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WELCOME TO SIBSHOPS - Registration Packet

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Por favor, envíe el Paquete completo de Inscripción a Cassie McWilliams, Facilitadora de SibShop:

Correo electrónico: cmcwilliams@alphasb.org

O enviar por correo o entregar en: Alpha Family Resource Center, 520 East Montecito St. Santa Barbara, CA 93103

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Cumpliendo 3 años de edad - Transición del Programa Comienzo Temprano a los Años Preescolares

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Cumpliendo 3 años de edad - Transición del Programa Comienzo Temprano a los Años Preescolares

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Guía para familias del Condado de Santa Bárbara

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Turning 3 Years Old - Transitioning From Early Start Into the Preschool Years

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Turning 3 Years Old - Transitioning From Early Start Into the Preschool Years

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A Guide for Families in Santa Barbara County

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Check out the Family Empowerment Center Padlet!/¡Haz Clic Aqui Para El Padlet del Centro de Empoderamiento Familiar!

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Check out the Family Empowerment Center Padlet!/¡Haz Clic Aqui Para El Padlet del Centro de Empoderamiento Familiar!

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I was inspired, informed, and challenged by attending the El Arc de California Latino Disability Leadership Summit in Los Angeles last week. I was inspired by meeting and listening to the co-founder of the United Farm Workers union, Dolores Huerta. I had the privilege of working with her and Cesar Chavez during the Grape Boycott (Huelga) march to Washington, D.C. in the late 1960's. She was the organizer of the marches, and still inspires me at age 93! "Our voice matters" Dolores exclaimed! "We had a lot of power because of our numbers during the boycotts. Poor people can organize. Every person is an activist, every moment is an opportunity to give hope and transform. We need to love and organize more!" Her messages are still the same. Our presence and our voices are needed in these times of racism, inequality, and injustice. She had all of us raising our fists shouting, "Si, Se Puede", Yes We Can!

Dolores' opening speech at the second Leadership Summit of 2023 undoubtedly had a profound impact on the assembled leaders. As a legendary civil rights activist, Dolores bought a wealth of experience and wisdom to the gathering. Her speech likely served as a powerful catalyst for the leaders, inspiring them to engage in meaningful action and advocacy.

Dolores' focus on the themes of power building, organizing for systemic change, and addressing disparities resonated deeply with the leaders. Her emphasis on creating power through unity and collective action encouraged the leaders to consider their own roles in effecting change within their respective communities. By emphasizing the importance of organizing and advocating for systemic change, she challenged the leaders to think strategically and proactively about their advocacy efforts.

Overall, Dolores left an indelible impact on the summit's attendees, fueling their sense of purpose, solidarity, and commitment to advancing the rights and opportunities to Latinos with disability community in California.

Grace Huerta, daughter in law of Dolores, opened the Summit as the Chairperson of El Arc de California. "What is important to us and what are our challenges? We deserve a unique platform, and El Arc will provide this support with you," Grace said. She emphasized the lack of support and respect, lack of communication and access to available services. "We won't stay silent. We have rights. We are leaders, intelligent and brave with voices to change these disparities!"

If the voices of these two women weren't enough, the Summit was facilitated by Ana Garcia-Ashley. She is Executive Director for the Gamaliel Foundation, where a young Barack Obama learned how to be a community organizer. But Gamaliel teaches there are no permanent friends or enemies in organizing. She was arrested with 1,000 families at the White House protesting Obama deporting more immigrants than any other President!

Ana clarified that El Arc is a grassroots movement of Latino disability advocates to build power, develop leaders and encourage change. To accomplish these outcomes, the over 40 leaders met together and worked in three separate groups. She facilitated and constantly challenged each of these groups. Group #1 - Relationship Building with DDS, Group #2 - Communicating Stories of the Latino disability community, Group #3 - Building Relationships with Legislators about the needs of the Latino disability community.

Thank you to our host, Emilio Sosa, Chief Executive Officer at The Arc of Los Angeles & Orange Counties for their meeting room, transportation, as well as meals provided by their Culinary Arts Program. They were an example of organizing families and informing their elected officials about their successes and challenges. Attending the evening reception was the Mayor of Downey, Claudia Frometa, as well as the Mayor Pro-Tempore Mario Trujillo. Also, the City of Downey Councilmember Hector Sosa and 64 th district Assemblymember Blanca Pacheco recognized and welcomed El Arc de California leaders!

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Dolores Huerta Inspires to Build Power and Influence Systemic Change at the California Latino Disability Leadership Summit in Los Angeles

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Interested in signing up your child for baseball?! "Challengers" Baseball Team has returned!

Dos Pueblos Little League’s adaptive baseball program, "Challengers," is for individuals with physical and intellectual disabilities ages 4-14.

Registration for Challenger is now active on the Dos Pueblos Little League website!

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dpll.net

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¿Está interesado en inscribir a su hijo/a para jugar béisbol? ¡El equipo de béisbol "Challengers" ha regresado!

El programa de béisbol adaptado de Dos Pueblos Little League, "Challengers", es para personas con discapacidades físicas e intelectuales de 4 a 14 años.

¡La inscripción para Challenger ya está activa en el sitio web de Dos Pueblos Little League!

Para registrarse en línea visite este enlace: dpll.net

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The Center for Autism & Neurodevelopmental Disorders

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The Center for Autism & Neurodevelopmental Disorders

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The Center for Autism & Neurodevelopmental Disorders

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Providing Help and Hope PROVIDING HOPE AND HELP LEARN MORE Donate Honoring Dr. Donnelly, M.D We've Moved! As of Monday December 19, 2022 We are excited to announce the relocation of The Center for Autism & Neurodevelopmental Disorders to our temporary site on December 19, 2022.

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ST. Peter's Episcopal Church - Mommy & Me / El Circulo de Lectura 

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ST. Peter's Episcopal Church - Mommy & Me / El Circulo de Lectura 

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ST. Peter's Episcopal Church - Eventos Comunitarios

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ST. Peter's Episcopal Church - Eventos Comunitarios

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Risoterapia Grupo de Apoyo Abierto al Público

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Risoterapia Grupo de Apoyo Abierto al Público

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Alfabetízación Grupo de Apoyo Abierto al Público

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Alfabetízación Grupo de Apoyo Abierto al Público

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Acompañamiento el Duelo Grupo de Apoyo Abierto al Público

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Acompañamiento el Duelo Grupo de Apoyo Abierto al Público

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Special Education Rights of Parents and Children

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Special Education Rights of Parents and Children

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Derechos a la Educación Especial de Padres e Hijos

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Derechos a la Educación Especial de Padres e Hijos

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Educación Especial Manual Para Los Padres

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Educación Especial Manual Para Los Padres

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Estos dos cursos son ofrecidos por Santa Barbara Community College y están diseñados para ayudar a los adultos con discapacidades a aprender las habilidades blandas que necesitan para encontrar y matnener un empleo significativo en la comunidad. 

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Estos dos cursos son ofrecidos por Santa Barbara Community College y están diseñados para ayudar a los adultos con discapacidades a aprender las habilidades blandas que necesitan para encontrar y matnener un empleo significativo en la comunidad. 

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How to help your child cope with back-to-school anxiety

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How to help your child cope with back-to-school anxiety

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By John Piacentini, PhD

At a glance

Many kids get anxious before the start of a new school year.

Kids who learn and think differently may worry about keeping up or fitting in.

You can help reduce back-to-school anxiety for your child.

Going back to school can be a stressful time for kids and families, especially if the new year will bring big changes like switching to a new school or having more than one teacher. Kids who learn and think differently can be particularly anxious about keeping up or fitting in.

If your child is anxious or worried leading up to the start of school, these tips can help.

Talk about the transition

It's important for your child to know you're there to listen and help problem-solve. Find a time to talk when your child is relatively calm. (Avoid times like when your child is upset or getting ready for school.) Here are some things you can say.

"Let's think of ways I can help make going back easier for you." For example, you might pack a special snack or walk your child to the classroom (if allowed) on the first few days. But make it clear that staying home from school just because your child wants to isn't an option.

"What do you like about school?" Talk about good memories from previous years. Highlight these positive moments and use them as a reminder that school can be rewarding and fun.

"Is there anything in particular about this school year that's worrying you?" Is your child anxious about keeping up? Getting along with teachers? Making friends? Getting bullied? Talking about your child's specific concerns can help you find specific solutions.

"I see that you're anxious about school. But I believe in you and I'm here to help." Projecting a sense of confidence and understanding may seem like a small thing. But when kids know that you know what they're going through, it can make a big difference.

Sometimes, anxiety can lead to angry outbursts. If your child has a tantrum about going back to school, try to stay calm and avoid getting angry or upset. This can be hard to do in the moment, but it makes a huge difference.

Tantrums are an attention-seeking behavior. It's best to ignore them, and then praise your child when you see calmer behavior. Later, ask when would be a good time to talk about why your child was upset.

Start switching into school mode

Waiting until the last minute to change schedules and routines can make some kids feel more anxious, not less. Start the process early.

Practice morning and evening routines. Move to a school-year schedule a few weeks in advance. That includes school wake-up times, bedtimes, and mealtimes.

Get everything in order ahead of time. Gather needed school supplies a few days before school starts, and work on organizing your child's backpack. Get to know the class schedule, if you have it.

Give your child choices. Have your child pick out what to wear on the first day of school. Or have your child choose a favorite meal for dinner for that night. Having a choice gives kids a sense of control and excitement about school. (With younger kids, you can pick out a few options and let them decide.)

Reach out to others for support. Try to set up a time for your child and a classmate to play before school starts. It's a good opportunity for you, too. Talking with other families about their own back-to-school struggles and successes is a reminder that you're not alone.

Talking with your child and taking steps to ease concerns can smooth the transition back to school. But if these strategies don't help, keep an eye on what you're seeing. You can use an anxiety log to take notes. The notes will come in handy if you decide to reach out to someone, like a health care professional, for help.

Key takeaways

It's important to show your child that you understand.

Switching back to school routines early can reduce anxiety.

Ignore attention-getting tantrums about going back to school.

Tell us what interests you

About the author

About the author

John Piacentini, PhD is a professor of psychiatry and director of the UCLA Child Anxiety Resilience Education and Support (CARES) Center.

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Back-to-school anxiety: Tips to help your child cope

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Many kids get anxious before the start of a new school year. Kids who learn and think differently may worry about keeping up or fitting in. You can help reduce back-to-school anxiety for your child.

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Cómo ayudar a su hijo a manejar la ansiedad por el regreso a clases

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Cómo ayudar a su hijo a manejar la ansiedad por el regreso a clases

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Ansiedad por el regreso a clases: Maneras de ayudar a su hijo

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El regreso a clases le genera ansiedad a muchos niños, sobre todo a los que aprenden de manera diferente. Ayude a su hijo a manejar la ansiedad por el regreso a clases con estas estrategias.

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These two courses are offered by Santa Barbara Community College and are designed to help adults with disabilities learn the soft skills and values they need to find and maintain meaningful community employment.

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These two courses are offered by Santa Barbara Community College and are designed to help adults with disabilities learn the soft skills and values they need to find and maintain meaningful community employment.

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https://www.sbcc.edu/extendedlearning/apply-register.php

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Un programa para estudiantes de secundaria y preparatoria con discapacidades, generalmente de 13 a 20 años de edad. Los eventos mensuales son increíblemente variados y se basan en los intereses del grupo.

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A program for Junior High and High School students with disabilities, typically 13 to 20 years of age.
Monthly events are incredibly varied and based on the interests of the group.

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Cómo hacer una Economía de Fichas en Casa:

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Cómo hacer una Economía de Fichas en Casa:

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El Calor Excesivo y Cómo Mantenerse Saludable Cuando Hace Calor

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El Calor Excesivo y Cómo Mantenerse Saludable Cuando Hace Calor

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¿Qué es un perfil en una página y cómo puedes usarlo?

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¿Qué es un perfil en una página y cómo puedes usarlo?

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Un perfil en una pagina te puede ayudar a comunicarte con el maestro de tu hijo/a y con el personal que atiende a tu hijo/a. Con el perfil los maestros aprenden acerca de las cosas que funcionan y no funcionan para tu hijo, sus fortalezas y las cosas que están aprendiendo.

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Alpha Family Resource Center - Santa Barbara

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¿Qué es un perfil en una página y cómo puedes usarlo?

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What is a one-pager and how can you use it?

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What is a one-pager and how can you use it?

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One Pagers can help you communicate with your child's teacher and other staff that may serve them. It teaches them about the things that work and doesn't work for your child, their strengths, and the things they're currently learning.

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Alpha Family Resource Center - Santa Barbara

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Escrito por Joshua Weitzman, Director Ejecutivo, Centro de Recursos Alpha de Santa Bárbara

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La primera semana de vida de Hannah no fue lo que esperábamos. Estábamos en la sala de emergencias el día después de que la trajimos a casa del hospital. Lo que siguió a continuación fue una vía intravenosa en la parte superior de su cabeza y una tubo de alimentación de color amarillo brillante insertada a través de su nariz.

Las personas con síndrome de Down suelen tener un tono muscular más bajo. Para Hannah, esto significaba que su movimiento de succión no era lo suficientemente fuerte. A pesar de seguir los movimientos de la enfermería, literalmente se estaba muriendo de hambre. Rápidamente nos dimos cuenta de que criar a un niño con una discapacidad del desarrollo requería conocimientos y experiencia que no teníamos.

Así fue como nos enteramos del importante trabajo realizado por nuestra filial local de Arc of California, Centro de Recursos Alpha de Santa Barbara. Un padre voluntario del equipo de Servicios de Apoyo de Por Vida de Alpha nos recibió en el hospital el día después de nuestro regreso. Ella era una madre de una niña con síndrome de Down. Cuando compartió su propia historia, supimos que el Centro de Recursos Alpha podría ayudarnos a obtener el conocimiento y la experiencia que nos faltaban.

Hoy, Hannah está prosperando. Ella planea trabajar en la tienda de donas local después de terminar la escuela secundaria. Toma clases de ballet y danza lírica, ella va a surfear los fines de semana un par de veces al mes y logra todo lo que se propone. El apoyo que recibimos fue tan impactante que cuando Hannah cumplió tres años, adoptamos a nuestro hijo, Jed, que también tiene síndrome de Down, de Hong Kong y les dimos a Hannah y a sus dos hermanas mayores un hermanito. Y él es el mejor, fastidioso (y increíble) hermano pequeño que podrían haber pedido.

Después del nacimiento de Hannah, mi esposa se convirtió rápidamente en defensora y se unió a otra madre de un recién nacido con síndrome de Down para organizar una caminata de concientización sobre discapacidades con la ayuda de Alpha. Me obligaron a ayudar en los años siguientes. A partir de ahí, estuvo 9 años en la junta directiva, los últimos años como presidente de la junta, antes de pasar al lado del personal y convertirme en Director Ejecutivo de Alpha.

Mi tiempo en la junta y en mi posición actual me han dado una idea de que importante es el trabajo de The Arc of California para nuestra comunidad de personas con discapacidades. La abogacía y el apoyo a la familia que hacemos todos los días en Alpha se basan en victorias legislativas que han cambiado el futuro de Hannah, Jed y toda su generación. Hay oportunidades de empleo, vida independiente y una gran cantidad de servicios disponibles para que todo esto sea posible. Estas oportunidades no eran fácilmente accesibles hace décadas.

El Arc de California allanó el camino hacia adelante y continúa asegurando que el camino se amplíe cada día. Estoy agradecido de ser parte de la familia Arc.
Visita El Arc de California.

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By Joshua Weitzman, Executive Director, Alpha Resource Center of Santa Barbara

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The first week of Hannah’s life was not what we expected. We were in the emergency room the day after we brought her home from the hospital. What followed next was an IV in the top of her head and a bright yellow feeding tube inserted through her nose.

People with Down syndrome typically have lower muscle tone. For Hannah, this meant her sucking motion wasn’t strong enough. Despite going through the motions of nursing, she was literally starving to death. We quickly realized that raising a child with a developmental disability required knowledge and experience we didn’t have.

That’s how we came to learn about the important work done by our local Arc of California affiliate, Alpha Resource Center of Santa Barbara. A parent volunteer from Alpha’s Lifespan Support Services met us at the hospital the day after our return. She was the mother of a young girl with Down syndrome herself. As she shared her own story, we learned that Alpha Resource Center could help us gain the knowledge and experience we were lacking.

Today Hannah’s thriving. She plans to work at the local donut shop after she finishes high school. She takes ballet and lyrical dance classes, surfs on the weekends a couple times a month, and accomplishes anything she puts her mind to. The support we received was so impactful that when Hannah turned three, we adopted our son, Jed, who also has Down syndrome, from Hong Kong and gave Hannah and her two older sisters a little brother. And he’s the best, pesky (and amazing) little brother they could have asked for.

Following Hannah’s birth, my wife quickly became an advocate, joining with another mom of a newborn with Down syndrome to organize a disability awareness walk with the help of Alpha. I was roped in to help in the following years. From there it was 9 years on the board of directors, the last few as board president, before moving to the staff side and becoming Alpha’s Executive Director.

My time on the board and in my current role have given me an understanding of how important the work of The Arc of California is to our disability community. The advocacy and family support we do each day at Alpha is built on a foundation of legislative victories that have changed the future for Hannah, Jed, and their entire generation. There’s opportunity for employment, independent living, and a host of available services to make it all happen. These opportunities weren’t easily accessible decades ago.

The Arc of California paved a path forward and continues to ensure that the path is broadening each and every day. I am grateful to part of The Arc Family.
Visit The Arc of California.

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Introduccion Familiar al Programa Early Start 

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Introduccion Familiar al Programa Early Start 

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Tools and Resources for Families and Family Support Personnel

Resources To Support A Student With Autism's Return To School Or With Distance Learning

Description and Resources

Resource Padlet For Supporting Students With Autism Return To In-Person Schooling

Resource and Guidance Padlets during School Closures for Students with ASD

Free Online Resources About Autism

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Resources and Descriptions

AFIRM Online Learning Modules
The AFIRM Modules are designed to help you learn the step-by-step process of planning for, using, and monitoring an EBP with learners with ASD from birth to 22 years of age.

Autism Distance Education Parent Training
The UC Davis MIND Institute/CEDD created these interactive, self-paced, online learning modules to provide parents with tools and training to more effectively teach their child with autism and other related neurodevelopmental disorders functional skills using applied behavior analysis (ABA) techniques.

Available in the following languages: English, Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese and Spanish

These CDC informational tools and materials are for families of children with autism ages birth to 5 years. You can learn about milestones in how your child plays, learns, speaks, acts and moves. You can also track your child's development and act early if you have a concern.

ASD Toddler Initiative
The ASD Toddler Initiative has developed these research based materials to support the use of evidence-based practices for young children (birth-3) with autism and for their families.

Effective Early Childhood Transitions GuideThis guide was developed by the CA Dept.of Developmental Services, Early Start Section and the California Department of Education, Special Education Division.
This guide identifies required elements for transition and recommended practices to support families and their children in their transition from Early Start services to other services

If you have a question about autism you may send an email to: captain@marinschools.org

Informational Presentations About ASD Developed By CAPTAIN

Infographics To Learn More About Evidence-Based Practices For ASD

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Alpha Lifespan Support Services Staff - Contact Information/Equipo de Alpha - Información de Contacto

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Alpha Lifespan Support Services Staff - Contact Information/Equipo de Alpha - Información de Contacto

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Landscape LSS Contact List updated 04.01.2024

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Distribuciones de Alimentos del Condado de Santa Barbara

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Distribuciones de Alimentos del Condado de Santa Barbara

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El Banco de Comida del Condado de Santa Barbara distribuirá comestibles saludables y productos frescos gratuitos a la communidad en los sitios en el folleto. No se requiere documentos ni cita previa para asistir a los sitios. Todos son bienvenidos. Se tomarán medidas para garantizar la seguridad y limpieza de cada sitio.

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Foodbank of Santa Barbara County will distribute free groceries and fresh produce at the locations listed on the flyer below. No documentation/registration is required. Everyone is welcome. Measures have been taken to ensure the safety and cleanliness of each site.

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Biblioteca de Préstamo de Alpha - libib.com

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Biblioteca de Préstamo de Alpha - libib.com

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Explora la biblioteca de préstamos del Centro de Recursos Alpha en línea y llámanos al 805-347-2775 para recoger cualquier libro que te interese.
https://alphasb.libib.com/

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El mensaje de un padre: Bienvenidos a Holanda

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El mensaje de un padre: Bienvenidos a Holanda

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Browse Alpha Resource Center's lending library online and call us at 805-403-0211 to pick up any books you are interested in.
https://alphasb.libib.com/

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Managed Care Solutions (MCS) offers Benefits Counseling services to individuals who are receiving Social Security disability benefits (SSI/SSDI/CDB) and are planning to work, or currently working.

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Managed Care Solutions (MCS) offers Benefits Counseling services to individuals who are receiving Social Security disability benefits (SSI/SSDI/CDB) and are planning to work, or currently working.

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WIPA Area 7 brochure 2021 Final - SB and Ventura County

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If a person is receiving Social Security Benefits and is planning to work, check out the WISE webinars and resources related to Work incentives and employment by clicking the picture below. 

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If a person is receiving Social Security Benefits and is planning to work, check out the WISE webinars and resources related to Work incentives and employment by clicking the picture below. 

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The Ticket to Work program provides Social Security disability beneficiaries who want to work with access to free employment support services via Ticket to Work service providers.

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CAC Transition Pre School to Elementary School  Brochure  (Spanish)

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CAC Transition Elementary to Middle School  Brochure -  SPANISH

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AC Transition HS to Adult Transition Program - SPANISH

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CAC Transition Pre School to Elementary School  Brochure  (002)

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CAC Transition Elementary to Middle School  Brochure (002)

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AC Transition HS to Adult Transition Program (002)

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Edited to add: If you are here for the template, scroll past all of my babbling to where it says "ONE PAGE PROFILE TEMPLATE" and once you click on the link, make sure to save off a copy before you edit! Thank you! First, I wanted to explain how I learned about this concept. Back when Ellie was just a wee babe, I went to an event that our local group Our mission is to empower Oregon families experiencing disability in their pursuit of a whole life by expanding awareness, growing community, and equipping families."

Last week I posted the One Page Profile I made for Ellie in preparation for her transition to gen-ed preschool on my Facebook page. Somehow the post took off and has been shared around the world! My friend Joelle saw it had been shared in Australia, how that is possible?! Since then I have received many questions from parents on how to make one. I thought it would be helpful if I posted the template here!
FACT is an amazing local organization, their mission says it all: " DSNO hosted on Person-Centered Planning and the One-Page Profile given by FACT. Empower. And that exactly what they do. I went to this event on a whim, more for the companionship of other parents and maybe some wine, and I didn't expect to be so inspired so early on in Ellie's life.
I fought back tears as I listened to Roberta Dunn, the founder of FACT, talk about her son who is now a young adult. She shared his Person-Centered Plan with us, and it was full of positive information about him. She explained that his whole team would come together, and they would talk about what worked and why, and they would build his plan based upon his strengths. I don't know why but it hit me hard that night, it was so uplifting and positive! It gave me such hope for Ellie's future. I remember trying to envision what Ellie's plan would look like. I never imagined our girl would be heading into a gen-ed preschool, reading like a champ, with lots of friends, and be a lover of Taco Bell and rap. Yes, I included that info, because that is our girl.

Last Tuesday I had a mini panic attack. Ellie had her "transition meeting" that Friday. The premise of the meeting is to get her whole team together to discuss her move from specialized preschool to the general ed preschool. And the gen-ed preschool is the same school her big bros go to, and she will have the same teachers they had! Her teachers, therapists and future teachers were all going to be at this meeting. I had nothing prepared whatsoever (three days before!!!) so I posted a plea for help in a private Facebook group. I received some awesome input on what to expect, what to do, and was reminded of the One Page Profile and Person-Centered Plan. I went to FACT's site and looked at the all of the examples and pulled together Ellie's document. I ended up using a site called I also wanted to share a video that I watched a couple of times before her transition meeting. This video was made by
Canva (if you are looking for the template I used, it's later on in this blog post.) This site is a graphic design website, and they also have an app. It is AMAZING. I highly recommend this website for any graphic design needs you may have. I've used it to create cards, posters, images for our Liquor Store page, etc.
NWDSA and All Born In, two more wonderful local organizations, and it made a huge impact on me. If you are starting on the journey of advocating for your child's education I recommend you watch this video! Or send it to the educators you work with. I sent it to our Principal, Ellie's teachers and therapy team and it was well received.

And now the One Page Profile! Please note this template will not work on a phone, so be sure to open from a computer.
IMPORTANT: You MUST follow the instructions to save a copy for yourself, or else you will be overriding the existing template in Canva. Follow the instructions below on how to save your own copy before you update the document.

PLEASE SAVE A COPY BEFORE EDITING!!!
See above photo tutorial, or go to the upper left of the screen and click File: Make a Copy before doing any editing of the profile.
***Please save a copy or else your child's information will be on the internet for the world to see!***

(I've had to re-save the template link over and over due to the file being overridden, so please save a copy before editing!) Thank you!
I have also found that your internet browser can change the font! I prefer to use Google Chrome, I found that Internet Explorer will change the fonts and some words disappear from the template.

Once you have your profile just how you like it, go up to the top of the page and hit "download".

Then save as PNG or JPG (either works great). I saved mine to my desktop. From there I printed it on a color printer at 8x10, and make sure to print extra copies for the whole team! I am also saving the profile each year so I can look back and see how our girl has grown!

Please feel free to use any of the verbiage I used if it fits what you are looking to do. Last year when I attended the DSDN Rockin' Mom retreat we had a guest speaker named Laura Buckner. I remember there wasn't a dry eye in the house, as she explained the vision statement she brought to all of her son's IEP meetings. Her son is now an adult, who lives a happy and productive life. She is an amazing advocate and mother. She told us to get out our pens and to write it down, this is it in it's entirety:
We envision Ellie living a life of choice.
We envision her having relationships she finds meaningful.
We envision her spending her days at work and other places that she enjoys and finds productive.
We envision her living with people she chooses to live with in places she chooses to live.
A life of choice, this says a lot doesn't it? I really loved the vision statement and tweaked it a little for this meeting, she's only 4 after all :) But I plan on editing it as she grows, but it will always remain that we envision her living a life of choice.
Please reach out to me if you have any questions. I hope this helps you, and remember our kids are entitled to an education in the "least restrictive environment".
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For this week's post, since I talked about being so emotional so many times I decided to pick an emotional song! There's just something about it that fills me with all the feels, like you want to raise your hands up and close your eyes, it's one of my all time faves

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How to Make a One Page Profile, Ellie Style

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Edited to add: If you are here for the template, scroll past all of my babbling to where it says "ONE PAGE PROFILE TEMPLATE" and once you click on the link, make sure to save off a copy before you edit! Thank you! First, I wanted to explain how I learned about this concept.

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Los siguientes sitios de Internet tienen información en español sobre los trastornos del desarrollo neurológico. En cuanto se disponga de nueva información, se proporcionará un enlace al sitio Web.

Para más información en español, comuníquese con
Maribel Hernández al (916) 703-0439 o belhernandez@ucdavis.edu

Página Principal en Español del DDS
Bienvenido al Departamento de Servicios de Desarrollo de California. El DDS es la agencia por medio de la cual el Estado de California proporciona servicios y apoyos a niños y adultos con discapacidades del desarrollo. Estas discapacidades incluyen retraso mental, parálisis cerebral, epilepsia, autismo y condiciones relacionadas.

El Departamento de Servicios de Desarrollo es uno de los 13 departamentos y una mesa directiva que compone la Agencia de Servicios de Salud y Humanos de California. El departamento proporciona servicios y apoyos para niños y adultos con discapacidades del desarrollo y bebés que tienen un retraso del desarrollo o que tienen el riesgo de llegar a tener una discapacidad del desarrollo. Los servicios se proporcionan a través de los centros de desarrollo estatales y los contratos con veintiuna agencias no lucrativas llamadas centros regionales.

Entrenamientos

ADEPT Entrenamiento en Autismo para Padres. Educación a la Distancia Aprendizaje Interactivo - Versión en Español
Módulo 1: Estrategias para Enseñar Habilidades Funcionales
Resumen: Un original MIND Instituto / CEDD 10 lecciones interactivas, a su propio ritmo, el módulo de aprendizaje en línea ofreciendo a los padres con herramientas y capacitación para enseñar con mayor eficacia a su hijo con autismo y otros trastornos del neurodesarrollo relacionado con las habilidades funcionales mediante análisis de comportamiento aplicado (ABA) técnicas.

ADEPT (Entrenamiento en Autismo para Padres. Educación a la Distancia) Aprendizaje Interactivo - Versión en Español
Module 2: Estrategias de Comportamiento Positivo para su Hijo con Autismo
Resumen: Un trabajo original del Instituto MIND/CEDD en 10-lecciones interactivas, a su propio ritmo, este módulo de aprendizaje a través del internet provee herramientas y entrenamiento a los padres para enseñar con más efectividad y apoyar el comportamiento positivo en su hijo con autismo y otros trastornos relacionados con el desarrollo neurológico.

Presentaciones e Información
Las comunidades pueden influir en la política: Hablar con quienes hacen la política (PDF) Síndrome De Down (PDF)
El neurocientífico David Amaral y la psicóloga experta en autismo de Sant Joan de Déu María Díez (PDF)
Videos en Español

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Spanish Resources: UC Davis MIND Institute

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Datos Rápidos sobre el Programa de la Sección 8 de Vales para el Alquiler de Viviendas

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Special Kids Connect

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Keeping kids calm and parents sane during a pandemic requires structure, planning, and organization.

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When you share books with your very young child you support emerging literacy. Here are some ways to support literacy.

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Apoyando los Individuoscon el Autismo enTiempos Inciertos

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Supporting Individuals with Autism through uncertain times.

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A special gift of music from the Matt Meisel and Family!

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A special gift of music from the Matt Meisel and Family!

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The Surprising Benefits of Online Learning for My Not-So-Typical Child

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My daughter is 10 years old. In some ways, she's a typical fifth grader. She's obsessed with her friends and sleepovers. She loves clothes shopping. She spends too much time on YouTube. And she can't wait to be a teenager.

But in other ways, my daughter is not so typical. For example, she loves to dance. And I mean loves. As in hours and hours a day. She's also a night owl-to the extreme. She just can't fall asleep at night. And then, getting her out of bed at 7 in the morning on a school day is a nightmare. And she has trouble with focus .

Even her good friends have never understood why she breaks into dance for no reason in the middle of the day. They think it's "weird." And when she's exhausted at school, they tell her to "just go to sleep earlier" (as if it were that simple).

Some of her teachers have really appreciated her uniqueness. Others have not. The kind ones just nicely remind her that it's not acceptable for her to stand up from her desk and dance when the urge strikes her. Others are not so kind.

So now it's 2020. It's a year that will be defined by the coronavirus . And all of our lives have been thrown for a loop.

All of a sudden, there are no school schedules. There's no classroom, just online learning modules and assignments. In short, there's no "typical" anymore. Which I suppose means there's no atypical either. What does all this mean for my daughter?

She can sleep as late as she wants.

She can dance to her heart's content while she's watching math training videos.

She can take breaks from schoolwork whenever she's having difficulty focusing.

She can do her schoolwork standing on her head. (And yes, she did that once this week!)

This doesn't mean life has been easy lately. Learning how to learn without a teacher in the room has been challenging for all of us. I've been watching math modules more than I care to. And there are new responsibilities for parents like me that only add to the stress and anxiety that we're all feeling right now .

But in some ways, this has been a freeing experience for my daughter. In a world that's built for the typical child, it's not easy to be different. That's why Understood is working to shape the world for difference. So that life for kids like my daughter will be a little easier.

But for now, a little bit of chaos-and a little less normal-has been a surprising, positive change for my family. The world will start back up again at some point. Let's hope that we can all take what we've learned from this experience to make the world a better place for all types of learners.

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The Surprising Benefits of Online Learning for My Not-So-Typical Child

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My daughter is 10 years old. In some ways, she's a typical fifth grader. She's obsessed with her friends and sleepovers. She loves clothes shopping. She spends too much time on YouTube. And she can't wait to be a teenager. But in other ways, my daughter is not so typical.

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