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March 30, 2018 – March 30, 2018 94 Galli Drive, Suite C, Map and Directions | Register Description: Parent Training: Come learn how Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) are developed, evaluated and maintained. What are the key points of a BIP, and how you, as the parent, can be involved in its creation. Free for families / $25 for professionals Register

February 15, 2018 – February 15, 2018 236 Georgia Street, Suite 201 Map and Directions | Register Description: Entranamiento para Padres: Camine por el IEP de su hijo! Saber qué debe estar en cada página del IEP de su hijo le permite ser un miembro efectivo del equipo de IEP de su hijo. Las páginas del formulario del IEP están

#GivingTuesday is a celebration of America’s greatest traditions: generosity, community, and entrepreneurialism. Everyone has something to give. You can give time or expertise, monetary donations large or small, or simple acts of kindness! Make a donation to Matrix today in honor of our local special needs community.  Please click our DONATE button at the top of our Home Page! 

November 3, 2017 – November 3, 2017 94 Galli Drive, Suite C, Map and Directions | Register Description: You and Your Child Have Rights! Parent Training: Do you know how IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) protects your child’s right to a free and appropriate public education? Come hear about these rights and potential remedies available to you and your

Press Release Schoolbox Project:Skylane (SBX:SKYLANE) Mission: Early Monday morning on October 9th, mandatory evacuations echoed throughout Northern Sonoma County. The fires and the damage sustained over the past week has left countless families displaced and in search of assistance. Upon hearing of the devastating loss of the ANOVA School, The Schoolbox Project began organizing and coordinating efforts to create a

October 11, 2017; October 16, 2017; October 17, 2017   Come learn more about what Self Determination is, and how it is different from what you have now. Self Determination is about Freedom, Authority, Support, Responsibility, and Confirmation. Come learn more about what Self Determination is, how it is different from what you have now, how it works, and how

September 20, 2017 –    Please join us to learn more about: Executive Functioning Skills. How they are applied at school. Resources to support skill development. Click here to download Event Flyer in English Click here to download flyer in Spanish  

Be the example for your child, and focus on managing your stress this holiday season. All is Calm. All is Bright.  Really? The Early Years: Holiday Coping Strategies Upcoming Matrix Trainings, Workshops and Events Make an Impact!

Originally posted Posted on December 5, 2012 For kids who have a hard time taking the perspective of others — kids with “social thinking” challenges — coming up with presents for Mom, Grandpa, or a school buddy is a near-Herculean task. After all, a present is a way of saying, “I know you, and when I put myself in your

Originally Posted on December 18, 2012 It should come as no surprise to parents of children with special needs that holidays can add to the stresses already present in our lives. In the book Married With Special Needs Children, some common causes of stress in couples raising children with special needs include: lack of a diagnosis information overload financial issues

Originally posted on December 19, 2012 by Nora Thompson, Executive Director When my daughter Kate (who suffered a brain injury at age 2) was young, we’d go see Santa and take the annual picture. Positioning her on his lap, wiping any drool away, and maybe even getting her to smile meant we had to find the really patient Santa and

Solving the Behavior Puzzle