 LDA of Maine's Annual Conference
Proudly Presents:
"Life After High School...."
Preparing Students with Disabilities for Transition to Adulthood
THOMAS COLLEGE 180 West River Road, Waterville, Maine 04901
November 21, 2009
8 CONTACT HOURS
Special Guest Speaker: Arlyn J. Roffman, Ph.D.
Arlyn Roffman, Ph.D. from Lesley University, Cambridge, MA, & the LDA of America Professional Advisory Board will focus on the skills required for independent living.
Roffman Biography:
Dr. Arlyn Roffman, author of the recently published Guiding Teens with Learning Disabilities: Navigating the Transition from High School to Adulthood (Princeton Review/Random House) will be our guest speaker on November 21, 2009. Dr. Roffman is a Professor of Special Education at Lesley University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, where she served as the founding director of the Threshold Program, a non-degree transition program for young adults with LD, from 1981-1996. A licensed psychologist, she also maintains a private practice focusing on the adjustment of youth and adults with learning disabilities.
Dr. Roffman earned her Ph.D. in developmental psychology at Boston College, an M. Ed. in special education from Lesley University, and a B. A. at Connecticut College. She is the author of numerous articles and chapters on learning disabilities and two other books, A Classroom Teacher’s Guide to Mainstreaming and Meeting the Challenge of LD in Adulthood.
Dr. Roffman has served on the professional advisory boards of the Learning Disabilities Association of American (LDAA), National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD), the National Adult Literacy and Learning Disability Center, and several other organizations. She has consulted and made conference presentations on issues related to special education and psychology throughout the U.S. And abroad and has served as an expert witness on several cases related to transition for students with disabilities.
Want to learn more about transition after high school? Contact us. We have questionnaires for parents/youth & providers to assist in developing transition plans, samples, articles, books, & audio tapes including the one below by Arlyn Roffman, PhD, as well as the two chapter excerpts from her latest book. *
Helping Teens with LD Develop a Healthy, Balanced Lifestyle by Arlyn Roffman, PhD
We all want our children to grow up to have a healthy lifestyle, wherein they maintain personal hygiene & good grooming, eat a nutritious diet, take care of medical & dental needs, & fill their leisure time with enough exercise and personal interests to create balance & quality of life. Many teens with LD/ADHD struggle to achieve a healthy, balanced life. This article will offer parents/counselors of middle & high school youth strategies in this important area.
Guiding Teens with Learning Disabilities- Low Self Esteem Adolescence is a trying time under the best of circumstances. For teens with learning disabilities and related disorders, the daily and life-long struggles of coping with their disability-related symptoms can be wearing and dispiriting. Repeated failure, taunts from peers, and negative feedback from teachers often come at a considerable psychological cost.
Guiding Teens with Learning Disabilities- Preparing for the Process You and your child should prepare for the IEP meeting in advance to help you make the most of the transition planning process.
* Youth under age 18 years? Please ask your parent’s permission before calling us. Thank you.
"Life After High School...."
Preparing Students with Disabilities for Transition to Adulthood
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PRE-REGISTRATION INCLUDES FULL DAY PROGRAMMING PLUS LUNCH
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EACH PRE-REGISTERED ATTENDEE MAY BRING ONE TRANSITION (14-20 YRS) STUDENT FREE!
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LDA of Maine Calendar
rev 11.10.09
Dates and Location are subject to change; call 207-465-7700 or 877-208-4029 toll free in state.
September is ADHD Awareness Month October is Learning Disabilities Awareness Month
LDA Board of Directors & Committee Meetings
The LDA Board of Directors & Committees usually meets the second Wednesday at the office at 97 Rocky Shore Lane in Oakland or the second Saturday on the first floor conference room at the MTN Federal Building, 295 Water St., Augusta.
Wed. meetings start promptly at 6:00 PM with the Committees followed by the Director’s at 7:00 to 8 or 9 PM, Sat. meetings start at 9:00 AM with committees followed by the Directors at 10:00 AM to 12 PM. NOTE: Members often arrive one half hour early for social time and networking. Committees may meet earlier and/or at other times and places to accomplish their annual goals.
2009 LDA MEETING DATES:
November 11, 2009 Wednesday, 6 PM – 9 PM via conference call
November 21, 2009 Saturday: Annual Conference 7 AM to 5 PM at 180 West River RD, Thomas College, Waterville
November 28, 2009 Saturday: Annual Indoor Yard-Craft-Bake Sale 10 AM to 5 PM, Winslow Fire Station, 114 Benton Ave, Winslow
2010 LDA MEETING DATES: (subject to change)
January 13, 2010 Wednesday 6 PM – 9 PM
February 10, 2010 Wednesday 6 PM – 9 PM
March 13, 2010 Saturday 9 AM -12 PM
April 10, 2010 Saturday 9 AM -12 PM
May 12, 2010 Wednesday 6 PM – 9 PM
June 9, 2010 Wednesday 6 PM – 9 PM
August 11, 2010 Wednesday 6 PM – 9 PM . . .
plus just before we start our meetings on this day, we have our annual “Pot Luck/Bring- Your-Own Dinner Gathering” from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
September 8, 2010 Wednesday, 6 PM – 9 PM
October 9, 2010 Saturday, 9 AM -12 PM
November 10, 2010 Wednesday, 6 PM -9 PM
February 17- February 20, 2010 LDA of America Annual Conference in Baltimore, MD.
Our Adult, Family, & Youth Leadership, Mentoring & Support (LMS) groups meet when, where, and as often as each group wishes based on the consensus of their group.
Special Notice:
LDA offers Adult, Family, & Youth Leadership, Mentoring & Support Programs. These are closed programs limited to 12 -15 attendees who decide when, where, and how often they meet based on their needs.
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Collaboratively Present
Workshops for Parents
How Difficult Can This Be? The F.A.T. City Workshop by Rick Lavoie
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Double the Challenge: Developmental Concerns and Emotional Health
Brenda Bennett, Learning Disabilities Association Thursday, October 8th
In this workshop, families will learn how common it is for children with cognitive delays to also be at risk for emotional and behavioral problems. How to keep your cool and be patient during multiple evaluation processes and how to effectively support your child's cognitive development with careful attention to their emotional well-being will be the focus of this informative session.
The World of Tantrums: Why They Happen and What to Do
Mike Mitchell, LCSW, Crisis and Counseling Thursday, October 29th
Parenting a child with behavioral health concerns typically comes with tantrums and emotional volatility that can overwhelm the best of us. This workshop talks about the various reasons behind many of the big blow-ups and practical ways to manage these situations. Whether it occurs in the home, grocery store, school, or much anticipated birthday party there are ways to understand the cycle of escalation to maximize your success with your child.
Make It Fun For Me: Modifying Activities for Children with Physical Challenges
Kathy Kelleher, PT, Edmund Ervin Pediatric Center Thursday, December 3rd
Every child deserves to participate in activities with their peers. Creative ways to change the game to ensure fun for everybody will be discussed at this unique workshop. Children who face physical disabilities, hearing impairment, or visual impairment can accomplish amazing things when people recognize that compensating in creative ways builds success for everybody. 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Federated Church
13 Island Avenue
Skowhegan, ME 04976
These workshops are free for parents!
Dinner, childcare, and mileage reimbursement will be available.
To register, contact Renee Randazzo at the Children’s Center 626-3497
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Southern Maine Parent Awareness & the Learning Disabilities Association of Maine's Second Southern Maine Fall Conference
October 17, 2009
9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Village by the Sea, Wells, Maine.
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Information & Inspiration for Parents & Educators for Children with Learning Disabilities & Related Disorders
Back by Popular Demand: Rick Lavoie,M. A., M. Ed.
"Rick's experiences as an educator, father, and consultant shine through as he describes obstacles to motivation and eloquently articulates interventions that will be most effective in sparking the interest and joy of kids, especially given their different needs."
Robert Brooks, Ph.D., author of The Self-Esteem Teacher and coauthor of Raising Resilient Children
http://www.ricklavoie.com/
Richard Lavoie, M. A., M. Ed.
 Rick Lavoie has served as an administrator of residential programs for children with special needs since 1972. He holds three degrees in Special Education and has served as an adjunct professor or visiting lecturer at numerous universities including Syracuse, Harvard, Gallaudet, Manhattanville College, University of Alabama and Georgetown. His numerous national television appearances include CBS Morning Show, Good Morning Amedca, ABC Evening News and Disney Channel Presents.
Rick serves as a consultant on Learning Disabilities to several agencies and organizations including Public Broadcasting Service, New York Times, National Center for Learning Disabilities, Girl Scouts of America, Child Magazine and WETA. He is a member of the Professional Advisor Board of the Learning Disabilities Association.
Rick has delivered his message to over 500,000 parents and professionals throughout North America. He has the distinction of having delivered Keynote Addresses for all three of the major special needs advocacy organizations in the United States (Learning Disabilities Association, Council for Exceptional Children, Children with Attention Deficit Disorder).
Rick has held administrative positions at residential programs for thirty years. These experiences at residential school have provided Rick with a "living laboratory" in which he developed and refined his methods and philosophies related to the education of adolescents with special needs.
Rick is probably best known for his videos "How Difficult Can This Be?: The F.A.T. City Workshop" and "Last One Picked, First One Picked On: The Social Implications of Learning Disabilities". These award-winning films have brought Rick's sensitive and compelling message to countless thousands throughout the world. After viewing the videos, former First Lady Barbara Bush stated, "You really wowed us! I only wish that every parent and teacher in the United States today could also see your program." His new video on behavior management is entitled "When the Chips are Down ..." is now available through LD OnLine.
Rick lives on Cape Cod with his wife.
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OCTOBER 21, 2009
Disability Mentoring Day will be the Third Wednesday in October each year.
The American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) is proud to serve as the National Host of "Disability Mentoring Day: Career Development for the 21st Century
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JOIN US!
SED 598-04 (#19123) (one credit)
Post secondary Issues in Learning Disabilities
*Enrollment limited to graduate standing or permission from instructor
*Register early
This new course will examine education and employment issues for adults with specific learning disabilities. Course content will utilize discussion, professional readings, first hand information from guests, and media to identify issues after high school.
The population focus will be persons who have been identified as having specific learning disabilities
- Within their K-12 school experiences
- Within their college experiences
- Outside of educational settings after high school
This course will be offered live in 4 sessions at UMAINE
MONDAYS 5-8 PM September 28-October 26
(except no class October 12th– holiday weekend)
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