Special Needs Planning with Consolidated Planning Group

There are a lot of misconceptions about autism, particularly when it comes to children on the spectrum. Join this webinar to hear from Armando Bernal from Autism International as he shares his point of view as an individual with autism and offers helpful advice for those who love a child with autism. Take this time to "walk through Armando's shoes" as he explains how we can improve our interaction with children on the spectrum!

People can receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI), a Title II disability benefit, Medicaid and Medicare all at the same time. These people are called Concurrent Beneficiaries by the Social Security Administration (SSA).

Concurrent Beneficiaries need to be aware of the rules around earned income and retaining healthcare for both programs when they go to work.

This webinar will explain how and why someone becomes a Concurrent Beneficiary. We’ll cover the “work incentive” programs for SSI and Title II that can be used to continue to receive the monthly cash benefit when working and how the two programs interact….and don’t interact with each other.

You’ll learn where to get free assistance so you can better understand what happens to SSI and Medicaid and Title II and Medicare when your child is actively looking for work, or is already working.

Sleep can be a big challenge for people with ADHD who have brains that can't tolerate boredom, bodies that are fidgety and restless, and thoughts that are hard to turn off. Unfortunately, sleep struggles often exacerbate ADHD symptoms like inattention, hyperactivity, and emotion dysregulation.

Join us as Clinical Psychologist Lindsay Asawa speaks about the unique sleep challenges faced by those with ADHD, the reasons behind those challenges, and strategies that may help.

So your child has just been diagnosed with a disability...now what? Join this webinar as Special Education Attorney Jennifer Lynn Swanson and Special Needs Planner Michelle Morris help you prepare for the new reality. There are many decisions to be made especially if you have a child who may need care for the rest of their life.

Come and learn how to increase success in your home education program or how to supplement traditional education for learners who struggle with focus, attention, engagement and/or boredom. Join Learning and Behavior Therapist and Homeschooling Coach, Elizabeth Sharpe, M.Ed. as she discusses the myths associated with challenging learners and the success strategies needed to support unique learners.

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.

Are you worried about your child running away or getting lost? About not being about not being able to reach them by phone? About not knowing when they are having a medical event? About needing to guide their behavior? All these situations describe the terrifying moment your loved one needs your supervision. Scott Carpenter, Co-founder of BoundaryCare, has a solution. He will discuss the usefulness of wearables for supporting vulnerable individuals. In particular, he will show how cutting-edge technologies can provide far greater support than the "point solutions" of the past. Whether the problem is location monitoring, fall detection, monitoring of complex health issues, or providing behavioral support, unobtrusive wearables can be a boon for caregivers and those they support, providing safety and independence.

Do you love someone with a mental illness? NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) envisions a healing community where all persons affected by mental illness can experience resiliency on the road to wellness. They provide support for those living with a mental illness and their family members. Our speaker is NAMI Greater Houston Executive Director Angelina Hudson. She believes that we can only make decisions with the information available. During this discussion, you will hear her personal story of parenting a son diagnosed with a brain disorder at age 4 and her expert advice about building a better life while living with a loved one with a mental illness.

Do you worry about your college or career-capable student launching into adulthood while pursuing their goals? College Living Experience (CLE) provides wrap-around support to post-secondary young adults with exceptionalities. If your child wants to pursue a college education or a career while living independently and has a learning difference or a diagnosis of ADHD, ASD, NVLD, or twice-exceptional, this webinar is for you!

Do you care for a loved one with a disability? Caregiving can be stressful, exhausting, and draining both on your mental and physical health. Join Christy Pickrell, board member of Gimme A Break, mom of a child with a disability, and caregiver as she shares information to promote caregiver wellness. Learn more about Gimme A Break, a nonprofit organization that offers caregiver education, resources, and community for all caregivers including families who love someone with a disability.