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. MAY 2020 Practicing Social Distancing but still need to talk?  We will be meeting via … Continued

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Let’s Talk: Time Out – webinar

This talk will .... • Describe how to implement time out for not following instructions and breaking house rules. • Include time for a Q & A session About Your Host:  Dr. Marcus Thomeer is Co-Director of the Institute for … Continued

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Family Fun Hour – Pictionary

Join us for Family Fun Hour on May 22nd for a game of online Pictionary. Bring your own pencil and paper or use the built in drawing feature in Zoom. Pictionary is fun for all ages! Come back every Friday … Continued

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Let’s Talk: Early Childhood & Behavior

Presentation & Discussion with Katie Junevic & Megan King ! This Talk will: • Focus on Early Childhood • Describe how children use behavior as communication • Include practical strategies, including supporting basic sensory needs, from a parent perspective • … Continued

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Do It Yourself (DIY) ~ Sensory Fun!

Presentation & Discussion with Debbie Schutt, MS! Learn how to use or repurpose basic household supplies to create items that will help address the sensory needs of your child. Demonstrations will include DIY items for all of your senses – … Continued

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Let’s Talk: Mindfulness

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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