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September 2012

Off to a Good Start in High School

Like the fireman whose clothes and boots are laid out so he can jump on the truck at a moment's notice, getting yourself organized and ready for a new school year can really help you get off to a good start.

In high school, it's up to you to structure your own time and study routines, and how you do that makes all the difference in how successful you'll be. Study habits that are effective for you-realistic about your strengths and weaknesses-will leave mind space available for the reason you go to school: to learn. Here are some tips: Read more

Half of Teenagers With Autism Bullied

Close to half of all teenagers with an autism spectrum disorder are bullied at school, says a survey of their parents.

The results, published Monday in the Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, suggest that rate is much higher than the estimated 11 percent of bullied kids in the general population.

Previous studies have found kids and teens who are bullied tend to be more depressed, lonely and anxious and do worse in school than those who aren't picked on, according to the researchers.

That means bullying could make things extra difficult for those with autism, who may already struggle more in school than other kids. Read more

Enuresis

Enuresis is a disorder characterized by urinary incontinence in children five years old and up. Though it's commonly called bed wetting, the disorder encompasses any

abnormal urinary voiding that occurs, day or night. Some children with enuresis may not notice that they need to go to the bathroom. Others may realize that they need to urinate but then become distracted and forget until it is too late. While most children outgrow enuresis, the disorder can cause them great embarrassment and may create a strain on the whole family. Fortunately, effective behavioral and pharmacological treatment is widely available. Read more

Axis Dance Company

Axis Dance Company

Welcome to AXIS Dance Company. AXIS creates, performs, and teaches "physically integrated dance"- a contemporary dance form that evolves from the collaboration between dancers with and without disabilities.Join us as we expand the possibilities with innovative choreography showcased by bold, new dance performances. Click for website

Dance Access/KIDS!

Academic and Family Engagement Summit

Free Event for Professionals & Families of

Children and Young Adults with Disabilities

When: Saturday, September 29, 2012

Time: 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Place: Holiday Inn Pam Beach Airport

1301 Belvedere Road

West Palm Beach, FL 33405

Call Margarita Montalvo to Register (305) 378-1336 or

Liliana Pagan (561) 574-1097

If you require special accommodations, including the services of a Sign Language Interpreter, please contact us at least two weeks prior to this event.

Keynote Speaker: Will Gordillo

Director of ESE

Presented by Family Network on Disabilities,

Parent Education Network Project (PEN)

Workshops will include:

- Differentiated Instruction

- FCAT Skills at Home

- Using Learning Styles to Reach All Learners

- IEP Clinic - available for parents and care givers

Parents and professionals will have new and fun strategies for teaching

Free childcare available! Registration is required as space is limited!!

Deadline 9/21/12