PISD Transition News
#LifeReadyAdults
August 28, 2020
A Message From Mrs. Crowder
When students are in school, their families and teachers make a lot of decisions that help develop a path for students to reach their goals. This support system makes sure that students have everything they need to be successful. As students become older it is imperative that they begin to take an active role in their own life plan. Students need the opportunity to advocate for themselves so that they can practice those skills in a supportive environment. Learning how to advocate and speak up for yourself is a skill that should be practiced. Young adults that feel they have control over their lives are happier and more capable as they grow into adulthood.
Here are a few of our favorite websites that address Self-Determination!
https://www.imdetermined.org/parents/resources/
Please also remember to send a copy of your student's updated guardianship papers if you have them.
The Center on Disability and Development at Texas A&M University would like to offer training at no cost to Texas parents and caregivers of children up to age 22 with core features of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Parents and caregivers will learn how to improve their child's communication skills. This service is provided by a grant project entitled "Coach to Communicate (C2C)," sponsored by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
https://autism.tamu.edu/
The training includes a 1-hour self-paced webinar that teaches behavioral strategies to increase communication use in children with ASD. Once complete, there is also the option to be paired with a coach for a more intensive 12-week training specific to their child’s communication needs (again, at no cost to parents). Coaching is offered in English and Spanish.
Register Here
Educators and service providers are also invited to complete free modules to learn evidence-based strategies for autism and behavior, with the option to earn CEUs. To see training modules available, enroll at https://prep.catalog.instructure.com.
If you are interested in learning how you can support our young adults please contact Shelley Crowder at shelley.crowder@pisd.edu!
Solomon Center
Email: shelley.crowder@pisd.edu
Website: https://www.pisd.edu/ATC
Location: 1631 Dorchester Drive, Plano, TX, USA
Phone: 972-905-8803
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