@pensf

PEN is a parent coalition collaborating with educators, students & the community to empower and bring academic & life success to students with LD & ADHD

 San Francisco
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Joined January 2010
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Free workshop featuring Todd Wanerman, MA, lecturer at San Francisco State, co-author and contributor to the advancement of early childhood education for more than 25 years! bit.ly/2QYdT2d

Fostering Empathy & Inclusion for Children & Families

Hear the findings of a local Family Needs Assessment followed by a discussion on empathy & inclusion for children and families in Palo Alto

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Actress @chy_leigh sheds light on the importance of accepting and working through one's mental health health journey. bit.ly/39I0K65
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"According to the @DyslexiaIDA, early identification and treatment is the key to helping individuals with dyslexia achieve in school and in life." bit.ly/2T2H72s

Raising Kids with Dyslexia: Advice from a Mom on a Mission

When her son, Dylan, was struggling with reading in second grade, Melinda Saunders thought little of it. After all, her older daughter, Alison, had been a late-reader, and Melinda knew every child…

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How shifting from prior educational modalities may provide social and emotional growth for kids on the autism spectrum. bit.ly/2T99sVd

What School Could Be If It Were Designed for Kids With Autism

Tracy Murray’s kindergarten classroom in New York City has a unique approach to supporting students on the spectrum.

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"...she wants to end the stigma and allow people to know that it’s OK to be vulnerable." fxn.ws/2qWr2ji
Harvard professor Ronald Ferguson and co-author Tatsha Robertson took a comprehensive look at how parenting styles influence children and their success. bit.ly/2EhHOMQ

8 roles parents should play if they want their kids to be successful, according to Harvard research

From being an "early learning partner" to a "GPS navigational voice," these are the top positions you should play in your child's development.

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The @CDCgov reported that in 2017 the suicide rate is the second-leading cause of death between ages 10-24. Text HOME to 741741 for @CrisisTextLine – free 24/7 support & information, about any type of crisis. (Number applies to USA) bit.ly/2rM48vn
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Why we should embrace and work through our struggles. bit.ly/2PFyMzR
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How to help identify when a child should see a speech-language pathologist. bit.ly/2PzANgK

When Should You Seek the Advice of a Speech-Language Pathologist?

With kids’ speech and language abilities developing at such different rates, it’s hard to know when to be concerned about delays. Here are the top ten indicators that it might be time to consult with…

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NFL player, Brandon Brooks gets candid about his struggles with anxiety. Read how he is working through and managing his mental health. wapo.st/38JShPf
Breakdown of what occupational therapy is – and how this applies to individuals with learning and/or attention differences. bit.ly/36Rm4DE

Occupational Therapy: What You Need to Know

Occupational therapy, or OT, can help people of all ages do the activities of daily living (ADLs) they struggle to do. Occupational therapy for children can lead to big benefits…

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Mental health can impact anyone in spite of social media likes and fame. bit.ly/2RPW7jV

Caitlin Covington Says Social Media Fame Caused Crippling Anxiety: 'I Wanted to Stay in Bed All Day'

"I had never experienced anxiety or panic attacks until I started blogging," says Caitlin Covington

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Strong association between depression and vaping. Research from current and former e-cigarette users. bit.ly/2EhVE1W
Shopping on Amazon this holiday season? Remember, when you finish your holiday shopping at smile.amazon.com/ch/94-13123…, AmazonSmile donates to CHC at no cost to you!
An @NPR segment looking at onset anxiety with a proactive toolkit. n.pr/35kvp6Q
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It's okay to feel the holiday blues – here are some of our own tips to help prioritize your mental health! bit.ly/2shO5Wk

The Most Wonderful Time of the Year?

It’s hard to escape it: Christmas tunes on every radio station, snowflake cups at Starbucks, pine trees atop every other SUV. “It’s the hap-happiest season of all,” right? Not necessarily. For many…

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Moving ahead indeed @FCC! "The proposal requires carriers to implement 988 as a national suicide prevention hotline within an 18-month timeframe." cnn.it/2PGR8zk
Difference propels this young man towards a successful bright future! bit.ly/2YLtuG5

Man with Autism Opens His Own Coffee Shop After Struggling to Find a Job: 'It's Just a Beacon of...

"After I turned 21, I applied to multiple places. None of them would hire me," Michael Coyne said of his initial job search before taking business classes

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A successful ADHDer, @MargauxJoffe, "has learned to treat ADHD like an asset rather that a setback." yhoo.it/2E4FMQi
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