Special Education Resources
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Cub Run PTA Special Needs Liaisons' Contact Information:
Brian and Cindy Dobbs cubrunptaspecialneeds@gmail.com Cub Run PTA Facebook Group: Join the "Cub Run PTA Special Needs Team" Facebook group to link up with other Cub Run special needs families! www.facebook.com/Cub-Run-PTA-Special-Needs-Team-166427547368208/ Additional resources, provided by Fairfax County public schools, can be found below. Parent Information Relating to Special Education All these opportunities are FREE unless noted. In most cases you must register if registration information is provided. When other events are announced they will be posted with these at: https://fairfaxcountysepta.org/upcoming-community-events/ FCPS Mental Wellness Consultation — For Parents of Students 45 min. appointments available by phone or video until Aug 5 Receive guidance from a school psychologist or social worker on how to support your child’s social, emotional, and academic success. Request a consultation: ttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd2sCxLWBN8p4UFKQ8X5PBQyxC5dtIGEgu-NyNtwD6Nqb5k0A/viewform or Leave a message: 703-503-2520 National Parks Disability Access Pass This is a free lifetime pass for U.S. citizens with permanent disabilities. Get one at any National Park office, such as at the entrance gate for Great Falls NP. Information: https://www.tripsavvy.com/how-to-obtain-the-access-pass-3361868? Plan Ahead — Parenting Class (In Spanish) Clase para padres Martes, 12 julio al 25 octobre, 6-8 pm, en lingea Descubra nuevas formas de fomentar comportamientos apropiados, desarrollar un autoconcepto y una autoestima positivos, y divertirse en familia. Registrarse; Email ParentingEducation@fairfaxcounty.gov or 703-324-7720 Plan Ahead — Parents as Collaborative Leaders Training Jul. 20 - July 22 Parents of children with disabilities will gain information, resources and skills to become active leaders in policy development and evaluation. Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/parents-as-collaborative-leaders-training-pacl-2022-registration-297187113657 Plan Ahead -- Social Skills Camp — with Fairfax Co. Speech & Hearing Mon-Fri. Jul. 25-29, 8 am-noon, 3750 Old Lee Highway Fairfax Children (ages 4–8) with an active IEP will practice social skills in small groups of 10 children or less. $440 Register: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/HDSHWebR/Pages/Request.aspx Dispute Resolution Options in Virginia Wed. Jul. 6, 6:30 pm This is the last session of a series for those who want to learn more about special education in Virginia. Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_hsSoTkuwSjOOsUO74qcEAA#/registration. Gaslighting, Love Bombing & Beyond: How to Recognize (and End) Toxic Relationships with ADHD Thu. Jul. 7, 1 pm, with replay link Learn why people with ADHD are more susceptible to unhealthy relationships, and how to protect your children (and yourself). Register: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/gaslighting-love-bombing-toxic-relationships-adhd/ Building Strong Parent Advocates Mon. Jul. 11 to Aug. 11, 6 hours of self-paced training Gain a solid understanding of the special education process, to empower you to be your child’s best advocate. Register: https://bit.ly/3j6DTXT Understanding the Dynamics of Cyberbullying Technology and Our Youth — In Spanish Comprendiendo la Dinámica de la Tecnología del Ciberacoso y Nuestra Juventud Lunes, 11 de julio, 7-8 pm Conozca los tipos de acoso cibernético, las señales de advertencia y las estrategias que se pueden usar cuando hay jóvenes con discapacidades involucrados. Registrarse: https://peatc.org/event/understanding-the-dynamics-of-cyberbullying-technology-and-our-youth-2/ Introduction to ABLEnow Tue. Jul. 12, noon-1 pm Learn how to get the benefits of an ABLEnow account, including more independence, financial security, and quality of life. Register: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/6358517948138951180 Integrated Care for Children with ADHD: How to Form a Cross-Functional Care Team Tue. Jul. 12, 1 pm, with replay link When educators, doctors, and mental health providers work together, their clients benefit. Learn how to provide integrated care for your child. Register: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/integrated-collaborative-care-adhd-children-teens/? Connecting the Dots: Preparing the IEP with Your Child’s Future in Mind Tue. Jul. 12, 7-8 pm Tips will be provided for how to help prepare an effective IEP for a child under the age of 8. Register: https://bit.ly/3y8HUTE Talk Saves Lives Tue. Jun. 12, 7-8 pm Suicide can be prevented. Learn how by recognizing common risk factors and warning signs, and by learning appropriate responses. Register: https://tsl07122022.attendease.com Accessing Medicaid Waivers Wed. Jul. 13, 1-3 pm Learn how to use Medicaid Waivers to access long term care for individuals with brain injury. Register: https://www.dlcv.org/event/accessing-medicaid-waivers GMU STEM Summer Saturday — for 3rd-5th graders Sat. Jul. 16, 9 am-3 pm, Nguyen Bldg. 4511 Patriot Cir. Fairfax Student-centered activities will include team-building, design, the sciences, math, engineering, manufacturing and computer science. Register: https://cec.gmu.edu/gmu-stem-summer-saturdays Maladaptive Daydreaming vs. ADHD: Important Similarities and Distinctive Differences Wed. Jul. 20, 1 pm, with replay link Learn about daydreaming disorder and it’s link to ADHD. Register: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/maladaptive-daydreaming-adhd-mind-wandering/ Let’s Talk About Sex: Sexual Health and Wellness Training -- for Parents Wed. & Thu. Jul. 20 & 21, 6-8 pm Grow your ability to talk with your child with a disability about self care, social skills, and safety related to sexual health. Register: https://bit.ly3Nvw4s3 Military Benefits, Retirement, and Financial Planning — for Active Duty and Retired Military, Veterans, and Reservists Fri. Jul. 22, 10:00-11:30 am A panel will present information on longterm financial planning for military families with a child with a disability. Register: https://thearcofnovatrust.org/event/july-22-efmp-community-resource-workshop-series-military-benefits-retirement-and-financial-planning-active-duty-veterans-reservists-zoom-meeting/ GMU STEM Summer Saturday — for 6th-8th graders Sat. Jul. 23, 9 am-3 pm, Nguyen Bldg. 4511 Patriot Cir. Fairfax Student-centered activities will include team-building, design, the sciences, math, engineering, manufacturing and computer science. Register: https://cec.gmu.edu/gmu-stem-summer-saturdays Talk Saves Lives Sun. Jul. 24, 4-5 pm Suicide can be prevented. Learn how by recognizing common risk factors and warning signs, and by learning appropriate responses. Register: https://tsl07242022.attendease.com Meet the Teacher: How to Build Relationships This Back-to-School Season Tue. Jul. 26, 1 pm, with replay link Learn about the types of information to share with teachers to help them best connect with your student. Register: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/meet-the-teacher-adhd-students/ Gender Differences in Functional Brain Organization Wed. Jul. 27, 1pm. Hear recent findings about how girls with autism differ in several brain centers compared with boys with autism. Register: https://www.autism.org/gender-brain-differences-autism ONGOING AND ON DEMAND The Arc@School Advocacy Curriculum $99 for 6 months Build your special education knowledge, know the law, and learn to advocate for the services your child needs. Scholarship: https://thearcus.surveymonkey.com/r/H7WNHB7 Purchase: https://thearcatschool.org/advocacy-curriculum/? Family Coaching — 8-12 week program Work weekly one-on-one with a coach to identify individualized goals and create a targeted family plan. Register: https://a109092.socialsolutionsportal.com/apricot-intake/e8afd273-4daa-4525-a1f1-b8ee33528344 Fairfax County’s Pre-Notification 9-1-1 Program Enroll now in this new public safety program for individuals with disabilities. Details & Registration: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/911/emergency-health-profile. Dyslexia & the IEP: How to Make Sure the IEP Is in Tip-Top Shape Webinar, available 24/7 Access: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=frehRL58UTs Accommodations for Recreational Classes and Camps with Fairfax County Parks Accommodations include physical accessibility, ASL interpreters, assistive devices, sensitivity training for classmates, and staff training. To request accommodations, email gary.logue@fairfaxcounty.gov or 703 324-8563 Scholarships for Classes with Fairfax County Parks Children of families that receive public assistance (medicaid, free school lunch, SNAP, TANF) are eligible to take one set of classes per quarter for a $15 registration fee. Information: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/scholarships NAMI Basics This 6-session course is for adults who provide care for youth (ages 22 and younger) who are experiencing mental health symptoms (including ADHD and ASD). Register: https://www.nami.org/Videos/NAMI-Basics-OnDemand Wrightslaw Special Education Law and Advocacy Training Learn about special education law, rights and responsibilities; tests to measure progress and regression; SMART IEPs; and strategies for effective advocacy. Info: https://www.wrightslaw.com/webex/law.adv.index.htm $50-$90 The Parent Playbook — 9 Module Online Course on Autism From the VCU Autism Center for Excellence & Virginia Autism Council. An introduction on Autism Spectrum Disorder for families, including tips for caregivers, characteristics, interventions and recommended programs and services. Access: https://vcuautismcenter.org/te/courses/parent_playbook.cfm ONGOING COMMUNITY SUPPORT GROUPS FOR PARENTS All these support groups are open to newcomers, and they are free, except where noted. No diagnosis is required to participate. Participants are typically given the opportunity to share their story, experience support, and glean guidance (as desired) from group members regarding both community and school resources. Confidentiality is to be respected. AAC Parent Group meets occasionally on Saturdays. Contact: Amanda amandam@skillbuildersllc.com or 703-941-7757 ext. 316 African American Culturally Focused Virtual Parent Café meets Thursdays, 6:00-7:30 pm. Register at least 24 hours in advance by email BuildingStrongerFamilies@fairfaxcounty.gov or 703-324-7720 Alpha Moms This support group for adoptive parents meets monthly in McLean. Contact: robin4brady@gmail.com Arlington Epilepsy Support Group, a list-serve, can be accessed at ARLepilepsy@googlegroups.com Autism Dads meets one evening monthly. Contact: George Buzby at 571-419-1257 or gbuzby@aol.com Autism Society of NoVA Support Group meets on the 2nd Saturday of the month, 1:00-2:30 pm via Zoom. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9466001682; Meeting ID: 946 600 1682; One tap mobile (301) 715-8592 Business Networking Event for Special Needs Parents Alternate Fridays, May 29 and following, 9:00-10:30 am Via Zoom. Connect with fellow special needs parents and business owners, build your referral network, and share best practices. Contact: https://thearcofloudoun.org/networking/ Cafés Virtuales Para Padres: Miércoles de 7:00-8:30 pm. Regístrese con al menos 24 horas de anticipación: BuildingStrongerFamilies@fairfaxcounty.gov o 703-324-7720 CHADD: Children & Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
CSB Family Support Group at Gatlan Center 2nd and 4th Wed. of each month 6:00-7:30 pm via Zoom Contact: Samar.Chwairy@fairfaxcounty.gov or call 703-799-2882. D.A.D.S. Dads Appreciating Down Syndrome 3rd Tue. each month, 7-9 pm via Zoom. Contact: George gbuzby@aol.com or call 703- 545-6089. Dr. Dan’s Support Group for Parents Raising Challenging Children meets via Zoom on Mondays, 1-2 pm, Register: http://survey.constantcontact.com/survey/a07eh2rnzqrk9vdghmb/a0179kbgrhnj1/questions Fairfax Juvenile Court Parent Support for problems including runaway behavior, truancy, alcohol/drug abuse, and serious behavioral problems at home, at school, or in the community. Sign up for a phone consultation at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0a44abab29abf85-juvenile Family F.I.R.S.T. Fridays Autism Support Group meets on the 1st Friday monthly, noon-12:45 at Gum Spring Library 24600 Millstream Dr. Stone Ridge Family Recovery & Support Group meets weekly via Zoom on Mondays 6:30-7:30 pm for family and friends of those receiving CSB services for addictions. Contact: Natalie.Holmes@fairfaxcounty.gov www.fairfaxcounty.gov/community-services-board/recovery/family-support-virtual-group Formed Families Together consists of monthly peer support groups for adoptive, kinship, and foster caregivers and parents. Virtual support group meets the 1st Sunday evening monthly. In-Person support group meets the 3rd Wednesday evening monthly. Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/formed-families-together-support-groups-tickets-147657582805 Foster the Family Support Group for foster and adoptive moms meets the 3rd Monday of each month, 6:30-8:00 pm in Falls Church. Childcare is provided. Register: https://www.fosterthefamilydc.org/supportgroups Grupo de Chat para Padres: Unete mediante la aplicación de WhatsApp y podras mantenerte al tanto de todo lo que PEATC Latino esta haciendo. Entra al GRUPO: https://bit.ly/2VoU2vw (Chat Group for Latino Parents: Join through the WhatsApp application and you will be able to keep up to date with everything that PEATC Latino is doing.) Grupo de educación y apoyo a padres en española se reúne el cuarto sábado de cada mes, de 10 a 11 am en Zoom en https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9466001682 ID de reunión: 946 600 1682 Heads Up and Talk It Out — Teen and Parent Recovery Groups These are concurrent virtual groups for teens (ages 14-17) who are working through emotional, mental health or substance use challenges and their parents every Thursday 6-7 pm. Info: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/community-services-board/recovery/heads-up-talk-it-out Kinship Café meets online 6:30-8:00 pm the 2nd Wednesday of the month for those raising the children of relatives and friends. To attend, call 703-324-7720 or email BuildingStrongerFamilies@fairfaxcounty.gov NAMI: National Alliance on Mental Illness builds better lives for affected families. Arlington Parent Support Group meets two Sundays a month at 7:00-8:30 pm. Contact: Michelle Best mczero@yahoo.com NAMI Family Support Group meets on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays on Zoom for parents of children living with mental health challenges including ADHD, ASD, etc. https://zoom.us/j/94509229914 NAMI Parent & Caregiver Support Group meets on the 4th Thursday monthly. Email namicva.org or call 804-285-1749 OCD Family Support Group meets the 1st Mon. of each month, 7:30 pm. Contact: ela.mike@verizon.net or call 202-215-5859 Parent Café (for all Fairfax County parents and guardians) meets via Zoom in English on Mon., 7:45-9:15 pm, and en español, miércoles, 7:00-8:30 pm. Register at least 24 hours in advance by email BuildingStrongerFamilies@fairfaxcounty.gov or 703-324-7720 Parents in a Pandemic is for families of children or young adults with developmental and/or behavioral challenges. They meet twice monthly, 5:30-6:30 pm on Wednesdays. Register: https://thearcofnova.org/november-december-dates-for-virtual-parent-support-group-meetings/ Parents of Autistic Children (POAC-NOVA) Parent Support Group meets on Saturdays occasionally. Contact: Brianne Russel-Morris administrator@poac-nova.org . REACH Parent Support Group meets monthly to support parents of individuals with developmental disabilities who also have mental health or behavioral issues. Contact: Dr. Pourmand mojgan.pourmand@eastersealsucp.com Virginia Family Network Book Club for parents and caregivers of children living with mental health challenges meets on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays at 7 pm. Contact Nicole Anjum at nanjum@namivirginia.org . Virginia Family Network Parent Meetup is on the 1st and 3rd Fridays at 8 pm for parents/caregivers of children with mental health challenges. Contact Nicole Anjum at nanjum@namivirginia.org . |
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