SPED*NET
SPED*NET, Special Education Network, Ltd., is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) corporation organized exclusively for educational purposes, more specifically, to educate the public about special needs, special education and disability-related issues. SPED*NET serves as an advocacy and supportive network for CT families of children with special needs, especially families of children with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and Section 504 Plans under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Conceived not only as a network for information, but as a life-net for parents thrust unexpectedly into the special needs world, we strive to empower parents, professionals and students to become more effective advocates in their schools and communities.
Our yearly speaker series, free and open to the public, provides information on the latest therapies, strategies and research in the educational, medical and social realms.
A View from the Inside: Attorneys with ADHD, Dyslexia and ASD
SPED*NET Webinar: The Power of the Words You Choose to Use
SPED*NET Presentation: "The Power of Validation: Arming Your Kids Against the Challenges They Face"
SPED*NET: Transitioning to College (Challenges and Legal Issues for Students with ADHD and/or LD)
Parenting in Partnership: Blending Perspectives and Perceptions for More Strategic Parenting
What You Need to Know About Extended School Year (ESY)
Dealing with Your Child's Anxiety AND with Yours!
Declarative Language — demonstration
A Parent’s Guide to Executive Functioning (EF)
How to Explain an ADHD/ASD/LD Diagnosis and Build Self-Esteem
Strengthen Growing Brains: How to Empower ALL Types of Learners for Success in School and Life
How School Interventions Affect Your Kids Who Are Wired Differently
Do You Live with a Picky Eater? How to Set Your Child on Track to Become a Better Eater
SPED*NET Videos
School-Based Psycho-EducationalTesting for 504 Plans/IEPs: What You Need to Know
Reasonable Accommodations: From Secondary School toPost-Secondary School
Navigating Conversations: Skill Building, Educational Relevance,and Family Engagement
Medication, Not Magic: Making Wise Choices About Pharmacological Interventions
The 12 Executive Functions: How to Build Skills for Home and School
Tips and Strategies to Use When Advocating for Your Child During the Special Education Process
Building Your Parent Toolkit, One Strategy at a Time (Session Two: Boosting Independence)
Building Your Parent Toolkit, One Strategy at a Time (Session One: Managing Challenging Behavior)
Teaching Kids How to Be Good Winners and Losers
Driving for Neurodiverse Learners
Being on the Same Page: Parents Can Remain Effective Partners When Raising Kids with Special Needs
The Scoop on Psych Testing: What All Those Numbers Really Mean (2023)
Special Needs Kids, Extraordinary Parenting, Strong Siblings
Basic Inferring of Information: Importance for Reading and for Life
Preparing Your Child for a Socially Successful Holiday Season
Does Your Child Have the Big 10 Life Skills?