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Learn about current events in your area!

Patients and families – are you interested in current events and recent happenings in your community? Now you can easily access and view ongoings in your area such as

workshops, camps, activities, hospital events, presentations, and more!

Visit www.childrens-specialized.org/familynewsletter to learn about current events in your area!

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This seven-week parent workshop was developed by the pediatric psychotherapists at Children's Specialized Hospital to help parents learn how to

manage their child’s behavior.

Cost is $99. This fee may be covered by the CSH Benefit Fund, see website for details. Registration and prepayment are required.

To register, please visit www.childrens-specialized.org/workshops.

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Presented by Denise Rekem, Esq., learn about special education rights under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (“IDEA”) and Section 504 of the

Rehabilitation Act and the difference between these two laws.

Learn the process by which children are referred, evaluated, classified and provided services under the “IDEA” as well as useful information to ensure their

children’s rights are protected.

WHEN: Wednesday, June 8, 7-8pm

WHERE: The Arc Kohler School

1137 Globe Avenue

Mountainside, NJ

RSVP to Cara Sellix

908-518-0021 or csellix@arckohlerschool.org

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7th Annual TryCAN Baseball Night Under the Lights – to celebrate the superb efforts of TryCAN coaches, mentors, and big leaguers!

All are welcome! Not a drop-off event, caregiver must stay on site. When: June 17, 2016 Time: Tailgate 6:30pm, Game 7:15pm Where: Jefferson School Field 110 Ashwood Avenue, Summit, NJ

For more information and to RSVP, please contact summitcan@gmail.com or call 908-277-2932

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A casual place where parents can freely share their questions, concerns, problems and solutions about parenting in a safe and supportive

atmosphere.

For more information please contact: 609-693-4121 or Kaitlyn.Powers@oceanfso.org

• Does parenting ever make you feel stressed and overwhelmed?

• Can your kids really push your buttons?

• Want other adults to talk to? Get the support and knowledge from others who “get it.”

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Family Support Center of New Jersey presents “Creative Options for Housing, Funding, and Support”

When: June 28, 2016 Time: 6-8:30pm Where: Ocean County Library – Toms River Branch 101 Washington Street Toms River, NJ 08753

To register for this FREE workshop, please visit: TransitionMattersNJ.org or call 800-372-6510

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Family Support Center of New Jersey invites you to “Private IEP Review”

The Family Support Center of New Jersey is pleased to make available FREE OF CHARGE, one-on-one Individualized Education Program reviews with an attorney. During these 30 minute sessions, an attorney will guide the parent in assessing critical components of the IEP and where appropriate, will offer tips and advocacy strategies to strengthen the student’s IEP. When: June 15, 2016 Time: Between 6-9pm, reservation required Where: 35 Beaverson Blvd Brick, NJ 08723

*Please call 1-800-372-6510 to make a reservation. Reservations are required.*

Kids with special needs can get in on the fun with an afternoon camp just for them!

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Who: Kids ages 5-11

Dates: August 1-5 or August 8-12

Time: Noon-3pm Monday thru Friday

Where: Lions Park on Constance Road,

New Providence

Fee: $100/week

Registration: www.newprov.org/recreation

The Connection is offering Special Needs Families the opportunity to enjoy one hour of free play in their large gym.

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Ages: Up to 11 years

When: May 1st and June 5th

Where: The Connection, 79 Maple Street, Summit, NJ

Fee: $5 per child/Siblings welcomed

For more information call 908-273-4242 or visit www.theconnectiononline.org

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Register for the Summer BECOME Program! The BECOME Program is a three-week camp for children ages 2 ½ -12 providing Constraint Induced

Movement Therapy to improve the strength and function of an upper extremity impacted by hemiparesis. The camp incorporates indoor and outdoor games and activities that are challenging, successful, and FUN!

Mountainside July 5-22 / Ages 5 – 10 To register, contact 1-888-CHILDREN Crissy Gilmore (Mountainside) ext. 5612 Toms River July 11- 29 / Ages 2 ½ - 12 To register, contact 1-888-CHILDREN Gina Freeman (Toms River) ext. 3832 Hamilton July 11- 29 / Ages 2 – 5 To register, contact 1-888-CHILDREN Donna Neidlinger (Hamilton) 2136

Join the Arc of New Jersey Family Institute as we host 3 regional PCAST workshops with Michael Steinbruck, MA who is the PCAST Program

Coordinator at The Boggs Center on Developmental Disabilities.

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When: June 14, 2016

Where: The Sunshine Inn, 1036 N. Tuckahoe Rd., Williamstown, NJ

Time: 6:30pm-8:30pm

Register at: bit.ly/pcast_registration

For questions call The Arc of NJ Family Institute at 732-246-2525 x38

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Movie Showings for Guests & Families Living with

Autism or Other Special Needs

AMC is proud to partner with the Autism Society to bring you unique movie showings where

you can feel free to be you! We turn the lights up, and turn the sound down, so you can get up,

dance, walk, shout or sing!

We are now expanding our Sensory Friendly Film program to four showings per month.

•The second and fourth Tuesday and Saturday.

•Family-friendly movies will continue to show Saturdays, starting at 10am local time

•We've added Tuesday showings at 7pm local time that may appeal to others on the autism

spectrum.

Check the AMC Web site for shows & times.

Locations in New Jersey that participate in the program:

AMC Clifton Commons 16

AMC Freehold 14

AMC Hamilton 24

AMC Loews Brick Plaza 10

AMC Loews Cherry Hill 24

AMC Loews Jersey Gardens 20

AMC Loews New Brunswick 18

AMC Loews Wayne 14

AMC Mountainside 10

AMC Rockaway 16

• Basic Rights in Special Education • June 14, 6:30 -8:30 pm / RSVP by June 7

• Feeding Issues • July 5, 6:30 - 8:30 pm / RSVP by June 28

• Safety Issues • August 9, 6:30 - 8:30 pm / RSVP by August 2

All trainings will take place at: Children’s Specialized Hospital 150 New Providence Road Mountainside, NJ 07092

RSVP to Aditi Doshi at adoshi@childrens-specialized.org or 908-301-5466

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Once a month Sky Zone Pine Brook and Sky Zone Allendale will open exclusively for our jumpers with special needs. We welcome adults

and children with any and all special needs to join us.

We will dial down the noise, increase the staff ratio and limit the capacity for the enjoyment of our special guests. One companion may

participate for free with each paying jumper.

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Sky Zone Pine Brook Sky Zone Allendale

60 Chapin Road 80 Commerce Drive

Pine Brook, NJ Allendale, NJ

973-396-4001 201-574-1800

SKYZONE.COM/PINEBROOK SKYZONE.COM/ALLENDALE

2nd Monday of every month 4th Monday of every month

Time: 3:30pm-6:30 pm Time: 4:00pm-6:30pm

Within the Department of Human Services, the Division of Disability Services (DDS) provides a single point of entry for those seeking disability-related information in New Jersey.

DDS works to streamline access to services and information

that promote and enhance independent living for individuals with all disabilities by facilitating coordination and

cooperation among local, county, and state government agencies.

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Please visit: http://www.nj.gov/humanservices/dds/home/

The resource guide is available in both English and Spanish

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When: Saturdays, 12 Noon Where: Linden Lanes Bowling Center 741 North Stiles Street Linden, NJ Fee: $4 per week – includes two games and shoes

NO CUTOFF TO REGISTER… JOIN ANYTIME !!! RSVP: LORI GONZALEZ

732-259-7562

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Special Evenings at Sam's: SEAS events or Special Evenings at Sam's provide fun, judgment-free evenings for individuals with special needs to enjoy with their family and friends. Events at Sahara Sam’s are designed with the unique challenges of special needs individuals in mind.

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Upcoming events: October 7, 2016 from 6-9 pm November 18, 2016 from 6-9 pm SaharaSams.com West Berlin, NJ

856-767-7580

SAND or Special Abilities Nights at Diggerland, USA offer the exciting chance to dig, drive and ride real construction equipment while keeping the unique challenges of individuals with special needs in mind. SAND events are exclusive to the special needs community and are hosted at America’s ONLY construction theme park.

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Upcoming events: June 3, 2016 from 5-8 pm September 9, 2016 from 5-8 pm

DiggerlandUSA.com West Berlin, NJ

856-768-1110

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KIDZ WIN is a unique wellness center that specializes in fitness classes for

children with special needs.

KIDZ WIN is owned by two experienced, licensed physical therapists with over 35 years of combined practice.

Their sincerity, dedication and passion towards helping all types of children achieve their highest level of function and self confidence will shine through

in each and every class.

LOCATION KIDZ WIN shares space with the Power Yoga Center 667 Hwy 35, Middletown NJ (Part of Colonial Plaza) 848-218-0026 or 848-218-9449

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The Dragonfly Program is for young adults 18-26 with special/adaptive needs and may include Swim Lessons, Boxing/Striking and Yoga classes.

The Dragonfly Program has been developed with the proceeds from Greta’s Run, a 5K Run/Walk/Roll founded in 2013 by childhood friends of Greta Schoenemann, a

Westfield High School freshman who passed away from injuries sustained on 9/11/02.

The Westfield Area Y accepts Easter Seals.

Contact Jill Koerber, Special Needs Coordinator/Recreation Therapist, at

jkoerber@westfieldynj.org or 908-233-2700 x417 or visit www.westfieldynj.org for program information.

Support Group for Families of Children Diagnosed with Autism

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Mountainside June 21st – 6-8pm

Toms River June 28th – 6-8pm

1-888-CHILDREN (244-5373) Ext. 2482

or email SJohnson@childrens-specialized.org

Taller en español

Newark

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Introducción al trastorno del espectro autista, como mejorar la comunicación, manejo de conducta, preocupaciones sociales, problemas sensoriales, problemas de sueño, medicación, preocupaciones de alimentación y

apoyo comunitario. : Pediatra del desarrollo, psicólogo, enfermera de práctica avanzada, terapeuta ocupacional y terapeuta

del habla de Children’s Specialized Hospital, así como también un panel de padres con experiencia criando niños con Autismo Es un taller gratuito para padres, familiares y cuidadores. No se permite traer niños por el formato y contenido de las presentaciones. No habrá cuidado de niños disponible. El almuerzo esta incluido

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The New Jersey Dare Devils (NJDD) was started in 2002 by the mother of a child seeking to find a physical outlet for her child with autism. Today there are 50 boys and girls ages 6 to 28, with various special needs, playing for the NJDD at the Richard Codey Arena in West Orange NJ. Supporting these special hockey players are 12 adult coaches and over 75 junior/student coaches who are local youth hockey players helping to instruct the NJDD players in the intricacies of hockey. To learn more about joining please visit: www.njdaredevils.net

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The Center for Contemporary Art’s Art for Children with ASD and Special Needs class provides needed access to creative art experiences for children with Autism Spectrum

Disorder and other special needs to provide an invaluable avenue of self-expression for children with limited or no verbal communication.

The Center for Contemporary Art has purchased the area’s first wheelchair accessible pottery wheel, removing barriers to participation in its growing ceramics program by

students in wheelchairs and those with back problems who require an upright position.

For further information or to register for a class, please visit The Center for Contemporary Art online at www.ccabedminster.org or call 908-234-2345.

Located at 2020 Burnt Mills Rd., Bedminster, NJ

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The Bounce Factory's "Gentle Jump" program is designed to provide jumpers with special healthcare needs the time, support and environmental modifications to experience all that The

Bounce Factory has to offer.

The staff has been trained by Missing Piece Awareness Inc. to understand some of the challenges that individuals and families with autism and other special needs face on a daily

basis. They have been taught to not only anticipate the unique needs of jumpers but to support and motivate them in this wonderful environment!

Please call 908-647-5867 to reserve your spot!

When: Tuesdays 4pm – 6pm

Where: The Bounce Factory 150 Mt. Bethel Road Warren, NJ 07059

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People & Families, the NJCDD's nationally recognized magazine, focuses on issues of importance to the developmental disabilities community in New Jersey. Published four times a year, the magazine also provides vital up-to-date information for families and self advocates; highlights organizations,

programs, and individuals that make positive changes in the developmental disabilities community; and shares noteworthy developmental disabilities

stories from across the state and across the nation.

For more info, visit www.njcdd.org

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Kessler Foundation has teamed up with Children’s Specialized Hospital to research new ways of helping to improve the lives of children.

Four Studies: • Advances in Treatment: Examining the Effectiveness of a Group Behavioral Intervention • Study Skills Training to Improve Academic Learning After Pediatric Traumatic Brain Injury • Applying CogMed to Improve Working Memory Abilities After Traumatic Brain Injury • The Examination of Emotional Processing in Children with Traumatic Brain Injury or

Autism To learn more, contact: Chris Bober 973-324-8435 / cbober@kesslerfoundation.org Nancy Moore 973-324-8450 / nbmoore@kesslerfoundation.org

You will be compensated for your time. Study sites are available throughout New Jersey.

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• What is Self-Advocacy? • Keys to Successful Self-Advocacy • What is Transition Planning? • Transition Services Facts • The Role of Centers for Independent Living (CILs) • During the Transition Process • What Services Do Centers for Independent Living (CILs) • Provide? • Centers for Independent Living (CILs) • Contact Information As a Parent…What Can I Do? • Laws to Protect People with Disabilities Services and Programs Financial Assistance Resources • Health Coverage

For more information, please visit: http://atrium.advocaredoctors.com/atrium/forms/PATH%20-%20NJSILC.pdf

College/Career Access institute

A five day preparedness program for students planning to attend college.

July 11-15, 2016 Middlesex Community College Edison Campus

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Who can benefit from this program?

• Students with learning disabilities planning on attending college

• Students interested in how assistive technology can improve their reading and writing

• Students who want to develop self-advocacy skills and learn about available resources on campus

• Students who want to improve their study skills

For more information contact Linda Soltes Student Success Center at 609-882-4182 ext. 532 or email successcenter@advoppos.org

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UCESC is pleased to announce that the first NJ state-supported Project Search High School Transition Program will be piloted in Union County, NJ beginning in the Fall of 2016! Recruitment for the first cohort of students will begin this Winter. The Project SEARCH Transition Program is a unique, business led, one year school-to-work program that takes place entirely at the workplace. Total workplace immersion facilitates a seamless combination of classroom instruction, career exploration, and hands-on training through work site rotations. This special project is the product of a collaborative effort between UCESC, the NJ Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services, and the NJ Division of Developmental Disabilities.

For more information go to http://ucesc.org/ucesc/ or call 908-233-9317

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• Located in Oldwick, NJ • An inclusive summer day camp open to children with disabilities and typically

developing children ages 4 and older. • Children learn and practice basic riding skills, safety awareness and how to groom

and take care of a horse. • Arts and crafts, games and activities are designed to teach campers about horses

while keeping them active and happy. • Geared towards the beginner rider and an excellent introduction to riding in a safe

and secure environment. • Both the camp counselor and riding instructor are PATH, International certified

instructors, are trained in CPR and First Aid and have strong horsemanship backgrounds.

• Camp enrollment is limited to ten campers per week.

For more information or to register for camp, please visit the website at www.manestreaminc.org or contact Kathy Brennan Hart at 908-439-9636, ext. 203 or programdirector@manestreaminc.org

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145 Easy Street, Howell, NJ 732-910-7855 • Family owned and operated. • Beginner Riding Lessons, Therapeutic Riding Lessons, Family

Farm Experience, Team Building and Animal Assisted Activities; all custom tailored to your needs.

• Goal is to teach proper horse care and basic riding to everyone who likes horses, wants to own a horse or just be around horses.

• Horses can help build self-esteem, confidence and muscle tone, which can flow into every aspect of your life. Learn to relax and understand a horse just by participating in one of our programs.

Horse Sense Therapeutic Riding Center

Camp Oakhurst opened its doors in 1906, and since then has been serving the community loyally. The Camp is open to not only for children,

but teens and adults that have physical and developmental disabilities.

Camp Oakhurst is a fully accessible camp for about 800 campers each summer. The 15 open acres are unbarred, allowing for easy wheelchair

access throughout. The camp boasts a heated pool and campers participate in activities including cooking, baseball and off-camp trips!

111 Monmouth Road, Oakhurst, NJ 07755

212-533-4020

For more information,

please visit www.nysh.org

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Kaye-Lynn Dance Studio in Edison offers classes for children living with special needs!

To learn more, please call (732) 548-8452 or visit http://www.kayelynndance.com/

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Del Martial Arts LLC and Pediatric Martial Arts in Scotch Plains offers inclusionary, self contained classes and private lessons designed for special

needs students. In short; everyone is treated equally! School based (IEP) programs are also available.

To learn more, please call 908-233-2284 or visit www.delmartialarts.com and www.pediatricmartialarts.com

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FACES hosts weekly gatherings providing adults over 18 with the

opportunity to share their stories & develop more connections with the community, with the help of peer mentors from Stockton University.

WHERE: Atlantic County Family Service Organization, Suite 1, 950 Tilton Rd. Northfield, NJ 08225 WHEN: Thursdays, 6:30 to 8:30 PM PHONE: 609-822-7536: Leave a message for David or email him at dmhagan@comcast.net

FACES 4 Autism supports children, teens and adults on the autism spectrum and those who love them. Faces provides autism education and resources to families and educators in the South Jersey area. We are dedicated to improving the lives of

individuals on the spectrum through social opportunities and programs that will foster self-advocacy, independence and dignity.

FAMILIES OF AUTISTIC CHILDREN EDUCATION SUPPORT GROUPS is a 501(c)(3) non

profit organization DBA F.A.C.E.S 4 Autism. FACES is an approved agency of the United Way of the Greater Philadelphia and Southern NJ Area. IRS approved Tax ID#

161620250

PO Box 2341, Ventnor, NJ 08406 609-412-3750 www.faces4autism.org

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William Paterson University Performing & Visual Arts will be presenting sensory-friendly performances are open to classes and families with

children on the autism spectrum.

• “Click, Clack, Moo” – December 9, 2016 • “The Monster Who Ate My Peas” – March 22, 2017

For tickets and information, please call 973-720-3178 or visit www.wp-presents.org

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What: A comprehensive individually tailored to fit the needs of adolescents suffering from mental health issues – ie: anxiety, depression, bipolar, ADD/ADHD.

Where: 3635 Quakerbridge Road, suite 3, Hamilton, NJ

Contact: Please call Theresa at 908-801-6700 ext. 6302 for more information regarding the services offered.

Hours: 8 am to 4 pm

We accept out of network coverage and Medicaid

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Sensory Story time for Children of All Abilities

What: Sensory Story time in an interactive and educational program for all children, but is especially designed for children with sensory integration challenges, and their families. The program combines books, songs, and movement to stimulate senses.

Where: Scotch Plains Public Library

When: First Saturday of every month, 9:30 am Learn more at www.scotlib.org

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Our programs provide opportunities for children and youth with special health needs to stay active, grow, and socialize.

Some of these programs include:

• Adaptive Aquatics

• Martial Arts

• Summer camps

• Friday Night Fever (Teen group)

Register Today!

Visit our website for details, schedules, and registration:

www.childrens-specialized.org/recreation

A therapeutic aquatic experience for young children Our parent-child adaptive aquatics program is offered to children with special needs and their caregiver. These classes are designed to introduce children to the aquatic

environment, provide opportunities for bonding, and teach water safety.

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• Ages: 18 months - 3 years old & one

parent/caregiver

• Location: Children’s Specialized Hospital in Mountainside

• Schedule: 45 minute classes, once per week, 7 weeks Typically in the evenings during the week.

• Registration: Visit our website for class schedules, more

details, and to register!

http://csh.recdesk.com/recdeskportal/

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Attend one of our FREE, quick developmental screenings for children ages 19-48 months and sharing valuable resources for parents curious about early childhood

development.

Each screening will take approximately 30 minutes and will include an interactive questionnaire and conversation between parent(s), child, and staff.

For more information please visit www.childrens-specialized.org to register contact Amy Norton at 1-888-CHILDREN x8054 or Anorton@childrens specialized.org.

Registration is encouraged.

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The Family Support Center of NJ is pleased to offer an archive of past webinars to bring you information and education on your

time and at your convenience.

The Law and Disability’ Webinar Series • Presented by Attorneys of Hinkle, Fingles & Prior

• Webinar Series Presented by Hillary D. Freeman, Esq.

Please visit: http://www.fscnj.org/resources/webinars/