The Engaging Minds Blog – Tip for March 21, 2016

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By Engaging Minds | www.engagingmindsonline.com

Today’s tip for March 21, 2016:

For many students, eliminating distractions and staying on task is extremely difficult, especially while on the computer. Keep in mind the idea “If he could, he would.” That is — if your child were able, he would certainly like to be able to exert more control and eliminate distractions. At this time in his life, however, he may not have the capacity to do so on his own. Here’s how you can help him: If your child is easily distracted by YouTube, Facebook, Instagram or various gaming websites, try getcoldturkey.com for PCs and selfcontrolapp.com for Macs. These apps allow the student to block particular websites for a period of time they choose. And once blocked, there’s no going back until the clock runs out. It’s a simple tool that can have an enormous impact.

http://www.engagingmindsonline.com/resources/tip-of-the-week/361-easily-distracted-try-this

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Learning Program Boston Parent Receives 2016 Excellence Award

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By Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress (MDSC) | www.mdsc.org

‪#‎WDSD16‬ On Saturday, the MDSC honored Melanie Perkins McLaughlin at our ‪#‎iBelieve‬ Annual Conference with the Allen Crocker Award of Excellence, our most prestigious award, for her incredible breadth of work over the past 8 years advancing our mission.

And yesterday, as if to make our point, she was at United Nations Headquarters in New York City speaking at the U.N.’s ceremonies commemorating World Down Syndrome Day.

Melanie said she met many inspiring and courageous people from around the world, including Qatar, Mongolia, Japan, Korea, Australia, Scotland, South Africa, India, Luxembourg, the Netherlands and UK.The theme of this year’s ‪#‎WDSD‬ events was “the benefits of inclusive environments for today’s children and tomorrow’s adults.”

Thank you once again Melanie for continuing to spread awareness, not only in your hometown of Medford, but throughout Massachusetts and indeed, around the world!

https://www.facebook.com/massdscongress/posts/10154051618283200

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World Down Syndrome Day, March 21 | Random Acts of Kindness

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By World Down Syndrome Day | worlddownsyndromeday.org

In honor of World Down Syndrome Day, the National Down Syndrome Congress and six other national Down syndrome organizations are promoting “Random Acts of Kindness” in the United States.

In collaboration with Down Syndrome Affiliates in Action, Global Down Syndrome Foundation, International Down Syndrome Coalition, International Mosaic Down Syndrome Association, Lumind Foundation and National Down Syndrome Society, we have created a toolkit for WDSD 2015 that you can use to share information about Down syndrome with your community, celebrate people with Down syndrome, and spread a little love and kindness in the name of Down syndrome!

It’s as easy as 1-2-3-4!

  1. On March 21st, wear a t-shirt that says something about Down syndrome (your NDSC Convention t-shirt is a great option!)
  2. Choose an act of kindness, like taking cookies to a fire station, or checking in on an elderly neighbor (we have a list of suggestions to help get you started!)
  3. Print a WDSD postcard and give it out or place it with your Random Act.
  4. Take pictures of the random act and post on your social media pages with the hashtag #WDSD15. We’ll have people on the receiving end of our kindness, and the whole world watching on Facebook and Twitter.

Let’s make this the biggest, best World Down Syndrome Day yet!

How will you celebrate World Down Syndrome Day 2015?

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College Fair 2016 for Students with Learning Differences – Woburn, MA

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10th Annual College Fair for Students with Learning Differences
Wednesday, March 30, 2016 | 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Woburn Memorial High School Cafeteria, 88 Montvale Avenue, Woburn

This is the only annual college fair of its kind in the region. We are proud to host this free event, which hundreds of students have claimed was “inspirational” and has helped them to see college as a place where they could succeed.

This fair is open to all students! The schools we invite have been recommended to us as schools that are supportive of students with disabilities. Please check back often as the list will continue to grow right up to the date of the College Fair.

Our thanks to the Woburn Special Education Department and the Woburn School Committee for their support of this and all our events.

Colleges Attending:
• Bridgewater State University (MA)
• Colby-Sawyer College (NH)
• Curry College (MA)
• Johnson & Wales University (RI)
• Landmark College (VT)
• Lyndon State College (VT)
• Middlesex Community College (MA)
• Newbury College (MA)
• Quincy College (MA)
• Rivier University (NH)
• Suffolk University (MA)
• UMass Boston (MA)
• University of Connecticut (CT)
• University of New England (ME)

Call us (781) 281-9811 if you have questions.

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Webinar: Stop Shouting … And Start Solving: Effective Behavior Management at Home and at School

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STOP SHOUTING … And Start Solving
Effective Behavior Management at Home and at School

A FREE ONLINE WEBINAR

Thursday, April 7, 2016 | 7-9 PM

Joseph Moldover, PsyD, ABPP/cn
J. Stuart Ablon, PhD
Jessica Minahan, BCBA

Are you the parent or teacher of a child with challenging behaviors? Are you frustrated by the difficult-to-implement and oftentimes contradictory advice offered by many behavioral and mental health professionals?

This free, live webinar with leading neuropsychologist Dr. Joseph Moldover, renowned author Dr. Stuart Ablon, and internationally celebrated author and speaker Jessica Minahan will provide valuable perspectives and information for parents and teachers of children with Autism Spectrum Disorders, ADHD, behavior problems, and psychiatric diagnoses. Join three leading experts in discussing approaches to understanding and intervening in patterns of problem behavior. Compare and contrast different methods to understand what tools are right for your specific situation. Submit questions to be addressed in the live question and answer session.

 

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NDSC: 21 Quotes in 21 Days by 21 People with Trisomy 21

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By National Down Syndrome Congress | www.ndsc.org

Day 18: Carrie, Rome, New York

“I took the ‘dis’ away from disability and made it my ability to make this world
a better place for all of those with special needs.”

http://www.ndsccenter.org/day-18-21-quotes-in-21-days-by-21-people-with-trisomy-21/

 

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HOW DO YOU SEE ME? | March 21 – World Down Syndrome Day | #HowDoYouSeeMe

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By AnnaRose | YouTube: How Do You See Me Video

Let’s change the way we look at people with Down syndrome. AnnaRose is a nineteen year old from NJ. She’s a full time college student who works part-time at a physical therapy center and enjoys basketball and swimming through the Special Olympics NJ. AnnaRose, as many people with Down syndrome, only wants to realize her potential and live a meaningful, beautiful life.

Watch Now

 

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Camp Sunshine – April 17-22, 2016

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Families of children with Down syndrome and leukemia (where-ever you may be in your treatment journey), you are cordially invited to apply to attend CAMP SUNSHINE from April 17-22, 2016

During this special oncology session families of children with Down syndrome and leukemia are encouraged to apply. Please consider joining us for an amazing opportunity for respite, reflection, relaxation, caring and support and of course, recreation and FUN!

For more information from Camp Sunshine please feel free to call 207-655-3800 or email [email protected]. Applications can be mailed to: [email protected] or faxed to: 207-655-3825 or mailed to:
Camp Sunshine, 35 Acadia Rd., Casco, ME 04015

Feel free to call us as well. We’ve been there and we know.
Kathy and Mark Campbell, 978-343-0159 or [email protected]

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Entire Town Secretly Learns Sign Language to Give a Deaf Man Best Day of His Life

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By Alexandra Maslow | People.com

On Dec. 24, 2014, Muharrem and his sister, Ozlem, took a walk around their community in Bagcilar, a suburban district of Istanbul, only to find that everyone they encountered greeted them in sign language.

In this Samsung commercial to promote the company’s new video call center for the hearing impaired, locals are shown learning to sign in anticipation of the big day. Video cameras were also placed around the city to capture those moments when Muharrem was greeted at a bagel shop, or offered an apple, or being apologized to when a woman bumps into him – all delivered in sign language.

http://www.people.com/people/mobile/article/0,,20907160,00.html

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Why do we use the Expected-Unexpected Social Thinking Vocabulary?

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By Michelle Garcia Winner | socialthinking.com

Question: I was wondering if you could help me explain some of the language you teach.  I am having some trouble with the teachers I am working with wanting to use the language “expected and unexpected.”  I have utilized many consultation tactics and they still are using the language “appropriate and inappropriate.”  I am trying to think outside the box a little and thought maybe if the explanation came from you, they would understand the terminology better.

Our Response:

Historically there is a tendency to think we can teach students to learn social behavior by setting behavioral expectations and then simply telling them what we expect from them or telling them when we are disappointed in their behavior. To this end, professionals and parents, upon noticing a student doing an undesired behavior, will tell the student, “That’s inappropriate.” Rarely do you hear teachers telling students their behaviors are “appropriate.”  When we interpret the meaning behind the use of the phrase “That’s inappropriate,” we usually find it is used in a manner that reflects the speaker is disappointed in the student if not upset with him or her. Therefore it is used to scold and redirect rather than to teach.

https://www.socialthinking.com/Articles?name=Why+do+We+Use+the+Expected-Unexpected+Social+Thinking+Vocabulary+Article

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