If you have a child in special education then you know how important communication skills are in maintaining positive relationships with your school and teams. Cadre has come up with 6 helpful steps to assist you in developing these skills.
Be mindful of your emotional pressure gauge.
Prioritize and plan.
Actively listen to understand the other person's perspective.
Use clarifying statements if you witness puzzled expressions.
Have options in mind and offer them for discussion, when needed.
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New Face for the Family to Family Network
We welcome Stephanie Roach in her new role at the Utah Parent Center as project coordinator for the Family to Family Network. Stephanie brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to this position as s
he has volunteered in the special needs community for many years, by helping to improve outcomes for children in Early Intervention, advocating for insurance reform for individuals with disabilities, supporting parents in the IEP process, and improving transitions for individuals exiting the public school system. Stephanie also personally advocates for her daughter who has a rare chromosomal abnormality and a rare neurological disorder, and also for her son who has autism. She started working for the Utah Parent Center two years ago as a parent consultant, and we are excited to see Stephanie flourish in this new role as she unites families through this unique network of families.
UMOCA Sense/Ability Tour Program
The Utah Museum of Contemporary Art in collaboration with the parent support group, Easy to Love, Hard to Raise, have created private tours targeting families with sensory sensitive children so they can feel comfortable and included.
How well do you know the core curriculum? Did you know that the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act has made it clear that teachers must expose their special education students to the same academic standards as their peers. This historic opportunity to these common standards provide an opportunity to improve access to rigorous academic content standards for students with disabilities.
Check out the links below for information on common core standards
Come meet Ms. Wheelchair America and view special presentations
on new assistive technology, including the 2016 Best Device of the Year award. More than 20 vendors will also
be on-site to share the latest devices:
iPad and Echo Smartpen
Electronic aids for daily living
Adaptive devices
Modified vehicles
CReATE refurbished wheelchairs
Augmentative Communication Devices
Thursday October 13th
3-6 pm
Judy Ann Buffmire Building on 1595 W. 500 S. in Salt Lake City.
New Upcoming Events Calendar at UPC!
Check out our new calendar feature on our parent center website. Just click the event from the calendar to make on-line registration a snap. Connect to our live calendar now by clicking
here.
