Presented by  Dr. Frederika C. Theus,  Licensed Clinical Psychologist Dr. Frederika Theus will speak about the special challenges that these difficult times bring to people with disabilities and their families. She will share her expertise working with individuals within the autism spectrum  disorders, as well as discussing some possible ways to deal with stress that... Read more »

Join us for this panel discussion with caregiving experts to discuss lessons learned caring for children with special health care needs, the impact of COVID-19 on caregivers and strategies to adapt, what resources are available now, and how to plan for the future of your child with special needs and achieve financial confidence. CLICK HERE... Read more »

On this weeks WOW meeting we will have guest starts from the Jacksonville area Center for Independent Living!  After learning about the ADA a few years ago,  some of our regular’s at the WOW meetings  said they wanted to learn more about the Centers for Independent Living and Jacil stepped right up! Jacil supports an... Read more »

The Illinois State Board of Education provides a guide to help you understand your educational rights and responsibilities related to special education. During this webinar we will review the contents and the importance of each chapter and appendix. We will explain what is new in the 2020 version and offer a way to get a... Read more »

Great news for the WOW meetings! ICDD has extended our grant through December 2020 so we will be back to our usual two-three times per week!!!   Future dates and times to be decided. This week we will meet on Tuesday at 2:00 when we will have Shirley Paceley lead us in a calming meditation to... Read more »

Intended Audience: Family Members and Family Educators In this webinar, designed specifically for parents, we will dive into the actionable strategies of organizing and structuring at-home learning during the time of remote school. Not only will parents learn strategies, but we will also provide time to talk with each other, brainstorm, and develop a plan for use in... Read more »

Learn specialized strategies to engage students with ASD of all ages in remote learning opportunities. Use incentives, liked activities and topics, music, specialized vocabulary and physical objects to enhance engagement. Discover ways to make schoolwork activities manageable and meaningful. Enhance your communication with your child’s team so everyone can provide the best adaptations for your... Read more »

The webinar will include: · Discussion of characteristics and struggles of Autism, ADHD, Sensory Processing Disorder · How it may affect school and home life. · What it looks like – tell-tale behaviors. · Ideas and examples on how to support your child and help foster his/her skills to be successful in different inclusive settings... Read more »