The Watson Institute

Watson is on-site today at @wjcollege for the Career Connections Fair until 2:00 p.m. Be sure to visit our team to learn how you can make a difference in the lives of students with disabilities through a career at Watson! thewatsoninstitute.org/caree…

Learning to distinguish between discomfort and danger can help your child recognize and manage emotional triggers with greater awareness and resilience. thewatsoninstitute.org/recog…

Jacob’s parents, Joe and Donna Bogle, donated Herbie’s Big Feelings to the Watson library. Written by Jacob’s former aide, Katie Prest, the book follows Herbie the dog as he experiences a wide range of emotions and includes a special dedication to Jacob.

Help your students to understand that while they may see a situation one way, their peers may see things through a unique or differing frame of mind. Check out our 4 clues to look for during conversations to interpret others’ perspectives! thewatsoninstitute.org/resou…

Our team will be on campus next week at @wjcollege for the Career Connections Fair! We can’t wait to share what makes working at Watson special and meet with undergraduate and graduate-level students looking to make a positive impact in the lives of students with disabilities!

Thank you @Dollar_Bank, for supporting the Watson Institute through Pennsylvania’s EITC program! Your investment helps our students reach their fullest potential!

When you’re working on a task that’s challenging or frustrating, a few minutes to reset can go a long way to help you refocus. Try our “bouncing” strategy! thewatsoninstitute.org/resou…

Watson’s team will be on campus at @duqedu today from 11am until 2pm in the Student Union for the Community Engagement Fair! Be sure to stop by our table to learn about our job opportunities! thewatsoninstitute.org/caree…

Learn how you can make a difference in the lives of students with disabilities as a Behavior Technician or Paraprofessional at Watson’s Education Center program in Sewickley or Bridgeville! Apply today! thewatsoninstitute.org/caree…

Watson’s recruiters will be on campus at @duqedu on Tues. Oct. 27th from 11am-2pm for the Community Engagement Fair in the Student Union. Stop by to learn about our job openings! thewatsoninstitute.org/caree…

Books and role-play can help educators and caregivers teach children empathy by using everyday experiences as examples! thewatsoninstitute.org/resou…

We’re on campus today at @slipperyrocku for the Education Expo! If you’re a student teacher in the Education program, visit our team to learn how your work makes a difference in the lives of children with disabilities every day! thewatsoninstitute.org/caree…

We're grateful to our Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) donors like PJ Dick – Trumbull - Lindy Paving for supporting children with autism and complex needs!

Learning how to show respect for other people’s belongings is a foundation of social skills and helps children find common ground and build trust with peers. Try these 6 tips to help your students or children learn to respect other people’s belongings! thewatsoninstitute.org/resou…

Watson will be on campus next week at @slipperyrocku for the Education Expo! We can’t wait to meet with student teachers and education majors to share what it’s like to work with students with disabilities at Watson. thewatsoninstitute.org/caree…

We aim to bring inclusive opportunities and joyful experiences to our students throughout the school year! Visits from @joyriderspa bring smiles to our students’ faces and give them the chance to ride a bicycle, an activity not all students have access to! triblive.com/local/sewickley…

If your student or child is struggling with being included in social interactions such as playtime or small group activities with peers, model inclusive behavior for all of your students to follow and reward that behavior with “Superstars”. thewatsoninstitute.org/resou…

We're grateful to our Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) donors like First National Bank of PA for supporting children with autism and complex needs!

Teaching your students the importance of remaining clothed while in public and at school will help them maintain their privacy and respect the privacy of their peers. thewatsoninstitute.org/resou…

Has your student or child exhibited a particular behavior that might be inappropriate or unhygienic, such as blowing their nose without using a tissue? Learn prevention strategies, identify the cause of the behavior, and reinforce appropriate behaviors. thewatsoninstitute.org/resou…