NESCA is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor Continuing Education for psychologists.
Webinar: Does Your Teen Want a Change? Explore Health & Life Coaching at NESCA
Date: August 19, 2021 at 11:00 AM Eastern Time
NESCA Presenter: Health & Life Coach Billy Demiri, CPT
Topic: Health & Life Coaching
Description: Do you have a teen or young adult struggling with weight gain, motivation to exercise, and who wants to cultivate a positive mindset and healthy lifestyle? This session will inform parents and caregivers of teens and young adults who are stressed from feeling like they can’t find time to exercise and who are tired of trying to lose weight or feeling like they are stuck in a lose-gain cycle.
NESCA’s Health & Life Coach Billy Demiri will explain how he can support those who are feeling overwhelmed, depressed, and exhausted by teaching them how to lose unwanted weight, get strong, and feel energized and confident in their body in a way that is easy, fun, and sustainable. The Health & Life Coaching program at NESCA is designed to help people make breakthroughs in ways they haven’t done before by working on habits, behaviors, beliefs, and identifying ways to create changes that last – all while learning a new set of skills to help them achieve any goal they set their mind to.
Register in Advance: https://nesca-newton.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_aiAk70ZjSq2SWCIUnLoETQ
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Webinar: Is It Behavior or Is It Sensory?
Date: September 13, 2021 at 10:30 AM Eastern Time
NESCA Presenter: Julie Robinson, OT, Director of Clinical Services
Topic: Occupational Therapy/Sensory Stimuli/Behavior
Description: As parents or other caregivers of children with special needs, we can often find ourselves confused between what is a sensory response and what is behavior. Although this is often a complex question, and one without a straightforward answer, there are some tools of the trade that OTs use to help us determine just what is going on with these children. What makes this so complex is that each child is an individual, with their own unique ways of responding to sensory stimuli, to social interactions, and when out in varied settings in their community or with family. Children may also present differently from minute to minute or day to day, depending on sleep, hunger, and fluctuations in mood. But we can often look closely for patterns that may help to guide us in finding the answers.
Register in Advance: https://nesca-newton.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_-edHNIwkRBKnjk0gq6-bUw
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Webinar: Who is NESCA (Neuropsychology & Education Services for Children & Adolescents) and How Can We Help?
Date: October 18, 2021 at 1:00 PM Eastern Time
NESCA Presenters: Clinical Neuropsychologist Ann Helmus, Ph.D., Founder and Director of NESCA
Kelley Challen, Ed.M, CAS, Director of NESCA’s Transition Services; Transition Specialist
Julie Robinson, OT, Director of Clinical Services at NESCA.
Topic: About NESCA and its Services
Description: Many of you are familiar with NESCA or have worked with our clinicians. NESCA has grown and expanded its services and team throughout the past several years.
Would you like to learn more about who and what NESCA is today? Join us for an overview of our neuropsychological assessment, transition, coaching, clinical (occupational, feeding and speech therapy), counseling and integrative services as well as what makes us stand out.
Register in Advance: https://nesca-newton.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_LxTVbprYTEOwAQ60UR3s3Q
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Past Seminars, Workshops & Events
Autism Educator Hangouts
Dot Lucci, M.Ed., CAGS, Director of Consultation and Psychoeducational Counseling Services
October through December
“Is My Child a Picky Eater or Problem Feeder?” Webinar
Abigael Gray, MS, CCC-SLP, Speech-Language Pathologist; Feeding Specialist
Lauren Zeitler, MSOT, OTR/L, Occupational Therapist; Feeding Specialist
November
Supporting Students with ASD during Remote & Hybrid Education Webinar
Dot Lucci, M.Ed., CAGS, Director of Consultation and Psychoeducational Counseling Services
October
Supporting Students Emotionally as they Return to School: Signs They May Need Extra Support Webinar
Moira Creedon, Ph.D., Pediatric Neuropsychologist
September
“Assessing Readiness for Learning as We Return to School: What Skills May Need Extra Support?” Webinar
Sophie Bellenis, OTD, OTR/L, Occupational Therapist; Real-life Skills Program Manager and Coach
August
Sexual Health Education for Teens with Disabilities Webinar
Sophie Bellenis, OTD, OTR/L, Occupational Therapist; Real-life Skills Program Manager and Coach
June
Federation for Children with Special Needs: Supports for Students with a History of Trauma and Significant Anxiety
Renee Marchant, Psy.D., Pediatric Neuropsychologist
Stephanie Monaghan-Blout, Psy.D., Pediatric Neuropsychologist
June
AANE Webinar: Transition Planning: Understanding and Accessing IEP Transition Services
Kelley Challen, Ed.M., CAS, Director of Transition Services
June
Federation for Children with Special Needs Webinar: Transition Services in our Remote Environment
Kelley Challen, Ed.M., CAS, Director of Transition Services
May
Federation for Children with Special Needs Webinar: Testing in the Age of Remote Learning
Ann Helmus, Ph.D., NESCA Founder and Director; Pediatric Neuropsychologist
May
AANE Webinar: Transition Planning: Guidelines and Timelines for Supporting an Individual with Autism
Kelley Challen, Ed.M., CAS, Director of Transition Services
May
Mass Advocates for Children Webinar: Transition Services while Remote Learning
Kelley Challen, Ed.M., CAS, Director of Transition Services
April
OT-How to Target Goals and Build Skills at Home Webinar
Sophie Bellenis, OTD, OTR/L, Occupational Therapist; Real-life Skills Program Manager and Coach
April
Executive Function in the Era of Remote Learning Webinar
Sophie Bellenis, OTD, OTR/L, Occupational Therapist; Real-life Skills Program Manager and Coach
April
A Therapeutic Approach to the Covid-19 Time Capsule Webinar
Renee Marchant, Psy.D., Pediatric Neuropsychologist
Dot Lucci, M.Ed., CAGS, Director of Consultation and Psychoeducational Counseling Services
April
Remote Learning & ADHD Webinar
Yvonne Asher, Ph.D., Pediatric Neuropsychologist
Stephanie Monaghan-Blout, Psy.D., Pediatric Neuropsychologist
April
Transition Planning at Home – Your Questions Answered Webinar
Becki Lauzon, M.A., CRC, Transition Specialist; Consultant
April
AANE Webinar: Transition Planning: Guidelines and Timelines for Supporting an Individual with Autism
Kelley Challen, Ed.M., CAS, Director of Transition Services
April
Creating Roadmaps for the Lifespan
Erin Gibbons, Ph.D., Pediatric Neuropsychologist
Becki Lauzon, M.A., CRC, Transition Specialist
March
Understanding Dyslexia and Supporting Struggling Readers
Alissa Talamo, Ph.D., Pediatric Neuropsychologist
February
Special Needs Advocacy Network (SPaN) Transition Roundtable Workshop
Kelley Challen, Ed.M, CAS, Director of Transition Services, Assistant Director of NESCA
February
Sexuality Education Workshop for Young Adults with Disabilities
Sophie Bellenis, OTD, OTR/L, Occupational Therapist, Real-life Skills Program Manager and Coach
January
Innovative Treatments for Anxiety
Dot Lucci, M.Ed, CAGS, Director of Consultation and Psychoeducational Services
Billy Demiri, CPT, Personal and Social Coach
Meghan Meade, L.Ac., MAOM, MS PREP, CYT,
December
Webinar: Neuropsychological Evaluations for Neurodiverse Individuals
Renee Marchant, Psy.D., Pediatric Neuropsychologist
November
Transition Planning for Life after School (Parts 1 and 2)
Kelley Challen, Ed.M., CAS, Director of Transition Services; NESCA Assistant Director
November
Autism and Trauma
Nancy Roosa, Psy.D., Pediatric Neuropsychologist
Stephanie Monaghan-Blout, Psy.D., Pediatric Neuropsychologist
November
Video Gaming – Addiction or Activity?
Dot Lucci, M.Ed, CAGS, Director of Consultation and Psychoeducational Services
November
When the World Gives You Lemons, Make Lemonade: Techniques to Find Balance in a Stressful World
Dot Lucci, M.Ed, CAGS, Director of Consultation and Psychoeducational Services
November
Success is Not Always Spelled C-O-L-L-E-G-E: Post-secondary Options Other than Traditional College
Dina DiGregorio Karlon, Transition Specialist
November
Success is not spelled C-O-L-L-E-G-E
Dina DiGregorio Karlon, Transition Specialist
October
Preventing Failure to Launch: How to Prepare Your Teen for Life after High School
Dina DiGregorio Karlon, Transition Specialist
May
Stressed Out Students: Understanding the Impact of Anxiety on Motivation and Learning
Angela Currie, PhD., Pediatric Neuropsychologist
March
Assessing Social Skill Challenges in Kids: Autism, Anxiety, Trauma
Renee Marchant, Psy.D., Pediatric Neuropsychologist
March
Understanding Executive Function and the Impact of Self-Regulation on Learning
Angela Currie, Ph.D., Pediatrict Neuropsychologist
February
Anxiety in Relation to Learning/Developmental Disabilities and How to Address in the IEP
Erin Gibbons, Ph.D., Pediatric Neuropsychologist
January
Professional Development: Supporting Individuals with Autism, a Follow-Up Workshop
Kathleen Pignone, M.Ed., CRC, Transition Specialist
December
Decoding the Neuropsychological Evaluation
Nancy Roosa, Psy.D., Pediatric Neuropsychologist
November
Webinar: Community Supports for Effective Transition Planning
Kelley Challen, EdM, CAS, NESCA Director of Transition Services
May
Late, Lost, and Anxious! – Technology to Support Executive Function
Dr. Angela Currie, Ph.D., NESCA Pediatric Neuropsychologist
Heather Gray, M.S., CCC-SLP, ATP, Gray Consulting and Therapy
Jennifer Stylianos, M.S., OTR/L, Gray Consulting and Therapy
May
Understanding School Anxiety and School Refusal
Ryan Ruth Conway, Psy.D., NESCA Clinical Psychologist
May
Modern Parenting: Helping Tweens and Teens Navigate Social Media
Kelley Challen, EdM, CAS, NESCA Director of Transition Services
Jacquelyn M. Reinert, Psy.D., LMHC, NESCA Pediatric Neuropsychology Post-Doctoral Fellow
May
Stories of Motherhood – Making visible the precious invisible work of motherhood
True Story Theater
May
Smooth Transition Planning for Your Child with Special Needs – What happens after high school?
Kathleen Pignone MEd, CRC, Transition Specialist, NESCA
April
Providing Feedback to Parents, Even When They Don’t Want It
Ann Helmus, Ph.D., NESCA Director and Pediatric Neuropsychologist
March
Using Passion to Fuel Learning in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Ann Helmus, Ph.D., NESCA Director and Pediatric Neuropsychologist
March
Overcoming the Blank Stare: Supporting Students with Writing Anxiety.
Ann Helmus, Ph.D., NESCA Director and Pediatric Neuropsychologist
March
Stressed-Out Students: A workshop on Undersatanding the Impact of Anxiety on Motivation and Learning.
Dr. Angela Currie, Pediatric Neuropsychologist at NESCA
March
Early Identification of Struggling Readers
Alissa Talamo, Ph.D., NESCA Pediatric Neuropsychologist
March
Transition Assessment: When, What, & How
Kelley Challen, EdM, CAS, Director of Transition Services and Kathleen Pignone MEd, CRC, Transition Specialist, NESCA
March
Neuropsychological Assessments of Students with Complex Trauma: Helping Developing Brains Get Back on Track
Stephanie Monaghan-Blout, Psy.D., NESCA Pediatric Neuropsychologist
March
Transition Assessment and IEP Development: What, When, and How?
Kelley Challen, EdM, CAS, NESCA Director of Transition Services
February
Autism Spectrum Disorder and Trans Intersectionality
Jacquelyn M. Reinert, Psy.D., LMHC, NESCA Pediatric Neuropsychology Post-Doctoral Fellow
February
Enhancing Social and Emotional Development in Early Childhood
Jacquelyn M. Reinert, Psy.D., LMHC, NESCA Pediatric Neuropsychology Post-Doctoral Fellow
February
Translating Neuropsychological Evaluations into Functional Appropriately Ambitious IEPs
Jennie H. DunKley, Special Education Consultant and Owner of JDK Communications
Stephanie Monaghan-Blout, Psy.D., NESCA Pediatric Neuropsychologist
December
Parent-Child Group Therapy
Dr. Ryan Conway
December
Affinity Method Consultation for Enhanced Treatment of Children with ASD
Rebecca Girard, LICSW, CAS
December
Transitioning to College with Autism: Practical Strategies for Successfully Managing the Process
Kelley Challen, Ed.M., CAS, NESCA Director of Transition Services
December
School Anxiety, School Phobia, and School Refusal
Dr. Ryan Ruth Conway
December
Neuropsychological Evaluations: Interpreting and Understanding
Dr. Ryan Ruth Conway
December
NESCA Workshop: School Refusal and the Back to School (BTS) Program
Dr. Ryan Ruth Conway
November
Life Outside of the House for Teens and Young Adults
Kathleen Pignone, M.Ed., CRC, NESCA Transition Specialist
November
Ensuring Appropriately Ambitious IEPS: Translating Neuropsychological Evaluations into Function
Jennie H. DunKley, Special Education Consultant and Owner of JDK Communications
Stephanie Monaghan-Blout, Psy.D., NESCA Pediatric Neuropsychologist
November
NESCA Workshop: School Refusal and the Back to School (BTS) Program
Nancy Roosa, Psy.D., NESCA Senior Neuropsychologist
November
Transition Workshop: Forget Failure to Launch! How to Support Your Teen or Young Adult in Getting Off the Couch and Involved in Live Outside the House
Kathleen Pignone, M.Ed. CRC
October
Fostering a Positive Parent-Child Relationship: The First Step in Behavior Management
Dr. Ryan Ruth Conway
October
Diagnosis of Students with Autism
Nancy Roosa, Psy.D.
October
Ron Suskind and The Affinity Project
Rebecca Girard, LICSW, CAS
October
Stressed-Out Teens: Understanding the Impact of Anxiety on Learning
Angela Currie, Ph.D.
October
Best Practices for Diagnosis and Education of Students with an Autism Spectrum Disorder
Nancy Roosa, Psy.D.
October
Strategies for the Management of Anxiety and Challenging Behaviors in the Classroom
Dr. Elizabeth Lops, Ph.D.
May
How to Conduct Parent Feedback During Parent/Teacher Conferences
Dr. Elizabeth Lops, Ph.D.
May
Transition Basics: The Why, Where, and How of Transition Planning
Kelley Challen, Ed.M., C.A.S.
May
Strategies and Practices for Children and Adolescents, and the Adults Who Support Them
Ann-Noelle McCowan, M.S.
May
Demystifying Neuropsychological Assessments
Dr. Elizabeth Lops, Ph.D.
March
Hiding in Plain Sight: Shining Light on Women with Asperger/Autism Profiles
Sponsored by NESCA
March
Assistive Technology: Leveling the Field for Dyslexic Students
Courtney Rose Dykeman-Bermingham
March
Understanding Your Developing Reader: How to Identify and Address Reading Challenges in Children
Angela Currie, PH.D.
March
Smart Kid. Can’t Read.
Dr. Alissa Talamo, Ph.D.
January
“I can’t think when I’m stressed!” Understanding the Impact of Anxiety on Self-Regulation, Learning, and Daily Living, and How to Help Students Succeed
Angela Currie, PH.D.
November
Stressed Out Students: How to Identify and Manage Anxiety in Kids and Teens
Angela Currie, PH.D.
November
Be The Parent You Want To Be: A New Way of Parenting Kids
Angela Currie, PH.D.
November
Executive Function Assistive Technology Applications: Your Phone As Your Frontal Lobe
Courtney Rose Dykeman-Bermingham, Transition Services Provider
October
The Impact of Anxiety and Self-Regulation on Learning and Behavior: Understanding the “Unmotivated” Student
Angela Currie, PH.D.
October
Anxiety and Homework: Helping Your Child Shift From Undone to Done
Nancy Roosa, Psy.D.
October
Let’s Make Sense of the Neuropsychological Evaluation
Reva Tankle, Ph.D.
September
Webinar: “I Can’t Think When I’m Stressed!” Understanding the Relationship between Anxiety and Executive Function, and How to Help
Angela Currie, Ph.D., Pediatric Neuropsychologist
August 16, 2021
Webinar: Transition Assessment: What, When and How
Kelley Challen, Ed.M, CAS, Director of Transition Services; Transition Specialist
August 3, 2021
Webinar: Does Your Teen Want a Change? Explore Health & Life Coaching at NESCA
Billy Demiri, CPT,NESCA Health & Life Coach
Ann Helmus, Ph.D., Clinical Neuropsychologist
July 15, 2021
Webinar: Neuropsychological Evaluations: What are they and what to look for in an evaluator?
Ann Helmus, Ph.D., Clinical Neuropsychologist
May 26, 2021
Dover-Sherborn SEPAC Meeting
Sophie Bellenis, OTD, OTR/L, Occupational Therapist; Real-life Skills Program Manager and Coach
May 14, 2021
The Arc of Massachusetts Webinar: “Transition Assessment: What, When and How?”
Kelley Challen, Ed.M, CAS, Director of Transition Services
April 29, 2021
Webinar: Neuropsychological Evaluations: What are they and what to look for in an evaluator?
Ann Helmus, Ph.D., Clinical Neuropsychologist
April 28, 2021
Webinar: Neuropsychological Evaluations: What are they and what to look for in an evaluator?
Ann Helmus, Ph.D., Clinical Neuropsychologist
April 28, 2021
FCSN’s Circle of Vietnamese Parents
April 15, 2021
Boston Children’s Hospital Cardiac Neurodevelopmental Family Symposium
Stephanie Monaghan-Blout, Psy.D., Pediatric Neuropsychologist
April 9 & 10, 2021
Federation for Children with Special Needs “Visions of Community” Conference 2021
“Early Detection of Autism Spectrum Disorder: ASD Diagnostic Testing”
Renee Marchant, Psy.D., Pediatric Neuropsychologist
March 6, 2021
Federation for Children with Special Needs “Visions of Community” Conference 2021
“Transition Assessment, Services and IEP Development: What, When, and How”
March 6, 2021
Federation for Children with Special Needs “Visions of Community” Conference 2021
“Balancing the Social-Emotional Needs of All the Children in the Family”
Dot Lucci, M.Ed, CAGS, Director of Consultation and Psychoeducational Counseling Services
March 6, 2021
Federation for Children with Special Needs “Visions of Community” Conference 2021
“Special Ed and Stress: How to Keep Calm and Advocate On”
Angela Currie, Ph.D., Pediatric Neuropsychologist
March 6, 2021
Webinar: Early Signs of Autism Spectrum Disorders in Toddlers and Preschoolers
Renee Marchant, Psy.D., Pediatric Neuropsychologist
February 23
Webinar: Early Signs of Autism Spectrum Disorders in Toddlers and Preschoolers
Renee Marchant, Psy.D., Pediatric Neuropsychologist
January 26 and 29