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February 13, 2024 | 7:00 pm–9:00 pm
The Ins and Outs of IEPs and 504 Plans
In this presentation, you will learn how to help your child in the school setting by understanding the ins and outs of IEPs and 504 plans. Learn the difference between these two educational plans as well as how to request them, what to look out for, and how to maintain the plans as your child moves on to the next phase in their education. Common mistakes in the planning process will also be discussed as well as tips for a well-written IEP/504 plan.
March 12, 2024 | 7:00 pm–9:00 pm
Effective Strategies for Everyday Executive Functioning Challenges
Dr. Dana Tappen, SLP.D., CCC-SLP is a speech-language pathologist, private practice owner, and part-time faculty at CSUN. She earned both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from SDSU, later obtained the Special Education Advocacy Certificate from USD, and completed her clinical doctorate at RMUoHP. She has been practicing since 2004 and worked in a variety of settings including with multiple educational agencies and as the director of a Nonpublic Agency. Her passion is working with both children and adults with social cognition and executive functioning challenges.
April 16, 2024 | 7:00 pm–9:00 pm
Managing Defiance
Does your child melt down over seemingly simple, routine tasks? Would you like to have more clear and effective strategies to deal with this? Setting clear boundaries can be a very tricky endeavor with the ADHD child. Many logical approaches simply backfire. Children with ADD/ADHD are at a higher risk of upsets that are not only disruptive to the household, they also wear on children’s self-esteem. During this informative and interactive presentation, Marla Flores will offer suggestions on how to balance the school/home life, hoping to provide tips that are designed to bring more peace and enjoyment into your homes.
May 14, 2024 | 7:00 pm–9:00 pm
Executive Function Hacks for Students and Families
In this presentation, you will learn how to identify and support executive function needs in students K-12 (with applications for college). You'll hear easy-to-use strategies to solve the most common challenges for students with ADHD. You will also learn tricks for communicating with the school, as well as best practices for IEPs and 504s for students with ADHD.
June 11, 2024 | 7:00 PM–9:00 PM
Screens & Executive Function Hacks for Students and Families
Discover the new research behind screens and neurological development impacting executive functioning to become empowered with tools to guide parents & young adults through the complexities of screen time self-regulation. Delve into innovative approaches to safeguard your child's mental development and ensure their online safety, fostering a nurturing home environment conducive to thriving in academics and the broader aspects of life. Embrace the digital age with confidence, learning to integrate the real and virtual worlds for your child's holistic growth.This webinar will equip you with the latest, impartial research findings to make informed decisions about suitable apps, games, and devices for your children, taking into account their age, neurodiversity, and any mental health considerations.
CHADD AFFILIATE: San Diego County CHADD
Contact: Roxanne Fouche, San Diego County CHADD Coordinator; Email: RoxanneFouche@gmail.com; Phone: 760.736.1111