April 2022 Special Connection |
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Talking to Children about War
The attack on Ukraine has evoked many emotions including anger, fear, anxiety, worry, and confusion. Learn more about talking to children about the conflict in Ukraine, as well as it's local impacts.
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The 10 Biggest Mistakes Parents Make
by Dr. Jane Nelsen
Many mistakes are made in the name of love. Too often we think we are helping our children when the long-term results of what we do may be discouraging. Learn more about these common mistakes and how to avoid them.
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5 Tips for Incredibly Successful IEP Meetings
Want your IEP meeting to go over successfully? Follow the link below for 5 tips to help!
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Limit Screen Time
Is too much technology a bad thing? Does it prevent kids from learning important interpersonal skills like live conversations and social graces?
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Spring 2022 Parent Empowerment Conference |
April 4, 2022 6:00 PM - Saturday, Apr 9, 2022 12:00 PM EDT
This annual Parent Empowerment Conference is dedicated to the idea parents can be, and typically are, the innovators of the disability movement. We invite you to hear the stories of parents who saw a need and blazed a trail to the future. We hope you will be inspired by their experiences so that you may have the courage to blaze your own trail.
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SCIENCE CLUB FOR ALL KIDS |
We are in the process of organizing our Science Club activity for this month. Andy, scientist and Lori, a special education science teacher, will be conducting some new explorations into science. Watch for the date or call the office 973-728-8744. |
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ASCF Virtual Trainings
Wednesday, April 13, 2022, 7 pm
Understanding Behaviors
This workshop is for anyone looking to increase their knowledge and awareness of the most effective ways to understand behaviors associated with certain types of abilities and disabilities.
Wednesday, May 18, 2022, 7 pm
Conflict Resolution
We will explore elimination of stressful power struggles, non-productive emotional conflicts, and “them vs., us” attitude. We will discuss problem-solving strategies, building relationships through collaborative and understanding partnerships.
The link will be sent to you.
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Education and Health Care Rights in the Child Protection System
Learn about parent rights related to education and health care in Child Protection Services System
Join a SPAN WORKSHOP to learn about the Child Protection System
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Prevent Child Abuse-New Jersey
They build a brighter future for children by promoting Great Childhoods, positive parenting and healthy child development.
They educate parents, provide training and technical assistance to youth/family serving organizations and schools, and keep community members informed. They help transform homes and schools into nurturing, trauma-informed environments.
Their nonprofit subsidiary, the Child Wellness Institute (ChildWIN), builds resilience and social-emotional health within children and families.
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Pinwheels for Prevention Campaign
In April, we observe Child Abuse Prevention Month and launch the “Pinwheels for Prevention” campaign. The pinwheel in the logo was chosen as a national symbol of prevention because it is fun and joyful and evokes childlike notions, exemplifying the “Great Childhoods” we desire for all children. Everyone is welcome to “plant” a pinwheel garden.
Everyone is welcome to join PCA-NJ at their 2022 Big Pinwheel Garden, sponsored by Investors Foundation, at Huisman Gazebo in Belmar, NJ on April 8 at 11 am. Questions:
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Support, Training and Informational Groups |
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Join Mom Squad Virtual Support Group with ASCF and Family Partners on Thurs. April 7,14,21,28, 6-7:30 pm.
Diane Varga: dvarga@familypartnersms.org
cell: 862-273-5046
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Family Support Organization of Passaic County and ASCF offer this virtual Support Group on Tues., April 5,12,19, and live on April 26 , 6:30-8 pm.
Nina Reams: nreams@fso-pc.org
973 979 0508
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We have new means of supporting ASCFamily.org! |
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DISCLAIMER: The Association for Special Children and Families does not provide or give Legal or Medical advice.
DESCARGO DE RESPONSABILIDAD: La Asociación para Niños y Familias Especiales no proporciona ni brinda asesoramiento legal o médico.
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Let us know how we can improve our newsletter or what you like about it. Email Angela Abdul at ascfamily@hotmail.com |
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