Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS)
https://www.doe.mass.edu/mcas/…
https://www.doe.mass.edu/mcas/…
…needs and their families, nurturing a community of inclusion at the YMCA and the community at large. Programs include summer camp, unified sports teams, a volunteering club and more! https://www.hockymca.org/foxboro/social-responsibility/impact/initiatives/integration-initiative/…
This information sheet from the PACER Center is about behavior – it’s purpose, factors affecting it, and how parents can encourage positive behavior. Original source: https://www.pacer.org/parent/php/php-c154.pdf…
This article from the PACER Center gives parents information on the Functional Behaviors Assessment (FBA) including what it is, the steps involved, and next steps. Original source: https://www.pacer.org/parent/php/php-c215a.pdf…
…advice and support is also offered to participants through an online discussion forum. *Fee involved Link to Managing behavior difficulties for children with Down syndrome course Main DSE site: https://www.down-syndrome.org/…
…las necesidades del niño y la familia. Información de contacto de los programas de intervención temprana en los estados, estados libres asociados y territorios de los EE. UU- https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/spanish/actearly/parents/intervencionTemprana.html …
The factsheets are designed to be used as a conversation starter with frontline disability workers and managers, but can also be used with people with disability and their families. https://www.nds.org.au/resources/community-inclusion-initiative-factsheets…
“Just Like You – Down Syndrome is a remarkable film that shows, above all, we’re people first,” said Barb Trader, TASH Executive Director. “For years, the complete ex-pression and availability…
…in Massachusetts & Rhode Island offers one-to-one friendship, integrated employment, and leadership development programs for individuals with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. https://www.bestbuddies.org/mari/…
…The program provides comprehensive, state-of-the-art evaluation and treatment for children and adults with congenital or acquired disorders affecting expressive communication, comprehension and computer access. This includes children with autism. https://www.childrenshospital.org/Centers-And-Services/Programs/A-_-E/augmentative-communication-program#…