PLUK eNews for June 02, 2006

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Volunteer Tutors needed in Billings
Great volunteer opportunity! Looks good on a resume! Tutors needed for school year program to work with children with special needs. Commitment of one day per week for an hour is required. Accepting volunteer applications for High School age and older. If interested contact PLUK (Parents Let’s Unite for Kids) at 406/255-0540.
No Child Left Inside Summer Science Day Camps - Missoula
Comfort Zone Camp - a Fun Safe Place for Bereaved Children
SEASONS Bereavement Programs in Missoula
ScienceDaily: Study Shows Autism-related Developmental 'Red Flags' Identifiable At Age Two In Children
ScienceDaily: Lifting The Curtain On How Ritalin Packs Its 1-2 Punch
ABC News: Love Complicates Life Even for the Autistic
Pro-Child Decision in ABA Case
On May 26, 2006, U. S. District Court Judge Robert Payne issued an extensive pro-child decision in Henrico County School Board v. R. T., a tuition reimbursement case on behalf of a child with autism.
sidneyherald.com: New terminals will help individuals cast ballot Tuesday
Adoring Listeners Give Struggling Readers a Boost
No one pays attention quite like a dog.
BillingsGazette.com: Young woman with paralysis given trip to music festival
Montana Hope Project
The goal of the Hope Project is to make dreams come true for critically ill children in Montana.
BillingsGazette.com: Free teacher workshop planned in Billings
The U.S. Department of Education will hold a series of workshops this summer for teachers, principals and anyone who works with students.
Deaf Education Training Opportunity
Texas Woman's University has been awarded a grant to assist those who plan to become teachers of the deaf.
Vote for "Thumbs Down to Pity"
My 19-year-old, Benjamin, recently entered the Film Your Issue competition---an opportunity for 18-26 year-olds to share their passion in a 30 to 60 second film.
BillingsGazette.com: Anti-bullying word spreads
Outside the arena, Nash has found a niche by helping youths deal with bullies through a program called Bullying Hurts.
MSDB's Summer Newsletter from Deaf Outreach
Disability is Natural Free Press - May 2006
Kathie Snow, writer, publisher, parent has given us permission to post her email newsletter in the PLUK News feed.
Study Shows How Kids' Media Use Helps Parents Cope
Many parents express satisfaction with the educational benefits of TV and how it can teach positive behaviors.
People First Language by Kathie Snow
Individuals, schools, and organizations across the country and around the world use this article to teach others the importance of using respectful and dignified words.
New Environment Control via PC by RJ Cooper
A new hardware package for controlling just about anything electrical in the home from a PC.
Disabled Teens Social Experiences Research looking for Families
I am researching the social experiences of young people aged 12-18 with physical limitations.
The Enquirer - The ride of their lives
ConnSENSE-Review: Virtual Pencil
A Windows based software program that enables individuals to solve math problems in all four operations on the computer, including working with fractions and decimals.
ConnSENSE-Review: ClozePro
It is a program that enables you to create cloze activities used so frequently in schools today.
eSchool News online - Site connects users to education research
The library is part of a larger repository of free, online educational content covering a variety of topics, created by a Rice University faculty member.
Coaching Organizational Skills To ADHD Children
Reading Rockets : Summer Reading
Cumulative Social Disadvantage and Child Health - Pediatrics
Early Childhood Interventions: Proven Results, Future Promise
Seeking Artwork from Young Artists with Disabilities
Teen Sexuality in the United States
More IEP Pop-Ups
Gifted and Tormented
More than two-thirds of academically talented eighth-graders say they have been bullied at school and nearly one-third harbored violent thoughts as a result, according to a study believed to be the first to examine the prevalence and impact of bullying in a group some experts regard as particularly vulnerable.
BillingsGazette.com: Special ed students take in S.D. sights
BillingsGazette.com: Mother uses story to spotlight fetal alcohol syndrome
Mental Help Net - Self-Help Sourcebook OnLine
This guide has been developed to act as your starting point for exploring real-life support groups and networks that are available throughout the world and in your community.
What does Health Have to Do with Transition? Everything!
Autism Every Day - a new film
TIME Magazine Archive Article -- A Tale of Two Schools
Early intervention in a well-run program is the key to helping autistic children reach their potential. A close-up look at two approaches
Video diaries help with autism
Golden Access Pass Gives Families of Children with Permanent Disabilities Free Access to U.S. Parks
The State of America's Children 2005
A Practical Guide for Improving Child Developmental Services
This manual was created to help pediatric practices redesign their office systems to improve the quality of preventive and developmental services they provide to young children.
National Sibling Consortium SURVEY
Help for Teaching Students With Learning Disabilities
NCLD - IDEA Toolkit
NCLD has created this Parent Guide to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) so you can become an informed and effective partner with school personnel in supporting your child's special learning and behavioral needs.
The Havre Daily News: New machines intended to help voters
BillingsGazette.com :: Child care pricier than college
Accessible tent for Wheelchair Users
POPUP IEP for SIGNIFICANT SUPPORT NEEDS
Some "conversation stoppers" that parents may hear when advocating for their children. Knowing what the "real" issues might be, some respectful but effective responses, and what the laws say about educating children with disabilities can assist you in getting your IEP team meetings moving again in a more positive direction!
Law.com - Mental Disabilities Present Unique Problems for Employers
LD OnLine :: Assistive Technology.
Montana Medicaid Covered Servicess
Grade Retention Articles
Housing Designed For Hearing Impaired.
Social Security Online - A New Approach to Disability Determination
Press Briefing: CDC Releases Parent-Reported Estimates of Autism Prevalence
Special Ed's Greatest Challenges and Solutions (for school administrators)
The Fine Art of Helping At-Risk Kids
Metaphors for parenting a special-needs child
Behavior Problems & Discipline: What Parents and Teachers Need to Know
10 Strategies to Enhance Students' Memory
Letters to Sam: A Grandfather's Lessons on Love, Loss, and the Gifts of Life
CMS TO COVER STATES' SCHIP SHORTFALLS, NO CHILD WILL GO UNCOVERED
Autism, quality of life are not mutually exclusive
Report Gives Voice to High school Dropouts
NCLD - IDEA 2004 Parent Guide
Nat' Academies Press, Educating Children with Autism
BillingsGazette.com :: Governor sees need for early schooling
Your Guide to Free Resources for Response To Intervention
ScienceDaily: Technology To Improve Learning For Visually-impaired Children
Advanced Math Writer - software to write complex equations
Technology and Communication Options for Children with Hearing Loss
Tool Kit on Teaching and Assessing Students With Disabilities
MonTECH Offers Financial Assistance for Assistive Technology to Montana Residents
High Rate of Sleep Apnea in Down Syndrome Kids
Colleges with Programs for Learning Disabled Students
Articles about reading, research based instruction, creative advocacy strategies, NCLB and school reform
Assisting youth organizations in actively engaging young people of all abilities
Missoula Autism Support Group
Medication Issues for Children with ADHD
Postsecondary Education for students with intellectual disabilities
National Dropout Prevention Center for Students with Disabilities
First virtual high school for the gifted
Jelly Beamer™ Wireless Switch
BillingsGazette.com: Religion, personal choice spike cluster of home-schoolers in south-central Montana
Access to Art for the Visually Impaired
Sprint unveils mobile child locator service

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