The NCDPI Autism Team is pleased to offer a 2-hour live webinar on November 19, 2020 from 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. with Perry Flynn, NCDPI Consultant for Speech Language Pathology. We will be exploring communication skills, pragmatics, communication differences in students with ASD, and effective collaboration with speech language pathologists (SLPs) to support improved … Read more

NCDPI Exceptional Children Division consultants are pleased to announce the Fall 2020 meeting of LEA representative practitioners for Audiology, Occupational Therapy, Orientation and Mobility, Physical Therapy, School Psychology, Speech-Language Pathology, and Sign Language Interpretation on Friday, November 20, 2020. We will have a large group webinar from 9:00am – 11:00am.  The topic of this meeting … Read more

The Value of OT During COVID-19. Due to the current context and disruption in routines, there is a need for OT practitioners to provide both systems levels of support and individualized interventions which address well-being, equity, and accessibility. This resource provides helpful considerations for shifting practices to support students and others during the era of … Read more

The Value of OT During COVID-19. Due to the current context and disruption in routines, there is a need for OT practitioners to provide both systems levels of support and individualized interventions which address well-being, equity, and accessibility. This resource provides helpful considerations for shifting practices to support students and others during the era of … Read more

On August 17, Hope4Healers 919-226-2002 is expanded to include educators and all school personnel and families in accessing free, confidential brief therapy sessions to help manage stress and life challenges during COVID-19 pandemic while they work on the front lines as essential workers. Hope4Healers is implemented by DHHS/DMHDDSAS in partnership with the NC Psychological Foundation. … Read more

OT Spotlight – Wayne County Schools OT Team! Here is what the Wayne County OT team developed over Quarantine to compile resources/videos for parents. Check back as it will be updated monthly in the fall. Wayne County OT Website   Submit an OT Spotlight See previous OT Spotlights? Click here to view the OT Spotlight … Read more

We help parents navigate the special education system, know their rights, and use their voice. We provide information, support, training and resources to assist families caring for children with special needs from birth to age 26. We also support young adults with disabilities in becoming self-advocates and leaders and the educators and professionals who serve … Read more

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Parent Rights Parent Rights (Spanish) It is important that you understand the Procedural Safeguards (legal rights) provided for you and your child with a disability. In this document, you will find a new section in more user-friendly language that summarizes the rights and responsibilities of parents in the special education process. Acronyms and terms often used in … Read more