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PARENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE - PARENT SUPPORT GROUP - PARENT/COMMUNITY WORKSHOPS
(02-03-2012): PARENT TRAINING - A Model for Responding to Reassurance Seeking
Click on the above link to view the second in a series of training presentations.
(12-12-2011): 1ST ANNUAL THANKSGIVING DAY SPECTACULAR 2011 - December 2nd, 2011
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(12-9-2011): TLC CAMPUS NEWSLETTERS
CHRISTMAS-2011 /
THANKSGIVING-2011 /
HALLOWEEN-2011 /
OCTOBER-2011
SEPTEMBER-2011 /
JULY-2001 /
MAY-2011 /
MARCH-2011
Click on the above links to view the newletters in PDF format.
(11-16-2010): QUINEBAUG VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL MUSIC FESTIVAL RECORDINGS - UPDATED 2011!
(11-7-2011): TLC FALL OPEN HOUSE - THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10th - 5p to 7p
Click on the above link to view the PDF file
(11-7-2011): TLC STUDENT HANDBOOK
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(10-25-2011): CROSS COUNTRY MEET at THE LEARNING CLINIC - October 20th, 2011
Click on the above title to view our TLC students crossing the finish line!
Click HERE to view the photo gallery from the meet!
(09-27-2011): TLC BEHAVIORAL DEFINITIONS SUMMARY
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(09-20-2011): 2011 CROSS COUNTRY SCHEDULE
Check the EVENT CALENDAR for meet days, times, opponents, and locations.
(06-21-2011): GRADUATION 2011
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(05-26-2011): PARENT TRAINING - Responding to Noncompliance
Click on the above link to view the first in a series of training presentations.
(10-29-2009) INTERACTIVE FLOWCHART!
Articles(05-11-2010): “Genotyping & Medication: Psychopharmacological Management for those on the Autism Spectrum”
(03-04-2009): “TLC Risk Management”
(05-16-2008): “Toileting Gone Wrong - Made Right”
(05-15-2008): “Technology for Video Application”
(05-05-2008): “Writing & Thinking or Thinking & Writing - Which Comes First?”
(05-05-2008): “Measurement of Educational Goals (Cognitive)”
(05-08-2007): “Assessing Asperger Behavior”
(03-21-2007): “Violence in the Media / TLC Standards”
(05-18-2005): “Mirror Neuron Activity and Autism - The Neurology of Empathy”
by Dr. Raymond W. DuCharme, The Learning Clinic, Inc., Brooklyn, CT. USA
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NEASC: The Learning Clinic of Brooklyn, CT has earned accreditation in 2009 by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC),
the oldest regional accrediting organization.
NEASC serves more than 2,000 public and independent schools, colleges, and universities in six states along with
American/International schools in more than seventy nations worldwide. NEASC accreditation encourages ongoing professional dialogue in the pursuit
of academic excellence. The Learning Clinic, as a member school, will work to ensure continuous improvement in all programs and to demonstrate
high standards of professional performance.
Parent Alert: Confidential Funding Agreements between Parents
and Local Education Agencies - Mitigate IDEA Protection
This article addresses ‘child placements’ with regard to your child’s right to IDEA and the need to obtain services through the PPT/IEP process.
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FERPA: Read how this law protects the privacy of student education records
Parent Alert:
Children with sensory integration issues as part of other diagnosis need special attention by their physician and other caretakers
Students with an Asperger Syndrome, Autistic Spectrum, or PDD NOS diagnosis may be particularly vulnerable for a high tolerance of pain and or an inability to sense and
localize feelings of discomfort in different areas of their bodies. A recent case alerted us to this serious concern. A student contracted an undiagnosed infection. His
behavior changed. He was more irritable, oppositional, and off his typical level of performance. No medical indicies such as fever or other signs than a ‘cold’
and short period of flu-like symptoms were observed. The boy felt no pain, reported no discomfort for well over a month as his condition deteriorated until it reached
life-threatening status. His infection was unnoticed until his work site supervisor noticed a change in his level of activity and increased fatigue. This observation was
shared with the boy’s father. The student was taken to his pediatrician who after an examination ordered him rushed to a hospital for further tests. The boy was diagnosed
with cardiomyopathy with congestive heart failure and immediately hospitalized. His heart was seriously enlarged and his condition was life threatening. He is recuperating
back at his residential school now after five months with a modified schedule, and medical monitoring.
- Regular physical check ups
- Changes in behavior are not often from external causes alone
- Rule out physical / medical causes of behavior change first
- Physicians need to be especially sensitive to those children who are unable to self-report discomfort or medical symptoms accurately
PARENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE (Jump to Top)
(10-03-2011): PAC Parent Welcome Letter 2011-2012
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The Parent Advisory Committee(PAC) is a committee of parents, grandparents, guardians and caregivers who meet monthly or as needed, to advise on the implementation of programs and materials that can be beneficial to students, staff and families of students. Resource materials will provide useful information for parents and caregivers of new and current students.Programs include activities that encourage social interaction for families, provide support and encouragement for parents, grandparents, guardians and caregivers and provide support for staff. The committee also provides a vehicle for informing staff and administrators of issues that affect the students.
For information on how to participate in PAC or the Parent Support Group contact Robert LeGary at: rlegary@thelearningclinic.org
TLC PAC NEWSLETTERS:
JULY 24th, 2010 /
AUGUST 12th, 2010 /
SEPTEMBER 19th, 2010 /
OCTOBER 22nd, 2010
NOVEMBER 16th, 2010 /
DECEMBER 12th, 2010 /
JANUARY 17th, 2011 /
FEBRUARY 15th, 2011
MARCH 22nd, 2011 /
APRIL 20th, 2011 /
MAY 22nd, 2011 /
JUNE 17th, 2011 /
SEPTEMBER 3rd, 2011
SEPTEMBER 22nd, 2011
PARENT SUPPORT GROUP (Jump to Top)
The Parent Support Group meets without a staff member present and is facilitated by a member of the Parent Advisory Committee. The purpose of the group is to provide support and encouragement for parents. Discussions are confidential unless a parent requests that an issue be brought to the attention of TLC staff.
TLC PARENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE (“PAC”)
MEETINGS, PARENT WORKSHOPS & TELECONFERENCE SCHEDULE (Jump to Top)
We are pleased to announce the 2011-2012 Meetings and Teleconferences for Parents schedule (PDF).
As you can see, we have continued to develop and improve this program to more accurately address your needs and concerns. Please click HERE to view the EVENT CALENDAR for days and times of
all scheduled teleconferences.
Click here for an overview of the Parent Teleconferences in PDF format
- Additional workshops may be added based upon need, interest and availability of presenters. We will keep you informed of these additions as they arise.
- Times & dates are subject to change. Check the EVENT CALENDAR
- Parents will receive an email invitation prior to each teleconference indicating the telephone number to call and the access code needed to participate.
TLC provides live conference calls for all meetings and workshops.
Click here to download the "TIPS FOR CONFERENCE CALLS" memo in PDF format.
Minutes from previous TLC PAC Meetings:
JULY 30th, 2010
SEPTEMBER 28th, 2010
OCTOBER 29th, 2010
NOVEMBER 30th, 2010
JANUARY 28th, 2011 / PAC Report to Parents from RWD / Comparison Costs
FEBRUARY 22th, 2011
MARCH 22th, 2011
APRIL 29th, 2011
MAY 24th, 2011
JUNE 9th, 2011
Questions or Comments?
E-mail us at pworkshop@thelearningclinic.org for more information!
