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H-PEC
The Haledon Parents of Exception Children (H-PEC) is an organization to support parents of special needs children in the Haledon Public School.
Our goal is to inform our members of the many opportunities offered in the New Jersey/New York Metropolitan Area that are free or low-cost. These great activities are related to academics, athletics, art and crafts, social gatherings, etc.. If you are interested in receiving information directly via email, please contact Regina Cioffi at:
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Regina will include you in all of the mailings and if at any point you want to be removed from the list, just let Regina know.
Here are some great organizations that provide meaningful activities for our children and families:
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Social Skills 'R' Teachable
Often, children with disabilities have difficulty with social skills; they have a hard time making and keeping friends, engaging in conversations, and navigating the less structured worlds of the lunch room and the playground. These deficits are especially pronounced in children with autism, Asperger’s Syndrome, PDD, AD/HD, non-verbal learning disability, anxiety, and/or Learning Disabilities.
Like other skills, social skills can be learned. In each of these free two-hour programs designed for parents and educators, attendees will learn:
- What are social skills?
- How can social skills be taught to children across the age span?
- What can parents do to promote social skills?
- What are 'best practices' in social skills instruction?
- How can the summer months be used to teach and maintain social skills?
Time will be allotted for questions and answers following each seminar.
Please note that the presenter will provide attendees who require it with a certificate documenting 2 hours of Professional Development.
About the presenters:
Michael C. Selbst, Ph.D. is Associate Director of Behavior Therapy Associates, P.A. He is a Licensed Psychologist and a Certified School Psychologist in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Dr. Selbst co-founded and is the Executive Director of HI-STEP (formerly Stepping Stone) Summer Program, which is an intensive six-week day program for children to improve their social skills and problem solving ability, and the Director of the Weekend to Improve Social Effectiveness (W.I.S.E.). Both programs focus on teaching social-emotional skills via small-group training, recreational activities, and cooperative problem-solving, within school- and natural-environment settings. He has extensive experience working with pre-school aged children through adults, including individuals who are gifted, have learning disabilities, social-emotional and behavioral difficulties, and children with developmental delays, including those with Autism and Asperger’s Syndrome.
Rory A. Panter, Psy.D. is a Post-Doctoral Fellow at Behavior Therapy Associates. She is the Director of the North New Jersey Campus of HI-STEP (formerly Stepping Stone) Summer Program, an intensive six-week day program for children to improve their social skills and problem solving ability, operated via collaboration with Behavior Therapy Associates. She has extensive experience providing therapy and testing services to children and adolescents and their families. Dr. Panter has a special interest in the assessment and treatment of children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorders, disruptive behavior disorders, anxiety disorders, and training parents on behavior management strategies to improve child behavior. She has worked in a variety of settings, including schools, specialty outpatient clinics, community mental health clinics, inpatient hospitals, and specialized summer programs. Dr. Panter conducts weekly behavior parent training groups throughout the year and provides individual and family therapy for individuals of all ages. She provides behavioral consultation to professionals in various school districts.
Seminar Dates and Locations:
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April 29, 2010, 7-9 p.m.
Days Inn of Bridgewater
1260 US Rte 22 East
Bridgewater, NJ
Presenter:
Rory A. Panter, Psy.D.Bridgewater
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May 5, 2010, 6-8 p.m.
Comfort Suites
555 Old Bridge Turnpike
East Brunswick, NJ
Presenter:
Rory A. Panter, Psy.D.East Brunswick
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May 6, 2010, 7-9 p.m.
Hilton Garden Inn Hamilton
800 US Highway 130 South
Hamilton, NJ
Presenter:
Michael C. Selbst, Ph.D.Hamilton
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May 12, 2010, 7-9 p.m.
Hotel Westminster
550 W. Mt. Pleasant Avenue
Livingston, NJ
Presenter:
Rory A. Panter, Psy.D.Livingston
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Registration is requested, but not required. For additional information, contact Behavior Therapy Associates at: 732-873-1212, or email
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New Jersey Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs Learning Resource Center Network (LRC) Workshop Announcement
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Upcoming Autism New Jersey Workshops (1800-4-AUTISM)
Promoting Social Skills in Children with ASDs
May 14--JCC MetroWest, West Orange
Incorporating ABA Strategies at Home for Children with Autism
April 30--West New York School District
6028 Broadway, West New York
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Hot Topics
School Skills Program
Location: Fairfield, NJ
For all requests for application, information about programs and fees visit our website www.sociallyspeaking.net or call
Sandy Furia 201-396-9449.
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Parents are welcome to visit the Haledon Public School library to borrow these materials.
Located at 411 E. Clinton Avenue Tenafly, NJ 201-569-7900
Offering many diverse opportunities for special needs children and their families including at classes, social skill building events, services for siblings, workshops for parents on important topics, etc.
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West Bergen Center for Youth and Children
One Cherry Lane Ramsey, NJ 201-934-1160
This center offers numerous services. They have a very strong Asperger’s Related Services Dept that offers activities for children as well as informative workshops and support groups for parents and siblings.
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Parents of Autistic Children (POAC)
Located in Lakewood, NJ
POAC offers free parent training, teacher/therapist training, and free social skills workshops for families.
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Autism Speaks
AS offers government advocacy and family services. They hold an annual walk-a-thon fundraiser. In the past several years the Haledon Helping Hands have participated in this walk-a-thon and helped raised thousands of dollars for this organization.
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