Does your child or teen shy away from social situations, avoid talking to others, or worry too much about what their peers think of them? Shyness is common in children, and teens can be self-conscious, but if we allow social anxiety to linger and grow it can have a serious impact on daily life and happiness. Dr. Lindsay Asawa, licensed clinical psychologist and owner of Beautiful Brain Psychological Services, will share information about how social anxiety develops, treatments and strategies that work, and ways that parents can be supportive.

Join this webinar to hear from Special Needs Attorney Coulter as she answers questions from our participants on the uses and limitations of Special Needs Trusts in the context of DAC benefits, including how such trusts can be used differently than for beneficiaries receiving SSI benefits. She will provide overarching principals and distinguish between the various limitations based on programs being received.

A partner at Townsend Allala, Coulter & Kludt, Attorney Coulter's own personal journey following an illness which caused blindness gives her a unique perspective as an attorney in the special needs community. You won't want to miss this webinar!

As a parent of a child with special needs, you know there are many decisions to be made as it relates to the future of your special needs family member. What do you do when your loved one cannot care for themselves? Is Guardianship the right answer? We all want our loved ones to live meaningful lives but sometimes they lack the capacity to do so independently. Join Special Needs Attorney Melissa Donovan as she offers guidance on this important topic.

As a parent of a child with special needs, you know there are many decisions to be made as it relates to the future of your family member with special needs. Considerations such as transitioning, future care options, and preservation of benefit eligibility are a few items that require intentional evaluation. These are especially important if you have a child who may need care for the rest of their life. Join us as we explain how to successfully plan for your future.

As a parent of a child with special needs, you know there are many decisions to be made as it relates to the future of your special needs family member. The decision about inheritance and how to fund a disabled child's future after you are gone is very important. A Special Needs Trust is a valuable resource for many families. Join us as Special Needs Attorney Tresi Weeks discusses the Special Needs Trust and how to successfully plan for your future.

There are many decisions to be made as you prepare for the future of your special needs family member. Living with a disability is often associated with significant costs. That’s why families should understand Medicaid Waivers (specifically the Texas IDD Service System), SSI eligibility, and the importance of preserving benefits. Join us as we explain how to successfully plan for your future.

As a parent of a child with special needs, you know there are many decisions to be made as it relates to the future of your family member with special needs. Considerations such as transitioning, future care options, and preservation of benefit eligibility are a few items that require intentional evaluation. These are especially important if you have a child who may need care for the rest of their life. Join us as we explain how to successfully plan for your future.

In this session, we will review SSI & Medicaid, SSDI & Medicare, and Childhood Disability Benefits. We will review when and how to apply, how to be prepared for your appointment, and how to maintain eligibility going forward. You will learn how to maximize benefits for your family. Many of our children with disabilities do not qualify for SSI & Medicaid as minors. The landscape changes when they turn 18. Whether you are already getting benefits and aren't sure if your benefits are maximized or you need guidance on how to get started, this session is for you. Join us as we explain how to successfully plan for your future.

HCS (Home and Community Services) is a Medicaid waiver program that supplies services and support to Texans with an intellectual disability (ID) or a related condition so that they can live in the community. If you have received the HCS waiver, you may have many questions. When you are contacted by LIDDA, you may still be confused. If so, this webinar is for you! There are three types of locations available to you: Own Home Family Home, Host Home, and Residential Living. During this webinar, HCS providers will answer these questions: Which home location is best for me? (Own Home, Host Home, or Residential Living) How long is the wait What are the benefits What the are the services Which waiver is best for me? Texas Home Living waiver or the HCS waiver?

As a parent of a child with ADD/ADHD, you know there are often other associated conditions related to a mental illness. Major depression, PTSD, anorexia nervosa, and suicide attempts are all linked to ADHD. It is important to know what supports, services, and treatment options are available to your family. Our speaker is NAMI Greater Houston Executive Director Angelina Hudson. NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, is the nation's largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. Join this webinar to learn how your family can access the many supports, services, and treatment options available through NAMI.