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Free Webinar: Transition to Adulthood

Thursday, April 16th

5:30 pm to 7:00 pm

This workshop will help parents and students to prepare for the future. Beginning at age 14, students and schools must begin the journey in planning for life after high school. Learn how to write an Individualized Transition Plan (ITP) and how to include your child in this important process. This workshop will include information and strategies for students preparing to work after high school and students going on to college or other educational settings.

Presented by: Triahnna Miles, ECAC Parent Educator

🧠 FASCETS Neurobehavioral Approach Workshop



📅 What & When:

15-hour In-Depth Workshop on the FASCETS Neurobehavioral Approach

Wednesday's, May 21st - June 18th, 2026 from 10:30 - 1:30 Pacific/ 1:30 - 4:30 Eastern



👥 Who Should Attend:

Parents • Educators • Clinicians • Caregivers or Anyone supporting individuals with brain-based differences, including FASD, ADHD, Autism, Dementia, etc.



💡 Why It Matters:

Learn how brain function shapes behavior

Start viewing behaviors through a brain-based lens

Practice using tools that improve outcomes

Experience a transformative paradigm shift



🌟 What You’ll Gain:

✅ Practical strategies & tools you can use immediately ✅ Deeper understanding of neurodiversity ✅ A supportive framework for lasting change



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Memory mix-ups in youth with FASD In their article in the Journal of Pediatric Neuropsychology, Gilbert and colleagues examine the occurrence of confabulation in youth with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder.

First In Families of Mecklenburg County, a project of InReach, is excited to announce the launch of our 2026 Summer Camp Scholarship Project.

Beginning March 1, 2026, we will begin accepting applications for summer camp assistance for children ages 1–18 years old with a intellectual/developmental disability & their sibling(s) living in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.

Eligibility Requirements - To qualify, families must:
🔸Reside in Mecklenburg County, NC
🔸Have someone in the household with a qualifying intellectual or developmental disability
🔸Have a household income at or below 300% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines
🔸Submit a completed First In Families application
🔸Provide a copy of the camp enrollment or registration form
🔸Clearly explain in the application how the funding will improve the camper’s life

Scholarship Amounts:
🔸$400 per camper with an intellectual or developmental disability (including autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, and related conditions)
🔸Up to $200 per sibling without a disability living in the same household
Funding is awarded first come, first served while funds are available.

🚫 No reimbursement requests will be accepted.
🚫 No phone calls, please.

Apply here: https://ow.ly/qXUP50YrhpI