Megan Van Horn on LinkedIn: This organization is such a hidden gem!! Thanks for allowing us the… (2024)

Join Meadows Miler - Run, Sponsor, and Volunteer for a Great Cause! Are you ready for a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact in the autism community? The Princeton Child Development Institute (PCDI) is hosting the 7th annual Meadows Miler, and you can be part of this incredible event in multiple ways.1. Register to Run: Lace up your running shoes and participate in the Meadows Miler on November 4, 2023. Not only will you enjoy a fantastic run, but you'll also be supporting children and adults with autism served by PCDI. Register here: www.meadowsmiler.com 2. Become a Sponsor: Showcase your business and demonstrate your commitment to inclusivity and community. Meadows Miler attracts over 1,000 runners and spectators, making it a fantastic platform to promote your programs. Reach out to us to explore sponsorship opportunities!3. Volunteer: The success of Meadows Miler depends on the dedication of volunteers. Join our volunteer corps and contribute to making this event a memorable and impactful experience for the community. Learn more and sign up here: https://lnkd.in/ePVKJF-qMeadows Miler is more than just a run; it's a celebration of inclusivity, empowerment, and raising awareness about autism. Your involvement matters, and every step you take helps create a more inclusive world.Whether you're a runner, a business owner, or someone with a heart for making a difference, there's a role for you at Meadows Miler. Together, we can make a meaningful change.Learn more about Meadows Miler and PCDI's incredible work here: www.pcdi.org#MeadowsMiler #AutismAwareness #Inclusivity #SupportAutism #PCDI #CommunityImpact

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Watch this on-demand webinar to learn how Alternative Family Services uses the Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) to support their mission of helping vulnerable children, youth and families. Listen to their experiences with the SSP, including a case study recounting the remarkable transformation of a young client with trauma history.Watch: https://hubs.la/Q028HPn-0

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What story do your actions tell about the values you hold? What will your actions inspire others to do?#storytelling#leadbyexample

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Being a leader goes beyond simply excelling in your role. It's about projecting a positive influence, taking a stand when others won't, and establishing the benchmark for others to emulate. Leadership is about the impact you make and the example you set for others to follow.

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Witnessing the power of one individual's positive actions cascading into a chain reaction. This video serves as a compelling case study to engage students in exploring the dynamics of leadership, compassion and group think. Let's ignite discussions on how leading by example can inspire others to emulate virtuous behaviors in our students #pshecurriculum #developingcharacter #personaldevelopment #leadbyexample

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Culture.I recently had a good friend tell me that setting the tone wouldn't affect our little group. Myself, New York Red Bulls, Sir Alex Furguson, and Jurgen Klopp couldn't disagree more, respectfully.Schein's Culture Model at Work:Level 1 - Core Assumptions aka "What We Believe": Giving of myself for others regardless of what they can get me creates the best environment for allLevel 2 - Espoused Values or "What We Say": I will give of myself for others regardless of what they can get meLevel 3 - Behaviour and Artifacts or "What We Do": See the clip belowHow you treat people matters everywhere you go, people are always taking notes silently.Oh, and would you look at what it means to the kids.

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Doing Good is a simple and universal vision.

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Curious about how technology can make a real difference in the lives of children with special needs? Dive into our latest case study showcasing how AngelSense transformed the life of Kaedyn, a child with autism, ensuring his safety and fostering independence!Learn how innovative features like Proactive Alerts and the Assistive Speakerphone enabled Kaedyn's integration into public school, reducing the need for special education support and empowering him to flourish. Click the link below to read his inspiring journey:https://bit.ly/3wbQbbz

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Bild is among 14 organisations calling on our political leaders to take action to protect the rights of people with Learning Disabilities and autistic people. “As a society we can decide whether we provide children and adults with learning disabilities, and autistic children and adults, with the support and services, including a named social worker, which we know enables them to lead the fulfilling lives that they have a right to. We know it is possible.”Read the full letter here https://lnkd.in/e2bbn-fW

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Signed. Oliver's story is heartbreaking and lessons must be learned. If I could add our own small story. No one spotted our daughter's ASD - not until her burnout aged 14. She's been an expert masker and high achiever - but looking back there were so many markers. Occasionally I could be heard to say "it's almost like she's autistic, but of course she isn't..." As parents we were reaching out for support everywhere, but while she masked at school, it was incredibly hard. A big red flag (in my humble opinion) should be when parents consistently describe a very different child to the one who shows up at school.... And this is from a parent, who already had another daughter diagnosed autistic (but with a learning disability also)... The more awareness and training there is, the fewer children will have to reach burnout before "support". We finally had the confidence to say "we think she's autistic" after watching Christine McGuinness get her diagnosis. And I put the wheels in motion for a diagnosis. That's right - A TV show - not an "expert".Please sign - it may save another child (or many) from a late diagnosis and all the damage that happens in that delay.We all need the right skills, knowledge and environment around us, to thrive. Oliver's story is the truth of how badly people with autism and a learning disability can be let down with tragic consequences. When actually we often have the solutions to make life good or better.I would add perhaps that GP training could be beefed up too, as we were unable to get any support here - they simply didn't believe our daughter was autistic because she didn't fit the typical (male biased) expectation of autism.And a final word: Current waiting time in Essex for a child to reach point of diagnosis is 3.5 years... Acceptable? No. It isn't.#ASD #AutismAwareness #SENMum #SENCO

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