Special Connection November 2025 Newsletter

DECEMBER 2025 NEWSLETTER

Dear Parents & Friends,

The staff of the Association for Special Children and Families extends our warmest wishes to you and your family for a very Merry Christmas, Happy Chanukah, Happy Kwanzaa, Happy Holidays, and a joyful New Year.

As we move into 2026, we invite you to continue enjoying our e-newsletter—and keep an eye out for some exciting new programs on the way!

Sincerely,

The ASCF Staff

Julie, Terry, Tammi, Meredith, Dennis, Sean, Phoebe, Corie and Matthew

FREE VIRTUAL WORKSHOPS

To register for any or all of the workshops click on the button below to register on Eventbrite.

Open to all families and caregivers!

For more information about our workshops, please visit our website by clicking the link at the bottom of the newsletter.

THE ABC's OF SPECIAL EDUCATION ACRONYMS

Wednesday, January 7, 2026

Time: 7:300-8:30

Location: Online (A zoom link will be emailed to you the morning of the event.)

CHRONIC ABSENTEEISM

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

Time: 7:300-8:30

Location: Online (A zoom link will be emailed to you the morning of the event.)

VIRTUAL SUPPORT GROUPS FOR PARENTS

DAD CHAT

Join this virtual Dad's group on the third Monday of each month.

Please email Dennis at dennis@ascfamily.org or call us at 973-728-8744

with your email address and phone number to register.

Click the button at the bottom of the page for more information on our website.

JOIN MOM SQUAD

This virtual group meets every Thursday from 6-7:30 pm

Share the joys and challenges of raising a child or children with special needs in a positive, supportive environment focused around your concerns.

Click the button at the bottom of the page for more information on our website.

RESOURCES

PERSON CENTERED PLANNING

TRANSITION TO ADULTHOOD

Person-Centered Panning is a collaborative and respectful process that places the student at the heart of al decision-making. Through facilitated conversations ad inclusive methods the planning team works to gain a deep, shared understanding of the student's strengths, goals, and needs. The student remains actively involved throughout the process, which is conducted in a welcoming equitable and supportive environment that encourages the voices of all participants.

Click on the button below and follow it to Robert Woods Johnson Website for more information. Also please attend our webinar so we can answer any questions you may have.

Robert Woods Johnson

Visit our Website

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.

The contents of this newsletter was developed under a grant from the US Department of Education, H328C10009. However, those contents do not necessarily represent the the policy of the US Department of Education, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government.