Catherine Dickson Hofman Library
4 Lambert Road
Blairstown, NJ
7 PM
The NW Special Needs Advocacy Group is a parent run support group that advocates for children with a variety of special needs including, but not limited to Learning Disabilities, ADD/ADHD, Autism, Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Speech/Language Impairments & Pediatric Developmental Disorders.
Thursday~September 28, 2006
PARENT SUPPORT MEETING
Thursday~October 19, 2006
ADVOCATING FOR YOUR CHILD: BEYOND THE ANGER AND THE TEARS
Jeanne Marie Mirabella, MA, LPC, NCC is a counselor in private practice. This workshop will focus on the emotional, rather than the legal aspects of advocacy. She offers strategies and exercises designed to help you be your most effective.
Open to parents/guardians.
Thursday~November 30, 2006
LEARNING DISABILITIES, ADHD, DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS AND SOCIAL SKILLS.
Dr. Denise Novaky, PH.D, Psychologist is a NJ certified school psychologist and NJ licensed psychologist in Hackettstown, NJ
Open to parents/guardians.
Thursday~January 18, 2007
COMMUNITY BASED INSTRUCTION AND JOB SAMPLING
Pattie Douglas-Jarvis and Rob Steingall, Special Education Teachers will discuss Structured Learning Experiences and Social Skills Development as it pertains to transitioning to adulthood and employment.
Open to parents and professionals.
Thursday~February 22, 2007
PROMPT PRESENTATION~PROMPTS FOR RESTRUCTURING ORAL MUSCULAR PHONETIC TARGETS
Stephanie Morse Neufeld, Speech-Language Pathologist will offer information on the highly beneficial PROMPT program as well as the need for oral motor treatment.
Open to parents and professionals.
Thursday~March 22, 2007
THE ART OF PARENT AND PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION IN THE IEP PROCESS
Learn how to navigate and negotiate the IEP process without confrontation while building effective communication skills with Renay Zamloot, Education Advocate.
Open to parents/guardians.
Thursday~April 26, 2007
SENSORY PROCESSING DISORDERS
Maureen Worden, Occupational Therapist with The Lake Drive School will present on sensory integration. The discussion will include direct treatment, environmental adaptations and program development for children with sensory processing disorders.
Open to parents and professionals.
Thursday~May 17, 2007
PARENT SUPPORT MEETING
FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO RSVP PLEASE CONTACT:
MARGARET SCOCOZZA 908-362-9066 OR MARY ALICE LANDIS 908-459-9380