Preschool Inclusion Finance Tool Kit 2017 (PDF)
Preschool Inclusion Finance Tool Kit 2017 (PDF)
Provides an update of ECTA center’s resource that addresses updated guidance in the Dear Colleague Letter on Preschool Least Restrictive Environments published in January 2017.
Worksheets included in this toolkit:
PBS Parents: Communication Strategies (for kids with disabilities)
All children have the right to express what they want and how they feel. But this is not always easy to do. Some children may not be able to speak clearly enough for everyone to understand them, while others may not be able to speak at all. For these children, telling people how they feel or what they want may be among the most difficult things they have to do. Through Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) parents and caregivers can help children with communication difficulties find ways to express what they are thinking, wanting, or needing.
Q & A on Free and Appropriate Public Education Following Supreme Court Decision in the Endrew F. v. Douglas County School District
Published: Dec 2017
The Q & A provides an overview of the facts and issue in the case, a discussion of the IDEA FAPE requirements and include questions addressing implementation considerations.
Three year old Matthew reads to his little brother and adds sign language (Video)
Published: Mar 15, 2012 | 2:10 minutes
This video shows our three year old son reading to and signing with his 17 month old brother. You can see how much they love books and how much fun it is for them to sign together.
Deaf Grandmother teaches 9 weeks old Deaf baby sign language – Aria Belle (Video)
Published: Apr 18, 2017 | 1:01 minutes
Question Time with Shakti: Spina Bifida (Video)
Published: Nov 7, 2017 | 5:14 minutes
Young and suave, Shakti’s confidence took a hit when he left his friends at high school for the university in the big city. He tells us how he found his groove and why a certain bar owner thinks he’s a health and safety risk…
The Good Side of Autism (Video)
Published: Apr 25, 2015 | 6:13 minutes
Autism isn’t always bad. It can be a wonderful thing to learn from, grow from and see the world in a new way. Our wonderful son has shown us the good side of autism.
Three Ways Teachers Can Support Autism (Video)
Published: 2017 | 4:18 minutes
A psychologist explains practical ways teachers can support children with autism. Expect more; teach acceptance; avoid overload. Julia from Sesame Street is featured.
Third Grader Starts School Year with Speech About Autism (Video)
Published: Sep 9, 2015 | 1:29 minutes
Jackson gave a speech to help his classmates better understand his daily challenges.
Toddler with Down Syndrome Sings with Sister (Video)
Published: Jan 16, 2018 | ABC News | 1:45 minutes
Even at 25 months old, Bo Gray has a bit of a theme song: “You Are My Sunshine.”