Disability - Behavior - School

What to Know When Disability Impacts Behavior and Discipline at School.

Behavior is a form of communication, and children often try to express their needs and wants more through behavior than words. When a young person has a disability or has experienced trauma or other distress, adults and authorities may need to put in extra effort to understand. Missed cues and unmet needs can result in unexpected and sometimes explosive behaviors, which may lead schools to suspend or expel students. Schools are required to address students’ behavioral health needs and limit use of punitive discipline.

Click on the following link for information on how to support your child -

https://wapave.org/what-parents-need-to-know-when-disability-impacts-behavior-and-discipline-at-school/

Parent Support Meetings

Sept 28th 6:30-8pm Dinner Meeting Ellensburg Pasta Co. Corner of 6th and Main.

Enjoy some time connecting with parents of children/adults with disabilities. These meetings are for sharing resources and supporting each other.

Oct 9th 6:30-7:30pm Virtual Support Meeting

Join us virtually as we share info about local resources, services, school and more.

For Zoom ID and Passcode, email KittitasCountyParent2Parent@gmail.com

Oct 12th 12-1pm Lunch Meeting El Caporal 201 W. University Way

Youth Transition Services

Northwest Access Fund

NEW Youth Transition Services Program

Youth with disabilities have unique needs as they transition to adulthood. In addition to basic financial skills, they may also need benefits planning services. This program combine financial coaching with benefits planning, providing specialized support to assist with planning for a future of financial security and supported independence. These services are free. This program is for youth ages 14-25.

https://www.nwaccessfund.org/what-we-do/our-programs/transition-age-youth-services/