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The Best Way to Explain Learning Disabilities to Your Child Many parents are afraid that “labeling” a child as having a learning disability will make him feel broken, left out, or less willing to try. In fact, the opposite is true: giving your child an understanding of the nature of his learning disabilities will comfort him — and motivate him to push through his challenges. Here’s how to start that conversation.

NEW CHASE Your Dreams Podcast - Episode 5: Speaking Up for Myself Our CHASE Your Dreams podcast series is for youth. Episode 5 is all about SPEAKING UP! As people, we must learn to advocate for ourselves and speak up in order to thrive in the future. Check out the full series!

Trauma-Informed Care and the Pyramid Model for Promoting Social and Emotional Competence in Infants and Young Children Early educators are becoming increasingly aware of the importance of understanding the impact of trauma on young children and their families and offering trauma-informed care. Children’s responses to trauma can include a child’s difficulty in relationships and social interactions with peers and adults, challenges in emotional regulation and social skill development, and challenging behavior. Read more about the recommended practices for providing a trauma informed educational programs.

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Supporting the Emotional Needs of Kids With Learning Disabilities It is common for kids who have a learning disability (LD) to feel frustrated, sad, anxious or embarrassed. If you see signs that your child is struggling, try to understand what specifically is troubling them. Sometimes kids are upset because they think they are “dumb.” Learn more about how to support the emotional needs of kids with disabilities. Apoyar las necesidades emocionales de niños con discapacidades del aprendizaje

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Regulation Rendezvous: Tips for Implementing Sensory Breaks FAQ on Students with Disabilities and Virtual Schools and Programs Hoarding in Children 20+ Homework Strategies for Parents How has Disability Impacted the Music Industry Help for Cutting and Other Self-Injury Cortes y otro tipo de autolesiones: Cómo ayudar

Need Assistance? Contact one of our Family Resource Specialists email or (785) 233-4777.

Upcoming Events

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Education Advocate Training (in-person) February 21, 2023 - Virtual March 21, 2023 - Olathe April 11, 2023 - Junction City The Education Advocate training is for Kansas foster parents, adoptive parents, community volunteers and others who wish to help a child who does not have an available parent to act on their behalf for special education decisions.

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SHIFT Transition to Adulthood (in-person) Families and transition age youth (14-21) April 1, 2023 - Topeka Learn about transition services in the IEP, Vocational Rehabilitation Services (VR), Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS), Centers for Independent Living, and HCBS Medicaid Waivers. Hear stories of people with disabilities living their good lives.

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Family Employment Awareness Training (FEAT) (in-person) Families, transition age youth (14-21), & professionals February 25 & March 3, 2023 - Lawrence April 29 & May 5, 2023 - Wichita Learn about services, programs, and supports available to support gaining and maintaining employment for youth/young adults who have disabilities. We will share strategies for using person-centered planning to individualize transition services in the IEP and employment outcomes.

No events will be recorded We hope to see you and your youth at the trainings. Watch for more information in our upcoming Monday Memos or visit our webpage.

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Families Together, Inc. is the Parent Training and Information (PTI) and Family-to-Family Health Information Center (F2F HIC) for Kansas families which include a child with an exceptionality and/or special healthcare needs. We are families helping families. We are just a phone call, 785-233-4777, or email,contactus@familiestogetherinc.org, away.

You Can Make a Big Difference! We love what we do! We aim to encourage, educate, and empower families as we assist parents and their sons and daughters. We are lucky to have a team of supportive backers that help us continue this important work! Would you consider supporting our mission?  We need 1,000 people to give $10 to support our work of assisting families. Small steps make a big difference! To learn more and to donate, click here.

"I appreciate you being there. It helped tremendously! We just never had any guidance in that area before." ~ Kansas parent Other Opportunity to Support Families Together Dillons will make a donation to Families Together every time you shop if you select us as your charity of choice. Visit www.dillons.com/communityrewards. Choose Families Together Inc. ( LJ162) Select "Families Together Inc."

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