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Frequently Used Acronyms for Your Toolbox
Frequently Used Acronyms for Your Toolbox Learning the jargon and plethora of abbreviated terms used in the special needs community is like learning a new language. If you feel overwhelmed or confused, here is a handy cheat sheet to help keep...

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How to Prepare for IEP Meetings
How to Prepare for IEP Meetings For many parents, a looming IEP meeting causes waves of anxiety. We want our children to have access to the best possible education, but beneficial supports are rarely established quickly or easily. If the IEP...

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A Difficult Conversation: Mental Health in Children and Adults with Disabilities
A Difficult Conversation: Mental Health in Children and Adults with Disabilities When Michelle*, a San Diego mother of two, began noticing unusual behaviors in her 7-year-old son, a wave of concern came over her. "We already had a diagnosis of Autism, but it felt like a...

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Future Planning for Children with Disabilities
Future Planning for Children with Disabilities One of the biggest life changes for families who have children with disabilities and special needs is the transition from the school setting to adulthood. The “when and how” of life planning for the future...

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  • Nov12025
    Spectrum Socials: Halloween Party

    Join Autism Tree’s Spectrum Socials for a spooktacular Halloween party! Come dressed in your best costume for an evening of games, music, treats and festive fun with friends. Must be 13+. Nov. 1, 12-2 pm. 4747 Morena Blvd., #355. https://autismtreeprojectfoundation.wildapricot.org/event-6308610

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  • Nov32025
    Steering toward Success Part 3: Improved Goals

    Join EFRC to  learn how to navigate the IEP process with clarity, confidence, and the wind at your back during this 9-session, free workshop series. This month, EFRC will cover what factors make some goals better than other proposed goals. They might surprise you! Simultaneous Spanish interpretation is available. Aprenda a navegar el proceso del […]

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  • Nov42025
    Navigating Change Lunch and Learn Webinar – SDSU

    Discuss the concepts of gender, sexuality and disability showcasing their interrelationships. Participants will learn to define key terms, understand how gender is viewed across cultures, and gain strategies that will help support clients through their identity development in a healthy manner. Speakers: Brenda Bello Vasquez and Ruby Reyes of the San Diego Regional Center. Hosted […]

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  • Nov72025
    Autism Tree Global Neurodiversity Conference

    Families are invited to join this hybrid event featuring global neuroscience leaders and expert talks supporting the neurodiverse community.Friday, November 7, 2025, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. PSTSanford Consortium for Regenerative Medicine, 2880 Torrey Pines Scenic Drive, La Jolla, CA 92037Free registration: https://autismtreeprojectfoundation.wildapricot.org/event-6233184  

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