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The Learning Clinic - P.O. Box 324, Brooklyn, CT 06234-0324 - Tel 860 774 5619

Watch the TLC SPRING 2008 TALENT SHOW Online!

Watch the TLC 2008 GRADUATION CEREMONY Online!

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PARENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
PARENT SUPPORT GROUP
PARENT/COMMUNITY WORKSHOP SCHEDULE

New Article:
Toileting Gone Wrong – Made Right
Dr. Raymond W. DuCharme
The Learning Clinic, Inc., Brooklyn, CT. USA
Click on the above title to access the article in PDF format. You will need a PDF reader to view this article, which you can download for free here.

New at TLC:
Technology for Video Application
Dr. Raymond W. DuCharme
The Learning Clinic, Inc., Brooklyn, CT. USA
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NEW!
Writing & Thinking or Thinking & Writing – Which Comes First?
Measurement of Educational Goals (Cognitive)
Dr. Raymond W. DuCharme
The Learning Clinic, Inc., Brooklyn, CT. USA
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NEASC Accreditation
The Learning Clinic of Brooklyn, CT has earned accreditation by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC), the oldest regional accrediting organization.
NEASC serves more than 2,000 public and independent schools, colleges, and universities in six states along with American/International schools in more than seventy nations worldwide. NEASC accreditation encourages ongoing professional dialogue in the pursuit of academic excellence. The Learning Clinic, as a member school, will work to ensure continuous improvement in all programs and to demonstrate high standards of professional performance.

Update!
Assessing Asperger Behavior
Dr. Raymond W. DuCharme
The Learning Clinic, Inc., Brooklyn, CT. USA
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New Article!
Violence in the Media / TLC Standards
Dr. Raymond W. DuCharme
The Learning Clinic, Inc., Brooklyn, CT. USA
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Parent Alert:
Confidential Funding Agreements between Parents and
Local Education Agencies – Mitigate IDEA Protection
This article addresses ‘child placements’ with regard to your child’s right to IDEA and the need to obtain services through the PPT/IEP process.
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New Survey Form
The Learning Clinic Pragmatic Skills Survey
This survey was developed to assess the level of pragmatic skill functioning for Asperger and High Functioning Autistic students in order to establish objectives and monitor changes over time. The TLC Pragmatic Skill Survey is designed to be useful to parents, professionals, and paraprofessionals who are involved with the care and treatment of children and youth who demonstrate deficits in social skills and pragmatic language.
Click on the above title to access this survey. You will need a PDF reader to view and print this file, which you can download for free here

New Survey Form
Transition/Independent Living Skills Assessment (TILSA)
This survey was developed to assess the level of transition and independent living skill functioning for students and establish objectives and assess performance over time in The Learning Clinic’s Transition Program. The TLC Transition & Independent Living Skill Assessment (TILSA) is designed to be useful to parents, professionals, and paraprofessionals who are involved with the care and treatment of children and youth who demonstrate deficits in transition and independent living skills. The assessment data may be used to establish treatment objectives that are observable, modifiable, and measurable.
Click on the above title to access this survey. You will need a PDF reader to view and print this file, which you can download for free here

New Chapter! Pervasive Developmental Delay and Autistic Spectrum Disorder in Childhood. Handbook of Childhood Behavioral Issues

Coming Soon! Transition Plans for Individuals on the Autistic Spectrum and Those with Depression and ADHD.
New Chapter by Dr. Raymond W. DuCharme to be published this summer

New Article Mirror Neuron Activity and Autism
- The Neurology of Empathy
- Informational Commentary by Raymond W. DuCharme, Ph.D.

FERPA Read how this law protects the privacy of student education records

Parent Alert:
Children with sensory integration issues as part of other diagnosis need special attention by their physician and other caretakers.

 Students with an Asperger Syndrome, Autistic Spectrum, or PDD NOS diagnosis may be particularly vulnerable for a high tolerance of pain and or an inability to sense and localize feelings of discomfort in different areas of their bodies. A recent case alerted us to this serious concern. A student contracted an undiagnosed infection. His behavior changed. He was more irritable, oppositional, and off his typical level of performance. No medical indicies such as fever or other signs than a ‘cold’ and short period of flu-like symptoms were observed. The boy felt no pain, reported no discomfort for well over a month as his condition deteriorated until it reached life-threatening status. His infection was unnoticed until his work site supervisor noticed a change in his level of activity and increased fatigue. This observation was shared with the boy’s father. The student was taken to his pediatrician who after an examination ordered him rushed to a hospital for further tests. The boy was diagnosed with cardiomyopathy with congestive heart failure and immediately hospitalized. His heart was seriously enlarged and his condition was life threatening. He is recuperating back at his residential school now after five months with a modified schedule, and medical monitoring. The message in this story of this young man is that we need to ensure:
  • Regular physical check ups
  • Changes in behavior are not often from external causes alone
  • Rule out physical / medical causes of behavior change first
  • Physicians need to be especially sensitive to those children who are unable to self-report discomfort or medical symptoms accurately

PARENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE (Jump to Top)
(The 2007-2008 PAC meeting schedule can be found
within the PARENT/COMMUNITY WORKSHOP SCHEDULE)

The Parent Advisory Committee(PAC) is a committee of parents, grandparents, guardians and caregivers who meet monthly or as needed, to advise on the implementation of programs and materials that can be beneficial to students, staff and families of students. Resource materials will provide useful information for parents and caregivers of new and current students.Programs include activities that encourage social interaction for families, provide support and encouragement for parents, grandparents, guardians and caregivers and provide support for staff. The committee also provides a vehicle for informing staff and administrators of issues that affect the students.

For information on how to participate in PAC or the Parent Support Group contact Robert LeGary at: rlegary@thelearningclinic.org

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The Parent Support Group meets without a staff member present and is facilitated by a member of the Parent Advisory Committee. The purpose of the group is to provide support and encouragement for parents. Discussions are confidential unless a parent requests that an issue be brought to the attention of TLC staff.



TLC PARENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE (“PAC”) MEETINGS,
PARENT WORKSHOPS & TELECONFERENCE SCHEDULE (Jump to Top)
FALL 2007 – SPRING 2008 AGENDA * Revised 10/01/07
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*APRIL 08' - *MAY 08' - *JUNE 08' - *JULY 08'

We are pleased to announce the following TLC Parent Workshop schedule for the 2007-2008 school year. As you can see, we have continued to develop and improve this program to more accurately address your needs and concerns.

  • Additional workshops may be added based upon need, interest and availability of presenters. We will keep you informed of these additions as they arise.
  • Times & dates are subject to change.
  • Parents will receive an email invitation prior to each teleconference indicating the telephone number to call and the access code needed to participate.

TLC provides live conference calls for all meetings and workshops. Click here to download the "TIPS FOR CONFERENCE CALLS" memo in PDF format. You will need a PDF reader to view this file, which you can download for free here.

Questions or Comments?
E-mail us at pworkshop@thelearningclinic.org for more information!

Wednesday, April 9, 2008 (Back to DATES)
Parent Support Group Teleconference (6:30 pm – 8pm)

Friday, April 11, 2008 (Back to DATES)
PAC Meeting (12:30 – 2:00 p.m.) / PAC Workshop (2:30 – 4pm)
Location: Overlook Conference Room
"'This is Your Direction…': A Practical Workshop on How to Effectively Apply the TLC Behavior Management Model and Use the Point Sheet during Home Visits"
Speakers: Brenda C., Cherie N., and Rob L.

Wednesday, April 23, 2008 (Back to DATES)
RAL / AL Teleconference (6pm – 7pm)



Thursday, May 15, 2008 (Back to DATES)
Parent Support Group Teleconference (6:30 pm – 8pm)

Friday, May 16, 2008 (Back to DATES)
PAC Meeting (12:30 – 2:00 p.m.) / PAC Workshop (2:30 – 4pm)
Location: Overlook Conference Room
"Your Dependent with Special Needs / Making Their Future More Secure: Conservatorship/guardianship, special needs trust, protecting government benefit eligibility, and other financial security options"
Speaker: Andy Recck, financial services representative and attorney

Wednesday, May 28, 2008 (Back to DATES)
RAL / AL Teleconference (6pm – 7pm)



Wednesday, June 11, 2008 (Back to DATES)
PAC Graduation Breakfast (8:00 – 9:30 am)
Location: The Vanilla Bean Cafe, Pomfret, CT

Monday, June 16, 2008 (Back to DATES)
Parent Support Group Teleconference (6:30 pm – 8pm)



Tuesday, July 15, 2008 (Back to DATES)
Parent Support Group Teleconference (6:30 pm – 8pm)



 
The Learning Clinic - P.O. Box 324, Brooklyn, CT 06234-0324 - Tel 860 774 5619