November is packed full of celebrations. It is Native American Heritage Month, Epilepsy Awareness Month, Veteran's Day, and the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases wants everyone to learn about diabetes, find resources, and raise awareness about its effects on communities. They provide tools for managing prediabetes and preventing diabetes.

The National School Psychologist Appreciation Week is an opportunity to understand and value our profession. I cannot think of a more rewarding career. School psychologists evaluate but we are also trained for so much more! Do you know school psychologists are mental health providers in our schools? If you are a school psychologist, check out the flyer below for a few happy hour gatherings by our Texas Association of School Psychologists (TASP).

Research results "demonstrate that acts of gratitude can be used as a therapeutic complement for treating anxiety and depression and can increase positive feelings and emotions in the general population." One strategy is to keep a Gratitude Journal, listing 3 things you are grateful for daily. Gratitude has several benefits (see picture). Consider experiencing Thanksgiving more deeply and plentifully.

Finally, check out the professional growth opportunities listed in this Post, both from our ESC6 and beyond. We are so grateful to travel this journey with you. Enjoy those you love, and let us know how to best serve you!

March 27 - Help Your Students Develop Self-Regulation Skills to Improve Behavior and Increase Learning in 3 to 5-Year-Olds - #553176 - Presenter: Kathy Morris - F2F at Region 6

April 23, 9:00 - 11:30 am - You're Going to Love This Kid!: Educating Students with Autism in Inclusive Schools - # 553708 - Presenter: Dr. Paula Kluth - Virtual

April 23, 12:30 - 3:00 pm - Just Give Him the Whale: Using Passions, Areas of Expertise, and Strengths to Support Students - # 553710 - Presenter: Dr. Paula Kluth - Virtual

All Texas educators may access these courses for free on the TEALearn website and earn Continuing Professional Education (CPE) hours.

https://tinyurl.com/TIERcourses

The Texas Education Agency’s Supportive Schools Division and our Project AWARE Texas partners will be hosting a series of webinars to highlight resources and best practice strategies on timely and relevant safe and supportive schools topics. Session topics will include universal supports for school mental health, bullying prevention, psychological safety, and data informed decision-making to support school mental health. All sessions will be held from 11am to 12:30pm CST.

December 12th, 20204

Register Here: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ljEZjpotQB2WlOV5UcMZuQ

January 9th , 2025

Register Here: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_o9rlIQSHT4upmKCJ7gGAiA

March 13th, 2025

Register Here: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_XxYoLdUjTGKBNmtOJTeX-g

May 8th, 2025

Register Here: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_3Kj2T9HwS6CXQkv6c1uVAg

No-cost CE Hours Available!

Understanding Military Children’s Mental Health: Evidence-Based Resources and Trauma-Informed Approaches

Thursday, November 7, 2024

1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. ET / 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. CT / 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. MT / 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. PT / 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. AKT / 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. HT (view your time zone)

Session Overview

DESCRIPTION:

Military families face unique and complex challenges that can directly impact the mental health of their children. This webinar will delve into the specific psychological, emotional, and social issues faced by military families and their children, exploring trauma-informed approaches and evidence-based solutions tailored to provide support.

This session is an essential opportunity for practitioners to gain expert knowledge and practical tools to better support the mental health and well-being of military families and their children.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

· Identify key mental health challenges faced by military families and their children. Explore the unique psychological, emotional, and social struggles encountered by military families and how these challenges impact family dynamics and children's mental health.

· Understand trauma-informed and evidence-based approaches for supporting military children. Review current literature and resources on military children's mental health, with a focus on risk and protective frameworks and trauma-informed care strategies.

· Explore clinical insights and practical resources for supporting military families. Learn about clinical approaches and resources that have been effectively integrated to support the mental health of military families and children.

CONTINUING EDUCATION HOURS:

No-cost continuing education hours are available for mental health providers and peer support specialists! Credit is being offered by the Center for Applied Research Solutions (CARS) for the following licenses: ASW, BRN, CCS, CSD, LCSW, LEP, LMFT, LPCC, PPS, PRSS, JI-RPS, MHPS, RSPS, PSS, Peer Instructor, & General Contact Hours.

CARS is an approved provider for: CCAPP #4N-08-923-0722, CA Board of Registered Nurses #CEP16303, Texas Certification Board #2124-23, and CAMFT #131736.

INTENDED AUDIENCE:

Mental health providers, families, clinicians, peers, and teachers.

Register Now >

Join us for a webinar introducing a new tool, the Trauma-Informed & Affirming Checklist for Practice with LGBTQ+ Children, Youth & Families, developed with diverse youth, family and provider input and designed to support providers who wish to enhance their practices and environments to increase safety, support, and well-being for the LGBTQ+ youth and families they serve. Providers serving young people and their families must be proactive about creating LGBTQ+ affirming and trauma-informed spaces that acknowledge and validate all aspects of a youth’s identity to promote healing and healthy identity development. We will explore a wide range of resources and ways you can make meaningful use of this tool and its recommendations in your organization. Register now

Introduction to Intersex Variations and Mental Health Needs

This webinar will provide an introduction to sex trait variations that fall under the intersex umbrella, as well as some of the unique mental health needs in intersex populations. Register now

Supporting Neuroqueer Clients: Working at the Intersection of LGBTQ+ Identities and Autism & VAST/ADHD

There is a high coincidence of autism and VAST/ADHD among gender and sexual minorities. This training will provide participants with an understanding of these neurodivergent experiences, including consideration of intersectional marginalized identity experiences. Participants will be introduced to neurodiversity affirming strategies for clinical care, family support, and collaboration with others involved in client care. Register now

Upcoming McKinney-Vento Discipline Toolkit Webinar

Greetings from the TEHCY Program! We hope you are having a wonderful start to the 2nd quarter of the 24-25 school year! We are so excited to share a newly developed resource for our stakeholders: A TEHCY Discipline Toolkit!

This toolkit offers a comprehensive overview of how to support and respond to students experiencing homelessness related to discipline, and includes practices, procedures, and tools that LEAs will be able to use to strengthen services and supports to students experiencing homelessness. A promotional video is coming soon!

To support the implementation and usage of this discipline toolkit, we are offering a 1-hour webinar to share a high-level overview and walkthrough of this 43-page resource.

November 8, 2024 | Silver Springs, MD

The 2024 Black Mental Wellness Conference, themed Disrupting Spaces, is a groundbreaking event focused on challenging and reshaping the traditional mental health system. This year’s conference will center on addressing the specific mental health and wellness needs of the Black community, through thought-provoking discussions, innovative strategies, and community-focused solutions.This conference is a must-attend for anyone invested in mental health advocacy, equity, and the well-being of Black communities, aiming to empower participants to create transformative change in both clinical and community settings. Black Mental Wellness, Corp. is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. 6.5 continuing education for psychologists are available for registrants who attend the live conference. Black Mental Wellness, Corp. maintains responsibility for this conference and its content. Learn more and register.

This webinar will describe implementation approaches, including adaptations, of Mind Matters across diverse populations and settings, including traditional school, alternative schools for at risk students/young adults, residential treatment for youth, community-based organizations, and college campuses. The presenters will then review data collected from a series of grants/research projects evaluating Mind Matters with a focus on the impact on knowledge of trauma, trauma related coping skills, PTSD symptoms, resilience, and social skills. This discussion will also include various evaluation strategies and guidance on how to gather essential data for continuous quality improvement and documentation of impact. Lastly, the presenters will share emerging opportunities for applications of Mind Matters to new populations and issues including parents and children affected by the opioid epidemic, racial trauma, and supports for refugee/immigrant youth and families.

Objectives: Webinar participants will:

• Describe implementation strategies and adaptations of Mind Matters across diverse populations and settings
• Summarize evaluation research on Mind Matters outcomes for different populations and settings
• Discuss future opportunities to address emerging issues in justice involved populations (adults with opioid use disorder, youth in juvenile justice settings) and community-based settings (racial trauma, refugee/immigrant needs)

Presenters:

• Becky Antle, PhD, MSSW, LMFT- Professor, University Scholar, Director Center for Family and Community Well-Being- University of Louisville Center for Family and Community Well-Being
• Danielle Whiteside- Research Manager- University of Louisville Center for Family and Community Well-Being
• Ashley Logsdon- Research Manager- University of Louisville Center for Family and Community Well-Being

Who should attend: alternative schools for at-risk students/young adults, residential treatment for youth staff, community-based organizations, family treatment center staff, social workers, juvenile justice, school counselors, SEL programs, domestic violence shelter staff, Family and Consumer Sciences teachers, afterschool program staff, and anyone interested in utilizing Mind Matters with the people they serve.

When: Wednesday, November 13, 2024 @ 1:00pm Pacific/4:00pm Eastern

Duration: 60 minutes

Cost: Free!

REGISTER NOW

Questions?

Email: Kim

Monday, November 11, 2024 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm EST - Register Here

National Institute of Mental Health

Director's Innovation Speaker Series: Youth-Centered Approaches to Media Research

November 13, 2024 2:00pm-3:00pm ET

Virtual and In-Person (Rockville, MD)

During this lecture, Jenny Radesky, M.D., and Meagan Moreno, M.D., M.S.Ed., M.P.H., will discuss youth-centered approaches to social media research and their impact on frameworks, methods, and products.

This webinar is free, but registration is required. To learn more and to register, please visit https://www.nimh.nih.gov/news/events/2024/disability-equity-mental-health-neurodevelopmental-conditions-0

Meagan MacGregor, MAFP

Training and TA Specialist, Education Development Center

Prevention Specialist, Suicide Prevention Resource Center Project

Education Development Center

p: 617-618-2009

Are you or someone you care for an autistic person aged 14 to 22 years old? Now is the time to plan for life beyond high school and prepare for adulthood. Let us help you get started at our free webinar:

Transition to Adulthood

Thursday, November 14, 2024

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. CT

Register Here

Topics we will discuss:

• Transition timing, planning and rights of special education students

• Post-secondary options including employment, college/education and community living

• Working with your school district, healthcare providers and service providers to develop a Transition Plan

• Age of majority considerations

• Resources and support for transition-aged autistic adolescents and young adults

Who should attend: Students and families of those aged 14 to 22 years old, school staff, service professionals, advocates and policy makers.

Registration is required. Once registered, you will receive a confirmation email with details to join via Zoom. Register here.

Contact us with any questions or to request any accommodations.

Check out our upcoming Empower Summit & Challenge event coming to your area. This ground-breaking two-day event is dedicated to advancing knowledge, inspiring action and uniting the autism community in a fearless resolve toward meaningful change.

Registration is open for the 2024 Annual Conference on Advancing School Mental Health. Take advantage of our early bird registration fees before prices increase on September 17, 2024!

Each year, the Annual Conference on Advancing School Mental Health brings together leaders, practitioners, researchers, and other stakeholders in the school mental health field to share the latest research, best practice, and innovation.

The conference emphasizes a shared family-school-community agenda to bring high-quality, evidence-based mental health promotion, prevention, and intervention to students and families as part of a multi-tiered system of supports. This year’s conference theme is Promoting Well-Being in School.

The conference will be held in Orlando, FL, from December 5-7, 2024.

Online, Live Broadcast

angela.isenberg@esc13.txed.net - 512-919-5328

I am calling on each of you to join a collective advocacy effort on a critically important professional issue that affects us all. This will only take 2 minutes of your time and will make a major impact. APA is currently seeking comments on its recommendations surrounding the Title and Scope of Master’s Trained Health Service Psychology Professionals, which will provide guidance to state agencies regarding the necessary qualifications and scope of practice for licensure in a variety of settings.

NASP's professional relationships with the APA enabled our participation on the drafting task force, ensuring our profession and standards were represented in crafting these recommendations. We must now raise our collective voice to safeguard the title “school psychologist” in the final version.

Before the comment period closes in November, I am asking you to join your voice with others of our field and actively engage in this effort to ensure that the title “school psychologist” is only used by professionals with sufficient training and expertise to meet our standards.

Use the link below to access instructions for submitting a comment that will emphasize the need to include the vital role and distinct skillset that school psychologists offer our communities in APA’s recommendations. In this moment, let us affirm the essential ways that school psychologists support children and families.

While threats to our profession arise at various times and in various forms, this moment exemplifies how constructive conversations and positive relationships can prevail. I urge you to take action for our profession’s growth and relevance. Together, we can make a profound impact on mental health service delivery.

In Solidarity,

Peter Faustino, NASP President

Truth Initiative and actor and comedian Chris Parnell teamed up to create informational videos to show how vaping nicotine makes depression and anxiety worse and disrupts sleep. The goal is to talk to young people, share tools, and support quitting smoking.

Tiered Interventions Using Evidence-Based Research (TIER), funded by the Texas Education

Agency, develops and disseminates information about best practices for the multi-tiered

system of supports (MTSS) framework. The project goal is to improve the quality of

interventions provided to students by increasing local education agency capacity for

implementing an effective, integrated, comprehensive framework for intervention that both is

grounded in differentiated instruction and aligned to the systems that are fundamental for all

students’ academic, behavioral, and mental health achievement.

TIER has developed a series of 11 modules, or broad topic areas, focused on a particular aspect

of MTSS. Each module contains a set of learning pathways, or individual presentations, that

support the implementation of an MTSS framework. A brief description of each module is

outlined below.

▪ Introduction – Learn about the multi-tiered system of supports (MTSS) framework and

how it can be used to meet the academic, behavior, and mental health needs of all

students.

▪ Leadership – Review essential structures and practices necessary for schoolwide

implementation of MTSS.

▪ Communities – Be informed about working with caregivers and important outside-of-

school stakeholders.

▪ Behavior – See how to incorporate Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports

(PBIS) within an MTSS framework.

▪ Mental Health – Explore how to integrate mental health supports such as trauma-

informed care and restorative practices within MTSS.

▪ Screening – See why screening is an essential practice in MTSS. Learn about common

screening measures in academics and behavior.

▪ Progress Monitoring – Explore progress-monitoring measures as well as how to analyze

progress monitoring data and make data-based decisions.

▪ Decision Making – Learn how to use a data platform. Review decision rules for

determining student progress.

▪ Academics – Dive into evidence-based practices that should be included within

universal, targeted, and intensive support.

▪ Culturally and Linguistically Responsive Practices (CLRP) – Focus on culturally and

linguistically responsive practices within academic and behavior interventions.

▪ Data-based Individualization (DBI) – Learn about DBI and how it can be used to

improve student outcomes in reading, writing, behavior, and mathematics.

TIER Certification Overview

Purpose of Certification - A primary goal of the TIER project is to develop and disseminate information about best practices for an MTSS framework. One way this is accomplished is through a training of trainers (TOT) model which aims to increase the number of certified TIER trainers across the state. Once a participant becomes a TIER certified trainer, they can deliver training within their region or district in their area(s) of certification. Please note that at least one member from each education service center (ESC) should be certified to provide, at a minimum, Introduction, Leadership, and CLRP content, otherwise referred to as TIER Essentials+ Certification.

Source: © 2022 The University of Texas System/Texas Education Agency. Licensed under CC-BY-ND-NC 4.0 International.

If you are seeking information on MTSS/TIER and/or on how to implement it, we have a survey for you!

By completing this questionnaire, we will be able to tailor the courses that we offer and better understand your coaching needs. Please take this 5-10 minute survey. We truly appreciate it!

ESC6 TIERmates

The Texas School Safety Center (TxSSC) and the Sam Houston State University Center for Assessment, Research, and Educational Safety (CARES) are conducting a research study to better understand students with disabilities’ needs pertaining to school safety and services offered before, during, and after emergency situations.

We are asking for your input because of your role as director of special education, principal, counselor, teacher, or law enforcement at the school district. Participation in this survey is voluntary. The survey will take approximately 15 minutes or less to complete.

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Alliance for a Healthier Generation launched a four-part, on-demand training with tools and resources to help school staff focus on their own well-being. It’s accessible in the Alliance’s free Action Center, where all Healthier Generation resources are housed. A free login is required.

• **LiveBinder: Exploring Positive Outcome Strategies for Challenging Behaviors: https://www.livebinders.com/b/2746682

• **LiveBinder: Evidence-Based Strategies for Students with Autism - https://www.livebinders.com/b/2574221

• **LiveBinder: Structuring the Classroom Live Binder: https://www.livebinders.com/b/1733288

• **LiveBinder: FBA Resources: https://www.livebinders.com/b/2883554

• Password: FBABIP

• **LiveBinder: In-Home Training and Parent Training - https://www.livebinders.com/b/1534499

• Report – In Deep Trouble: Surfacing Tech-Powered Sexual Harassment in K-12 Schools - Center for Democracy and Technology (cdt.org)
• Thorn_23_YouthMonitoring_Report.pdf
• NCMEC GAI BLOG: https://www.missingkids.org/blog/2024/generative-ai-csam-is-csam
• CyberTipline: https://www.missingkids.org/gethelpnow/cybertipline
• NCMEC Case Resources: https://www.missingkids.org/ourwork/caseresources
• NCMEC Cybertipline Data: https://www.missingkids.org/cybertiplinedata
• NMCEC 2023 Cybertipline Report: chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://www.missingkids.org/content/dam/missingkids/pdfs/2023-CyberTipline-Report.pdf
• NCMEC 2023 Impact Report: https://www.missingkids.org/ourwork/impact
• NCMEC GAI BLOG: https://www.missingkids.org/blog/2024/generative-ai-csam-is-csam
• The Atlantic: AI: https://www.theatlantic.com/projects/artificial-intelligence
• Thorn_23_YouthMonitoring_Report.pdf
• Youth Perspectives on Online Safety 2023: https://www.thorn.org/research/library/2023-youth-perspectives-on-online-safety/
• What’s Okay (Stop it Now Resource) :
• WhatsOK is a website (whatsok.org)(link is external) and a helpline (whatsok.org/ask)(link is external) that offers free, confidential support and resources to youth and young adults (ages 14-21) with concerns about their own or a friend’s sexual thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
• Darkness to Light (D2L ) Trainings: https://www.d2l.org/get-trained/

The Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child, or WSCC model, is CDC’s framework for addressing health in schools. The WSCC model is student-centered and emphasizes the role of the community in supporting the school, the connections between health and academic achievement and the importance of evidence-based school policies and practices. The WSCC model has 10 components:

1. Physical education and physical activity.
2. Nutrition environment and services.
3. Health education.
4. Social and emotional climate.
5. Physical environment.
6. Health services.
7. Counseling, psychological and social services.
8. Employee wellness.
9. Community involvement.
10. Family engagement.

Learn more about each of the 10 components.

In recognition of May as Mental Health Awareness Month, the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), in partnership with Texas System of Care and Texas Institute for Excellence in Mental Health at The University of Texas at Austin, presents the 2025 Mental Health Creative Arts Contest for children and adults. This annual event is designed to shine a light on furthering the effort to reduce stigma around accessing help for mental health. Through their entries, contestants help demystify mental illness and spread awareness by sharing their unique expressions of what mental health looks and feels like to them. As a result, this encourages more people of all ages to seek help when needed. The theme of this event is “What does mental health and well-being mean to you? Hurt. Healing. Hope.” Both children and adults may participate through their respective age groups: Elementary, Middle School, High School, and Adult. Categories • Writing (story, essay, or poem no longer than 300 words) • Traditional Artwork • Photography • Digital Artwork • Multimedia Broadcast Message No. 24.027 October 28, 2024 Page 2 Judging A team of judges will select the top submissions for each category and age group. Judging will be based on originality, creativity, and how well an entry expresses the theme. HHSC and its partners will award a special prize to each winner. Additionally, winning submissions will be featured through the contest’s online gallery at https://gallery.txsystemofcare.org/. Submissions To submit an entry for the contest, visit https://gallery.txsystemofcare.org/submit/ to find the electronic consent form and area for submission. The contest will open on November 1, 2024. All entries are due no later than 5:00 p.m. Central Time, Friday, March 1, 2025. More information on entry rules and guidelines can be found through the link above. If you have questions about this broadcast, please email info@txsystemofcare.org. Sincerely, [signature on file] Reilly Webb Associate Commissioner Mental Health Programs HSC | Chief Program and Services Office | Behavioral Health Service

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently published the 2023 Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) results. In addition to the national survey data and documentation, the YRBS Explorer and YRBS Analysis Tool have been updated. Visit the YRBS website and the results toolkit for more information about the 2023 survey.

1. Understand the signs

Frequent headaches, stomachaches, and sudden refusal to attend school can be signs of bullying. Be aware of physical symptoms that aren’t easily explained

2. Spot behavioral changes

If your child becomes secretive or avoids talking about school, it could be a red flag. Pay attention if they brush off bruises or suddenly want to skip social events.

3. Watch for withdrawal

Kids who are bullied often pull away from friends, hobbies, and activities they used to enjoy. Encourage open conversations if they stop engaging with peers.

Anger or acting out at home and school can be a child’s response to bullying. Speak with teachers to monitor changes in behavior both in and outside the classroom.

5. Know the difference between teasing and bullying

Teasing is often a one-time, social interaction. Bullying is repeated and involves a power imbalance. Teaching kids this difference can help them know when to seek help for bullying.

6. Encourage self-advocacy

Help your child build confidence by practicing responses to bullying. Statements like “That’s not OK” can empower them to stand up for themselves.

7. Seek support

If the bullying continues, review the school’s anti-bullying policies. Report the bullying to the school and monitor the response. You may need legal assistance if the situation doesn’t improve.

The first TEA Foster Care Webinar is coming up next week on November 6 from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. This session is designed to equip educators and the community with the knowledge needed to support students in foster care. Some of the topics that will be presented are TSDS PEIMS guidance, key reminders, and resources. More information is provided below with the registration link.

Foster Care Webinar #1

Webinar Details:

Date: Wednesday, November 6, 2024

Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM CST

Register: Please use the Zoom link to register for this webinar.

Foster Care & Student Success will host Office Hours. Please see the dates and times below. The purpose of foster care office hours is to provide the state with an opportunity to have a conversation about support for students in foster care.

• Register for Foster Care Office Hour #1: Wednesday, November 20, 2024 — 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Noon CST
• Register for Foster Care Office Hour #2: Wednesday, January 15, 2025 - 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Noon CST
• Register for Foster Care Office Hour #3: Monday, March 31, 2025 - 2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. CST
• Register for Foster Care Office Hour #4: Wednesday, April 30, 2025 - 2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. CST
• Register for Foster Care Office Hour #5: Friday, May 16, 2025 - 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Noon CST

If you have any questions or concerns, please email fostercareliaison@tea.texas.gov.

All sessions are virtual, and there is no charge. While the sessions are developed with parents in mind, district staff are welcome to attend.

November 12 - Surviving the Holidays! Sensory Strategies and Self-Regulation Supports - # 555577

January 28 - Behavior Basics for Parents, Caregivers, and Staff Enhancing Positive Behavior Support - #555580

March 25 - I Need a Break (for Adults!): Self-Care Strategies and Techniques to Keep Being Awesome - #555583

May 6 - Surviving the Summer: Increasing Self-Play Skills and Activity Engagement During Summer Breaks - #555587

If you have any questions, please contact Pam Bumpass at pbumpass@esc6.net

The Coach to Communicate research project (C2C) will provide a webinar for parents, caregivers, teachers, and service providers of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), as well as face-to-face/online individual parent training sessions at no cost. Participants will be instructed in how to improve the communication skills of their own children.

This project is intended for parents/guardians who have a child up to age 22 with ASD or similar characteristics, needing instruction in communication skills. If you and your child decide to participate in this project, you will participate in a 1-hour webinar, with the opportunity to move into individual parent training sessions to learn to implement a communication intervention with your child. Your child will receive communication/behavioral assessments and a communication intervention which will be implemented by you. The recommended parent training sessions will consist of approximately 10, 1-hour sessions over the course of 12 to 16 weeks. Shorter coaching sessions are also available, if more suited to your needs.

If you are interested in participating in this project, visit autism.tamu.edu for enrollment information, or contact the project coordinator, Kim Williams at TAMUAuParent@tamu.edu.

Thank you for your interest and I look forward to meeting you.

Sincerely,

Sanikan Wattanawongwan, Ph.D.

Texas A&M University

If you're a parent dealing with the stress and trauma of your child’s suicide attempt, self-harm, or other dangerous behaviors, we have an incredible opportunity for you. Limited spots remain in our FREE upcoming Family Connections - Managing Suicidality & Trauma Recovery (MSTR) Weekend Intensive, and we’d love for you to join us!

Mark your calendar!

All are virtual meetings and Meeting times vary.

Parent Support Group - Second Tuesday of the month

addaoffice@pdq.net

Northwest Arkansas - Third Monday of the Month

julie@moveforwardwithadhd.com

Adult Support Group - Third Thursday of the month

addaoffice@pdq.net

Fort Bend Support Group - Last Tuesday of the month

ftbendaddasr@gmail.com

In-Person Meeting

MESQUITE – Every other month,

2nd Tuesdays, 7-8 pm, Sept., Nov., Feb., April.

Professional Development Center,

3819 Towne Crossing Blvd, Mesquite, 75150

Kellie Smith, 972 882-7519, kesmith@mesquiteisd.org

Fabiana Bezerra, LSSP, NCSP

ESC 6 Behavior & Autism Specialist for Special Education

Email: fbezerra@esc6.net
Website: https://www.esc6.net/
Location: Education Service Center Region 6, Montgomery Road, Huntsville, TX, USA
Phone: 936-4350-8252
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ESC6SPED/
Twitter: @escregion6