During this uncertain time of school closures, fear of the corona virus, and social distancing, parents may be struggling to find ways to support their children’s social and emotional health. As a parent of a child with special needs, you may be concerned about managing your child’s social-emotional needs as they navigate the big change in their routine. The resources on this page, are meant to assist you in creating a more calm and supportive home environment during school closures.
"As parents, there are times our children drive us crazy! In this time of rapid change and, for most of us, some kind of confinement at home, this can be especially true. Getting through the day can become tense, and we can be unsure about how to discipline our children.
Join this free web-based meeting with Randy Sprick. Randy is a parent (and yes, sometimes his children drive him crazy), a grandparent, and a world leader in effective behavior management. His presentation will cover things you can do to help your children learn to behave better and become more independent and responsible.
Learn how and when to use consequences for misbehavior
Learn how and when to use praise
Learn to make daily life more pleasant and relaxed around the house
You will learn that you are already doing many things exactly right and add strategies for making things better!