Returning to School Post-Covid, Modifications & Accommodations, Apple Health App, and more!

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Returning to School: Children with Special Needs and Mental Health Post-Covid

The pandemic has disrupted the lives of students, families, and educators. Behavioral supports should be considered for students returning to school. Planning now would allow schools to put positive supports in place rather than using consequences later. Find out how schools are going to respond to the behavioral challenges that are sure to arise.

What All Teachers Need to Understand About Accommodations

When IEPs are written, there are typically accommodations included to help students succeed. These accommodations have been carefully considered and are put into the document with a purpose. Here you can find out the difference between accommodations and modifications, and how they can help students.

Making a Scripted Story at Home

Scripted stories are a great tool to support your child. Scripted stories can help your child understand what to expect during new situations or everyday routines and provide examples of what to do. You can make a scripted story at home and start using it with your child today.

Setting Up the "Medical ID" Feature on Apple's Health App

For most people -- especially youth and young adults -- a smartphone is everything. It’s a way to talk, text, take photos, play games, listen to music, read the news, and more. Now, the iPhone Health app features a helpful medical tool: the Medical ID. The Medical ID shows important health-related information from the user. It is easy to set up and can be accessed by anyone in the event of an emergency.

La función “Medical ID” (Ficha médica) en la aplicación Health (Salud) de Apple

Additional Resources

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Family Employment Awareness Training (FEAT) - 6 part virtual series

July FEAT Series

SHIFT Transition to Adulthood - 3 part virtual series

Parent Leadership Conference - July

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