WATCH - Part II Working with Difficult Families
09/23/2011
This session takes the scenarios offered at the end of the first session and use these to illustrate family-centered principles. You will see family-centered practice in action and understand why other approaches may have failed.

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WATCH - Part I Working with Difficult Families
09/11/2011
Presented by Nancy Brake, Parent Education Facilitator in the Child Welfare department of Wake County Human Services, this first session will help define family-centered practice and aid in the understanding of some of its basic principles. You will gain some insight into barriers in your thinking that may block successful relationship building. Handouts for this session can be found under the Handouts section, under the title Working with Difficult Families
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A Comprehensive Approach to Neuromuscular Disorders in Children
Dr. Joshua Alexander 08/05/2011
Dr. Joshua Alexander, MD discusses causes & potential treatments as well as medical & therapy interventions for children who experience low tone related to lower motor neuron disorders such as muscular dystrophy, spinal muscular atrophy, myopathies and more.

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WATCH - Children with Neuromuscular Disorders
08/05/2011
Dr. Joshua Alexander, MD discusses causes & potential treatments as well as medical & therapy interventions for children who experience low tone related to lower motor neuron disorders such as muscular dystrophy, spinal muscular atrophy, myopathies and more.

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The Leadership in Early Care and Education Graduate Certificate
jsimpvos@med.unc.edu 04/01/2006
The Leadership in Early Care and Education Graduate Certificate will prepare you to assume leadership roles in diverse settings (both educational and community agencies) that develop, implement, and support programming for young children with and without disabilities, ages birth to five, and their families. To find out more about this program click the link below.
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The Birth-Kindergarten: Interdisciplinary Studies in Education and Development program
jsimpvos@med.unc.edu 04/01/2006
The B-K: ISED program focuses on the family as a system and how to address family needs when serving young children with and without disabilities. Content area will cover: parent-child relationships and interaction; child care quality; inclusive classrooms; family support and coping; cultural diversity; social development of young children; professional development of early childhood teachers. To learn more about this program, click the link below.
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Individualized Family Service Plan - What is it?
Thea Wilson, M Ed 04/01/2004
This video provides a brief introduction and overview to Individualized Family Service Plans. More information on IDEA and how it pertains to early intervention can be found here by using the "Law and Regulations" link.
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