Overview
Cotting’s Sixth Annual Burr Family Conference, Making Things Possible: The Parenting Experience, took place on November 17, 2018. An extraordinary keynote talk by Andrew Solomon focused on themes of love, acceptance, disability, and difference. Following the keynote, three workshop sessions delivered evidence-based, practical strategies in hands-on sessions and discussions throughout the day. The exhibitor fair was a place for networking and social conversation about programs, resources, and more.
It was our pleasure to open our doors over 200 parents, educators, administrators, and friends and to treat our participants to a free lunch, delivered by Pine Street Inn’s iCater!! A special thanks to the Burr Family for making this conference free and accessible for all.
Keynote Presentation
Making Things Possible: The Parenting Experience
Andrew Solomon, author of the book, Far From the Tree: Parents, Children, and the Search for Identity treated Cotting School guests at the Conference to an exceptional keynote talk which we are proud to share with you here! Solomon’s talk explored themes of love and acceptance, and throughout he shared powerful stories from families raising exceptional children who are in some way different from their parents.
We hope you will take the time to click on the YouTube link to the right, to listen to Andrew Solomon’s keynote talk which will inspire you and expand your view of human difference and identity.
Workshop Presentations & Handouts
Presentations
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Applying Neuropsychological Findings for Parents, Teachers, and Specialists
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10 Basic Financial Steps for Special Needs Caregivers
10 Basic Financial Steps for Special Needs Caregivers Presentation PDF -
Being Your Child's Strongest Advocate
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Book Group Discussion: Far From The Tree
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Bullying Prevention
Bullying Prevention Presentation PDF -
The Changes and Challenges of Puberty
The Changes and Challenges of Puberty Presentation PDF -
Connectedness and Community at School
Connectedness and Community at School Presentation PDF -
Do You Know A Chaos Muppet?
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Gait Training: How Does It Work with AccesSportAmerica
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Grassroots Organizing for Adaptive Sports and Recreational Activities
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Growth Towards Transition
Growth Towards Transition Presentation PDF -
Identification and Management of Anxiety In The School Setting
Identification and Management of Anxiety In The School Setting Presentation PDF -
Interweaving Self-Care into the Parenting Experience: Making the Impossible, Possible
Interweaving Self-Care into the Parenting Experience: Making the Impossible, Possible Presentation PDF -
Let’s Check Your Zone! Self Regulation Skills in the Classroom
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Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction at Home and at School
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction at Home and at School Presentation PDF -
Navigating Meaningful Parent and Teacher Communication
Navigating Meaningful Parent and Teacher Communication Presentation PDF -
School Related Equipment: A Process for Getting What You Need
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Social, Safe, and Fun - Making Plans that Work!
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Special Needs Trust Overview
Special Needs Trust Overview Presentation PDF -
Understanding Your Neurodiverse Child
Understanding Your Neurodiverse Child Presentation PDF -
What's In Your Library? Critiquing and Evaluating Children's and Young Adult Books