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2011-12 issues of AK Connect

AK Connect Newsletter
A publication of the Alaska Family Directory

For educators, parents and people with disabilities

In addition to being a statewide disability information newsletter, each issue includes a list of educational opportunities, activities and supports for parents, educators and people with disabilities specific to a region of Alaska. The online regional event calendars provide a description of each activity with details on how to participate. Use the map to find your regional resources.

 

May 2013 AK Connect (PDF)  

  • Yupiit School District
  • TBI Tidbit
  • Around the World - Inspiration
  • A Piece of the Autism Puzzle: Behavior Self-Management
  • Vocational Rehabilitation in Alaska
  • Summer Activities added to AK Family Directory
  • Be Aware in May
  • Spectrum Reflection-FASD: Paradigm Shifts (con't)

 

April 2013 AK Connect (PDF)  

  • April Autism Awareness Month
  • TBI Tidbit
  • Around the World - Inspiration
  • A Piece of the Autism Puzzle: Sensitivity & Clothing
  • Technology Touches Us: I Can Do Emotions App
  • Free Tax Service
  • Online Lifeline: Autism Internet Modules
  • Spectrum Reflection-FASD: Paradigm Shifts

 

March 2013 AK Connect (PDF) 

  • Special Olympics
  • World Down Syndrome Day (March 21)
  • "Can I Kayak Daddy?" (book)
  • Brain Injury Awareness Month
  • Around the World - Inspiration
  • A Piece of the Autism Puzzle: Indoor Winter Activities
  • Technology Touches Us: Special Stories App
  • Online Lifeline: "Skills to Pay the Bills"
  • Spectrum Reflection - FASD: Identifying Strengths and Talents

 

February 2013 AK Connect (PDF) 

  • Petersburg City School District
  • TBI Tidbits: More Tips for Educators
  • Around the World - Inspiration
  • A Piece of the Autism Puzzle: Outdoor Winter Recreation
  • Technology Touches Us: Visual  Attention TherAppy
  • Online Lifeline: Engaging Youth in Work Experiences
  • Spectrum Reflection - FASD: Comparison Chart

 

January 2013 AK Connect (PDF) 

  • Valdez City Schools
  • TBI Tidbits: Tips for Educators
  • Around the World - Inspiration
  • A Piece of the Autism Puzzle: Building Self Esteem
  • Technology Touches Us: Complete Guide to SPED Apps
  • Online Lifeline: Assistive Technlogy Internet Modules
  • Spectrum Reflection - FASD: Perseverating Behavior

 

December 2012 AK Connect (PDF) 

  • Aleutian Region School District
  • TBI Tidbits: Memory Aids
  • Around the World - Inspiration
  • A Piece of the Autism Puzzle: Bringing Calm to the Holidays
  • Technology Touches Us: 'Words on Wheels' App
  • Online Lifeline: TBI Overview Modules
  • Spectrum Reflection - FASD: Shopping Tips

 

November 2012 AK Connect (PDF) 

  • Hydaburg City School District
  • TBI Tidbits: Adolescent with TBI
  • Around the World - Inspiration
  • A Piece of the Autism Puzzle: Discipline to Teach
  • Voting is for Everyone
  • Technology Touches Us:  iCreate . . . Social Skills Stories
  • November Disability Focus
  • Spectrum Reflection-FASD: Transitioning (con't)

 

October 2012 AK Connect (PDF) 

  • Aleutian East Borough School District
  • TBI Tidbits: Symptoms
  • Around the World – Inspiration
  • A Piece of the Autism Puzzle: Relaxation Station
  • Technology Touches Us: WEConnectNow
  • Sensory Friendly Flims in Alaska
  • October Disabiltiy Focus
  • Spectrum Reflection-FASD: Transitioning

 

September 2012 (PDF) 

  • Skagway School District
  • TBI Tidbits
  • Around the World
  • A Piece of the Autism Puzzle: Siblings
  • Technology Touches Us: BridgingApps
  • Online Lifeline:
  • Medicaid Reference Desk
  • Calendars

 

May 2012 (PDF) 

  • Bristol Bay Borough School District
  • TBI Tidbits
  • Around the World
  • A Piece of the Autism Puzzle: Building Self Control
  • Technology Touches Us: iRewardChart
  • Online Lifeline: Youth Transition Toolkit
  • Spectrum Reflection - FASD
  • Handling Stress (Part # 2)

 

April 2012 (PDF) 

  • Artist Aaron Carver
  • World Autism Day
  • Autism Support Groups
  • Alaska Walk for Autism
  • AARC Tips
  • Alaska Autism Resource Center
  • Around the World
  • A Piece of the Autism Puzzle: Motivating Individuals
  • Technology Touches Us: Grace App-Communication
  • Online Lifeline: Temple Grandin Presentation
  • Spectrum Reflection - FASD Handling Stress (Part # 1)
  • Calendars

 

March 2012 (PDF) 

  • St. Mary's City School District
  • TBI Tidbits
  • Around the World
  • A piece of the Autism Puzzle: Self Management Strategies
  • Scholarships
  • Free tax help
  • Technology Touches Us: Applications for the Visually Impaired
  • Spectrum Reflection - FASD: Directing Recreational Activities
  • Regional event calendars

 

February 2012 (PDF) 

  • Lower Yukon School District
  • TBI Tidbits
  • Around the World
  • A piece of the Autism Puzzle: Idea for Changing Times
  • Online Lifeline: Free Autism Web Conference
  • Marfan Syndrome Awareness Month
  • Technology Touches Us: iPrompts
  • Spectrum Reflection - FASD: Directing Recreational Activities
  • Regional event calendars

 

January 2012 (PDF) 

  • Nome Public Schools
  • TBI Tidbits
  • Around the World
  • A Piece of the Autism Puzzle: Prevent Bulllying
  • Online Lifeline: SLED the Statewide Library Electronic Doorway
  • World Braille Day
  • Technology Touches Us: Braille Pro
  • Spectrum Reflection - FASD: Directing Recreational Activities
  • Regional event calendars

December 2011 (PDF) 

  • Klawock City School District
  • TBI Tidbits
  • Around the World
  • A Piece of the Autism Puzzle: Holiday Decorating
  • Online Lifeline: Proloquo2Go Free Training
  • Gifts for the Visually Impaired
  • Technology Touches Us: Livescribe Pen
  • Spectrum Reflection-FASD: Shopping
  • Regional event calendars

 

November 2011 (PDF) 

  • Southeast Island School District
  • TBI Tidbits
  • Around the World
  • A Piece of the Autism Puzzle: Making Friends
  • Online Lifeline: Autism Internet Modules
  • National Epilepsy Awareness Month
  • Technology Touches Us: Look2Learn
  • Spectrum Reflection-FASD: Managing Money
  • Regional event calendars

 

October 2011 (PDF) 

  • Chugach School District 
  • TBI Tidbits
  • Around the World
  • A Piece of the Autism Puzzle: Dealing with "NO"
  • Down Syndrome Awareness Month
  • Blindness Awareness Month
  • Technology Touches Us: SNApps4Kids
  • Spectrum Reflection-FASD 
  • Guidelines to Intervention
  • Regional event calendars

 

September 2011 (PDF) 

  • Kake City School District 
  • TBI Tidbits
  • Around the World
  • A Piece of the Autism Puzzle: Verbal Communication
  • Deaf Awareness Week
  • FASD Awareness Day
  • Technology Touches Us: KHAN ACADEMY
  • Spectrum Reflection-FASD Strategies for Falling Asleep
  • Regional event calendars

 


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