November 28, 2021 Special Connection
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Hi All,
We hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving. Despite all the challenges of the year, we trust you all had something to be thankful for.
Check out the webinars, tips and resources we are sharing in this newsletter. We want to call special attention to 2 webinars we are doing: IEP's & COVID, Part 2 on Friday December 10, 2021 at 7 pm and Part 3 on Friday January 7, 2021 at 7 pm. Please register by emailing judy@ascfamily.org. Part 1 was done on Nov 19 but you can still attend these.
Be safe!
Your ASCF team, Angela, Julie, Judy, Claire, Lili, Henry and Abraham
Call 973-728-8744 if you need information, guidance or support!
Special Events
ASCF'S OUTDOOR HOLIDAY CELEBRATION in West Milford
December 4 from 11 am -1 pm

Santa is a calling special children and their families to help celebrate the holiday. Join us at our Santa Drive By event. Hope to see you then!
STAMP COLLECTION FUNDRAISER

Help us make this a successful fundraiser. We are accepting Stamp collections and stamp accumulations which will be organized and sold to fund our children's programs.

Activities
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SCIENCE CLUB FOR ALL KIDS


Andy, scientist and Lori, a special education science teacher, will be back in the Spring with new experiments. Look for new dates.

Articles
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Tips for What Not To Do When your child is Having a Tantrum

DON'T invalid your toddler's perspective or emotions. Read up on a few things you should avoid, to make sure you're not invalidating them.
10 Tips for Including People with Disabilities in Your Holiday Celebrations

Here are 10 great tips for including people with disabilities in your Holiday Celebrations

Work Shops
Navigating Perform Care and the Children's System of Care
Wednesday, December 8, 6 to 7 pm

Transition Planning
Yes! Your Child Can Work
Tuesday, December 14, 6 to 7 pm

Advance Care Planning for Your Loved One with IDD
Thursday, December 2, 6 to 7 pm
Paperwork for Families: Getting Organized Webinar

December 2, 2021  12:00 -1:00 pm
Are you overwhelmed by the mountains of paperwork created by your child’s school records? Not sure what to keep, what to toss? Want to be better prepared for that next meeting at school? Join ASCF's Julie Rikon who will help you to finally get those papers organized so you can be a more effective advocate for your child.
IEP and COVID Training Parts 2 and 3
Join ASCF Training on "IEP's and Covid" for Part 2 on Dec 10, 7 pm and Part 3 on Jan 7, 7 pm.

Register by emailing judy@ascfamily.org and the link will be sent to you or phone the office.

Resources
Helpful Hands
NREIC is a not-for-profit organization whose goal is to promote quality, family-centered early intervention services in Bergen, Hudson and Passaic counties. Helpful Hands offers family education and support, professional training and technical assistance, and serves as a link between the state agencies for early intervention (EI) in New Jersey.
Support Groups
Join Mom Squad Virtual Support Group with ASCF and Family Partners on Thursdays Dec 2, 9, 16 from 6-7 pm.

Share the joys and challenges of raising a child or children with special needs in a positive, supportive environment focused around your concerns.
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Family Support Organization of Passaic County Support Group
Meets on Tuesday, November 30 in person at HFSC, West Milford V
from 6:30-8 pm
We have new means of supporting ASCFamily.org!
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Check out the new look of our website www.ascfamily.org