Corrected MPACT December Newsletter

Empowering families to advocate for themselves so that children with special educational needs can reach their full potential in education and life - through support, training, and education.

Holiday Tips to Help Your Child With Sensory Issues

There’s a lot going on during the holidays—including many things that can be tough for children with sensory processing issues . Bright lights, loud sounds, and lots of activity can all overwhelm a child. Working on your child’s challenges is important, of course. But so is making the season bright for everyone.

This six-week planner offers daily tips and strategies to help you and your child work around some trouble spots and maximize the joy of the holidays.

Holiday Calendar Planner from Understood

Click the links below to view fact sheets from MPACT for more information!

Sensory Processing Disorder Fact Sheet

Sensory processing is our ability to take in information through our senses (touch, movement, smell, taste, vision, and hearing) organize, interpret that information, and make an appropriate response. Learn how a sensory processing disorder affects the way the brain interprets the information taken.

Signs of Childhood Mental Disorder Fact Sheet

Many signs of childhood mental disorders mirror typical childhood behaviors, experts say. But if certain actions become more frequent, sustained or disruptive, they can signal a more serious problem.

Early Signs of Autism Fact Sheet

Do you know the early signs of autism? Explore this fact sheet to learn more.

Free Special Education Workshops

Does your child have a disability; struggle with learning, behavior, or social issues at school; or currently receive special education services? If so, Missouri Parents Act (MPACT) may be able to help. MPACT is a federally-funded, statewide parent training and information center. MPACT offers families free training, resources, and support throughout the special education process.

We offer workshops throughout the state.

All workshop descriptions, dates, and registration information are located here: MPACT Workshop

Please contact us if you would like to schedule a training for your area or organization.

For more information about MPACT or to request information and resources about the special education process, click here or call 1.800.743.7634.

In the event of inclement weather, trainings will be cancelled. Please visit our website, view our Facebook page, or call 1.800.743.7634 for more information.

MPACT is funded in part or whole by the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs Grant No. H328M090020-10. The contents of the website, however, and any documents cited herein do not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the U.S Department of Education.

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