Special Connection October 2025 Newsletter

October 2025 NEWSLETTER

Dear Parents & Friends,

Enjoy the Fall edition of the ASCF Newsletter!

We're excited to share a season full of engaging workshops, meaningful conversations in our Dad Chat, and inspiring episodes of MamaMaria’s podcast — now reaching listeners around the world!

Check out all the upcoming events and activities we have planned, and mark your calendar for our festive Holiday Gathering coming this December (details coming in November).

If you’d like support with an IEP review or a 504 plan discussion, don’t hesitate to reach out — we're here to help.

From all of us at ASCF, have a safe and spooktacular Halloween! 🎃

Sincerely,

The ASCF Staff

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

FREE VIRTUAL WORKSHOPS

To register for any or all 3 of the workshops below:

Click on the button below to register on Eventbrite.

Open to all families and caregivers!

For more information, please visit our website by clicking the link below or www.ascfamily.org

EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONING:

UNLOCKING YOUR CHILD'S POTENTIAL

Date: Thursday, October 23, 2025

Time: 7:30-8:30

Location: Online (Zoom Link will be emailed the morning of the event)

TIERED SUPPORTS AND YOUR CHILD'S 504 PLAN

Wednesday, November 5, 2025

Time: 7:30--8:30

Location: Online (Zoom Link will be email the morning of the event)

POSITIVE CHILD PROFILE

Wednesday, November 19, 2025

Time: 7:30-8:30

Location: Online (Zoom Link will be mailed 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

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.