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Assistive technology is any device, software, or equipment that helps people work around their challenges.

Some examples of assistive technology are text-to-speech and word prediction.

Assistive technology includes low-tech tools, too, like pencil grips.

Technology is everywhere these days. But did you know that there are specific tech tools that can help people who learn and think differently? These tools-called assistive technology, or AT-are often inexpensive and easy to use.

What is assistive technology? How can kids and adults benefit from these tools, and where do you start? Read on to learn more.

Assistive technology basics

AT is any device, software, or equipment that helps people work around challenges so they can learn, communicate, and function better. A wheelchair is an example of AT. So is software that reads aloud text from a computer. Or a keyboard for someone struggling with handwriting.

These tools can help people work around their challenges, while also playing to their strengths. This is especially important for kids who struggle with learning-whether in reading, writing, math, or another subject. AT can help these kids thrive in school and in life. And that can help grow their confidence and independence.

There are lots of myths about AT. Some wrongly believe that using AT is "cheating." Others worry that kids who use AT may become too reliant on it.

While AT has many benefits, keep in mind that it can't "cure" things like dyslexia or ADHD. It can't replace good teaching and instruction, either.

Examples of assistive technology tools

Despite the word "technology," not all AT tools are high-tech. AT includes many simple adaptive tools , like highlighters and organizers. A great example of low-tech AT is a pencil grip .

Many AT tools are high-tech, though. And because of advances in technology, tools are now available on a variety of platforms :

Desktop and laptop computers

Mobile devices (includes smartphones and tablets)

Chromebooks (and the Chrome browser used on any device)

How to find the right assistive technology tool

With so many AT tools available, finding the right one can be overwhelming. One good approach is to choose AT that targets a specific struggle . For example, if a child struggles with writing, try dictation technology. As the child speaks, words appear on the screen.

People with access to a mobile device, like a smartphone or a digital tablet, can add AT tools to it with apps. Explore these ideas:

If you don't know what to use first, text-to-speech is a good place to start . Text-to-speech converts electronic text to spoken words, so people can listen to digital text. It can make a big difference for people who have trouble with reading or focus.

There are many free AT tools, and some are built into mobile devices.

A good way to choose an AT tool is to start with a specific learning struggle or need.

Text-to-speech is often a good first AT to try.

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Understood Team is made up of passionate writers and editors. Many of them have kids who learn and think differently.

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Jamie Martin is an assistive technology specialist at the New England Assistive Technology Center (NEAT) in Hartford, Connecticut.

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Assistive technology for learning: What you need to know

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Special Education Resources for Learning at Home

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Daily Schedule for Students with Moderate/Severe Disabilities

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Daily Schedule for Students with Moderate/Severe Disabilities

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There are lots of assistive technology (AT) tools that can help people who have trouble reading, like people with dyslexia. Learn what tools are available.

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There are many ways you can help your child learn to understand and use words. See a speech-language pathologist if you have concerns.

Birth to 2 Years

Say sound like "ma," "da," and "ba." Try to get your baby to say them back to you.

Look at your baby when he makes sounds. Talk back to him, and say what he says. Pretend to have a conversation.

Respond when your baby laughs or makes faces. Make the same faces back to her.

Teach your baby to do what you do, like clapping your hands and playing peek-a-boo.

Talk to your baby as you give him a bath, feed him, and get him dressed. Talk about what you are doing and where you are going. Tell him who or what you will see.

Point out colors and shapes.

Count what you see.

Use gestures, like waving and pointing.

Talk about animal sounds. This helps your baby connect the sound and the animal. Use words like "The dog says woof-woof."

Add on to what your baby says. When your baby says, "Mama," say, "Here is Mama. Mama loves you. Where is baby? Here is baby."

Read to your child. You don't have to read every word, but talk about the pictures. Choose books that are sturdy and have large colorful pictures. Ask your child, "What's this?" and try to get him to point to or name objects.

2 to 4 Years

Speak clearly to your child. Model good speech.

Repeat what your child says to show that you understand. Add on to what she says. Use words like, "Want juice? I have juice. I have apple juice. Do you want apple juice?"

It's okay to use baby talk sometimes. Be sure to use the adult word too. For example, "It is time for din-din. We will have dinner now."

Cut out pictures of favorite or familiar things. Put them into categories, like things to ride on, things to eat, and things to play with. Make silly pictures by mixing and matching pictures. Glue a picture of a dog behind the wheel of a car. Talk about what is wrong with the picture and ways to "fix" it.

Help your child understand and ask questions. Play the yes-no game. Ask questions such as, "Are you Marty?" and "Can a pig fly?" Have your child make up questions and try to fool you.

Ask questions that include a choice. "Do you want an apple or an orange?" "Do you want to wear your red shirt or your blue shirt?"

Help your child learn new words. Name body parts, and talk about what you do with them. "This is my nose. I can smell flowers, brownies, and soap."

Sing simple songs, and say nursery rhymes. This helps your child learn the rhythm of speech.

Place familiar objects in a box. Have your child take one out and tell you its name and how to use it. "This is my ball. I bounce it. I play with it."

Show pictures of familiar people and places. Talk about who they are and what happened. Try making up new stories.

4 to 6 Years

Pay attention when your child talks to you.

Get your child's attention before you talk.

Praise your child when she tells you something. Show that you understand her words.

Pause after speaking. This gives your child a chance to respond.

Keep helping your child learn new words. Say a new word, and tell him what it means, or use it in a way that helps him understand. For example, you can use the word "vehicle" instead of "car." You can say, "I think I will drive the vehicle to the store. I am too tired to walk."

Talk about where things are, using words like "first," "middle," and "last" or "right" and "left." Talk about opposites like "up" and "down" or "on" and "off."

Have your child guess what you describe. Say, "We use it to sweep the floor," and have her find the broom. Say, "It is cold, sweet, and good for dessert. I like strawberry" so she can guess "ice cream."

Work on groups of items, or categories. Find the thing that does not belong in a group. For example, "A shoe does not go with an apple and an orange because you can't eat it. It is not round. It is not a fruit."

Help your child follow two- and three-step directions. Use words like, "Go to your room, and bring me your book."

Ask your child to give directions. Follow his directions as he tells you how to build a tower of blocks.

Play games with your child such as "house." Let her be the parent, and you pretend to be the child. Talk about the different rooms and furniture in the house.

Watch movies together on TV or a tablet. Talk about what your child is watching. Have her guess what might happen next. Talk about the characters. Are they happy or sad? Ask her to tell you what happened in the story. Act out a scene together, or make up a different ending.

Use everyday tasks to learn language. For example, talk about the foods on the menu and their color, texture, and taste when in the kitchen. Talk about where to put things. Ask her to put the napkin on the table, in your lap, or under the spoon. Talk about who the napkin belongs to. Say, "It is my napkin." "It is Daddy's." "It is Tamara's."

Go grocery shopping together. Talk about what you will buy, how many things you need, and what you will make. Talk about sizes, shapes, and weight.

To find a speech-language pathologist near you, visit ProFind.

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Administrators, teachers, therapists, paraprofessionals, and parents all benefit from the powerful supports within Unique Learning System that help them meet the ultimate goal: helping every student gain meaningful access to learning and develop greater self-sufficiency. Built‑in assessment tools and resources provide insight into each learner's knowledge, abilities, and needs as they progress. And extensive data related to that growth informs instruction and documents mastery toward IEP goals and standards.

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At Starfall, children have fun while they learn. Educational games, movies, books, songs, and more for PreK and Kindergarten learners.

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Encourage kids to directly engage with nature through tinkering and sculpture, in a safe and supportive environment.

Find a safe area that is away from traffic, and free of trash and hazardous materials. Parks, gardens, and backyards are great places to start. It may help to have a dry, flat area such as a bench, tarp, or picnic blanket on which to build your creations.

Make a pretend house for an animal, favorite toy, or imaginary creature, like a fairy house.

Spell out your name using the found objects.

Have a competition to see who can build the highest tower.

Create a model of something you've seen before, such as an animal, a person, or landmark.

Featuring over 40 activities, this guide will get your students outside throughout the year!

Students head outside to look closely for patterns of leaves in a shady environment vs. a sunny environment.

Encourage kids to engage with nature through investigation and observation, in a safe, supportive environment.

Ever wonder what 38,000 animals are up to after dark?

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Work together to gather natural objects, and build creative structures with them!

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Help by Grade Level - Confessions of a Homeschooler

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By examining invertebrates, students as young as preschoolers can experience the process of inquiry, spark and satisfy curiosity about living things, make and test predictions, and communicate the results of the investigation.

How can you turn a snail, worm, or roly-poly into an object of inquiry for a young learner? Ask a few questions!

Learn about what macroinvertebrates live in your school yard!

Students head outside to look closely for patterns of leaves in a shady environment vs. a sunny environment.

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You can make and test predictions using the simplest of invertebrates.

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Watch and Sing: 7,000 Kinds of Amphibians

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Did you know there are 7,000 different kinds of amphibians? Learn more with this fun music video! Song by Conor Loughridge and the Wiggly Tendrils.

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There is never a dull moment in the penguin exhibit. Watch for these commonly seen behaviors and processes that offer a window into penguin biology and their complex social interactions.
Preening
In order to stay warm, a penguin must constantly work to keep their feathers clean, well-oiled, and waterproof. This behavior is called preening, and can be done while swimming or on land. Penguins have an oil gland at the base of their tail, and nip at it to transfer the oil to their beak, so they can apply it to the rest of their body.
Head-Shaking and Bowing
These behaviors begin during courtship when a new couple is getting to know one another. Throughout their relationships, which can last a lifetime, partners will continue to bow and shake their heads at one another to reinforce their bond.
Slender Walk Display
When moving through the territory of other birds, African Penguins adopt a slender posture in which the body is stretched vertically, and the neck is elongated and the head held high. By moving in this manner, the penguin signals to other birds that it is not a threat and need not be pecked. You can watch our penguins exhibiting this behavior when walking on land and approaching a nest box.
Ecstatic Display
The most common and loudest behavior of the African Penguin is the ecstatic display, seen and heard every day in the exhibit. Standing with its feet apart, a penguin slowly raises its head, pointing the beak upwards. Wings lifted outward, the chest heaves with an inhale of air, followed by a loud braying sound. This display is most frequently seen and heard when a penguin has wandered into another's territory. It communicates territory ownership, identifies the penguin (each bird's bray is unique) and often draws the mate back to their territory.
Molting
Penguin feathers are highly adapted to provide insulation, but they wear down over time and need to be replaced. About once a year, each bird goes through a molting process which takes weeks to complete. New feathers are manufactured beneath the skin and essentially push the old feathers out as they grow in, causing the birds to appear quite disheveled. In the weeks leading up to molting, a penguin will eat more than usual to bulk up for an extended period of time out of the water. In our exhibit, biologists feed molting birds on land, but in the wild, this would be a time period without food.

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Physical Education at Home

2-Week Physical Activity Log English (K-12): [PDF, WORD, GDOC]

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Home Physical Education Parent Letter English: [PDF, WORD]

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Elementary Home Physical Education Secondary Home Physical Education Other AMAZING Resources

HHPH.org Hype The Breaks Dance Videos: [LINK]

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Hula Hoop

Jumprope

Play Basketball

Walk the dog

Walk dogs for those with underlying health conditions in your neighborhood

Try and beat your mile running score

Push Ups

Sit Ups

Jumping Jacks

Pass the football or baseball with family members

Ride your bike

Ride your scooter/skateboard

Stretch

Yoga/Pilates

Dance

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Age appropriate and educational songs for early learners.

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Age appropriate songs for movement activities and some learning concepts.

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TheLearningStation - Kids Songs and Nursery Rhymes

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Pergamon Museum, Berlin

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

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The J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles

Uffizi Gallery, Florence

MASP, São Paulo

National Museum of  Anthropology, Mexico City

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Check out our helpful how-to videos for speech therapy! How to say the R sound, L sound, CH sound, F sound, S sound, K sound, TH sound, SH sound, B sound, M sound, Z sound, G sound, V sound, P sound, J sound, N sound, H sound, final consonants, and more! These are simple instructional articulation videos for kids.

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Autism Society - COVID-19 Preparedness and Resources

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Autism Society - COVID-19 Preparedness and Resources

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As concerns increase about the novel coronavirus outbreak (COVID-19), the Autism Society of America encourages the autism community to practice good hygiene, rely on reputable sources for information, and review disaster and disruption preparedness plans.

We are committed to work together as a community to decrease the transmission and lower the impact of COVID-19, by sharing factual information and resources, while addressing the concerns for the disability community. We also encourage you to connect with your local emergency preparedness office to find out what resources may be available in your area, such as fact sheets, contact lists for local health resources, and more.

Avoid close contact with people who are sick.

Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.

Stay home when you are sick.

Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.

Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe.

Follow CDC's recommendations for using a facemask.

CDC does not recommend that people who are well wear a facemask to protect themselves from respiratory diseases, including COVID-19.

Facemasks should be used by people who show symptoms of COVID-19 to help prevent the spread of the disease to others. The use of facemasks is also crucial for health workers and people who are taking care of someone in close settings (at home or in a health care facility).

Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom; before eating; and after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.

If soap and water are not readily available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol. Always wash hands with soap and water if hands are visibly dirty.

For information about handwashing, see CDC's Handwashing website

For information specific to healthcare, see CDC's Hand Hygiene in Healthcare Settings

These are everyday habits that can help prevent the spread of several viruses. CDC does have specific guidance for travelers.

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Social Stories- Corona Virus

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CAPTAIN - California Autism Professional Training and Information Network

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Do2Learn began in 1996 through a National Institutes of Health Small Business Innovative Research grant. Our team searches out the most talented and creative teachers and clinicians across the world. These gifted individuals work with our technical experts to transfer their knowledge into formats that we can make available to you.
Since beginning, we have grown into a world-wide resource with over 11 million hits a month. While based in North Carolina, approximately half of our users are from outside of the U.S. Thousands of sites link to us and we can be easily found on most search engines using topics such as 'picture cards', 'facial expressions', and 'job tips'. We hope you find our resources helpful and pass on our link to others.
We believe that simply telling busy teachers, parents, and professionals what they should be doing is not enough. If we explain how to devise a visual communication system using picture cards, we provide free cards to get you started.

When we present the Teacher Toolbox on how to adapt a classroom for children with special needs, we provide resources for behavior management plans, literacy tools, and the materials to create everything in your classroom.

Our approach is to use the latest technology and expert guidance to create innovative and usable solutions.

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JobTIPS Toolbox PRO is filled with resources to help you coach your students through the challenges of assessing their skills, finding and applying for jobs, and practicing the social skills needed to do well in the workplace.

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Do2Learn: Educational Resources for Special Needs

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ISKME's digital librarians have curated collections of kindergarten through high school resources and full courses to help leverage OER for your students. Whether you are looking for resources your students can complete at home, or dynamic content to inspire your own teaching and learning practice, this hub, organized by education level, subject, and content provider will help you discover the resources you need.

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Consumer and Family Resources:

Welcome IRC Consumers and Families! This page was designed to help you learn about how Regional Centers operate, how IRC provides services, and the roles Service Coordinators play in your service plan. You will also find definitions for frequently used terms, information about IRC documents/forms, and what to do if you disagree with a decision made by the Regional Center. If you have any questions about the information presented here, please contact IRC's Community Engagement team.

A Consumer is a child or adult with developmental disabilities who receives Regional Center services.

Inland Regional Center, along with 20 other Regional Centers in the state of California, was established by the Lanterman Act, a law passed in 1969. The Lanterman Act ensures that people with developmental disabilities receive supports and services to live the most independent and productive lives possible. The Lanterman Act defines which diagnoses make someone eligible for Regional Center services, what types of supports/programs will be provided, how program plans are developed, and much more. Also, frequently used terms like Consumer, CSC, and IPP, come directly from the Lanterman Act.

DDS/Lanterman and Related Laws | Lanterman Developmental Disabilities Services Act (PDF) | Consumer's Guide ( English | Spanish)
The Lanterman Developmental Disabilities Services Act is codified in the California Welfare and Institutions Code. This compilation, prepared by the Legislative Counsel, includes the 2018 revisions to the Lanterman Developmental Disabilities Services Act and related laws (Divisions 4.1, 4.5, and 4.7 of the Welfare and Institutions Code and Title 14 of the Government Code). For the official and most current versions of the Lanterman Act and other California law, please visit the California Legislative Information Website. This edition shows all sections as they are in effect on and after January 1, 2019. The Lanterman Act is printed every two years; DDS is currently out of printed copies of the 2017 Lanterman Act. A PDF of the Lanterman Act may be downloaded and printed for your personal use. If you have questions, please email PIO@dds.ca.gov. - DDS Website, Lanterman and Related Laws.

Consumer is a word that you will often hear when working with IRC. But what does it mean? A Consumer is a child or adult with a developmental disability who receives Regional Center services. You can read more about how a person qualifies for Regional Center services on our Eligibility page.

CSC is another term you will hear frequently. A CSC is a Consumer Services Coordinator, or Service Coordinator for short. Once a person is found eligible for Regional Center services, they are paired with a Service Coordinator who becomes their main contact at IRC. The Service Coordinator will meet with the Consumer, and their family/support team, to understand their needs and goals. The Service Coordinator also coordinates supports and services to help a Consumer enhance their opportunities for independence, empowerment, and community inclusion. Consumer goals, needs, skills, preferences, supports and services are all addressed in the Individual Program Plan which acts as a contract between the Consumer and the Regional Center.

Note: A service plan for an IRC Consumer under age 3 is called an Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP). A Service Coordinator for this age group is called an Infant Service Coordinator (ISC).

The Individual Program Plan, or IPP; is created during a meeting with the Consumer and their Service Coordinator. Depending on the Consumer's age, their support team can also include family members, teachers, service providers, etc. It is important for all members of the team to remember that the Consumer's choices and goals guide the IPP, this is called person centered planning.

During the IPP meeting the team will discuss various aspects of the Consumer's life including, their home life, school/work, medical conditions/needs, behavioral health, daily living skills, and more. These discussions set the stage for the Desired Outcomes section of the IPP, which defines the Consumer's goals for the year. A complete and detailed IPP helps explain and justify the services and supports that the Consumer will receive.

The Desired Outcomes section of the IPP is based on the Consumer's needs and preferences. These goals are specific and measurable, and include timelines set by the Consumer and their support team. The IPP will also list the services and supports the Consumer will need to help achieve their stated goals, including those provided by agencies outside of IRC.

At Inland Regional Center, IPP meetings typically happen on an annual basis, but IPPs can be amended when necessary. The Individual Program Plan must be signed before it can be implemented, and IRC must send the Consumer a copy of their IPP within 45 days of the meeting. It is very important that Consumers/families thoroughly review their IPP for accuracy, because this document acts as a contract between the Consumer and the Regional Center.

The Individual Program Plan (IPP) outlines the services and supports a Consumer will receive to help them reach stated goals. Many of the services/supports listed in the IPP are funded by Inland Regional Center and provided to the Consumer by IRC Service Providers. IRC contracts with Service Providers in San Bernardino and Riverside counties through a process called Vendorization. The Vendorization process allows IRC to identify, select, and evaluate Service Providers who will provide services to Consumers on behalf of the Regional Center. Providers use IRC's core values of Consumer independence, inclusion and empowerment, as the guiding principles of how they provide services.

You may now search for service providers in your area, by category, by using the Service Provider Search Tool.

Information about programs and services available from the Regional Center can be found in our listing of Common Services, as well as the DDS Program Services Page. Additionally, some of the services and supports listed in the IPP are provided by agencies outside of the Regional Center, such as the Social Security Administration, school districts, county agencies, etc. If a service/support is provided by an agency outside of the Regional Center that agency will be identified in the IPP.

A person-centered, individualized planning process is used when developing IPPs, this means that the supports and services a Consumer receives will vary depending on their goals, objectives, needs, and strengths. For example, a Consumer who is a child may have respite services to achieve their IPP goal of living in the family home. An adult Consumer who is attending a community college may receive transportation services to meet their goal of furthering their education. A Consumer who has an elevated medical need may reside in an Intermediate Care Facility to meet their IPP goal of living in the least restrictive environment. It is important to note that all services funded by IRC must be linked to an IPP goal and the Consumer must meet the qualification criteria for that service, as established by the Lanterman Act.

IRC is committed to establishing collaborative relationships with Consumers and families. Our primary focus is creating service plans that address the individual needs of each Consumer. Though, there may be occasions where the Regional Center and a Consumer/family disagree about eligibility or services. If you disagree with a Regional Center decision you can ask your Service Coordinator, and if appropriate their Program Manager, to meet with you and discuss the decision. This allows everyone involved to make sure that all essential information was considered. If things cannot be resolved during this meeting, Consumers/families have the right to appeal the decision.

The process of appealing decisions regarding services is called Fair Hearings. Below are links to Fair Hearings processes and forms found on the Department of Developmental Services website. If you would like to speak to an IRC Representative about the Fair Hearings process you can contact our Legal Affairs Department.

Early Start Appeals (under age 3) | Fair Hearings (over age 3)

Note: Fair Hearings deal specifically with disagreements regarding eligibility or the type/amount of services in a Consumer's service plan. If you have a concern or complaint that is not related specifically to a service or eligibility you can contact our Community Engagement team or use the Consumer Complaint Process.

Person-centered planning is used when developing a Consumer's Individual Program Plan (IPP). The IPP outlines the goals developed by the Consumer and their support team, as well as the services and supports they will receive to help those goals. Many of the services/supports listed in the IPP are funded by Inland Regional Center. However, services and supports may also be provided by other agencies such as the Social Security Administration, school districts, county agencies, etc.

All services funded by IRC must be linked to an IPP goal and the Consumer must meet the qualification criteria for that service, as established by the Lanterman Act.

Below you will find a list of the most common services provided by IRC. This list a reference and resource to IRC Consumers and their families. Any service not addressed here may be discussed with an IRC Service Coordinator.

Common Services Listing | Lista de Servicios Comunes

Common Services Fact Sheets:
Day Program Options - English
Living Options - English | Spanish
Respite - English | Spanish
Transition - English | Spanish

The Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is creating a program to allow Regional Center Consumers more control in developing their service plans and selecting service providers. The Self Determination Program (SDP) gives participants a budget to purchase services and supports from the providers of their choice. SDP participants have a larger role in their service planning and implementation, while receiving assistance from a financial services management provider and an independent facilitator. For detailed information and program updates visit the DDS Self-Determination home page.

Inland Regional Center will initially have 244 spaces for Consumers to participate in SDP, once it is launched by DDS. Interested in the Self-Determination program? Email spd@dds.ca.gov and notify your Consumer Service Coordinator of your interest. To determine whether a Consumer has already been added to the Self-Determination Interest list, please visit the Self-Determination Program (SDP) Verification Page.

At Inland Regional Center, we have a Diversity Outreach Coordinator who designs and implements projects for underserved populations. Those populations, as identified in our Purchase of Service (POS) Data, are the Spanish speaking/Hispanic community and Consumers with Autism. Our Diversity Outreach Coordinator plays a significant role in our disparity data process: facilitating community input meetings, assisting in the design and distribution of marketing materials to underserved populations, and presenting data findings in both English and Spanish. Additionally, she fosters relationships with IRC Service Coordinators to help identify trends in service spending from the case management perspective. She works diligently alongside our Community Engagement Manager to create a greater awareness of services disparities and to increase cultural competency.

To connect with our Diversity Outreach Coordinator or learn more about our disparity programs contact our Community Engagement team at community@inlandrc.org.

Inland Regional Center (IRC) philosophies include promoting independence, empowering our Consumers, and ensuring they are included in the everyday routines of community life. Consistent with state law and agency core values, IRC has developed an Employment First Policy. IRC's Employment First Policy states that integrated employment will be the first option for every working age adult and fully supports the principles outlined in Assembly Bill 1041.

Inland Regional Center encourages all members of the IRC Community, including our Consumers, to participate in the democratic process and exercise their right to vote. Visit the Secretary of State's website to register today! registertovote.ca.gov

Private Insurance Co-Payments

For many IRC Consumers, January 1, 2018 will be the beginning of a new insurance plan year. Consumers/families who have private insurance and are receiving co-pay, co-insurance, or deductible assistance from Inland Regional Center must submit an Insurance Information Form. This form is for those receiving assistance with behavioral health therapies.

This form will be sent to those receiving assistance, November 1, via mail and must be returned by December 31, 2017. Those who may require assistance with this form should contact their Service Coordinator.

Coronavirus (COVID-19) - Helpful Information and Resources

Inland Regional Center is committed to preserving the privacy and confidentiality of the Consumers we serve, in accordance with state and federal law. In some cases, IRC may not be able to provide information requested where confidentiality may be at risk. Please read more about Records Requests on our Accountability page.

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Consumer and Family Resources: Welcome IRC Consumers and Families! This page was designed to help you learn about how Regional Centers operate, how IRC provides services, and the roles Service Coordinators play in your service plan. You will also find definitions for frequently used terms, information about IRC documents/forms, and what to do if you disagree with a decision made by the Regional Center.

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The safety of all Californians with intellectual and developmental disabilities is our highest priority. We have experienced changes in almost every part of our lives during the public health emergency. Regional centers and service providers are dedicated to working with consumers and their communities to find different ways to help people and limit the spread of COVID-19.

This page provides COVID-19 links and resources. If you still have questions after reading this information and talking with your local regional center and/or your local county public health office, you can email DDSC19@dds.ca.gov. DDS checks this email daily and routes questions to staff for response(s).

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The safety of all Californians with intellectual and developmental disabilities is our highest priority. We have experienced changes in almost every part of our lives during the public health emergency. Regional centers and service providers are dedicated to working with consumers and their communities to find different ways to help people and limit the spread of COVID-19.

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Some schools are already closing because of the coronavirus. If your child's school closes, too, your child may be stuck at home for days or even weeks. You may be worried not just about keeping your child occupied, but also about missing work.

Scrambling to arrange childcare or trying to work from home can add to the stress. In other words, school closures can be challenging for everyone.

To help keep the peace, here are some learning activities that are simple and fun for your child to try. These activities are free, except for the board games and some of the apps, and may even help keep skills up while your child's school is closed.

We'll continue to update this page as we discover more great resources. So keep checking back.

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Some schools are already closing because of the coronavirus. If your child's school closes, too, your child may be stuck at home for days or even weeks. You may be worried not just about keeping your child occupied, but also about missing work.

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Teaching Kids at Home during Coronavirus

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At Education Week, we write a lot about student well-being. But here we're going to take a moment to address parent well-being-in particular those parents who now, with little to no warning, find themselves essentially home schooling their children.

An unprecedented number of schools are closed for several weeks, a period that could be extended. Tens of million of the nation's K-12 students are out of school and parents are being asked to step in to support their learning. Even President Trump is urging families, when possible, to school from home. That's a huge challenge. ( See the latest numbers on school closures here.)

Some students are being asked to continue their schoolwork online. Others are on an indefinitely extended spring break.

So, what to do if you're a parent who is trying to oversee your children's schooling, in many cases while you're being asked to continue your own work remotely? How do you make sure your kids are still learning, carve out time for yourself to work, find your voice as a teacher, AND keep somewhat sane?

There are people who do this every day-home schoolers. EdWeek reached out to some of them for pointers.

A lot of their advice comes down to one really important factor: changing mindsets.

How to Schedule Your Day

First, said Monica Utsey, a home-schooling parent in Washington D.C. who also works part-time as a tutor, contrary to a lot of advice she's seeing online, she recommends ditching the regular schedules.

"Do not create your schedule around a school day," Utsey said, whose oldest son is a home school graduate and is currently in college. Utsey is still home schooling her youngest son, who is 13. The family was featured in Education Week's video series 'Home Schooling in America'.

For example, if your kids are up late reading or playing video games, let them sleep in and give yourself that time to work. Then have a leisurely breakfast and start schooling.

"I think parents are worried too much about having a schedule," she said. "Schedules are important when everyone has to be out of the house at a certain time."

Utsey said if it's overwhelming to try to work and keep your children on an educational task at the same time, then give dedicated time to each. For example, home school for an hour and then give yourself an hour to work.

Amy Leonard, a home-schooling parent in Washington state, makes time for her other responsibilities by frontloading the school day-doing the intensive subjects, like math, science, and English in the morning and leaving the afternoon for more self-directed work.

"They have had plenty of attention from me by that point, so they generally give me free time ... so I can work on running the household and fulfilling my responsibilities for my volunteer positions," Leonard said in an email to EdWeek.

Don't only focus on your children, either, said Leonard.

"I also think it's vital to take care of yourself as a parent, get good nutrition, rest, and exercise," she said. "I do yoga in the mornings before the kids wake up and generally go running just before dinnertime. It makes the rest of my day run more smoothly."

See also: Home Schooling in America: A Special Video Series on Why Families Teach at Home

How to Balance the Parent/Teacher Role

Leonard said the first step is to remember that the parent-child relationship comes first.

"When I have butted heads with my children, and this is inevitable, I have found it important to back up on pushing academics and build the relationship," she said. "Children are more willing to accept their parents in the role of teacher if they feel secure in that relationship."

Leonard also said that she sees herself more as a facilitator than a teacher.

It's a title and role that may sound a little less intimidating than teacher.

"I'm there to learn with them and help them answer their questions," Leonard said.

Teaching is not a role that is as foreign as some parents are thinking it is, either, said Utsey. They should remember that in many ways, they are already teachers. "You are the first teacher and the most important teacher," she said.

She also recommends trying to relax and see this time-as hectic as it may be-as an opportunity to spend time with your kids and be a bigger part of their education.

Adopting the Homeschooling Mindset

While some students and parents are getting direction and lessons from their schools, others are not. It's not even clear in many cases how long schools will be shut down.

So, if parents don't want to park their children in front of a screen all day, and they aren't getting any guidance from their children's schools, what can they do?

There are lots of online educational materials available for free, such as Kahn Academy, said Utsey, but there are also many educational opportunities that aren't strictly lessons. It helps to be creative. Home education doesn't have to look like regular school.

Utsey and Leonard like watching documentaries and listening to podcasts with their kids.

Leonard recommends starting an online book club, which she's done with her children and their cousins.

Extended family and friends can also pitch in, said Leonard. Her mom teaches her children history and Spanish online. Their grandmother assigns homework and is available to answer questions on the phone.

Think creatively and lean into the moment, suggests Jen Garrison Stuber, another home-schooling mom in Washington state.

"Create art and music together," she said in an email to Education Week. " Look up hygge [a Danish term that encompasses both the feeling and lifestyle of coziness and contentment] for ideas to make hunkering down in your house more fun. Write letters to distant relatives. ... There is so much to life that is learning that we often overlook when we're in a "schooly" mindset."

Inasmuch as there is one overarching philosophy shared among many home schoolers, it's that the world is a classroom and that there's not a strict dividing line between life and school.

"Read books together, discuss current events, listen to podcasts, really just include them in everything you do ... and grow your own interest in everything they are learning as well," said Leonard.

Coronavirus Itself Is a Teachable Moment

Utsey said to remember that there are many educational opportunities to be found in current events.

"What's going on in the world is very important part of our home school," she said. "Coronavirus, we're talking about that a lot. I'm reading the articles with him from the CDC and discussing things he needs to do to stay safe."

Utsey said a dad in her home-schooling co-op is having his children do art projects on family ancestors who have survived past pandemics.

Finally, Utsey encourages anyone with questions to reach out to home schooling families for additional advice and support-she reckons they would be more than happy to help.

Most communities have at least one home-schooling support group, and there are also many online, particularly on Facebook.

"I would say reach out to a home schooler and make a connection that could last a lifetime," Utsey said.

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Photo: Victor, 8, and Anna Laura, 5, studying at the kitchen table in their Seattle area home Thursday, March 12, 2020, after their school was shut down for weeks due to the coronavirus. (Natasja Billiau via AP)

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Children and teens with ADHD, learning disabilities, or certain related disorders benefit enormously from occupational therapy. But since a trained occupational therapist is not always accessible or affordable, here are 6 OT-honed tools that parents can use at home to foster independence and improve their child's success rates at school and in life.

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Occupational therapists help children and teens with attention deficit disorder (ADHD or ADD), sensory processing disorder, or other developmental delays build their skills in everything from handwriting to homework. OTs draw from sociology, neurology, anatomy, and psychology to create a personalized plan that targets each child's unique physical and mental challenges, aimed at improving daily function and overall quality of life.

Sadly, occupational therapy is out of reach for many children due to location, cost, or school services. For these kids, and for others who benefit from at-home reinforcement, there are several OT-designed exercises that parents can use to build executive functions, encourage independence, and improve academic and social performance. Use these 6 straightforward exercises at home to add the building blocks of occupational therapy to your child's treatment plan.

1. Use Graphics and Rewards to Avoid Overload and Reward Perseverance

When faced with a multi-step project, a child with ADHD may have a tendency to shut down. Occupational therapists help counter this propensity by teaching him concrete methods for breaking tasks into smaller, manageable pieces, and for maintaining self-motivation through each step. Parents can do the same at home, using graphics and small, tangible rewards that encourage incremental progress.

Graphics and other visual cues are catnip to the ADHD brain; the right graphics depend on the task at hand. A child cleaning his room, for instance, may benefit from a physical map of the space that highlights the areas to be tackled first. A child struggling to get started on homework may find it helpful to see a written schedule, with each assignment slotted into a specific time. "Go in your room and do your homework" is meaningless to many kids with ADHD. But breaking the evening's tasks down - on paper - can be extraordinarily helpful.

Rewards also vary by task, and by what motivates each particular child. A child with a sweet tooth may get a small piece of candy for finishing each chapter of a book; a child who loves video games may keep reading if he knows he can play 20 minutes of Minecraft once he's done.
[Self-Test: Could Your Child Have Sensory Processing Disorder?]
2. Create Rubrics to Set Clear Expectations and Guidelines

Children with ADHD benefit from posted rules, clear expectations, and set responsibilities. That's why occupational therapists make extensive use of rubrics, which allow children to understand exactly what's expected of them in a given area or on a given task. Giving a child with ADHD ambiguous directions - "I expect you to do your homework neatly" - can engender stress and confusion. What does "neatly" mean? Instead, prepare a written rubric that your child can reference before completing a task to help clear up confusion, practice independence, and develop a clear vision of success.

At home, use rubrics for almost any task or set of tasks, from a homework assignment to the day's chores. Download rubrics online or make your own, and fill them out with your child or separately. Depending on your child's age and maturity level, you can score your rubric using numbers, letters, or symbols, and make it as simple or as complicated as is appropriate.

3. Establish Calm Down Zones for Healthier Reactions

Children with ADHD, learning disabilities, or sensory challenges are prone to meltdowns, especially when faced with developmentally inappropriate tasks or expectations. Occupational therapists learn to anticipate these meltdowns and counteract them with "calm down zones," or specified places where children can go to regroup when they're frustrated, overwhelmed, or about to blow.

At home, help your child take charge of her feelings and ward off meltdowns before they spin out of control with a similar physical space. A calm down zone could be anywhere - a spare bedroom, or a quiet corner of the kitchen. Stock it with anything helpful and appeasing - a blanket, a box of fidgets, an iPod filled with calming music. First and foremost, this area should help your child take some deep breaths, fully experience her emotions - whether negative or positive - and learn to self-soothe when anger starts to bubble up.
[How to Practice Play Therapy at Home]
4. Devise a Sensory Diet

Any child who has complex sensory requirements - sensory seekers, for instance, or sensory avoiders - can benefit from a " sensory diet," or a prescribed set of activities that help his or her body get the types of sensory input required before energy can be devoted to learning. This is especially true for academic learning, which usually falls low on the list of a child's instinctual needs.

Occupational therapists are the best equipped to design a unique sensory diet that suits a specific child's needs, but you can follow some general rules to design interim sensory interventions for your child. For one, heavy work - actions that push or pull against the body, like wall push-ups - benefits most children with complex sensory needs, no matter which end of the sensory spectrum they fall on. Alternative seating, like exercise balls or standing desks, can also help provide the physical input students need to attend better in class or at home. Other small fixes, like purchasing tagless clothing or avoiding florescent lighting, can make a big difference in maintaining a child's sensory equilibrium.

5. Decrease Distractions with ADHD-Specific Tricks

Occupational therapists use a range of tools and techniques to help children strengthen their focus muscles and improve their attention spans. Some - like fidget toys - are already well known by parents of children with ADHD. Fidgets come in a wide range of styles, and most are discreet enough to fit in a pocket and be used without drawing undue attention.

Other distraction-busters are less established in the ADHD community, like the OT trick of replacing white paper with colored paper. The ADHD brain can be overstimulated by black and white worksheets, which often appear distorted under bright lighting. Scanning your child's homework assignment and reprinting it on light blue, light green, or peach-colored paper is a cheap way to help your child better focus better on his work.

6. Use Mindfulness to Ground the ADHD Brain

Have you ever driven home after work and, upon arrival, realized you couldn't remember the journey? Our bodies are programmed to follow repeated routines, and we don't always focus on or notice each moment as it's happening. For children with ADHD, this natural tendency may have negative effects by increasing impulsive behaviors or even raising anxiety levels. Occupational therapists work to help children "ground" themselves in their routines by using mindfulness techniques that help avoid and manage the stress that comes with feeling out of control.

"Grounding" may mean dispersing a calming scent during homework time, for example, to help your child stay focused and present through this (occasionally boring) part of her daily routine. A child who experiences sudden surges of anxiety may ground herself by paying deliberate attention to certain aspects of the world around her. You can help by asking your child to take a deep breath and then identify a red object in the room. Then a yellow one; then a blue. By grounding herself in her environment, your child will practice extending her focus outward - away from her own stresses and fears.

Occupational therapists don't "fix" children - we empower them. By applying these OT techniques at home, you'll be empowering your child to better understand his symptoms and take real, concrete steps toward managing them.
[How Art Therapy Tames Impulsivity and Anxiety]
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This is a frightening time for people throughout the world as the COVID-19 turns our routine lives inside out. There is uncertainty for ourselves and our loved ones, and we are caught without having had time to get services in place for children with visual impairments. Fortunately, teachers, Orientation and Mobility specialists, parents, and others are rising to the occasion to share ideas and resources to help us all get through this!

Online Teaching: How to Provide Virtual Services

As instruction goes online, one of the first challenges is to be sure that what you're providing is accessible.

From start to finish, Dr. Ting Siu demonstrates the process of setting up an in-class, small groups activity in the synchronous Zoom classroom. Her demo uses the following tools: iLearn (Moodle), Google Drive, Google Slides, and Zoom. The following timestamps are provided as a table of contents for the tutorial:

0:40 Setting up iLearn for in-class group work

1:45 How to set up GDrive with a shared class folder and re-usable templates

2:32 How to share files in the Zoom chat box

3:08 How to share a link to a GSlide for collaborative editing during the group activity

4:32 Tips for introducing an in-class activity in when teaching on Zoom

6:24 Why I use GSlides for small group work

7:50 How to integrate GDrive and a Google file into the iLearn (Moodle) learning management system (LMS)

8:06 How to create breakout rooms in Zoom for small group activities

Activity Ideas for Students Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired

Teachers and Orientation & Mobility instructors across the country have stepped up to share ideas. A number of these are Google Docs, which will continue to be updated. Please add your ideas to these lists, so that others may benefit from the wealth of community experience.

Free Tools Available During School Closure

There are many more items available than we can list here, but we wanted to highlight two that will be of particular interest to teachers and families of students with visual impairments.

Online Resources for Educators (General)

There are many, many other online resources for educators. Here are a few of our favorites.

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Information about Coronavirus and COVID-19

Staying Connected

We are adding new ideas and resources all the time here at Paths to Literacy. We don't want to overwhelm you with too many newsletters, so please check the site often to see what's new. We will also be sharing LOTS of ideas on our social media platforms of activities to try at home, so please follow us on Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram, and Twitter to keep up with it all.

Stay safe and be well! The most important thing is to take care of yourselves and your families during all of this.

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Los niños con dificultades de aprendizaje y de atención pueden tener problemas para controlarse por diversas razones. Y cuando enfrentan obstáculos en su vida diaria, podrían reaccionar de manera impredecible y hasta explosiva. Por eso es importante ayudarlos a desarrollar estrategias para manejar las adversidades.

Usted puede ayudar a que su hijo se sienta más en control de sus emociones y reacciones. Estas son cinco maneras de ayudarlo a desarrollar habilidades para enfrentar los contratiempos.

1. Dé nombre a los sentimientos

Las emociones intensas pueden atemorizar a los niños, y a su vez pueden generar reacciones intensas. Pero cuando los niños son capaces de expresar cómo se sienten y cuál es la causa, puede que sus emociones les parezcan más manejables. Cuando su hijo esté enfadado, pregúntele amablemente:

¿Cómo te sientes ahora? Facilítele palabras que pueda utilizar, como enojado, triste, frustrado, ansioso, preocupado o avergonzado.

¿En qué parte del cuerpo lo estás sintiendo? Él podría decir que le molesta el estómago, que siente un nudo en la garganta o que su corazón late muy rápido.

¿Cuál crees que es la causa? Ayude a su hijo a analizar qué pasó justo antes de sentirse mal. Esto podría ayudarlo a ver las cosas desde otro punto de vista o entender mejor lo que ocurrió.

Si su hijo tiene dificultades con el lenguaje, puede que se le dificulte hablar de sentimientos. Usted podría usar un apoyo visual como una tarjeta con la pregunta "¿cómo me siento?" para ayudarlo a identificar sus emociones.

Quizá usted quiera revisar estas sugerencias de un experto para hablar con su hijo acerca de asuntos emocionales o sociales. Averigüe cómo actuar cuando su hijo se frustra. Y si su hijo le dice que algo le da miedo, siga estos pasos para ayudarlo a superar el miedo.

2. Identifique los desencadenantes en su hijo

Piense cuáles son las situaciones más difíciles para su hijo. Luego considere cómo usted podría cambiar su propia conducta para ayudarlo a que él las maneje. Por ejemplo:

¿Grita cuando le pide que apague la televisión? Avísele con cinco minutos de anticipación antes de apagarla.

¿Su nivel de estrés aumenta considerablemente cuando le pide que se vista en las mañanas? Un horario visual podría ayudarlo a anticipar qué se espera que haga.

¿Las transiciones entre actividades son particularmente difíciles? Incluya tiempo para relajarse entre cada deporte, reunión, etc.

Si no está seguro de cuáles son los desencadenantes en el caso de su hijo, estos enlaces pueden ayudar. Revise los desencadenantes comunes en los niños durante celebraciones formales y en reuniones familiares. Conozca situaciones complicadas para los niños con dificultades del procesamiento sensorial, para niños con dispraxia y para niños con TDAH.

También puede seguir estos pasos para observar a su hijo, lo cual puede ayudarlo a entender mejor sus dificultades.

3. Haga lo que a él le gusta

¿Qué es lo que su hijo hace para sentirse mejor? Quizás monta en bicicleta, lee cómics o libros con amigos. La próxima vez que su hijo esté enojado:

Pregúntele si quiere descansar haciendo alguna de las actividades que lo relajan.

Mencione las maneras de calmarse que él ya tiene.

Con el tiempo, él utilizará esas estrategias por su cuenta.

Si todavía su hijo no conoce actividades que lo relajen, ayúdelo a encontrarlas. Por ejemplo:

Estudiantes de primaria: "Cuando me enojo con mi hermano, me ayuda patear una pelota en el patio".

Estudiantes de escuela intermedia: "Si me trabo en un problema de matemáticas, me ayuda escuchar dos canciones y luego trato de resolverlo".

Estudiantes de bachillerato: "Cuando me siento ansioso por las solicitudes de admisión a las universidades, me ayuda salir a correr".

Si su hijo tiene dificultad para identificar qué es lo que le gusta hacer, estas son algunas actividades que él podría probar. Usted puede revisar también esta lista de habilidades para encontrar ideas, o prueben una divertida actividad manual.

4. Esté presente y sea comprensivo

Cuando su hijo esté sensible, dele toda su atención. Si él ve que usted está distraído, podría hacerlo sentir más descontrolado. ¿Qué quiere decir estar presente?

Enfocarse en su hijo. Revise las cuentas por pagar y escuche los mensajes telefónicos más tarde.

Dé el ejemplo en cuanto a escuchar activamente. Después de que él termine de hablar, repita lo que acaba de decir con las palabras que él utilizó, no con las suyas. Usted podría decir: "Parece que sentiste que Mr. López fue irrespetuoso contigo". Esto lo ayudará a sentirse escuchado y comprendido.

Haga preguntas relacionadas. Ayúdelo a identificar los próximos pasos a seguir. "¿Hay algo que se te ocurra que puedas decirle mañana?".

Lea sobre la importancia de mostrar empatía a los niños que tienen dificultades de aprendizaje y de atención. Intente estas nueve maneras de mostrar empatía a su hijo.

5. Busque ayuda cuando sea necesario

Cuando usted pide ayuda a otras personas, le está mostrando a su hijo que una estrategia para lidiar con las dificultades tiene muchos componentes. Por ejemplo:

Si su hijo tiene dificultades con las matemáticas, un tutor puede enseñarle nuevas estrategias para resolver las divisiones largas.

Si usted discute con él cada vez que está practicando cómo conducir, quizás un familiar puede ayudarlo a conseguir el permiso.

Si su hijo se siente deprimido, programe una cita con un consejero. Conozca las señales de ansiedad y depresión en diferentes grados escolares.

Conéctese con otras familias en nuestra comunidad en línea, ellas pueden ofrecerle consejos y apoyo. También puede revisar cientos de estrategias según la edad para manejar problemas sociales y emocionales. Tener estos recursos al alcance de la mano puede ayudarlos a que ambos se sientan más confiados con respecto a sus habilidades para lidiar con situaciones difíciles.

Para conocer otras ideas, revise técnicas de relajación para niños pequeños. Conozca las ocho estrategias que usa un adolescente con discalculia para controlar su ansiedad. Y lea más recomendaciones para ayudar a los estudiantes de primaria, de escuela intermedia y de bachillerato a adquirir autocontrol.

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