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Description: This webinar will describe traumatic brain injury in children, including the prevalence , effects of the injury in children, models of care for children and return to school for children following the injury. Presenter:Juliet Haarbauer-KrupaSenior Health...
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Partnering with Families in the Digital Learning Process/Cómo asociarse con las familias en el proceso de aprendizaje digital: This session explores how meaningful engagement with families supports the development of an inclusive education ecosystem.
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In this webinar, a presentation and discussion regarding the Department’s recently released, Guidance to Help Schools Support Students with Disabilities and Avoid Disparities In the Use of Discipline.
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#MilestoneMonday: At around 9 months, your baby might start smiling and laughing during peek-a-boo—it’s more than cute, it’s a developmental milestone.![]()
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Social media can increase feelings of connectedness for teens, but it can also generate #stress. Having tools to manage that stress is key to #HealthyTechUse. Practicing #mindfulness is one way teens can keep stress in check![]()
Managing Social Media Stress With Mindfulness - Child Mind Institute
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Does your teen have social media stress? Here are some mindfulness techniques to help teens manage social media stress and boost self-esteem.
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Nurturing Communication in Kids With Autism - Child Mind Institute
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How parents can help children on the spectrum develop social communication skills at home, in everyday interactions.The CPIR Hub is designed with the user in mind. If you encounter any issues with our new website, please do not hesitate to contact us via email so that we can promptly address any glitches, quirks, or other issues. Your feedback is greatly appreciated as we strive to provide the best user experience possible. Thank you for helping us improve our site.