NESCA is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor Continuing Education for psychologists.
United Way of Greater New Bedford
Date: Jan 31, 2023
NESCA Presenter:
Erin Gibbons, Ph.D., Pediatric Neuropsychologist
Topic: “Neuropsych 101 – Understanding Neuropsych Evaluations”
Dr Gibbons will discuss what to look for in a neuropsychological evaluation and how to understand the results.
Closed Event
Webinar: Postsecondary Planning: What Are My Options?
Date: March 2, 2023 at 6:30 pm
NESCA Presenter:
Tabitha Monahan, MA, CAGS, CRC, Transition Specialist/Counselor
Topic: “Postsecondary Planning: What Are My Options?”
Informed postsecondary transition planning can only occur when students and families know there is a range of options for life after high school. For some, a two- or four-year college is the right plan for life after high school. And for others, the college route may not be the right pathway for them. Instead, there are many viable and rewarding postsecondary options available for students to consider.
This webinar will discuss various options for students after high school that can lead to a variety of meaningful careers and educational endeavors. Participants will also learn how to start evaluating the various options to determine which may be the right path for an individual.
Register in advance for this webinar: https://nesca-newton.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_5oaEvFN7Trm5MY1gU1iYzw
Woburn Public Schools: Student Success Speaker Series
Date: March 9, 2023 at 6:30 pm, Woburn Memorial High School Auditorium, 88 Montvale Ave
NESCA Presenter:
Ann Helmus, Ph.D., Founder and Director of NESCA
Topic: “Making Sense of Diagnostic Alphabet Soup: ADHD, ASD, LD, NLD, GAD”
Join Ann Helmus to decode the alphabet soup to help caregivers make sense of various diagnoses and how to better support their children.
Registration not required
Webinar: Postsecondary Planning: What Are My Options?
Date: April 26, 2023 at 11:00 am
NESCA Presenter:
Tabitha Monahan, MA, CAGS, CRC, Transition Specialist/Counselor
Topic: “Postsecondary Planning: What Are My Options?”
Informed postsecondary transition planning can only occur when students and families know there is a range of options for life after high school. For some, a two- or four-year college is the right plan for life after high school. And for others, the college route may not be the right pathway for them. Instead, there are many viable and rewarding postsecondary options available for students to consider.
This webinar will discuss various options for students after high school that can lead to a variety of meaningful careers and educational endeavors. Participants will also learn how to start evaluating the various options to determine which may be the right path for an individual.
Register in advance for this webinar: https://nesca-newton.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_2l6PXqCeTPGu-6D9cFxO3g
Woburn Public Schools: Student Success Speaker Series
Date: May 4, 2023 at 6:30 pm, Woburn Memorial High School Auditorium, 88 Montvale Ave
NESCA Presenter:
Dot Lucci, M.Ed, CAGS, Director of Consultation and Psychoeducational Counseling Services
Topic: “Summer Brain Learning”
Dot Lucci will provide an informative workshop on how to structure a summer routine that ensures a smooth transition to summer break while maintaining academic and social skills.
Registration not required
Massachusetts Rehabilitation Associations/Massachusetts Rehabilitation Counselor Association
Date: June 2023
NESCA Presenter:
Tabitha Monahan, MA, CAGS, CRC, Transition Specialist/Counselor
Topic 1: Supporting Autistic & Neurodivergent Teens Through their Postsecondary Transitions
Topic 2: Employment Success Considerations for Autistic Adults
Closed Event
Webinar: Riverside Family Support Center
Date: October 2, 2023 at 6:30 pm
NESCA Presenter:
Kelley Challen, Ed.M., CAS, Director of Transition Services
Topic: Transition Assessment: What, When, How?
Every student on an IEP has the right to planning and services that prepare the student for postsecondary learning, independent living, community engagement, and employment. This planning and these services must be based on age-appropriate transition assessments. Participants in this webinar will learn important basics about IEP transition services, including an understanding of transition assessments – When? Why? What? – and how assessment results inform IEP transition planning.
Closed Event
Division on Career Development and Transition International Conference in Reno, Nevada
Date: October 18-21, 2023
NESCA Presenter:
Kelley Challen, Ed.M., CAS, Director of Transition Services
Topic 1: “Transition Assessment and Planning for Students with Chronic Mental Health Challenges”
When a student is chronically depressed or severely anxious, it can feel impossible to identify future goals and have a clear postsecondary vision. Nevertheless, transition assessment, planning, and services are both relevant and required for the student. This presentation will include a brief review of basic legal requirements for transition assessment and services under IDEA and relate these requirements to special education for students with emotional disturbances, particularly chronic mental health issues.
Practitioners will learn to structure and use formal and informal transition assessment methods to engage students with mental health conditions in a successful evaluation process. They will learn key, and creative, components of transition assessment for students who are experiencing mood, anxiety, or other chronic mental health issues and may not be able to engage with traditional assessment processes. They will further learn which services, skill development, and linkages are most critical for supporting students with significant chronic mental health issues as part of IEP transition planning.
Topic 2: “Testing Outside the Box- Transition and Vocational Assessments for Nonverbal, Nonreading, and/or Hard-to-Test Students”
IDEA 2004 requires that age-appropriate transition assessments, including vocational assessments, be conducted by age 16 (or earlier when needed). Moreover, these assessments must enable the team to identify appropriate measurable postsecondary goals and services that are based on the student’s needs, strengths, preferences, and interests. However, many of the most “popular” or common tools for transition and vocational assessment are intended for use with students who have functional reading abilities. While there are accommodations that practitioners might use to help students with reduced literacy and communication to effectively access these tests, there remain a number of students who receive special education services and cannot access most of the typical self-report tools used (e.g., word-based inventories, rating-based tools).
This presentation will review basic legal requirements for transition assessment and services under IDEA and relate these requirements to special education for students with severe intellectual and/or developmental disabilities who are often unable to engage with standard testing tools. Practitioners will learn to structure and use formal, informal, and creative transition assessment methods to engage students with severe disabilities in a meaningful evaluation process. They will also discuss services, skill development, and linkages most critical for supporting this population.
Register at: https://web.cvent.com/event/54f25bae-adff-4827-ad78-5c6c002cd7bd/summary
Division on Career Development and Transition International Conference in Reno, Nevada
Date: October 18-21, 2023
NESCA Presenter:
Tabitha Monahan, MA, CAGS, CRC, Transition Specialist/Counselor
Topic 1: “Developing and Utilizing Self-Determination Skills”
Self-determination skills are essential for growth and preparation for the postsecondary world. However, it can be challenging for transition specialists, providers, and educators to embed lessons and opportunities to utilize these skills into their students’ already over filled days. This presentation will demonstrate the importance of self-determination skills in a young adult’s transition and provide specific strategies to include self-determination lessons in learning/resource rooms, Pre-ETS, and more through case studies and exploration of approaches.
Topic 2: Goal-Setting and Attainment Strategies for Transition-Aged Youth
Building goal setting and attainment skills are essential for student postsecondary success. This presentation will review the components of goal-setting and discuss different methods teachers and transition specialists can use to provide scaffolding instruction to their students.
A structured conversation about short, medium, and long-term goals that staff can support students developing across life domains will occur and participants will have the opportunity to use one or more of the resources to create their own goals. Case studies of the resources will also be reviewed.
Register at: https://web.cvent.com/event/54f25bae-adff-4827-ad78-5c6c002cd7bd/summary
Windham Woods School: An Evening with Dr Angela Currie
Date: October 24, 2023 at 6:00 pm
NESCA Presenter:
Angela Currie, Ph.D., Pediatric Neuropsychologist
Topic: “Anxiety, Attention Deficit, & Executive Function Challenges in Children & Teens”
Closed Event
Past Seminars, Workshops & Events
Mental Health Advocacy Program for Kids Training
Kelley Challen, Ed.M., CAS, Director of Transition Services
November 16, 2022
Learning Prep School: Virtual Transition Information Night
Kelley Challen, Ed.M., CAS, Director of Transition Services
November 8, 2022
37th Annual Executive Function Virtual Conference- The Research Institute for Learning and Development
Dot Lucci, M.Ed, CAGS, Director of Consultation and Psychoeducational Counseling Services
November 4, 2022
Division on Career Development and Transition Annual Conference
Tabitha Monahan, MA, CAGS, CRC, Transition Specialist/Counselor
November 2-5, 2022
Webinar: “Transition Planning for Students with Chronic Mental Health Challenges”
Kelley Challen, Ed.M., CAS, Director of Transition Services
Lyndsay Wood, OTD, OTR/L, Occupational Therapist; Transition Specialist
October 25, 2022
Autism Alliance Webinar: “Understanding Executive Function and the Impact of Self Regulation on Learning”
Miranda Milana, Psy.D, Pediatric Neuropsychologist
October 25, 2022
Rising Tide Charter School Webinar- “Understanding Your Teen’s Anxiety and Ideas for Collaborating with School”
Kristen Simon, M.ED, ED.S Transition Specialist and Psychoeducational Counselor
October 18, 2022
SPaN Webinar: “But She’s Only 12: Planning Successfully for Life After the IEP”
Kelley Challen, Ed.M., CAS, Director of Transition Services
October 18, 2022
Massachusetts Neuropsychological Society: Expand Your Perspective – and Possibly Your Practice: The Opportunities and Challenges in Performing Neuropsychology Evaluations Internationally
Ann Helmus, Ph.D., Founder and Director of NESCA
October 13, 2022
House of Possibilities Presentation: “Introduction to ASD, Working with ASD Individuals”
Dot Lucci, M.Ed, CAGS, Director of Consultation and Psychoeducational Counseling Services
September 29, 2022
AANE Webinar: “Transition Planning for Youth with Autism—from Public Schools to Postsecondary Education, Employment, and Adult Life.”
Kelley Challen, Ed.M., CAS, Director of Transition Services
September 21, 2022
Webinar: “Special Education is about Academic AND Functional Skills: How Occupational Therapy Helps”
Sophie Bellenis, OTD, OTR/L, Occupational Therapist; Real-life Skills Program Manager and Coach
Lyndsay Wood, OTD, OTR/L, Occupational Therapist; Transition Specialist
August 10, 2022
NESCA’s Summer Transition Program: Postsecondary Options Leading to Adulthood
Tabitha Monahan, M.A., CRC, Transition Specialist/Counselor
July 12- August 11, 2022
Webinar: Occupational Therapy After Elementary School: When and Why is it Important?
Sophie Bellenis, OTD, OTR/L, Occupational Therapist; Real-life Skills Program Manager and Coach
Lyndsay Wood, OTD, OTR/L, Occupational Therapist; Transition Specialist
July 12, 2022
NESCA’s Summer Transition Program: College Transition: How, When and What to Prepare
Tabitha Monahan, M.A., CRC, Transition Specialist/Counselor
July 11- August 10, 2022
Webinar: From IEP to Adult Life – What Makes a Difference in Planning?
Kelley Challen, Ed.M., CAS, Director of Transition Services
Lyndsay Wood, OTD, OTR/L, Occupational Therapist; Transition Specialist
June 14, 2022
Webinar: But She’s Only 12- Planning Successfully for Life After the IEP
Kelley Challen, Ed.M., CAS, Director of Transition Services
Tabitha Monahan, M.A., CRC, Transition Specialist/Counselor
June 9, 2022
Webinar: Summer Transition Programs 2022
Tabitha Monahan, M.A., CRC, Transition Specialist/Counselor
June 1, 2022
FCSN’s Vision of Community Conference
Kelley Challen, Ed.M., CAS, Director of Transition Services
Tabitha Monahan, M.A., CRC, Transition Specialist/Counselor
March 19, 2022
Bridgewater State College: School of Social Work
Dot Lucci, M.Ed, CAGS, Director of Consultation and Psychoeducational Counseling Services
Renee Marchant, Psy.D., Pediatric Neuropsychologist
Yvonne Asher, Ph.D., Pediatric Neuropsychologist
March 18, 2022
Webinar: College Ready? How to Know if a Student has the Skills to be Successful in the Digital Age
Sophie Bellenis, OTD, OTR/L, Occupational Therapist; Real-life Skills Program Manager and Coach
March 16, 2022
Webinar: Executive Function in the Covid Era
Sophie Bellenis, OTD, OTR/L, Occupational Therapist; Real-life Skills Program Manager and Coach
March 8, 2022
NESCA exhibit at the COPAA 24th Annual Conference
March 3-6, 2022
MAAPS (Massachusetts Association of Approved Special Education Schools)
Ann Helmus, Ph.D., Founder and Director of NESCA
March 2, 2022
Lexington SEPTA/SEPAC Webinar: Transition Assessments
Kelley Challen, Ed.M, CAS, Director of Transition Services; Transition Specialist
January 27, 2022
Westwood Public Schools Administrators: Transition Discussion
Dot Lucci, M.Ed, CAGS, Director of Consultation and Psychoeducational Counseling Services
December 13, 2021
Fusion Academy Webinar: Understanding Language-Based Learning Challenges
Alissa Talamo, Ph.D., Pediatric Neuropsychologist
December 7, 2021
Fusion Academy Webinar: Assessing Social Skills Challenges
Stephanie Monaghan-Blout, Psy.D., Pediatric Neuropsychologist
November 17, 2021
The Federation for Children with Special Needs/RTSC Making a Difference Conference
Renee Marchant, Psy.D., Pediatric Neuropsychologist
November 16, 2021
The Arc of Massachusetts 2021 Transition Conference
Kelley Challen, Ed.M., CAS, Director of Transition Services
Tabitha Monahan, M.A., CRC, Transition Specialist/Counselor
November 8, 2021
Webinar: “Sexual Health for Teens and Young Adults with Disabilities”
Sophie Bellenis, OTD, OTR/L, Occupational Therapist; Real-life Skills Program Manager and Coach
November 3, 2021
Woburn Public Schools Professional Development: “Empowering Inclusion Classrooms”
Dot Lucci, M.Ed, CAGS, Director of Consultation and Psychoeducational Counseling Services
Jennie DunKley, Special Education Consultant
November 2, 2021
Northborough-Southborough Professional Development: “Empowering Inclusion Classrooms”
Dot Lucci, M.Ed, CAGS, Director of Consultation and Psychoeducational Counseling Services
November 1, 2021
Post-screening discussion of Resilience for the Newton Commission on Disability
Yvonne Asher, Ph.D., Pediatric Neuropsychologist
October 28, 2021
AANE 2021 Fall Conference: “Non-Conformity and Self-Acceptance”
Dot Lucci, M.Ed, CAGS, Director of Consultation and Psychoeducational Counseling Services
October 23, 2021
Webinar: “Early Signs of Autism Spectrum Disorders in Toddlers and Preschoolers”
Renee Marchant, Psy.D., Pediatric Neuropsychologist
October 22, 2021
The Learning Prep Transition Information Night
Kelley Challen, Ed.M, CAS, Director of Transition Services; Transition Specialist
October 21, 2021
Webinar: Who is NESCA (Neuropsychology & Education Services for Children & Adolescents) and How Can We Help?
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.
October 18, 2021
Westford SEPAC Presentation
Kelley Challen, Ed.M, CAS, Director of Transition Services; Transition Specialist
October 13, 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., Founder & Director of NESCA
September 23, 2021
Webinar: “Is It Behavior or Is It Sensory?”
Julie Robinson, OT, Director of Clinical Services, Occupational Therapist
September 13, 2021
F.U.S.E. School: “Making Sense of the World for Quirky Kids”
Dot Lucci, M.Ed, CAGS Director of Consultation and Psychoeducational Services
September 3, 2021
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
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