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Hello, Weekend!
October is Dyslexia Awareness Month and we’re celebrating with a webinar!
🚨 Dyslexia & The Science of Reading – FREE for NASET MembersOn Wednesday, Oct 22 @ 7PM EST, Dr. David A. Kilpatrick, one of the nation’s top dyslexia experts, reveals the latest research + practical strategies to transform how you support struggling readers.
✔️ Evidence-based interventions that actually work
✔️ Tools you can use the very next day
✔️ Replay included🎯 This is THE Dyslexia Awareness Month training you can’t miss.
We still want to hear from you (and give you a gift card!), so if you have 10 minutes, let us know your thoughts on NASET!
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We’re planning another Ask The Experts session, our Q&A sessions where you can ask us anything! Anyone can ask a question, but only members have access to the live and recorded sessions. Stay tuned for date and time, but in the meantime:
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NASET Support Squad Downloads of the Week: Writing a “Living” PLAAFP that Drives the Whole IEP and Student-Led IEPs
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This fall, NASET will be recognizing Higher Education and Adult Learning Institution Special Education Programs that support the next generation of special education leaders. We’d love to learn who you’d like to see celebrated!
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From the NASET Vault
Early Intervention Series: Providing Early Intervention Services in Natural Environments
POLICY & FUNDING DEVELOPMENTS Advocates are worried about federal impacts on support for students with disabilities as funding cuts hit particularly hard for deaf and blind children. The administration plans to reconsider disability regulations for airlines. Disability benefits through SSI are soaring, marking significant increases in enrollment. Richey was confirmed to lead the Education Department's Office for Civil Rights.
TEACHER PREPARATION CHALLENGES Indiana's public universities are struggling with special education degrees amid teacher shortages, highlighting broader national challenges in educator preparation.
LEGAL DEVELOPMENTS The Supreme Court will weigh how intellectual disability is defined, a case with major implications for services and protections. Chicago is being sued for alleged ADA violations over inaccessible sidewalks and curb ramps.
RESEARCH & HEALTH INSIGHTS Researchers explore why so many kids with autism are diagnosed at older ages, examining barriers to early identification. Research published in Nature examines stimulant medications like methylphenidate (MPH) as first-line pharmacological treatment for ADHD, providing insights into treatment mechanisms. National Geographic explores the rise of adult ADHD diagnoses and what's driving increased recognition. Indiana University research examines ADHD and substance use connections, finding that individuals with ADHD face elevated risks for substance use disorders. Many children with ADHD miss a crucial step in treatment, highlighting gaps in comprehensive care approaches. The New York Times examines whether a diagnosis can make you better, exploring the psychological impacts of medical labels.
REPRESENTATION & MEDIA Disability representation in movies remains largely stagnant despite increased awareness. However, a PBS Kids show will feature a character who uses a communication device, marking important progress in children's programming.
INSPIRING STORIES A bake stand proved transformative for a boy who was nonverbal, demonstrating the power of meaningful community engagement.
In 1986, Congress established the program of early intervention for infants and toddlers with disabilities
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