Kentucky Crafted, The Market: Kentucky Arts Council Trent is participating in one of his most prestigious art shows this weekend– The Market. We want to invite you to come by and see Trent’ Kentucky Crafted: THE MARKET Saturday, March 19, 2011 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. (E.D.T.) Sunday, March 20 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. [...]
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The Capability Approach
Do you seek ways your son or daughter can use their strenghts in the arts? http://independencebound.com/newsletters/recovering%20emotional%20wellbeing.pdf
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Choice-Making Strategies (CMS) are at the heart of communicating preferences, needs, and having a voice about what happens. CMS and can be a powerful way to teach youth with disabilities emotional regulation and to pursue personal goals. I invite you to read my latest publication, ‘Use Choice-Making Strategies…… Jackie M. Marquette PhD Autism Transition Specialist
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A young soldier with ASD showed courage as he rushed to the aid of one of the wounded when he was fatally shot. His parents said he earned the respect and admiration from officers and enlisted. Please pray for his family. Go to this link: http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-jameson-lindskog-20110724,0,7246985.story?track=rss
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Very exciting about independent living, please read. http://www.disabilityscoop.com/2011/01/07/independent-living-boost/11861/
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A Veteran Mom and Young Adult with Autism A few weeks ago, at a Christmas art show I met a mom with two children, a 13-year old daughter and a 21-year old son with autism. Alice walked into Trent’s art booth and expressed her fascination with Trent’s art. I asked about her son and with [...]
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The Christmas season is all about celebrating with the people we know and love. Cherishing simple pleasures, finding that place in our hearts to give blessings, and connecting with a spirit of our deep faith is all part of enjoying Christmas. Teens and young adults with developmental disabilities have their unique place in these cherished festivities with their families. Participation however, may not be so easy as they may exhibit social or behavioral responses that are often misunderstood by the extended family and/or community members.
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