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Special Needs Parent/Caregiver Support Group, JAFCO & JFS
online onlineSPECIAL NEEDS PARENT CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP (Daytime) Support groups available for parents, caregivers of children with special needs. Join us and establish new connections, friendships and learn skills to help you and your children! FOR MORE INFORMATION and to PRE REGISTER, CONTACT: Linda Sachs, LCSW Community Outreach Coordinator and Parent Support Group Specialist JAFCO 954-315-8664 | linda@jafco.org or Tsippi […]
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Dyslexia and Structured Literacy: What Every Parent (and Teacher) Should Know
YouTUbeThis presentation focuses on the definition of dyslexia, characteristics of children with dyslexia, and strategies that parents (and teachers) can provide to support student learning. The definition and importance of Structured Literacy will be discussed. Links to resources provided below. Presentation resources: Dr. Cohen’s PowerPoint Presentation IDA Dyslexia Handbook: What Every Family Should Know Put […]
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Miami Jewish Film Festival presents, A Reason to Live
online onlineISRAEL | 55 MINUTES | 2021 A REASON TO LIVE INTERNATIONAL PREMIERE After being severely injured in the Second Lebanon War leaving him unable to move and speak, Jonathan Levin didn’t want to live. It took him years until he was able to renew old relationships and create new ones, like the special bond with […]
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Special Needs Parent/Caregiver Support Group, JAFCO & JFS
online onlineSPECIAL NEEDS PARENT CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP (Daytime) Support groups available for parents, caregivers of children with special needs. Join us and establish new connections, friendships and learn skills to help you and your children! FOR MORE INFORMATION and to PRE REGISTER, CONTACT: Linda Sachs, LCSW Community Outreach Coordinator and Parent Support Group Specialist JAFCO 954-315-8664 | linda@jafco.org or Tsippi […]
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Special Needs Parent/Caregiver Support Group, JAFCO & JFS
online onlineSPECIAL NEEDS PARENT CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP (evening) Support groups available for parents, caregivers of children with special needs. Join us and establish new connections, friendships and learn skills to help you and your children! FOR MORE INFORMATION and to PRE REGISTER, CONTACT: Linda Sachs, LCSW Community Outreach Coordinator and Parent Support Group Specialist JAFCO 954-315-8664 | linda@jafco.org or Tsippi […]
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Understanding Med Waiver and CDC+ with Joshua’s Path
online onlineThursday, January 20, 2022 | 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. | FREE Understanding Med Waiver and CDC+ The Med Waiver and CDC+ are two state funding programs that assist Floridians who have developmental disabilities. This workshop provides a comprehensive overview of the various Medicaid waivers available in Florida, the criteria for eligibility, the application process, […]
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Miami Jewish Film Festival presents, Sylvie of the Sunshine State
online onlineUSA | 93 MINUTES | 2021 SYLVIE OF THE SUNSHINE STATE WORLD PREMIERE South Florida filmmaker Sasha Levinson aims the lens at her eccentric multigenerational Jewish family in an unconventional hybrid documentary offering a startlingly honest glimpse into modern motherhood that will make parents everywhere feel a little less crazy and a lot less alone. […]
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Special Needs Parent/Caregiver Support Group, JAFCO & JFS
online onlineSPECIAL NEEDS PARENT CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP (Daytime) Support groups available for parents, caregivers of children with special needs. Join us and establish new connections, friendships and learn skills to help you and your children! FOR MORE INFORMATION and to PRE REGISTER, CONTACT: Linda Sachs, LCSW Community Outreach Coordinator and Parent Support Group Specialist JAFCO 954-315-8664 | linda@jafco.org or Tsippi […]
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How are visual supports used at home with UM-NSU CARD
online onlineUM-NSU CARD staff and Board Certified Behavior Analysts will provide training opportunities for caregivers on the basics of applied behavior analysis and evidence based strategies for implementation. November 30 What is Applied Behavior Analysis? December 14 What are the functions of behavior? January 25 How are visual supports used at home? February 22 How can […]
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Special Needs Parent/Caregiver Support Group, JAFCO & JFS
online onlineSPECIAL NEEDS PARENT CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP (Daytime) Support groups available for parents, caregivers of children with special needs. Join us and establish new connections, friendships and learn skills to help you and your children! FOR MORE INFORMATION and to PRE REGISTER, CONTACT: Linda Sachs, LCSW Community Outreach Coordinator and Parent Support Group Specialist JAFCO 954-315-8664 | linda@jafco.org or Tsippi […]
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Understanding Anxiety Disorders in Children, Parent to Parent
online onlineFebruary 1 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm In this presentation, participants will learn the different types of anxiety disorders such as phobia, panic disorder, GAD, social anxiety, separation anxiety, selective mutism and agoraphobia, and how they are manifested in children and adolescents. Participants will also learn how to explain anxiety to their child or adolescents using […]
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Online Support Group for Parents/ Family Members of Adults with ASD, UM CARD
online onlineHere’s an opportunity to share and get support from others who have an adult family member with ASD. UMCARD is here for you to share your challenges and celebrate your successes. If you are not receiving regular notices about meetings, please email Dr. Adreon at dadreon@miami.edu with your first & last name, as well as the first and last […]
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Addressing Mental Health & Wellness with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities during Transition to Adulthood
online onlineLed by Maureen DeLongis CSW Kim Solondz MS, OTR/L Tuesday, February 8, 2022 2:00-3:00 PM Eastern Optional Q&A Session 3:00-3:30 PM This presentation will focus on the assessment of mental health in youth who experience intellectual and developmental disabilities during the transition to adulthood years (12-26). The Lifespan Transition Clinic (LTC) at the Institute […]
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Special Needs Parent/Caregiver Support Group for Transition issues, JAFCO & JFS
online onlineTRANSITION RESIDENTIAL SUPPORT GROUP TEENS 2nd Tuesday of month SPECIAL NEEDS PARENT CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP Support groups available for parents, caregivers of people with special needs in transition, teens, adults and those in group homes. Join us and establish new connections, friendships and learn skills to help in this era of transition. FOR MORE INFORMATION […]
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Grandparents Support group with JAFCO & JFS
online onlineGrandparent Support Group All our grandparents are welcome to join our LIVE support group! Every Friday at 10:30 AM to 11:45 AM For information and PRE REGISTRATION contact Linda Sachs, L.C.S.W. 954-315-8664 linda@jafco.org Our support groups provide a safe place to share your concerns and challenges with others who have similar life experiences. Here […]
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JDAIM event JAFCO and UM CARD – Transitioning to Adulthood for People With Special Needs
online onlineTransitioning to Adulthood for People With Special Needs Tuesday, February 15, 2022 6:30-7:30 PM On Zoom Join us for a virtual conversation with Natalie Roman, Transition Specialist at the University of Miami’s Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (UM CARD) and Linda Sachs, Outreach Coordinator for JAFCO. For more information and to […]
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Take the Leap – Transitioning from Early Steps to Pre-K ESE, Parent to Parent
online onlineFebruary 16 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Do you have questions about where your child will go after Early Steps? Register to learn about the programs and services that may be available in the community when your child turns three. Details February 16 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Early Transition Venue Virtual Training Other https://bit.ly/31CZ9Pj
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Special Needs Parent/Caregiver Support Group, JAFCO & JFS
online onlineSPECIAL NEEDS PARENT CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP (evening) Support groups available for parents, caregivers of children with special needs. Join us and establish new connections, friendships and learn skills to help you and your children! FOR MORE INFORMATION and to PRE REGISTER, CONTACT: Linda Sachs, LCSW Community Outreach Coordinator and Parent Support Group Specialist JAFCO 954-315-8664 | linda@jafco.org or Tsippi […]
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Defining Neurodiversity Virtual Seminar with Haley Moss & Joshua’s Path
online onlineThursday, February 17, 2022 | 7:00 p.m. | FREE Neurodiversity gets a lot of attention as a potential competitive advantage for business, but it is a lot broader than we think. Understanding our friends, colleagues, and others who may have mental health challenges, intellectual disabilities, acquired brain differences, learning disabilities, or something else like autism […]
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Grandparents Support Group with JAFCO & JFS
online onlineGrandparent Support Group All our grandparents are welcome to join our LIVE support group! Every Friday at 10:30 AM to 11:45 AM For information and PRE REGISTRATION contact Linda Sachs, L.C.S.W. 954-315-8664 linda@jafco.org Our support groups provide a safe place to share your concerns and challenges with others who have similar life experiences. Here […]
