Part-time CCC-SLP Speech-LanguagePathologist (Old Town, Alexandria)

P-T CCC-SLP: Come join a small pediatric private practice in the heart of Alexandria's Old Town just outside of Washington DC! We are in need of a part time therapist - must be flexible and able to work into early evening hours. Competitive pay and continuing education allowance in a therapist owned office . Immediate start date. CCC and VA license required.
Call Jennie 703-535-7841 or email speechva@yahoo.com

[ArlingtonASIS] FREE behavior intervention assistance for families

[ArlingtonASIS] FREE behavior intervention assistance for families


All counties in Virginia should have some form of FREE behavior intervention assistance for families. Who provides that assistance may differ depending on the age of the individual who needs that assistance. In Fairfax County, it is provided by the Intensive Care Coordination (ICC) Team of the Community Services Board (CSB) for individuals under age 18. The CSB can be reached at 703 246-2556. It is provided under the Systemic Therapeutic Assessment Respite Treatment (START) team for individuals age 18 and older. The START team in Northern Virginia is funded through the Easter Seals at this time and can be reached at 571 409-0377 or 919 943-7585.
If any family is facing behavioral challenges by an individual with any form of autism or any mental health condition, they should contact the appropriate team or their school social worker, who should be able to provide assistance. Behavioral challenges do not get better on their own and can get far worse as the individual gets older, taller, heavier, stronger, and faster. I would strongly encourage you to get this free assistance, since the earlier these challenges are dealt with, the better for everyone involved. Once you make contact with the appropriate agency, do not stop until you actually receive some form of assistance.

Workshop: “Discipline and IDEA" February 14

FROM PEATC:


A workshop on how the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) applies to discipline for children with special needs. Presented by Mr. William B. Reichhardt, principal in the firm of William B. Reichhardt & Associates. Thursday, February 14, 2013, 7:00p.m. – 8:30p.m. at the James Lee Community Center, 2855-A Annandale Road, Falls Church, VA 22042

RSVP: 703-923-0010
This event will be in English and Spanish.

Virginia Board for People with Disabilities Now Accepting Applications!

(Via PEATC)

Virginia Board for People with Disabilities Now Accepting Applications!


· Youth Leadership Forum
High School Students with Disabilities (rising juniors and seniors)

· Partners in Policymaking
Parent or Guardian of A Child with A Disability and Adult Self Advocates


Youth Leadership Forum:

Are you a rising Junior or Senior in high school? Youth Leadership Forum is a unique leadership program for high school students with a disability. If selected to participate you will spend 5 days on a college campus and participate in leadership training activities, explore career and life goals, network, develop information resources, and explore the latest assistive technology. The Virginia Board for People with Disabilities covers all YLF expenses. The deadline to receive applications is 5:00 p.m. on March 29, 2013. Interested in further developing your leadership skills? Take the first step and click here-- http://vaboard.org/ylf.htm


Partners in Policymaking:

Are you the parent or guardian of a child with a developmental disability? Join other parents and self advocates one weekend a month from Sept.2013-May 2014. During PIP’s monthly training sessions (one Fri. and Sat. a month all expenses paid), you will learn about several different topics that impact your child’s life including but not limited to: interacting with legislators, the special education system, Medicaid waivers, employment, independent living, and being the best advocate you can be. The deadline for receipt of applications is 5:00 p.m. on April 30, 2013.
Interested? Click here for more information- http://vaboard.org/policymaking.htm

FCPS Presents: The 8th Annual Special Education Conference: Parents + Educators + Students = Success

The 8th Annual Special Education Conference: Parents + Educators + Students = Success
will be held on March 2, 2013, at Hayfield Secondary School from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The keynote presentation will be delivered by Dr. Robert Brooks, a nationally known author and public speaker on the themes of resilience and motivation for students with special needs. FCPS staff, Ann Dolin, Samantha Hollins, Dr. Lauren Kenworthy, Dr. Nancy Lee, Tracy Lewis, and Dr. Audrey Thurm will also present a variety of workshops for families and educators of students who receive special education services in Fairfax County Public Schools.
FCPS middle and high school-age students who receive special education services can attend the conference with their parents and participate in a strand of workshops and activities designed specifically for students.
Complete the student registration when you register for the conference.

Parents can register online http://www.fcps.edu/dss/conference/ or by phone at 703-204-3941.
List of Conference workshops http://www.fcps.edu/dss/conference/ .
Download the conference flier http://www.fcps.edu/dss/conference/conference-flier.pdf .
Learn more about Dr. Robert Brooks http://www.drrobertbrooks.com/ .
Questions? Contact the Parent Resource Center at 703-204-3941.