Positive Behavior Support: Addressing Challenging Behavior
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Learn strategies that encourage/increase desirable behavior
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Spectrum Events: Connecting, Educating, and Celebrating Diversity
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Parent Support Group
Join us for an online parent support group. Lekotek is a safe place to come and share, listen, and build relationships that will help you through this journey and celebrate your child's unique differences. Be sure to register so we can send you the zoom link.
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RECHARGE! Dinner for Adults
Connections for Special Parents
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Unwind with SHINE
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Collaborating with Therapists: Making the Most of Services
Immaculate Conception Special Needs Catholic School 811 Telfair St, Augusta, GAI’m hosting a Parent & Community Coffee Chat on April 21st for families raising children with special needs.
This month’s topic is:
“Collaborating with Therapists: Making the Most of Services.”
We’ll talk about:
• Speech Therapy
• Occupational Therapy
• Physical Therapy
• How parents can reinforce therapy goals at home
We will also have a Q&A discussion with therapists so families can ask questions and learn more about available supports.Free -
Autism Parent Coffee Tuesday
Autism Hope Center 2000 Hamilton Road Ste B, Columbus, GA, United StatesMeet with other parents for resources and support! First and third Tuesday of every month.
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How to Support Your Child’s Vocabulary Development
Fostering vocabulary development helps children with the acquisition of language. Language acquisition supports literacy skills as young children grow and develop. Participants will come away from this session with ways to incorporate language and vocabulary instruction in the home to support their children in the early and elementary grades. Presented by the Mid-West Family and Community Engagement Center.. 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.
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Meet Up for Lunch
Rolling Chefs 207 W Main St, Lavonia, GA -
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Autism Parent Coffee Tuesday
Autism Hope Center 2000 Hamilton Road Ste B, Columbus, GA, United StatesMeet with other parents for resources and support! First and third Tuesday of every month.
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Parent Support Group – Parents of Children
Spectrum Autism Support Center 2997 Main St, Duluth, GA, United StatesSpectrum hosts monthly parent meetings the first and second Thursday of each month featuring guest speakers who share their knowledge and expertise regarding a variety of topics related to the Autism Spectrum Disorder. First Thursday of the month meetings are offered Sept-May for parents of school age children. Breakout sessions are also offered for Dads, parents of preschoolers, and in Spanish only.
Social Skills programs are offered at the same time for children ages 5-22. Childcare is offered for those under 5. Second Thursday of the month meetings are for parents of adults out of high school and for adults on the spectrum.
Location: Spectrum Autism Support Center, 2997 Main St., Duluth, GA 30096
Sesiones de Familia in Spanish via ZOOM twice a month. Email Mariana to be added to the list mariana.ortiz-padilla@georgialda.org
Paula Schirmer, provides meeting content on the first Thursday, in person, in Spanish for Spanish speakers
First Thursday of the month: Support group meeting for parents of children ages 22 and under with free social skills groups for ages 5-22 and childcare for under 5. Siblings welcome. -
Parent Support Group – Adults on the Spectrum
Spectrum Autism Support Center 2997 Main St, Duluth, GA, United StatesParent Support Group
Spectrum hosts monthly parent meetings the first and second Thursday of each month featuring guest speakers who share their knowledge and expertise regarding a variety of topics related to the Autism Spectrum Disorder. First Thursday of the month meetings are offered Sept-May for parents of school age children. Breakout sessions are also offered for Dads, parents of preschoolers, and in Spanish only.
Social Skills programs are offered at the same time for children ages 5-22. Childcare is offered for those under 5. Second Thursday of the month meetings are for parents of adults out of high school and for adults on the spectrum.
Location: Spectrum Autism Support Center, 2997 Main St., Duluth, GA 30096
Sesiones de Familia in Spanish via ZOOM twice a month. Email Mariana to be added to the list mariana.ortiz-padilla@georgialda.org
Paula Schirmer, provides meeting content on the first Thursday, in person, in Spanish for Spanish speakers
Second Thursday of the month: A support group meeting for parents of adults with autism over the age of 18 who are out of high school. Social Support group is offered for adults out of high school with higher ability level or Asperger's. No childcare is offered. -
Autism Parent Coffee Tuesday
Autism Hope Center 2000 Hamilton Road Ste B, Columbus, GA, United StatesMeet with other parents for resources and support! First and third Tuesday of every month.
Free
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