a conversation with a good friend of mine that lives out of state and who is also a mom to a three-year-old son with autism. During this conversation, we discussed the future and what the future might look like for her son. I am not a fortune […]
Supports During the Transition from Youth to Adulthood.
Click Here to View the Video Above Self-direction and determination, along with support to families during this transition. Strategies that work! Learn more from Michelle Cades and her personal experiences. About Michelle Cades Michelle Cades, a licensed clinical social worker, serves as Advocacy Co-Chair for Fairfax County SEPTA (Special Education PTA) following three years serving […]
Disability. Fire. Escape Plan.
Blog by Jill Rose, Videographer, Center for Family Involvement Most people mentally paint the walls and arrange their furniture when they buy a new house. Not me. I’m too busy planning my escape plan in case of a fire. I grew up with a father who was a firefighter. Whether he’s aware of it or […]
VTSS Trauma Learning Modules
This is a great time to learn more about the impact of trauma on children, youth and adults and how to build resiliency when challenges come our way. The self-paced online Virginia Tiered Systems of Support (VTSS) Trauma Learning Modules are free and include: Videos from experts and division staff implementers and families Engaging and […]
Establishing Healthy Boundaries for Touch
Everyone has sensory feelings surrounding touch, some may love it, while others loathe it. In the pandemic, loneliness has been exacerbated for some by experiencing touch deprivation. Our thoughts and behavior surrounding touching have a lot to do with our family’s culture and values, along with our individual threshold for sensory stimulation. For every person who hugs […]
