SAVE THE DATE: Special Camp Fair – 2008

 

RESOURCES FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS, INC.

PRESENTS

SPECIAL CAMP FAIR 2008

Summer Programs for Children with Disabilities

FREE ADMISSION !!!!!

When?:   Saturday, January 26, 2008     11 AM- 3 PM

Where?:  Church of St. Paul the Apostle   405 West 59^th Street

(Entrance to Fair on Columbus Avenue near West 60^th Street) 

 Manhattan

                                                    Sign Language provided

·        Meet the camp directors

·        Get a free copy Camps 2008

·        No child care provided but children are invited to attend

For more information call:

 

  Resources for Children with

Special Needs, Inc.

Gary Shulman, MS.Ed.

212-677-4650

www.resourcesnyc.org

www.resourcesnycdatabase.org

(searchable website)

Staten Island Halloween Events

 

All events are on October 31st. Call for more information:

Halloween Extravanza. Family fun at Bloomingdale Park. Sponsored by Borough President, 718 816-2133

Halloween Bash. 3:00 – 6:00pm. Cromwell Center (Pier 6 & Hannah Street- off Bay Street), 646 957-0481

Halloween Story Hour. All ages. St. George Library Center 718 442-8560

Making the Holidays Less Stressful

The Autism Society of America has some very useful tips for making this Holiday season less stressful, for your family and your loved one on the spectrum. Click onto the link to view the ASA page on this topic: http://www.autism-society.org/site/PageServer?pagename=holiday_tips&JServSessionIdr009=h9jrvt2ul4.app23a

Panel for Education Policy Meeting with Joel Klein

Panel for Education Policy Meeting

Monday, October 29, 2007

 

715 Ocean Terrace

 

Staten Island, NY 10310

6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Sign up to speak at 5:30 p.m. Speakers will be time limited.

Dates for the Upcoming Parent-Teacher Conferences

Here are the dates for the upcoming Parent Teacher Conferences:

PS 373 Main Site 91 Henderson Avenue: Wednesday evening, November 7th, from 6:30-9:00 p.m. and Thursday afternoon, November 8th, from 12:30 to 2:50 p.m.

PS373 @ Petrides “J” Building: Tuesday, November 13th AFTERNOON AND EVENING (Petrides kids go home early)

PS373 @ PS 58:  Tuesday, November 13th, AFTERNOON AND EVENING (PS 58’s kids go home early)

Your child’s teacher will send home a notice of Open School Week. You will be asked to sign up for a specific time to come in and meet with your child’s teacher. Here are some things that you can do to prepare for the conference:

*Talk to your child about how things are going in school. *Ask your child if he or she would like specific thoughts or concerns communicated to the teacher. * If you are concerned about your child’s work, keep copies of materials that illustrate your concerns and bring them to the meeting. *Think about what you can tell teachers that will help them understand your child better, i.e. favorite subjects, special interests or concerns. * Write down your own questions to each teacher/staff member.

“Model Me Kids” – Free Autism Documentary

Model Me Kids shot a documentary of a wonderful classroom of children with autism at the Kennedy Krieger Institute in Baltimore, MD. The children and their teacher welcomed the film crew warmly, and they were given a birdseye view of their unique experiences. They are happy to share this with you, and think that you will be as moved in watching the video as they were in making it.

Click on the link: http://modelmekids.com/autism-documentary.html

VH1 Classic’s Rock Autism Campaign

 

VH1 Classic’s Rock Autism campaign is designed to help educate parents and build awareness about autism, a complex neurobiological developmental disorder that lasts throughout a person’s lifetime, and to raise funds for a variety of autism research, advocacy, and support organizations. Autism affects one in every 150 children, with a child diagnosed every 21 minutes. Today, there is no known cause or cure. VH1 Classic aims to galvanize a community of artists and fans in support of this cause.

Several other cable networks have also shined the spotlight on autism. Below are links to some great autism-related programming that can be accessed online through their sites.

In MTV True Life: I Have Autism we meet three young people who are doing everything they can to battle their autism and live life to the fullest. Watch clips from MTV True Life: I Have Autism.

Nick News “Private Worlds: Kids & Autism” takes a look at the lives of kids struggling with different levels of autism. Watch clips from Nickelodeon’s Nick News “Private Worlds: Kids & Autism”.

Halloween Parade and Haunted House Spectacle

 

Livingston Communtiy Association presents a Halloween Costume Parade and Haunted House Spooktacular!

Where: Walker Park Fieldhouse (Between Bard and Davis by Snug Harbor)

When: Saturday, October 27th from 4-6 p.m. Parade begins promptly at 4:00 p.m.

All are wellcome. Small children must be accompanied by and adult. Donations for the refreshment table are requested. Volunteers are always appreciated. Please call (718) 876-9070 for details.

Upcoming Workshops – Save the Date

Resources for Children

with Special Needs, Inc.

At the Joan and Alan Bernikow Jewish Community Center of Staten Island,

1466 Manor Road, SI, 10314

47  Getting Appropriate Educational Services,   

      December 11, 2007, 10 am – 1 pm

48  Early Childhood Services: Birth to 5,         

      January 8, 2008, 10 am – 1 pm                 

49  Transition from School to Adult Life, 

      February 12, 2008, 10 am – 1 pm

50  Advocacy Skills for Parents,

      March 18, 2008, 10 am – 1pm

51  Community Resources, April 15, 2008,

      10 am – 12 pm

For more information, email or call:

Gary Shulman, M.S.Ed. at (212) 677–4650  gshulman@resourcesnyc.org

Grace Foundation Events for Families with an Autistic Child

THE GRACE FOUNDATION

 264 WATCHOGUE ROAD

 STATEN ISLAND, NY 10314

TEL NO: 718-983-3800

FAX NO: 718-983-3858

 

CROP FOR AUTISM – Saturday, March 29th, 2008.  9:00am-9:00pm.  Holy Trinity St. Nicholas Church, 1641 Richmond Avenue, Staten Island.  $60.00 per person. See attached Registration form.  Please check our blog as of November 1, 2007 for updated info! www.gracecropforautism.blogspot.com

 

HAIR ESSENTIALS SALON is hosting a “STYLE-A-THON FOR AUTISM“ – October 21, 10:00am-2:00pm. 3279 Richmond Avenue, Staten Island.  Blowouts $25.00.  Raffles will be sold. For information call 718-356-8300.  This charity event will benefit the Grace Foundation and Eden II.

 

METLIIFE/METDESK WORKSHOP – “Planning for the Future of Your Child or Dependent with Special Needs”, Wednesday, November 14th, 6:30.  Villa Portofino Restaurant, 2481 Richmond Road, Staten Island.  Please Call Anthony Calabrese at 718-966-3281 to register.

SOCIAL SKILLS - Classes are ongoing.  Registration is still being accepted.  Slots available for Tuesday PM classes.  RECREATION PROGRAMS – If anyone is interested in our Recreation Programs please call Julie Larsen at 718-983-3800.  See attached flyer for details.

 

GYM PROGRAM – Began Saturday Oct. 13th.  9:30am-12:30pm.  P.S. 55, 54 Osborn Ave, Staten Island.  Please call Julie Larsen at 718-983-3800 for further information.

 

LITTLE LEAGUE - Great Kills Little League field off Greaves Ave.  Please call Julie Larsen at 718-983-3800 to register.

ASPERGER PARENT SUPPORT GROUP – Meet the 3rd Wednesday of every month at 7:00pm, 264 Watchogue Road, Staten Island, NY.  Please call the Grace office at 718-983-3800 to register.

PARENT SUPPORT GROUPS -  Support groups are held the second and fourth Tuesday of every month at 10:00am at 264 Watchogue Road, Staten Island.  Please see attached flyer for dates.

EVOLUTION DANCE COMPANY (Forest Avenue) – Dance Classes for children with special needs – Sundays.  Ages 3 and up.  Call Lisa for information at 718-909-2542.

AMERICAN KARATE OF STATEN ISLAND – Specializing in Assisting Children with Special Needs.  Call 718-761-7366 for additional information.

 

CALLA KARATE – Specializing in Assisting Children with Special Needs.  Call 718-720-2509 for additional information.