Family Fun Hour: Once Upon a Time

During this week’s family fun hour participants will work together to create a story.  A story template will be shared on the screen along with a variety of pictures. The story is not complete, it is full of blanks!  As … Continued

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Let’s Talk: Mindfulness & Managing Stress

Do You…. • Feel overwhelmed and unable to stop? • Find yourself dwelling on the past and/or worrying about the future? • Feel stuck in a cycle of regret, exhaustion, and fear? • Want to learn how mindfulness can reduce … Continued

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Summer Structure & Routine Part 2

Parents/caregivers will learn about why structure and routine is important, how to create structure/routine in your home, and how to address disruptions to the routine/structure. Participants will receive a follow up email with a list of supplies and printable images … Continued

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Family Fun Hour: Show Off!

Participants in “Family Fun Hour – Show Off!” need to be prepared to show off their skills, favorite toys, talents, pets, and more. During this hour each participant will have an opportunity to share their talents with other participants. Participants … Continued

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People new to the OPWDD system can access services and supports through the Front Door.  The Front Door is the way OPWDD connects people to the services they need and want.  Once you enter, a person-centered planning process begins which … Continued

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FRONT DOOR FAMILY SESSION via WebEx

People new to the OPWDD system can access services and supports through the Front Door.  The Front Door is the way OPWDD connects people to the services they need and want.  Once you enter, a person-centered planning process begins which … Continued

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FRONT DOOR FAMILY INFORMATION SESSION via WebEx

People new to the OPWDD system can access services and supports through the Front Door.  The Front Door is the way OPWDD connects people to the services they need and want.  Once you enter, a person-centered planning process begins which … Continued

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FAMILY & CAREGIVER NIAGARA AUTISM GROUP

PURPOSE:  Provide a welcoming environment for parents and other caregivers of children with autism spectrum disorders to meet, share experiences, ask questions and receive support. JULY 2020 Practicing Social Distancing but still need to talk?  We will be meeting via … Continued

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Let’s Talk: Meltdown Management

During this discussion we will talk about the difference between tantrums and meltdowns.  Strategies that can be used to help prevent them along with interventions that can be used will be introduced.  We will also discuss recovering after a meltdown … Continued

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