IEPs, 504 Plans, and Your Child’s Rights
Presented by Jessica Weinberg In this installment of our six-part webinar series, you’ll learn how to navigate the process of obtaining an IEP or a 504 Plan, understand your child’s educational rights, and recognize a school district’s legal obligations. We’ll also share practical strategies for responding effectively when a school
“Evidence-Based” Treatment for Tic Disorders: What does that even mean? A guide to picking the right treatment for your child
Presented by Jeremy Lichtman, Psy.D This follow-up workshop will begin with a discussion on what it means for a treatment to be considered “evidence-based.” This will be followed by reviewing which medical and behavioral treatments for TS have been studied and meet– or don’t meet– those criteria. Finally, this workshop
Understanding Tourette Syndrome in Youth: From Initial Diagnosis through Treatment
Presented by Meir Flancbaum This webinar will provide an overview of Tourette syndrome in youth, from the initial diagnosis through treatment. We will begin with a discussion of what tics are, common co-occurring conditions such as ADHD, OCD, and anxiety, and the often complex path to receiving an accurate diagnosis.
Empowering Parents: A New Approach to Supporting Children with Tics
Presented by Morgan Iskowitz In this webinar, discover how parents can play a powerful role in supporting children with tics. Morgan, a doctoral researcher, will share an innovative, parent-focused approach rooted in components of Comprehensive Behavioral Intervention for Tics (CBIT). You’ll learn how increasing your understanding of tic behaviors and
Rest Easy: Skills to Help Fall & Stay Asleep
Presented by Jilian DeTiberiis In this webinar, “Rest Easy: Skills to Help Fall & Stay Asleep,” we’ll explore effective strategies to improve sleep for both children and adults. You’ll learn how to identify common sleep challenges in yourself, your children, or those you work with, and discover a variety of
Finding Calm: An Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation
Presented by Anton Shcherbakov, PsyD In our overstimulated world, mindfulness meditation helps us to slow down and take a breath – literally! Discover how modern psychological research has validated this ancient practice for helping to reduce stress, anxiety, and depression while improving overall well-being. Join us for this interactive session
Game Based CBT for Child Abuse & Trauma
Game-Based Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (GB-CBT) revolutionizes trauma treatment for children and families by transforming therapy into an engaging, interactive experience. Designed to help children process the impacts of abuse and trauma, GB-CBT uses structured therapeutic games that make healing not just approachable, but also empowering. Through play, children build critical skills
Cannabis & Tourette Syndrome: The Evidence, The Promise, & The Perils
Cannabis has garnered significant interest as a potential treatment for Tourette Syndrome, but uncertainty and confusion remain about its effectiveness. This webinar will provide a comprehensive overview of the current evidence regarding cannabinoids for managing tics, including when cannabis might be considered as part of a treatment plan. Attendees will gain insight into the potential benefits and risks, as well
Parenting Strategies for Young Children with Anxiety – The SPACE Method
This webinar will equip parents and early childhood providers with evidence-based strategies from the SPACE (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions) program to help young children overcome anxiety. Participants will learn to recognize and identify common symptoms of anxiety, including behavioral and emotional indicators, and understand how these symptoms manifest
Not Just Inattention, and Not Just Hyperactivity… What it really means to have ADHD
A special webinar by NJCTS and the New Jersey Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics. In this talk, we will: Presented by Eric Deibler, M.S.Ed., Psy.D., from the The Center for Emotional Health of Greater Philadelphia, LLC, a seasoned school psychologist with 30 years of experience. DOWNLOAD SLIDES
