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Turn over a new leaf this fall! Autumn is a time
of natural change. In our region, the leaves change color and fall,
making way for rest and new growth in the spring.
At Bridges, we think about change as a natural process. We help
people take charge of their lives by envisioning change. We guide
them to "let go" of routines that are no longer useful, and replace
them with new and optimistic solutions.
If you are ready to learn something new, register for one of our
programs, order a Take Charge!(TM) kit, or write back to tell us
what you think will help you turn over a new leaf and Take
Charge!(TM)
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Disabilities and Learning Differences by John A. Beach, Educational
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Individual
Education Plans (IEP’s) and Accommodation Plans (504’s): What’s
the difference?
Many people ask us about the differences between these two
federal designations..
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Tips For Staying Healthy |
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1. Be aware of your health practices and daily habits that
are being modeled for your child. “Children learn what they
live.” Pay attention to how you care (or not) for yourself.
As Albert Einstein said “your actions scream so loudly I cannot
hear what you say”. Think about health holistically and become
your child’s best health coach by taking care of yourself:
mind, body and spirit!
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Charge! Lessons by Mary-Jane Beach, Family Therapist & Take
Charge! author |
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Individuals
with learning problems may have trouble l expressing feelings
verbally due to their disability. When someone has trouble
expressing or discussing feelings or emotions, tension and
frustration is a common occurrence. Have you ever asked: "how
do you feel?" or "why did you do that?" and been frustrated
by the response: "I don't know" or worse. Are you left with
a feeling of frustration and still a conviction that there
must be a way to reach the child?
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Professional
Development Opportunities |
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Educational Therapist Study Group Forming
This is a monthly meeting for professionals (education, mental
health, health, allied health, others) interested in learning
disabilities. There will be an opportunity to keep current
and share resources through reading, discussion and collaboration.
It will be organized as a chapter of AET (Association of Educational
Therapists). Contact John Beach at 800-790-1890 or via
email for more information. The location, time and agenda
will determined by members.
Take Charge! Courses for Parents, Adults with ADD+,
and prospective coaches. Groups will be scheduled for groups
of 6 or more. Contact
us to add your name to a waiting list, or organize a small
group and we'll come to you.
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