Institute for Disability Studies
Family Health Notes
January 2019
Inside this issue:
1) Play and friendship for children with disability - eParent (article)
2) Promoting emotional intelligence in preschool education (article)
3) MSPTI and Disability Rights: Parent Advocacy Academy - Gulfport
4) ACEP and AAP release Emergency Information Form for CYSHCN
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1) Play and friendship for children with disability - eParent
https://www.eparent.com/features-3/play-and-friendship-for-children-with-disability/
Making friends, playing and getting along with other children are good for all children, including child with disabilities. Learn how to support children as they learn how to play and develop friendships.
2) Promoting Emotional Intelligence in Preschool Education
A recent article in the International Journal of Emotional Education (November 2018) analyzed four social-emotional learning programs (Preschools PATHS, Incredible Years, Al’s Pals, and Preschool RULER) that revealed positive evidence-based outcomes for preschoolers. To better understand the programs, researchers first examined emotional intelligence for preschoolers and its link to outcomes in school engagement, social adjustment, emotional regulation, and academic success. Then, comparisons were made between the programs' objectives, delivery, intervention strategies, and adaptability across cultures.
3) MS-PTI and Disability Rights: Parent Advocacy Academy-Gulfport
Having a child with a disability can be challenging. Your child’s IEP and how to monitor progress can be confusing. How to be the best advocate for your child, the importance of communication and how to resolve conflicts are important pieces of this puzzle. Join us for one of our advocacy academies designed to provide you with the tools to understand the special education process and strengthen your advocacy skills.
Location: Knights Non-Profit Center
11975 Seaway Road
Gulfport, MS 39503
When: Thursday, January 31, 2019
6 to 8:30 p.m.
Registration: http://www.mspti.org/education_event.asp?id=385
4) AEP and AAP release Emergency Information Form for CYSHCN
The American College of Emergency Physicians and the American Academy of Pediatrics are pleased to present the Emergency Information Form (EIF), which can be downloaded here: https://www.acep.org/by-medical-focus/pediatrics/medical-forms/emergency-information-form-for-children-with-special-health-care-needs/#sm.000bbv4jh1a4ves8s861iovkp4lk7.
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The Family-to-Family Health Information and Education Center (F2F) is a family-focused, family managed resource center that empowers families of Mississippi children with special health care needs to be partners in the decisions made concerning the health of their children. F2F is funded by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (GR#H84MC07948).
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