Support Group for Men
This group offers a safe environment where men can talk with like-minded people, share issues and concerns, and celebrate successes.
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This group offers a safe environment where men can talk with like-minded people, share issues and concerns, and celebrate successes.
✈️ Embark on a Journey with "Let's Get Away, Together!" Series 28! ✈️-
Join us in welcoming the new year on Tuesdays at 1pm (PST) from January 6th - February 24th for our 28th series of "Let’s Get Away, Together!"
This is an open group so please share the registration link with anyone you think might enjoy the topics or community opportunities.
This 8-session AANE support group is designed for parents and caregivers of Autistic (or similarly neurodivergent) teens (age 14+) and adults who also identify as LGBTQ+. In this small, welcoming group setting, participants will have the opportunity to share experiences, access valuable resources, and build meaningful connection with others navigating similar journeys. Each session offers a supportive space to explore the unique intersections of neurodivergence and LGBTQ+ identity, while providing guidance, insight, and a sense of community. Advanced registration is required.
✅ Applying for Katie Beckett or the NOW/COMP waivers?
❌ Been denied Katie Beckett or the NOW/COMP waivers?
🎓 Learn best practices and tips from Attorney & Judge DJ Jeyaram, who used to oversee the denials of these cases when he served as an administrative law judge.
🥳 We're thrilled to partner with our friends at Parent to Parent of Georgia for a 30-minute discussion on Facebook on February 24th at 6:30 p.m.
No registration needed. Just visit Parent to Parent of Georgia's Facebook page. 😎 The session will be recorded.🎥
When a child qualifies for special education services, federal law requires the development of a document called an Individualized Education Program (IEP). The IEP serves as a roadmap for services, including important information about a child’s levels of performance and needs, as well as goals for the child. This workshop will prepare participants to actively participate on the IEP team. Many of the programs at Starbridge are funded through the New York State Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD). We are required to maintain documentation which shows that individuals who receive services are eligible for those services. Your information is kept confidential. Thank you for providing this information.
Individualized Education Program (IEP) team meetings can be challenging when a child has complex mental health needs. This workshop will help parents prepare for a positive meeting to support their child’s mental health needs in school. It will include a discussion of an example IEP and explore what each section means, what parents need to know, questions to ask, and how to advocate for changes. Participants will also develop a greater understanding of what positive supports and interventions are available and how to navigate disagreements.
In this workshop, Parent to Parent will talk about working in the community and learning more about competitive integrated employment (CIE).
Come to socialize, and play games! This event is available to anyone and is a great opportunity to catch up with old friends and welcome many new AANE members!
Fathers’ Group is a place where fathers can share their experiences, support one another, and build their toolbox to parent more confidently. We will be having a good conversation over Zoom.
Parenting can be demanding, frustrating, and at times stressful long after the child is grown. Autistic children can often have unique challenges. Parent Support Groups provide feedback, support, and perspective from peers on a variety of common issues. Groups are meant strictly for parents and do not include the Autistic child.
Learn about functional behavioral assessment (FBA), behavior intervention plans (BIP) and how to be proactive in addressing behavior in your child’s IEP.
Aprenda sobre la evaluación funcional del comportamiento (FBA), los planes de intervención conductual (BIP) y cómo ser proactivo al abordar el comportamiento en el plan de educación individualizado (IEP) de su hijo.
Join us for this workshop to learn about the transition process from elementary to middle school and middle to high school for students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). Parents will learn about the importance of having a transition meeting, the timeline of transitioning to a new school, what resources and supports are available, and ways they can prepare and support their child.
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