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Social Anxiety in Students with Learning Disabilities Featuring NJ YELL

Students with learning disabilities navigate stigma and bullying, and equipping individuals to challenge harmful and negative stereotypes can inspire confidence in others.

Social Anxiety in Students with Learning Disabilities

Check out a study based on the social anxiety experienced by students with learning disabilities. The research examines students' social anxiety levels and determines the best ways to relieve stress, for example, behavioral and accessibility therapy sessions. Find the Social Anxiety in Students with Learning Disability: Benefits of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy here: http://jpcp.uswr.ac.ir/article-1-201-en.pdf.

NJ YELL - Youth Excelling in Leading & Learning

The Statewide Parent Advocacy Network (SPAN) is actively recruiting youth and young adults, with and without disabilities and/or special healthcare needs, ages 16 – 26, for our advisory council, the NJ YELL.

NJ YELL provides the opportunity for training in advocacy and participation in regional meetings, teleconferences, webinars, and events dedicated to improving the transition to adult life.

Our goal is to promote the voice of youth, build advocacy skills and increase participation in leadership roles to improve the systems that impact their lives in education, healthcare, and independent living.

For more information about participating in the NJ YELL,
please contact Erin Seigh, Transition Coordinator, SPAN Parent Advocacy Network, at eseigh@spanadvocacy.org

Resources...

Link to SPAN's website: www.spanadvocacy.org
Link to SPAN's Youth in the Know Resource Page: Youth in the Know
We're here for you! Call SPAN if you need assistance:1-800-654-7726.

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