Welcome to April’s edition of the Buzz from the Hub! This edition of the Buzz is coming to you later than usual due to our 2025 National Parent Center Conference last week!
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Connecticut Parent Advocacy Center (CPAC) is the federally funded Parent Training and Information Centers for the state of Connecticut. CPAC educates, supports, and empowers Connecticut’s families of children and youth with any disability or chronic conditions, ages birth to 26, and the professionals who serve them. CPAC provides ongoing trainings on topics such as: The ABC’s of Special Education: Understanding the Process, Tips and Tools for Advocating for Your Child with Special Education Needs, Getting to Know Your Child’s Individualized Education Program (IEP), Preparing Students with Disabilities for Success After High School, Getting and Keeping the First Job, and many more. Check them out!
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Webinar | Return to School after Traumatic Brain Injury
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...
Webinar | Partnering with Families in the Digital Learning Process
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.
Webinar | OSEP Discipline & Behavior Guidance 2022: Part 2
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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Welcome to April’s edition of the Buzz from the Hub! This edition of the Buzz is coming to you later than usual due to our 2025 National Parent Center Conference last week!
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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.
Curious about what else to look for at this stage?Track your child’s growth and milestones with the CDC’s free Milestone Tracker App: www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/actearly/milestones-app.html#ActEarly #MilestoneTracker #ChildhoodDevelopment#MilestonesMatter #Infant
Managing #SocialMediaStress-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. April’s edition of the #BuzzFromTheHub!Learn about:a Family Voices National Study,a Podcast on how early experiences shape #BrainDevelopment, & more!
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Email from Center for Parent Information and Resources Buzz from the Hub - April 2025 April 2025 View as Webpage “Acceptance doesn’t mean resignation. It means understanding that something is ... Nurturing #Communication in Kids With #autism- How parents can encourage social interaction in young #childrenonthespectrum.
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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.
