Educational Resources
Presentation to the Department of Education: Engaging Community Partners (April 2016)
Synthetic Drugs: What Parents and Community Members Need to Know (November 2014)
Together We Can…Create a Caring Community for Our Children (April 2013)
Adolescents: What Can a Parent Do? by Sandra Fabian, CHKD
Advocating for your Child by Patricia Roberts, William & Mary Law School
Anxiety by Tricia Gray and Lee Phillips, Colonial Behavioral Health
- Treatment of Anxiety in Children with Autism (PowerPoint Presentation)
- Keep Calm and Relax (Power Point Presentation)
- Breathing (Handout)
Building the Community: Strategies for Family Empowerment by Margaret Nimmo Crowe, Voices for Virginia's Children and Campaign for Children's Mental Health
Catch 'Em Being Good: Positive Approaches to Addressing Challenging Behavior by CJ Butler, Educational Programs Interventions for Children
Emerging Trends in Adolescent Substance Abuse by Charles Gressard and Benjamin Newman
Families in the Driver's Seat: Strategies for Partnering with and Engaging Families by Stephany Melton Hardison, Virginia Family Network
Integrating Special Needs Trusts into Financial Planning for the Future by Karen Currie, Commonwealth Community Trust
Prevention in the Community by Courtney Dowell, Colonial Behavioral Health
Psychiatric Medication for Children and Adolescents by Dr. Avtar Dhillon, Colonial Behavioral Health
- Handout: Part One: How Medications are Used
- Handout: Part Two: Types of Medication
- Handout: Part Three: Questions to Ask
- Handout: Managing Medication Related Weight Gain
- Handout: Medication and My Life
- Handout: Medication Questions
- Handout: Tips to Talking with your Mental Health Service Provider
Suicide: How to Talk to Your Kids about Suicide and Harming Themselves by Mary Begor, Crisis Intervention Special
Understanding Trauma by Carol Wilson, York-Poquoson Victim Witness Assistance Program
- PowerPoint Presentation
- Handout: Concepts for Trauma Informed Care and Trauma Services
- Handout: Suggestions for Educators
- Handout: Psychological and Behavioral Impact of Trauma: Pre-School
- Handout: Psychological and Behavioral Impact of Trauma: Elementary
- Handout: Psychological and Behavioral Impact of Trauma: Middle School
- Handout: Psychological and Behavioral Impact of Trauma: High School
- Handout: The 12 Core Concepts
- Handout: Practical Tips for Increasing Access to Services
- Handout: Tips for Creating a Welcoming Environment
- Handout: Trauma Resources
Clinical Ethics in a Digital World (March 2013)
- PowerPoint Presentation by Dr. Randy Walton and Dr. Sarah Bisconer
- Digital Media Pros and Cons
- Presentation References
Autism Event Materials (April 2012)
- Building Greater Independence Presentation
- Catch 'Em Being Good: Positive Approaches to Addressing Challenging Behavior Presentation
- College Attendance for Students with Autism Presentation
- Making Picture Schedules from Scerla Pictos Flier
- Navigating the Waiver System Presentation
Other Presentations and Materials
