Upcoming Webinars

Monday

December 15

Bright Beginnings: Dental Tips and Tricks for a Successful Visit

Join Rod's Heroes for a parent-friendly webinar with Dr. Meelin Dian Chin Kit-Wells. She is a pediatric dentist and educator who cares deeply about helping children with disabilities feel safe and supported at the dentist.

Dr. Dian will share simple things you can do at home to help your child with Down syndrome get ready for a dental visit. She will also talk about how our own calm energy as parents can make a big difference in the exam room. You will learn why regular dental care is especially important for children with Down syndrome and how to help each visit go more smoothly.

This session is designed to give you practical tools you can use right away to help your child feel more comfortable and confident at the dentist.


7:00 PM (Central Time)

Tuesday

January 6

Guardianship and the Alternatives to Guardianship 


CaringTide's Jennie Dopp will join us to present this topic.


Whether you're a caregiver, family member, or advocate, this session will help you understand when guardianship is appropriate, which less restrictive options are available, and how to make informed decisions that respect the rights and independence of the individual.

7:00 PM (Central Time)

Tuesday

January 22

Level Up Your Child’s Speech: A Parent’s Framework for Advancing Syllable Shapes


Happy Kids Therapy's Heather Vukelich will present this topic for us!


This class will help parents identify their child’s current speech level and provide a clear framework for building syllable complexity over the next year. Together, we will explore early syllable shape development and how this knowledge can empower you to confidently support your child’s speech growth at home. Family-focused strategies for integrating speech work into everyday routines will make progress achievable, sustainable, and fun!

1:00 PM (Central Time)

Upcoming Webinars

Finding Calm in the Chaos: Recognizing and Responding to Caregiver Stress

November 4th @ 10 AM Central Time


If you’re a parent who’s spent too much time in hospital rooms, waiting on test results, or juggling therapies and appointments, you know how hard it can be to ever feel “normal” again. This session is a conversation between parents — not another lecture.

Elizabeth will share what she’s learned about medical trauma and why many of us stay in a constant state of alert, even long after the crisis passes. She’ll help you understand what’s happening in your body when you feel on edge or shut down, and she’ll teach a simple activity you can start using right away to help your nervous system come back to safety.


You’ll walk away with:

  • Language for what you’re feeling and why
  • A new way to notice when your body is stuck in “survival mode”
  • A small, practical tool to help you respond instead of react when things get hard
Register

IEP Support and Advocacy: How to be a Confident Voice for your Child

November 10th @ 7 PM Central Time


Team Iron Will welcomes Jennie Dopp from Caring Tide  for a practical and empowering webinar designed to help parents and caregivers confidently navigate the IEP process. You'll gain tools to understand your rights, communicate effectively with school teams, and ensure your child's educational needs are met.

Whether you're new to IEPs or looking to strengthen your advocacy skills, this session offers clear guidance and actionable strategies.

Register