Making Friends with Dr.Elizabeth Laugeson
Dr. Elizabeth Laugeson, Founder and Director of the UCLA PEERS Clinic, shares her advice and insight about the social skills involved in making and keeping friends and building strong relationships.
Author: Gilda Evans
Living With Aspergers/Autism with Danny Raede
Danny Raede, founder and CEO of Asperger Experts, intimately and expertly discusses what it’s like to live with Aspergers/Autism and the most effective ways to support, communicate with and understand someone who is on the spectrum.
Bullying – the do’s and don’t’s with Dr. Elizabeth Laugeson
Dr. Elizabeth Laugeson, Founder and Director of the UCLA PEERS clinic, shares her advice and insight on how to handle various types of bullying both in and out of the classroom.
CalABLE Accounts with Michelle Wolf
Michelle Wolf, founder of the JLA Special Needs Trust, discusses CalABLE accounts and the benefits of this important resource for the special needs community.
Government Benefits with David Terk
David Terk of Serenitas Special Needs Planning discusses the ins and outs of benefits like social security, medicare and medicaid.
If I Need Help Emergency Registry with Erin and Bruce Wilson
Erin and Bruce Wilson tell us about their free registry service for those at risk of wandering or getting lost, and share their personal experiences as parents of a son with special needs.
Disabled Military Child Protection Act with David Terk
David Terk of Serenitas Special Needs Planning discusses this important act and what it means for the disabled children of our military veterans.
Fantastic Friends Social Group for Special Needs with Lisa Carreon
Lisa Carreon, founder of the San Fernando Valley, Los Angeles chapter of Fantastic Friends, tells us about her organization, what it offers, how you can join and even how to start your own chapter!
The ABCs of IEPs with Dr. Melinda Docter
Dr. Melinda Docter discusses all things education – getting a diagnosis, IEPs, 504s, high school diploma vs. certificate track, choosing the right school, behavioral issues and life after high school. She also shares her valuable opinion about how to navigate the educational system and get your child the education he or she is entitled to.
When to use a Confirmation Letter for Rent with David Terk
David Terk of Serenitas Special Needs Planning shares an important gem of information that every parent or caretaker of a PWSN who lives at home needs to know! This is just a sample of the treasure trove of information that is accessible to patrons of this page.