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 Evanston Citizens for Appropriate Special Education (CASE) is a community advocacy organization focused on the needs of students with disabilities in Evanston/Skokie District 65 and ETHS District 202
We provide information and support for parents through our Parent Connections meetings, our private Parent Connections Facebook group, our On the CASE newsletter and our CASEline phone number.
We are commited to advancing disability awareness in the Evanston community through collaboration with the City and the school system.
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Hello Evanston CASE community,
Spring IEP season is in full swing. If you missed my presentation on Advocacy Strategies for Parents on March 25th, please come to our Parent Connections meeting on April 14th from 7-9 pm.
Parent Connections meetings provide an opportunity for you to engage with other parents who understand and share your concerns. We share information, resources and ideas you can apply to your own situation. Struggling to get services for your child at school can be very stressful and upsetting. Join us to learn some strategies to support your goals.
Location:
1940 Sherman Ave.
Call 847-556-8676 for directions if needed.
Hope to see you there!
Warm regards,
Cari Levin, LCSW
Director Evanston CASE
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Anxiety and Mindfulness:
Teaching kids how to live in the present
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From ChildMind.org
Interview with Renee Jain. She is a life coach and founder of the programs GoStrengths! and GoZen!
"So how do we help a child who is anxious? Like grown-ups, a lot of that will be coming from worries about the future or memories of bad experiences, so bringing them into the present is still really helpful. For kids you want to make things (A) fun and (B) quick. If a kid is feeling anxious you can try a quick exercise that's fun. For example, I've used one I call the ninja walk, which is just what it sounds like. You have to walk around like a ninja for a minute, and ninjas are very quiet! So the kid is focusing on walking silently and sneaking around. It's fun and the concentration helps pull them into the present."
To read more, click HERE
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| Daniel Radcliff (Harry Potter) Shares his Struggles with Dyspraxia
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From Understood, an information packed website for parents of students with learning and attention challenges.
It helps when kids have an example of someone they admire who has struggled with the same challenges.
"Harry Potter is a hero to a generation of kids and their parents who are fans of the books. But actor Daniel Radcliffe, who plays the clever wizard in the Harry Potter movies, has also become a hero, of sorts. He's speaking out for kids with dyspraxia, a condition that makes it hard to plan and coordinate physical movement."
Click HERE
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Managing Medication in College:
The Key is to Start Early
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From ChildMind Institute
"The first year of college is not a good time for kids to go off medication that's been working-because they're careless or they're experimenting. Making sure your child has the knowledge and preparation to maintain her own medication regimen can mean the difference between a strong start and a hard landing."
Dr. Allison Baker, a child and adolescent psychiatrist at the Child Mind Institute, recommends that beginning junior year kids start learning to manage their own medication.
"When kids are comfortable and familiar with managing their own meds, including calling the pharmacy or their therapist to ask for a refill, they're much more skillful and likely to maintain good practices when they get to college."
To read more, click HERE
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FREE Webinar on Autism-related Wandering/Elopement
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Autism Home Support Services is offering a free webinar addressing the issue of wandering in children with autism spectrum disorder.
Learn more about how you can keep your child safe from the dangers inherent in this all-too-common behavior.
Thursday, April 9th
6-7 pm
To register, click HERE
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Play as a Vehicle for Progress:
Check out Lekotek
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We are so fortunate to have a Lekotek center nearby. The services they offer are unique and effective.
"At Lekotek, play strategies are modeled for parents in a relaxed, cheerful setting by trained and certified Family Play Specialist. Selecting from a large inventory of toys and materials, the Lekotek Leader skillfully demonstrates how to capture the child's attention and engage him or her in meaningful interaction. During play sessions/play groups parents & siblings participate, learning how to best integrate play techniques and activities into their daily routines at home. At the end of each session, the family borrows several toys from the toy lending library to use at home during the month."
For a membership fee, Lekotek offers a variety of services to families including:
Play Sessions & Playgroups
Toy Lending Library
Compuplay - (adaptive and assistive technology, iPads)
Parent Support
Toy Evaluations and Ratings
Find the nearby center at:
Lekotek of Skokie / Shore Community Services
4125 Oakton Street
Skokie, IL 60076
phone: 847-674-0839 ext. 11 fax: 847-674-1254
E-Mail: jbailey@lekotek.org
To learn more, visit their website HERE
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Evanston CASE Parent Connections
PRIVATE Facebook Group
JOIN NOW!
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Join our new private Facebook group
Evanston CASE Parent Connections
Share resources, ask questions and express your concerns with others who "get it".
This online group supplements our in-person Parent Connections support group meetings. We have found that it is difficult for people to get to a meeting and we hope that this forum will be more accessible when you need it.
You may be asked to provide some basic identifying information (we will keep it confidential) to ensure that only parents/family members of children/teens in Evanston are accessing the group. Membership is growing quickly. Join the conversation.
To join, Google Facebook and enter Evanston CASE Parent Connections in the search box.
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