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12/11/2025

12/11/2025

AuDHD is the intersection of Autism and ADHD, and many people live with this unique neurotype without ever receiving the understanding or support they deserve. AuDHD individuals often experience both incredible strengths and real challenges in daily life, from creativity and deep focus to sensory overwhelm and executive functioning struggles. When schools, families, and communities offer clarity, predictability, and sensory-safe environments, AuDHD individuals can thrive. Awareness is the first step toward inclusion and compassion. Let’s keep learning, supporting, and celebrating neurodiversity.

12/11/2025

𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗵𝗶𝗰: 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗗𝘆𝘀𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗵𝗶𝗮
Thanks, Sunshine Support, for this very informative graphic!

Dysgraphia is a challenge for many individuals of all ages & abilities! We’re helping to raise awareness here for this learning difference!

𝗗𝘆𝘀𝗹𝗲𝘅𝗶𝗮 𝗧𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀: https://tinyurl.com/2st3wzkr

12/11/2025

12/09/2025

This poster can be displayed in classrooms, study areas, resource rooms, or used in individual student intervention plans. It is also ideal for teaching executive functioning skills, supporting IEP goals, and collaborating with families who want practical techniques to reinforce routines at home.

12/09/2025

Get your ticket and hop on board Santa's Silver Sleigh. We are excited to share this Sensory Inclusive Experience with you in collaboration with .and.ulster.railroad. On this 1-hour scenic historic train ride you will meet Santa and Mrs. Claus in a sensory inclusive train car. An Autism Society Greater Hudson Region Elf will be on board to provide sensory supports during the trip. We look forward to seeing you on 12/14/25 at 12:30pm.

Tickets are on sale at: https://catskillscenictrain.com/train-rides/santas-silver-sleigh/
Select 12/14/25, 12:30pm, Sensory Friendly Experience Ticket

12/09/2025

Sensory play doesn’t have to be complicated! Here are 12 sensory recipes that only require TWO ingredients.

Read the full instructions: https://thecraftathomefamily.com/2-ingredient-sensory-recipes/

Download the PDF with clickable links to the full recipe instructions: https://thecraftathomefamily.com/2-ingredient-sensory-recipes-pdf/

12/09/2025

“Look at the differences between a typical preschool child’s hand (left) and a typical 7 year old hand (right). Want to know why a preschool aged child isn’t able to write yet? This is why! Their hands are still developing and are not fully formed. So what should they be doing to support this? PLAY!! Play dough, coloring, cutting, gluing, playing outside, digging in dirt, sensory play, dress up play, science experiments, beading, puzzles, throwing balls, etc.
All of these things help their hands develop. When they are physically ready to write, they will! No need to rush them, they will show you when they are ready.” ❤️
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12/04/2025

FREE WEBINAR TONIGHT!

The Gillen Brewer School’s Family Program & Lecture Series continues tonight with the first of a three-part virtual workshop series focused on College Options for Neurodivergent Students.

Part 1 will take place via Zoom on Thursday, December 4th at 7:00 PM. This session will feature a panel discussion highlighting college programs specifically geared toward students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

The conversation will be moderated by Amy Salomon, Director of Middle School & Enrollment at Gillen Brewer, who will be joined by panelists Diana Damilatis-Kull, LMHC, Amy Edwards, Ed.D., and Erin Walker.

This webinar is free and open to the public! Click here to register: https://lnkd.in/eh96s8Pu

12/04/2025

12/02/2025

The New York State Education Department has released the Science of Reading for Multilingual Learners Toolkit, a powerful resource designed to support literacy for New York’s growing English Language Learner (ELL) and Multilingual Learner (ML) populations.

This toolkit brings together leading research on teaching literacy to ELLs and MLs and offers guidance for educators and school administrators.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/3MhUk5e

11/30/2025

Check out the YCSC website for families and practitioners to explore research participation opportunities. Check out the nearly 30 studies available now, with more to come!