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Letting Go, Staying Close:
Strategies For Parental Involvement in School During the Teenage Years
 
As anyone who has parented a teenager (or been one) knows, adolescence is a time of shifting dynamics--a tightrope negotiation of new roles and greater freedoms. It's also a time that challenges parents' desire to stay connected to their child's learning, as the size and structure of secondary schools close off the pathways that worked in elementary school. Read more.
Policy Statement on Inclusion in Early Childhood Programs

The  "Policy Statement on Inclusion of Children with Disabilities in Early Childhood Programs,"  released jointly by the Departments of Education ( ED ) and Health and Human Services ( HHS ) on September 14, 2015, states that  all young children with disabilities should have access to inclusive high-quality early childhood programs, where they are provided with individualized and appropriate support in meeting high expectations.
Managing Problem Behavior at Home:
A Guide to More Confident, Consistent and Effective Parenting  

One of the biggest challenges parents face is managing difficult or defiant behavior in children. Whether a child is refusing to put on their shoes, or throwing full-blown tantrums, parents can find themselves at a loss for effective ways to respond.  Read more
How Peers Can Help Communication and Social Skills 
 
Involving a child's school peers or other same-age children can be helpful in teaching social and communication skills. Peers can be taught specific ways to interact with children with autism to help encourage these skills. For example, they may help interact with children involved in an activity, encourage play, or help with schoolwork. This approach can be called a "peer network." Read more.
Adult Guardianship in Kansas

The Kansas Council on Developmental Disabilities (KCDD) is collecting information about adult guardianship in Kansas and wants your input!   The information collected is solely intended to advise and assist the KCDD with shaping how they work for Kansans with developmental disabilities, their families, and other Kansans who have a strong interest in guardianship.  
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February 26-27, 2016
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Bullying Prevention Month

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Down Syndrome Awareness Month

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Serving Kansas families and their sons and daughters for more than 30 years. 

 

Families Together, Inc. is the statewide organization that assists parents and their sons and daughters with disabilities. Our program's mission is to encourage, educate, and empower families to be effective advocates for their children.
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5611 SW Barrington Court South
Suite 120
Topeka, KS 66614

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