by tsaunders | Dec 9, 2021 | We Took Action for Your Loved Ones
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Nate Crippes (801) 910-5815 ncrippes@disabilitylawcenter.org Re: DLC Joined by Numerous Organizations in Calling for Increased Funding and Other Support for Home and Community-Based Providers Amid Severe Staff Shortage The...
by tsaunders | Dec 9, 2021 | We Took Action for Your Loved Ones
December 08, 2021 Governor Spencer Cox 350 North State Street, Suite 200 PO Box 142220 Salt Lake City, Utah 84114-2220 kathybounous@utah.gov; karenp@utah.gov J. Stuart Adams President – Utah State Senate 320 State Capitol Salt Lake City, Utah 84114...
by tsaunders | Sep 30, 2021 | We Took Action for Your Loved Ones
Date: September 30, 2021 Attn.: Governor Spencer Cox; Lt. Governor Diedre Henderson; Mike Mower; Tracy Gruber, DHS; Nate Checketts, DHS; David Litvack, DHS; Angie Pinna, DSPD From: Charlie Luke, Executive Director, Utah Association of Community Services Re: Staffing...
by swielga | Nov 7, 2017 | General
As parents, we try to focus on the skills and behaviors that will make our children successful, independent adults. One of those behaviors is good academic or school skills. The question is how do we help our children to develop those school skills, and better yet,...
by swielga | Nov 7, 2017 | General
Summer is around the corner which means summer vacation for most kids and teens. Summer break is met by groans from some parents and cheers from others. Most children and teens look forward to the increased freedom and have visions of endless fun and entertainment....
by swielga | Nov 7, 2017 | General
Why Use Time-Out? Our focus should always be how we can make our children successful. Time out is a tool that can be used to change behaviors that are not successful for the child. Research tells us that we are more likely to change problem behavior when we use a...
by swielga | Nov 7, 2017 | General
Reinforcing Children Our goal should always be to stay focused on what the child does right. Little or no attention should be paid to inappropriate or challenging behaviors. Always look for ways to find what the child does well and then focus on and reinforce those...
by swielga | Nov 7, 2017 | General
The Power Struggle is one of the most difficult behavior’s people with disabilities or children engage in with family members and caregivers. Learn what you can do to help your loved one.
by swielga | Nov 7, 2017 | General
Learn more about the components of behavior so you know what to do when certain behaviors present themselves. Knowledge is the best tool in helping others with behavioral issues.
by swielga | Nov 7, 2017 | General
Reinforcement is key to solving problem behaviors. Review this video to learn more!
