The P.A.C.E. organization does not
endorse any person, therapy, or service. Those listed below are submitted as recommendations by individual P.A.C.E. members.
THIS LIST WILL CONTINUE TO
EVOLVE AND EXPAND. PLEASE SEND RECOMMENDATIONS AND ADDITIONS to PACE.msd@gmail.com.
Links & Recommendations...- Sibshops - Presented by Family
Support Center of New Jersey, Parsippany - Sibshops are for kids between the ages of 8-12 years old who have a sibling with
special needs. Monthly sessions costs $25.00 per child. Please call FSCNJ at 800-372-6510 for more information.
- Pediatric Therapy & Yoga of Morris
Dr. Yana Kofman is a pediatric physical therapist in Morristown who provides therapeutic
yoga to children of varying needs. In her studio, she and her staff have two yoga classes designed specifically
for children which special needs such as Down's, Autism, ADD/ADHD and many other disorders listed on her website.
The focus is to aid in socio-emotional development and strong emotional intelligence through yoga postures, breathing and
relaxation with meditation. Her website is http://thewholechildnj.health.officelive.com
- Additude magazine - Living Well with
Attention Deficit www.attitudemag.com
- The ARC of Morris County The Arc/Morris is dedicated to the care, support and advancement of people with intellectual and related developmental
disabilities and their families. www.arcmorris.org
- NJ State Division of Developmental Disabilities - (DDD) funds services
for eligible individuals with developmental disabilities. These supports and services are provided by more than 280 agencies
in communities throughout the state, or in seven residential developmental centers that are administered by DDD. www.state.nj.us/humanservices/ddd/home/index.html
- Kathy Hoopmann has begun a wonderful series of chapter books for
kids 9 years and up called Asperger Adventures.
- "Autism's
Hidden Blessings" by Kelly Langston was written by a mother of a child with autism.
- Super Duper Publications
make fun learning materials for kids with special needs. www.superduperinc.com
- The Learning Resource Center - North
Satellite
Office of Special Education Programs
New Jersey Department of Education
Funded by IDEA
New Address: 104 The American Road, Bldg. 100
Morris Plains,NJ 07950
Phone: 973-631-6345
Fax:
973-631-6350
Hours: Mon., Wed., Thurs., & Fri. 9-5pm
Tues. 9-6pm
Learning Resource Centers throughout the state of
NJ are supported through the NJ State Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs. For a $2/year membership,
parents have access to an extensive lending library, learning materials, laminating and photocopying, and much more. - SNAP Sports Clinics
- SNAP, Inc. is a non-profit organization designed to improve a child’s
athletic and social ability. Our goal is to ultimately integrate children into the recreational leagues.
- Different Like Me: My Book of Autism Heroes by Jennifer Elder
- ADHD, Mood and Behavior Center - The center is a uniquely comprehensive
therapy center for children, adolescents and adults with emotional, behavioral, social, academic, professional and substance
abuse difficulties, and for their families. 210 Malapardis Road, Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927 (973)605-5000
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Inspiration..."Affirming words from moms and dads are like light switches. Speak
a word of affirmation at the right moment in a child's life and it's like lighting up a whole roomful of possibilities."
-- Gary Smalley
When advocating for your child, there
are two magic words. Be cordial and persistent.
(Thanks
to Robin Bruen for this wise advice.)
WEBSITES & SOCIAL MEDIA - Misunderstood Minds - This site is a companion to the PBS special
Misunderstood Minds, and profiles a variety of learning problems and expert opinions. It is designed to give parents and
teachers a better understanding of learning processes, insights into difficulties, and strategies for responding.
www.pbs.org/wgbh/misunderstoodminds/intro.html
- MOSAIC
List Yahoo Group -http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Mosaic-List/ New Jersey parents-only
support group (based in Bergen County, NJ) for parents of children diagnosed with ASD over the age of five. Mosaic is not
a list about the NJ Early Intervention System or recovery though all parents are welcome to join and voice their opinions
about treatments, therapies, education or seek guidance. Our archives contain a wealth of information for the special needs
of the newly diagnosed and we encourage you to explore them for information on how to maneuver through the early days after
your child has been diagnosed with autism/PDD. Also look for Mosaic on Facebook!
- Autism New Jersey - Autism New Jersey is a nonprofit agency
providing information and advocacy, services, family and professional education, and consultation. Autism New Jersey encourages
responsible basic and applied research that may lessen the effects of, and potentially prevent, autism. Autism New Jersey
is dedicated to ensuring that all people with autism receive appropriate, effective services to maximize their potential and
to enhancing the general public's overall awareness of autism.
http://www.autismnj.org and on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/AutismNJ
- LD OnLine.org
is the world's leading website on learning disabilities and ADHD,
serving more than 200,000 parents, teachers, and other professionals each month. http://www.LDOnLine.org and on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/LDOnline
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