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In This Issue....
  • Checklist to Identify Student's Strengths for Success
  • Kid Friendly Math Apps
  • Transition Study (criteria below)
  • Infant Research Opportunity (5-12 month old's)
  • ASD Drama Study (3-4 year old's)
  • Transition IEP App
  • Openhouse for Intensive Pediatric Physical Therapy
Strengths = Success

A student's success can be strengthened by building on their strengths.  This checklist from understood.org will get you started identifying key positive skills rather than always looking for the improvements.

Kid Friendly Math Apps
 
Here are 10 great apps to increase math fluency during the summer. One  fun app called Quickmath, allows your child to write their answer with their finger anywhere on the screen of their device, and the app will recognize the answer and record the response.  Check these out!

Operation Math (iOS - $2.99, Android - $1.99)

Sushi Monster (iOS - Free)

Quick Math - Arithmetic & Times Tables (iOS - $1.99)

Pet Bingo by Duck Duck Moose (iOS - $1.99, Android -$1.99)

Meerkat Math HD (iOS - $1.99)

Math Flash Cards * (iOS - Free)

10monkeys Multiplication (iOS - $1.99, Android - Free)

Math Monsters - Bingo (iOS - Free)

Math Vs Zombies (iOS - $4.99, Android - Free)

YodelOh Math Mountain (iOS - $2.99, Android - $1.99)
Transition Study Announcement

Elizabeth J. Strong (student researcher) in the EdD Program at Walden University is conducting a research study to learn more about the parent perceptions of transition and post-secondary service for their children with disabilities.  Qualifying volunteers will receive a $10 gift certificate after taking part in a 60 min interview via Skype or in person. To qualify, participant must meet at least  two  of the following criteria :
  • Parents who have experienced school district specialized services and/or 504 services.
  • And/or parents of young adult child/children with intellectual disabilities and/or other disabilities who has graduated from high school between 2014 - 2016,
  • And/or parents of young adult child/children with intellectual disabilities and/or other disabilities who is currently or about to attend a transition program.
  • And/or parents of young adult child/children with intellectual disabilities and/or other disabilities who has aged-out of a transition program between 2014 - 2016.
For volunteer information, please contact Elizabeth Strong at 
435-535-6965 or send an email to elizabeth.strong@waldenu.edu before July 22nd.
Autism Transition Study
Elizabeth J. Strong (student researcher) in the EdD Program at Walden University is conducting a research study to learn more about the parent perceptions of transition and post-secondary service for their children with disabilities.  Qualifying volunteers will receive a $10 gift certificate after taking part in a 60 min interview via Skype or in person. To qualify, participant must meet at least  two  of the following criteria :
  • Parents who have experienced school district specialized services and/or 504 services.
  • And/or parents of young adult child/children with intellectual disabilities and/or other disabilities who has graduated from high school between 2014 - 2016,
  • And/or parents of young adult child/children with intellectual disabilities and/or other disabilities who is currently or about to attend a transition program.
  • And/or parents of young adult child/children with intellectual disabilities and/or other disabilities who has aged-out of a transition program between 2014 - 2016.
For volunteer information, please contact Elizabeth Strong at 
435-535-6965 or send an email to elizabeth.strong@waldenu.edu before July 22nd.
Infant Research Opportunity
Do you have an infant between 5-12 months old? The Psychology Department and Neuroscience Center at BYU  would love to have them participate in their ASD Infant Sib Study.
  • Looking for infants who have siblings who have been diagnosed with ASD.
  • Others are also welcome.
  • Study includes infant looking at simple images.
  • Families will be paid $10 for participation (about 30 minutes). 
If interested, please contact us at: cogndevelopment@gmail.com or 
801-422-5
Drama Therapy Improving Social Skills?
Looking for 3 or 4 year old's with autism for research study

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The University of Utah, College of Health is currently recruiting children  with ASD between the ages  3 or 4 to participate in a one-week drama intervention research study. The intervention will be held in early August at the University of Utah. Financial reimbursement will be offered along with other benefits to participation.

Click here for a list of requirements and contact information.
Transition IEP Guided App for Students!

This is a great tool to ready your teen for their transition IEP meeting.  Let this app prepare your teen with questions regarding their long term employment goals, education goals after high school and transition planning.  It initially was built by Disability Rights Kansas, however the content is applicable to any state transition IEP as a guideline. The program is free and will take a student about 15 minutes to complete. Once finished, the student can print it out and take to their transition IEP.  


Please also visit the FAQ page for more information.
Intensive Physical Therapy  Open-House

Join IPTI for an openhouse Tuesday August 2, 2016   from 9 am to 4 pm , to learn more about their Intensive Model of Physical Therapy [IMOT] and Neuro Development Treatment (NDT) methods.  They specialize in pediatric patients; especially children with injuries and disabilities, both congenital and acquired.

Click here for flier and further information
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