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Fairfield County Parent Groups / Support Groups / Other Resources
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Fairfield County Parent Groups
Scholarship Opportunity
Please click here for more information
The Pilot House
The Pilot House is a non-profit
organization in Fairfield, CT, that provides programs for children with
special needs. These programs are designed to promote skill building,
self confidence, self expression, but most of all having fun. Our goal
is to provide a safe and nurturing environment for each child to experience
success, and to learn skills that will enable them to access community
based programs.
Click here for their currentprograms.
Teen Group Forming
Young people with bipolar disorder or other behavioral/mental health disorders between the ages of 17 - 24 for peer discussions.
Please click here for more details
SEPTA Book List:
Visit the SEPTA library located at the Fairfield Public Library on Old Post Road in the Kiwanis Parent - Teacher Room.
Click here to download a list of the collection
Seven IEP and Inclusion TIPS for Parents and Teachers books by Anne Eason and Kathleen Whitbread
Available for sale. These are
the same books that were sold during our previous SEPTA meeting in which
the mock PPT meetings were demonstrated. The cost of the book is
$12 with $5 from each sale going to support Fairfield SEPTA.
Please contact Susan Fiske if
you're interested in purchasing one (or two or three).
CT Family Support Council
The ECC Parents Group
Meetings are held on the first Wednesday of every month at the Early Childhood Center Gym from 9:00-11:00 am. Children are welcome to come.
Westport Septa
SPED*NET New Canaan
RESPECT program information and other listing of events in Fairfield County.
SPED*NET Wilton
SPEDNET in Wilton has released a new 48 page handbook about advocacy for parents called "Bringing Knowledge to the Table: How to be an Effective Advocate for your Child". It is a free download you can access at www.spednetwilton.org/handbook/handbook.pdf.
ARC Greenwich
Stratford Parent Initiative
Go to left side of screen, District Programs, Pupil Services, Calendar
Future Horizons
Support Center for Adolescents with LD and ADHD - in Southington
Support Group Links & Resources
ADHD Treatment Solutions
www.adhdtreatmentsolutions.com
ADHD Treatment Solutions provides education, strategies and coping skills for parents and individuals dealing with ADHD symptoms.
Applied Behavior Analysis Consultation and Services (ABACS, LLC)
Applied Behavior Analysis Consultation and Services (ABACS, LLC) offers behavior analysis services directed toward those whose lives have been touched by autism spectrum disorders, as well as other developmental or behavioral disorders.
New - Support group for wives of husbands with Aspergers Syndrome
If you are interested, please contact Lois Rosenwald at the ASRC either by phone or e-mail. Lois can be reached at 203-265-7717 or lois.asrc@sbcglobal.net.
Apraxia-KidsSM
The Internet's largest, most comprehensive and trusted website for information on childhood apraxia of speech (verbal dyspraxia, developmental apraxia of speech) and children's speech and language topics.
Autism Project
The Autism Project is a division of The Kennedy Center which has been serving individuals with disabilities since 1951. Founded as a grassroots organization, it serves the disabled throughout Fairfield County. Click here for more information
Child and Adolescent Bipolar Foundation (CABF)
Connecticut Association for Children and Adults with Learning Disabilities
Connecticut Autism Spectrum Resource Center (ASRC)
ASRC is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization run by autism family members. ASRC provides a variety of services to individuals with ASD, their families and interested professionals. Those services include family support, training, development of new resources, community awareness and much more. Contact ASRC for more information at (203) 265-7717 or visit their website.
Connecticut Coalition for Inclusive Education
Connecticut Community Providers Association
This organization provides services and supports for people with disabilities including people with addictions, mental illness, developmental, and physical disabilities. CCPA operates three divisions, developmental disabilities, behavioral health, and medical and is the lead advocate for rehabilitiation and behavioral health service providers, supporting services for people with disabilities at the state legislature and with state agencies.
Connecticut Disability Advocacy Collaborative (CDAC)
Enhancing the effectiveness of disability activism in Connecticut by organizing and empowering individuals, families, groups, and organizations. Click here to read their latest bulletin.
Connecticut Down Syndrome Congress
Montano
Assistive Technology Center
2326 East Main Street
Bridgeport, CT 06610
Please
click here for more info
Connecticut Parent Advocacy Center (CPAC)
email: cpac@cpacinc.org
Connecticut PTA
Useful information and interactive communication tools to help busy parents help their children succeed. Includes quizzes, polls, discussion groups and articles on parenting and education subjects.
Department of Mental Retardation
email: dmrt.co@po.state.ct.us
Epilepsy Foundation of CT
Families United for Children's Mental Health
ctfamiliesunited.homestead.com
FAVOR - Family Advocacy Organization for Children's Mental Health
I CAN Reading Camp
The purpose of I CAN is to provide students with an intensive, fun filled, interactive experience designed to build sustained reading growth. Students to whom reading has not come naturally will learn they are not alone.
LD Online
http://www.ldonline.org/article/6114
Check out this website for information regarding Non-verbal learning disorders and more...
NEBA (New England Business Associates)
NEBA (New England Business Associates) is a private, non-profit corporation that works to integrate people with disabilities into the workforce.
OAR (Organization for Autism Research)
www.researchautism.org/index.asp
The Organization for Autism Research (OAR) is delighted to announce the Schwallie Family Scholarship, to support qualified individuals with autism or Asperger Syndrome pursuing post-secondary education. Beginning with the spring semester 2008, OAR will present one award of $3,000 in each of three categories: 1) Four-year undergraduate college or university; 2) Two-year undergraduate college, and; 3) Trade, technical or vocational school. Applications are due by Friday, September 28, 2007. Visit our website for more information.
PositiveFamilyBehavior.com
www.positivefamilybehavior.com/index.htm
An online resource for Parents and Families that have children with special needs and/or challenging behaviors.
RETT Syndrome Research Foundation
http://www.rsrf.org/index.html
St. Vincents Special Needs Services
http://www.stvincentsspecialneeds.org/
Smart Kids with Learning Disabilities
Special Education Resource Center (SERC)
Speech and Language Consultants, Center for Communication, Behavior, Sensory Development, Literacy, and Technology
www.speechandlanguageconsultants.org
STAR Inc.
http://www.starinc-lightingtheway.org/
STAR provides services to people with developmental disabilities and serves people primarily in Norwalk, Westport, Weston, Wilton, Darien and New Canaan.
State of CT Department of Education
Bureau of Special Education
www.sde.ct.gov/sde/site/default.asp
The
Total Learning and Therapy Center
5893 Main St, Trumbull, CT 06611-2448
Tel: (203) 268-8852
Total Learning and Therapy Center is dedicated to meeting the complex needs of children and adults who experience learning-related vision, sensory, motor and speech and language difficulties. Total Learning and Therapy Center provides comprehensive and individualized care through the collaborative efforts of our interdisciplinary team of skilled professionals.
Washington Learning Systems
Free parent-child activity materials are available for downloading. Click on the purple button that says "Free Parent Education Handouts" on the home page. The materials are specifically designed to address the three key skills of 1) language development, 2) phonological awareness, and 3) general print awareness.
WrightsLaw
This website offers accurate up-to-date information about special education law and advocacy for children with disabilities.
Examples of Materials That Can Be Adapted For Therapy
www.mnsu.edu/comdis/kuster2/sptherapy.html
This is an amazing comprehensive resource website. You'll find a collection
of web reources for activities to aid Speech Therapy (primarily). The
resources are broken down by the population targeted (autism, stuttering,
hearing deficits, ESL, etc). For teachers, therapists and parents too.
America the Beautiful National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass Access Pass
The Golden Access Pass, allowing those with disabilities free admission into National Parks like Yellowstone, has been replaced by America the Beautiful National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass Access Pass. This is a lifetime pass for U.S. citizens or permanent residents with permanent disabilities. Documentation is required to obtain the pass. Acceptable documentation includes: statement by a licensed physician; document issued by a Federal agency such as the Veterans Administration, Social Security Disability Income or Supplemental Security Income; or document issued by a State agency such as a vocational rehabilitation agency.
The pass provides access to, and use of, Federal recreation sites that charge an Entrance or Standard Amenity. The pass admits the pass holder and passengers in a non-commercial vehicle at per vehicle fee areas and pass holder + 3 adults, not to exceed 4 adults, at per person fee areas (children under 16 are admitted free). The pass can only be obtained in person at the park. The Access Pass provides a 50 percent discount on some Expanded Amenity Fees charged for facilities and services such as camping, swimming, boat launching, and specialized interpretive services. The pass is non-transferable.
BounceU
stratford.ct.bounceu.com/
305 Hathaway Drive, Stratford, CT 06615 (203) 375-2700
BounceU is the perfect entertainment venue for children on the Autism Spectrum, and with other special needs. It is a tremendous sensory experience that requires no skills to participate. In addition, our design is that this facility will be a SAFE place to bring your child with special needs. Each participant receives a color-coded wrist band that indicates which group he/she is with. Additionally, we limit the number of bouncers in each room, and there are always at least two Pros keeping track of all the bouncers. NO ONE is left unsupervised by OUR staff. All Pros will be trained as to how to work with children with limited communicative means.
We have an indoor play facility with huge inflatable equipment in two 3,000 sq. foot stadiums. In addition, we have 3 Party Rooms where food is served. This facility is the first of its type in Connecticut!
We specialize in Birthday Parties and special events, but also have an extensive schedule of Preschool Playgroups, Field Trips, Open Bounces, etc.
Microsoft Student with Encarta Premium 2008
www.microsoft.com/student/default.mspx
The easy, all-in-one homework assistant that helps students excel in school. Includes a full suite of homework tools that help students get homework done right the first time.
Printable Boardmaker Templates
www.angelfire.com/pa5/as/boardmakerfiles.html
For small children and those with language difficulties.
Scholarship for Individuals with Autism
www.researchautism.org/news/otherevents/scholarship.asp
The Organization for Autism Research (OAR) is delighted to announce the Schwallie Family Scholarship, to support qualified individuals with autism or Asperger Syndrome pursuing post-secondary education. Beginning with the spring semester 2008, OAR will present one award of $3,000 in each of three categories: 1) Four-year undergraduate college or university; 2) Two-year undergraduate college, and; 3) Trade, technical or vocational school.
