Neurodevelopmental Conditions and Anxiety: Common Causes and Effective Solutions

Presented by Christopher Lynch, Ph.D## High rates of anxiety have been reported across a range of neurodevelopmental conditions including ADHD, Autism, Tourette Syndrome, and Learning Disability. In this webinar, Dr. Lynch explores the reasons why these conditions are so often accompanied by anxiety. Practical and effective strategies for addressing anxiety

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Ask the Doc: A Neurologist’s Perspective

Presented by Dr. Michael Rubenstein## Do you have a question about your Tourette Syndrome or your childs Tourette Syndrome?  Dr. Rubenstein is answering questions about TS in all its stages. Dr. Michael Rubenstein is a graduate of the University of California, Davis, and West Virginia University School of Medicine. He

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Non-Medical Treatment of Tics: An Overview of CBIT and the Rutgers Tourette Syndrome Clinic

Presented by Dr. Graham Hartke ## This webinar will provide an overview of Comprehensive Behavioral Intervention for Tics (CBIT), a structured evidenced-based non-medical intervention for tics based on cognitive behavioral therapy. CBIT helps individuals of all ages learn tic management strategies and reduce tic symptoms. There will also be a

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AIR Therapy Dogs: Paws For Minds

Presented by Tricia Baker, Attitudes in Reverse## Discussion on how dogs are good for our mental wellness. We will cover the different types of legal support dogs and the laws they fall under. We will also discuss how the role of therapy dogs have expanded in the past 10 years.

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Youth Suicide: Starting the Conversation

Presented by Maureen Brogan and Wendy Sefcik## This presentation will provide an overview of the scope of youth suicide, who may be at risk and what we can all do to prevent our youth from dying by suicide. It will be an open and honest conversation about the second leading

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“In These Uncertain Times”: Returning to School in an Age of Anxiety

“In these uncertain times“ is a phrase that has been thrown about so frequently during our struggles with managing and adapting to COVID-19 that it has become a cliché.

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Assistive Technology to Help with Anxiety

Presented by Matt Dennion ## This presentation focuses on apps that can assist students from kindergarten to 12th grade in dealing with anxiety in school and in functional settings. The presentation highlights mobile technology that can help create schedules with detailed directions, support reading and writing for students with dyslexia

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Parent Burnout in the Face of Covid 19

Presenter:  Azlen Theobald, Psy.D.View slides from this webinar# What is burnout? We’ve all likely felt it in some capacity whether at home, in a school setting, or within our job environment. In the current pandemic setting, parents are wearing even more hats than they usually do and have found themselves

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Ask the Advocate

Presented by Staci Greenwald, Esq.# Do you have a question for an education advocate? Here is your opportunity to ask. Staci Greenwald has 27 years experience as a lawyer in this field and has a personal connection to making things right. Staci J. Greenwald is a partner in Sussan, Greenwald

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Parenting the Anxious Child

Presented by Marla Deibler, Psy.D. View the webinar’s corresponding slides here      View slides in Spanish Anxiety Disorders are among the most common childhood mental health struggles. Learning to effectively cope with distressing thoughts and anxious emotions can be challenging. When feelings of anxiety are excessive and become overwhelming, children

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