Special Needs Planning with Consolidated Planning Group

It's never too early (or late!) to start preparing your child with autism, ADHD, or similar disability for transitioning to adulthood. Join this webinar to hear from Behavior Analyst Brandi Timmons as she talks about common barriers to independence and strategies to alleviate those barriers.

Join this webinar to learn from Special Needs Attorney Julia Hayes as she outlines why your family may need Incapacity Planning. She will share the legal documents that must be in place before your loved one becomes incapacitated. You will appreciate this sensitive presentation to an important but difficult discussion.

So your child has just been diagnosed with a disability...now what? Join this webinar to help you prepare for the new reality. Explore the "ABCs" of school, therapy, and care. Also, learn what should be considered as it relates to financial arrangements. There are many decisions to be made especially if you have a child who may need care for the rest of their life. During this Podcast, we will learn from Special Education Attorney Jennifer Lynn Swanson.

Dr. Temple Grandin has been named one of the top 100 most influential people in the world! An outspoken proponent of autism rights and famous for the humane treatment of livestock for slaughter, she is passionate about helping families with special needs. During this webinar, Dr. Temple Grandin will discuss her book which forever changed how the world understands autism, "Visual Thinking: The Hidden Gifts of People Who Think in Pictures, Patterns, and Abstractions." Join us to hear from Distinguished Professor at Colorado State University Dr. Grandin as she proposes new approaches to educating, parenting, employing, and collaborating with visual thinkers.

If your child has a speech delay, you may worry that it is a speech deficit or something bigger like autism. Delayed speech can be a sign of autism, but not all children with speech delays have autism. Join Speech Therapist Morgan Cadena from Mojo Speech as she outlines the differences and potential treatment options for your child.

Divorce and child support are legally complex and emotionally challenging issues on their own. When these issues involve children with special needs, parents must be even more mindful to ensure that their children are protected. If these special considerations are not appropriately addressed, it could be disastrous for the children with special needs. Join this webinar as Board Certified Family Law Attorney Mike Day addresses how parents can best protect their children with special needs in the midst of litigating a divorce or child support dispute. In addition, Mary Ann Hughes, Special Needs Divorce Coach and founder of Special Family Transitions, will share tips on being proactive and organized in divorce, to better deal with the overwhelming issues of special needs divorce and more effectively advocate for yourself and your child with a disability.

Is your child struggling with attention, focus, and emotional regulation struggles? Are you seeking a way to address these issues in a more natural way? Our speaker is Dr. Matt Davis, a Texas Licensed Chiropractor with extensive training and specialized focus in prenatal and pediatric care. During this webinar, Dr. Matt will share his wisdom about the central nervous system and its impact on children with ADD and ADHD.

Do you want to know the root cause of ADD and ADHD? Are you looking for a natural way to move forward? Listen in for help, hope, and answers!”

Families who care for a family member with special needs should consider a Special Needs Trust to meet their financial needs and avoid affecting government benefits. However, there are many questions about taxes! This presentation will discuss the two types of Special Needs Trusts and the tax implications from an income, gift, and estate tax perspective. Join CPA Teresa Ferruzzo, for this important discussion. Teresa is a trusted resource for families with special needs as they consider tax preparation and trust taxation.

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.

If your child has a 504/IEP plan, you won't want to miss this webinar! Karen Mayer Cunningham, Founder and CEO of Special Education Academy, will share how to effectively partner with your child's school when grappling with a 504/IEP team. Karen believes it is the obligation, the responsibility, and the duty of the school districts to find, locate, and assess children with suspected disabilities who may need special education services. Karen has helped many families fight for their child with special needs. Join this webinar to learn the information needed to successfully navigate the special education system.