The Importance of  Neurodiverse Role Models Developmental disability is defined by impairment. Developmental variation is a broader concept that includes relative strengths and interests. Children, teens and adults with "different brains," need to have positive roles models. Some of these individuals may be celebrities; others may be completely anonymous. In real life or fiction, do […]

July 10, 2024—8:00 p.m. –LDA of Illinois invites you to attend its session by Dr. Margaret Carroll on “Using Mnemonics to Help Children Remember.”   Bev Johns is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.   Topic: Bev Johns' Zoom Meeting FOR MEG CARROLL ON MNEMONICS Time: Jul 10, 2024 07:00 PM Central Time (US […]

EXPERT: Jillian Lillibridge Heilman, Ph.D. DATE & TIME: Wednesday, July 17, 2024 @ 1pm EDT This webinar will be recorded. Register now and we'll reserve you a spot (even if you can't attend live) AND email you the replay link » . . . . .   Moving on to college is a big transition […]

July 23, 2024—8:00 p.m. LDA of Illinois invites you to attend its session by Bev Johns on: “What To Do When Your Child Procrastinates.”   Bev Johns is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.   Topic: Bev Johns' Zoom Meeting FOR SESSION ON PROCRASTINATION Time: Jul 23, 2024 07:00 PM Central Time (US and […]

ALL ABOUT ACCOMMODATIONS zoom session on Monday at NOON. Here is the link for your convenience. Check out the links in this thread and bring your child's IEP for personalized value for you. See you then! Michelle R. Davis, M. Ed. is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: Michelle R. Davis, M. Ed.'s […]

The Ivymount Professional Collaborative will host a 2-hour online learning opportunity for parents and professionals on Wednesday, August 7th from 9-11am. The workshop “Teaching Sexuality Education to Individuals with Developmental Disabilities” will review strategies for making information about sexual health accessible, frameworks for responding to difficult questions, and resources for continued exploration of this topic. Registration cost is […]

Register to reserve your spot for this free webinar and webinar replay ► Not available August 14? Don’t worry. Register now and we’ll send you the replay link to watch at your convenience. Unrelenting patterns of disorganization, procrastination, and late assignments wear down and discourage many parents of students with ADHD as the school year grinds on. But it […]

EXPERT: Sharon Saline, Psy.D. DATE & TIME: Wednesday, August 28 @ 1pm EDT  This webinar will be recorded. Register now and we'll reserve you a spot (even if you can't attend live) AND email you the replay link » Sometimes, children and teens with ADHD feel too frustrated or overwhelmed to utilize the organizational tools that would help […]

Ready for a new school year? I hope it's a good one for your and yours. To help you navigate the inevitable road-bumps, here's a reminder about our upcoming courses. Now is the time to sign up for our Excursions and Journey programs.

Register to reserve your spot for this free webinar and webinar replay ► Not available September 10? Don’t worry. Register now and we’ll send you the replay link to watch at your convenience. Your child can’t find their backpack and the school bus is here already. Wait, they found it. But where’s their homework and the […]