Lisa G Favela EdS, NCSP

Beautiful to see her grow and deserve all these well diserve recognitions 🎉🎉🎉.

Martha is Raytheon Leaders in Education Award finalist in the Middle School Division. She has been teaching for 17 years, currently teaching Math at Pistor Middle School in the Tucson Unified School District (TUSD) . As the Exceptional Education Department Lead, she introduced workshops on special education that empowered educators with effective teaching strategies, creating a more inclusive classroom environment. In her leadership roles as local President of United Federation of Fil-Am Educators (UNIFFIED) Southern Arizona and National Executive Vice President globally, she has organized training and mentorship for international teachers, aiding their adaptation and success in U.S. education. Her dedication to community and collaboration has enhanced the effectiveness of educators and strengthened their collective ability to support sMartha is a Raytheon Leaders in Education Award finalist in the Middle School Division. She has been teaching for 17 years, currently teaching Math at Middle School in the Tucson Unified School District. As the Exceptional Education Department Lead, she introduced workshops on special education that empowered educators with effective teaching strategies, creating a more inclusive classroom environment. In her leadership roles as local President of United Federation of Fil-Am Educators (UNIFFIED) Southern Arizona and National Executive Vice President globally, she has organized training and mentorship for international teachers, aiding their adaptation and success in U.S. education. Her dedication to community and collaboration has enhanced the effectiveness of educators and strengthened their collective ability to support students.

Please join us in celebrating Martha at our Stand Up 4 Teachers event on November 7th at the TCC Leo Rich Theater. Tickets are on sale now!
https://tucsonvaluesteachers.org/event/stand-up-4-teachers-2024/

Connectedness is SO important!

The is so important! 🔋🪫

5 Tips for Parenting the Strong-Willed Child Parenting a strong-willed child is no easy task. We love their spirit but have a hard time with the iron will that comes along with it. Here are 5 positive parenting tips to help when raising strong-willed kids.

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Adult Autism...What exactly is it? Autism symptoms in adults tend to be most prominent in your communication skills, interests, emotional and behavioral patterns, and sensitivity to stimuli, such as noise and touch.

If you’re an adult with ASD, you might have a hard time reading social cues. You might find yourself dominating a conversation, not knowing when others become bored or uninterested.

Everyone has their own interests. But adults with ASD often focus on one or two subjects that they find highly fascinating. You may have an encyclopedic knowledge of a particular subject or interest.

While it’s often impressive to others, it may limit the amount you feel you can contribute to conversations beyond your favorite subjects. Trying to relate to people who don’t understand your interests may feel tedious or incredibly challenging. It might even lead you to avoid social interactions.

Infographic via Survival Tools

University of Arizona welcomes largest class in history TUCSON, Ariz. (KVOA) — The University of Arizona is starting its fall semester with the largest and most diverse first-year class in its history.

“Equal adversity & equal relationship, we obtain neutrality”

The main sign of any learning disability is when there’s a difference between a child’s academic potential and their academic performance.

You may notice signs of severe learning disorders at an early age. But parents and teachers don’t typically recognize most mild to moderate learning disorders until school age (5 and older) when challenges in schoolwork appear. And even more severe learning disorders may not be able to be diagnosed until your child is going to school.

Each type of learning disability has its own signs. But, in general, signs of learning disorders may include difficulties with:

Identifying letters, numbers, colors and/or math symbols.
Counting.
Expanding vocabulary.
Rhyming.
Sounding out words during reading.
Organizing, beginning and/or completing assignments.
Organizing thoughts to express what they want to say.
Long-term or short-term memory.
Holding a pencil correctly.
Legibility of their handwriting.
Retelling a story in sequential order.
Staying on task.
Following directions.
Coordination.
Conceptualizing, abstracting, reasoning and organizing information for problem-solving.

Via Cleveland Clinic

Infographic via Dept of Education

A great visual from journey_to_wellness_

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CONTROL ACTIVITY PACK

Control means having the power to make decisions and choices about yourself and your actions. Equally it is about accepting what you cannot control and developing healthy coping strategies to manage those situations.
This activity pack includes explainers, activity in both portrait and landscape format (landscape suitable for A3 copy) and example, as well as a range of flashcards and blanks, making this suitable for group activity as well as 1-1. Particularly useful for anxious, as well as defiant young people.

If you have previously purchased this the new version is now available on your account.

Download at https://thecontentedchild.co.uk/product/circles-of-control/.

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Hey Tucson, don't forget to join us tomorrow for SAPA and AASP's Welcome Back Social:
When: August 23rd, 4-6 pm
Where: Vero Amore Restaurant
2920 N Swan Rd, Tucson, AZ 85712

Can't say enough about the importance of parents being involved in their child's life and about the power of consistency in all kinds of relationships.

This year I am practicing in a new district, new school. I LOVE seeing fathers and mothers (alike) so caring, when they drop off their little ones.

I have a unique case I've been working on. Although this child comes from a disrupted family dynamic, the father has been diligent in following through as a support.

It takes a village, afterall!

Our goal has been to ensure the child is in class on time. Attempting to do some behavior modifications here 😊.

This morning I celebrated seeing her enter class on time, what a difference it makes when they start with the class.

It is in the small things that count... things I celebrate and make a big deal out of it, because it is!

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The children's joke on the speaker this morning:

What did the paper tell the pencil....?

Write on!!!! 😀

The Anxious Brain

When supporting anxious young people it is important as part of empowering them that we educate them in the physical symptoms. This is especially important for those with emetophobia - a fear of being sick.

We absolutely love this powerful reminder from Dr. Gordon Neufeld. 💖

Our love for our children should be unconditional; a safe haven where they feel cherished and accepted just as they are.

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4 Strategies to Stop Tantrums Before They Start Dealing with temper tantrums is a rite of passage for any parent. Here are 4 proven strategies you can use to stop tantrums before they even start! By using these techniques you'll prevent the tantrums from brewing in the first place.

All life is rhytmic. The rhythm of the natural world are embedded in our biological systems. It begins in the womb! 😉

The human brain, with all of its complex structure and function, does not just
"pop" into existence.

In the 9 months following conception, 100 billion neurons and 10 trillion glial cells are born. These cells organize, move, connect and specialize to create the amazing and functioning brain of the newborn.

We are a beautiful design!

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World renowned expert Irvin Yalom reveals the keys to his craft. Watch Yalom in session with three clients as he masterfully demonstrates his methodology:

https://academy.psychotherapy.net/yalom

Effective Consequences for Misbehavior: 5 Tips for Success When it comes to handling misbehavior, parents should aim to find effective consequences for their children—not punishments. Here are 5 tips that can make a big difference.

There are so many ways that executive functioning in school environments impact learning, peer interactions, and participation in the classroom. The back to school season, or any transition in school can be chaotic for kids, but it can also be a great time to work on executive functioning skills in a practical way! From shopping for supplies or creating a countdown, to getting on the bus that first day, the options for working on executive functioning in school situations are endless.

Here is a resource on executive functioning in the classroom for supports and strategies: https://www.theottoolbox.com/executive-functioning-in-school/