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Learn valuable tips and insights on advocating for neurodivergent learners and ensuring they get needed support.About this Event
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***CEUs $9***- 1.0 CTLE CE Hours- 1.0 NYSED SW CE Hours- other CEUs pending!
Webinar Description:
Join Dr. Destiny Huff, LPC a neurodivergent parent and advocate, as she shares her personal journey of advocating for her neurodivergent child while navigating her own neurodivergence. In this session, Dr. Huff delves into the challenges she faced and the key lessons she wishes she had known when she first entered the world of special education. Gain valuable insights and practical tips on how to advocate effectively for your neurodivergent learner, ensuring they receive the support and accommodations they need to thrive.
Objectives:
The participants will be able to…
1. Describe the unique challenges and advantages of advocating for a neurodivergent child as a neurodivergent parent.
2. Identify key lessons learned from Destiny Huff’s personal experience in navigating the special education system that you can apply in your work.
3. Design effective advocacy strategies to ensure neurodivergent learners receive appropriate support and accommodation.
4. Assess the current advocacy practices you use and identify areas for improvement.
5. Apply practical tools and tips to confidently advocate for neurodivergent children within the IEP process.
If you cancel within 30 days before the event, the registration fee is not refundable. However, you will receive a credit for the registration fee which can be applied to another Young Child Learning event within the following 12 months. The processing fee is non-refundable.
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Speaker's Bio
Dr. Destiny Huff, LPC, CPCS is a late-diagnosed Autistic-ADHD military spouse, doctoral candidate, and mother of two neurodivergent boys. She runs a private practice as a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapist (TF-CBT) in the Mental Health field. She also runs Destiny Huff Consulting. She is a Neuroaffirming Special Education Parent Advocate and IEP Coach who helps parents advocate for their neurodivergent learners at the IEP table and provides training on Autism, ADHD, and neuro-affirming practices to organizations.
Dr. Mesh is a clinical psychologist and the co-author of the book “Early Childhood Assessment: A Practical Guide to Psychological and Developmental Evaluations in the Early Intervention Program.” He has worked with families for over 30 years. Dr. Mesh is the Co-Founder and CEO of Los Niños Services, an award-winning Early Childhood Special Education program in New York City, and the Founder of Young Child Learning which provides professional development to teachers and all professionals working with young children. He consults with professionals and parents on the challenges they face in helping young children achieve their full potential. Dr. Mesh is the author of upcoming book Tapas: Tasty Inspirational Poems(www.inspire.nyc).
Special Accommodations or Requests.
Individuals with disabilities in need of special accommodations should contact the Admin, Cari Laroza at (212) 787-9700 ext. 3330 to make a request. The Admin will work with the team to provide the necessary accommodations. Requests for special accommodations must be made at least a month prior to the webinar date. Once accommodations are found, the Admin will confirm need for accommodations. Once the individual confirms, the special accommodations will be secured. If the individual finds that he or she is no longer in need of the accommodations, he or she must contact the Admin a week before the webinar date.
Grievance Policy & Procedure
Young Child Learning will comply with all legal and ethical responsibilities to be non-discriminatory in promotional activities, program content and in the treatment of program participants. The monitoring and assessment of compliance with these standards will be the responsibility of Young Child Learning. All grievances must be submitted in writing (via e-mail or mail) within 30 days of the end of the webinar date. Any supporting documents must be included with the submitted complaint. For all grievances, contact information (name, phone number, and email) must be provided in the case that the Young Child Learning team may need clarification.
Submit complaints in writing to Young Child Learning, 505 8th Avenue, Floor 12A Room 02, New York, NY 10018 or via email at [email protected]. If you have any additional questions or concerns, contact Cari Laroza at (212) 787-9700 ext. 333 or at [email protected]
About Young Child Learning
Young Child Learning (YCL) organizes Early Childhood Webinars. The mission of YCL is to help all early childhood professionals learn, grow, and help young children get a good start in life and achieve their full potential. YCL carries on the tradition of the Young Child Expo and Conference.
About Los Niños Services
Los Niños Services is an award-winning multilingual agency that has been serving young children with developmental delays and autism for 25 years. Los Niños is one of the leading early chilhood special education providers in NYC and surrounding communities. Los Niños serves all children and families from all communities providing services such as the Early Intervention Program, Preschool Special Education, & Private Services/ABA Private Insurance Services.
For more information, contact Cari Laroza (Administrator) at [email protected] or call 212 787 9700 ext. 3330
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