October Parent Events

Below you will find information regarding all of October's parent meetings. You will need to RSVP to each event that you would like to attend to ensure that you get the zoom information for the meeting. Please be sure to add the event to your calendar and reach out to Ashley.Anderson@leanderisd.org if you have any questions.

How do people learn to use AAC? Join parents and professionals at our next AAC Family Chat as we explore the foundational skills for learning AAC. Let's chat and talk about easy ways our AAC users learn to use AAC systems at home and in the community. Join us from 6:30-7:30pm. RSVP Here.

If you are unsure about whether or not your child uses AAC, your child’s teacher or speech-language pathologist should be able to help you.

Contact LISD AAC Specialists if you have any questions:

Kelley.Capin@leanderisd.org

Cici.Fritts@leanderisd.org

Child Find

The purpose of Child Find is to locate, identify and evaluate children from birth to 21 years of age for their possible need for special education and related services. Join us this month as Child Find Coordinator Monica Kaloustian elaborates on the Child Find process and answers any questions that you may have. Join us from 6:30-7:30pm. RSVP Here.

18+ Services

Did you know that we offered services beyond senior year? 18+ Transition services provide young adults from ages 18 to 22 years old with the skills and knowledge necessary for a successful transition into community and adult living. We will also be discussing our SELF and Project SEARCH programs. Join us from 6:30 - 7:30pm. RSVP Here.

This support group is an opportunity for families of students who are considered Medically Fragile by their IEP to share experiences and resources. Join us from 6:30 -7:30pm. RSVP here.

Structure, Routines, and Schedules

Families of all ages are invited to join us for a virtual course for parents and families with students with Autism. We will focus on gathering a better understand the purpose and benefits of implementing structure and routines in the home and gather ideas and strategies for implementing structured routines and locate supports for creating them. Join us from 6:30-7:30pm. RSVP Here.

The course material and zoom link will be sent out the week before the meeting. Please visit our Autism Parent Education website for more information and previous courses.

Have you missed a parent meeting this month? Here's your chance to find out what we discussed and ask some questions! Representatives from all of our meetings will be available to chat. Join us from 10:00 - 11:00am. RSVP here.

Website: https://www.leanderisd.org/specialprogramsservices/
Twitter: @LISD_SPROG