Events Calendar

MAY EVENTS

WEBINAR: Medicaid, SSI and Other Important Entitlements
Tuesday, May 21 - 7:00 - 8:30 pm

Presented by the Law Firm of Hinkle, Fingles & Prior
Learn how to maximize your health coverage, navigate the system, gain coverage under other programs such as Medicaid and Medicaid-funded waivers, and master appeal procedures.

http://www.autismnj.org/events/parent_workshops

Teen/Tween Autism Spectrum Discussion Group - MORRISTOWN
Wednesday, May 29 - 7:00 - 8:30 pm, Lafayette Learning Center, Auditorium, 31 Hazel Street, Morristown
Sponsored by P.A.C.E. Come and meet other parents and guardians of middle and high schoolers with PDD-NOS, Autism, and Asperger’s and share a conversation about common experiences and concerns. Open to all parents.

RSVP: http://bit.ly/PACEautismMay or email pace.msd@gmail.com

JUNE EVENTS

PANDAS Support Group - PARSIPPANY
Monday, June 3 (first Monday of every month) 7:00 pm, Parsippany Library, Group Study Room 1
Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorder Associated with Streptococcal Infections.
For more information on this disorder: http://www.pandasfoundation.org/pandasfoundation/Home.html
For more information on the support group: www.Parsippanypandas@gmail.com

POAC Walk-a-Thon and Free Family Carnival - DENVILLE
Sunday June 2, 11 am to 2 pm, Gardner Field, Denville
Sponsored by POAC (Parents of Autistic Children)
www.poac.net/

WEBINAR: Guardianship and Estate Planning
Tuesday, June 16 - 7:00 - 8:30 pm

Presented by the Law Firm of Hinkle, Fingles & Prior
Wills, Trusts, Social Security, Medicaid…Planning for the future for your child with autism can be complicated. Should you have bonds and savings accounts in your child’s name? Who should you designate as guardians for your child(ren)? When should you begin this process? This webinar will help you to understand the issues surrounding your decisions when planning for the future.

http://www.autismnj.org/events/parent_workshops

MULTI-DATE AND SUMMER EVENTS

SNAP Yoga - MORRISTOWN
April 8, 15, 22, 29, May 6, 13 - 6:00 - 7:00pm (ages 6-9); 7:15 - 8:15 pm (ages 10 and up)
Cost $70.00 including Yoga mat (you must sign up for all sessions) You can pay online through PayPal or send your check to: SNAP, Inc.10 Stoneybrook Way, Morristown, New Jersey 07960
The goals of the program are to achieve a more limber body, increased physical coordination, better posture, and improved flexibility without incurring the potentially negative effects associated with high-impact forms of exercise. Emphasis is on breathing with movement and improving the motor planning, motor control, accuracy and timeliness with movement.
All Children will be paired with a SNAP mentor, but parents are welcome to join in as well.
Register: http://www.snapclinics.org/event.php?eventID=16

SNAP TaeKwon-Do - MORRISTOWN

Monday evenings - January through June
6:30 - 7:30 pm, Woodland School, 51 Johnston Drive, Morristown
The purpose of the class is to provide a rich experience for our kids in this martial arts program. While the program is martial arts, the broader goal of TKD is in developing listening skills, memory and the development of balance which is an issue with many of our kids. The over the horizon goal is to integrate our kids into a typically developing class when appropriate so that they have the social experience of being with these children too. The class will be conducted by Two Black belt instructors and lead by Robin Robinson, a 7th degrees Black belt, who is one of the top female Black Belts in the country.
Cost: $50/for 2 months- including a TKD uniform for each new student.
Register: http://www.snapclinics.org/event.php?eventID=2
Questions: clinics@gmail.com. www.snapclinics.org

Club JCC Junior Swim & Yoga - WEST ORANGE
Thursday afternoons: 4:30pm-6:00pm, JCC Metrowest, 760 Northfield Avenue, West Orange A sports & recreation program targeted to children diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome and ADD/ADHD. Children participate in a group swim session and yoga. The program is supervised by professionals with extensive experience with individuals with special needs.
Ages 8-12
Winter/Spring 2013: 1/31, 2/7, 2/14, 2/28, 3/7, 3/14, 3/21, 4/4, 4/11, 4/18, 4/25, 5/2, 5/9, 5/16 -  14 Thursdays: $420 Member/ $490 Guest
To register, please contact: Jessica Walder, Assistant Director of Special Needs Services at 973-530-3507 or jwalder@jccmetrowest.org. Intake interview required for new participants.

Club JCC Teen Fitness Club - WEST ORANGE

 Thursday evenings: 6:00pm-8:00pm, JCC Metrowest, 760 Northfield Avenue, West Orange A fitness program including yoga and swim, targeted to teens with Asperger’s Syndrome and ADD/ADHD. Swimsuit/towel required plus comfortable clothing for yoga. The program is supervised by professionals with extensive experience with individuals with special needs.
Ages 13-18
Winter/Spring 2013 - 21 Thursdays: 1/31, 2/7, 2/14, 2/21, 2/28, 3/7, 3/14, 3/21, 3/28, 4/4, 4/11, 4/18, 4/25, 5/2, 5/9, 5/16, 5/23, 5/30, 6/6, 6/13, 6/20  Fee: $630 Member/ $735 Guest
To register, please contact: Jessica Walder, Assistant Director of Special Needs Services at 973-530-3507 or jwalder@jccmetrowest.org. Intake interview required for new participants.

Club JCC Teen Sunday - WEST ORANGE 

Sunday afternoons: 1:00-4:00pm (times may vary), JCC Metrowest, 760 Northfield Avenue, West Orange An offsite social recreation program that provides teens with special needs the opportunity to learn and practice life skills in the community. Activities take place at local restaurants, theaters, bowling lanes, entertainment centers, etc. Lunch and admissions are included in the fee. The program is supervised by professionals with extensive experience with individuals with special needs.
Ages 13-18
Winter/Spring 2013: 1/27, 2/10, 2/24, 3/3, 3/17, 4/14, 4/28, 5/19  Price per Sunday: $45 Member/ $50 Guest
To register, please contact: Jessica Walder, Assistant Director of Special Needs Services at 973-530-3507 or jwalder@jccmetrowest.org. Intake interview required for new participants.

Teen Tracks Travel Camp - WEST ORANGE
July 29-August 23
This daily travel program during the month of August provide Teens who have special needs the opportunity to spend the day in the community on daily trips, while providing them with opportunities to learn daily living skills. Activities include trips to the beach, museums, sporting events, entertainment complexes, yoga class and more. Program hours are 8:30am - 4:30pm daily. Teens can attend, 1,2, 3 or 4 weeks. Maximum enrollment is twelve teens per day and an intake interview is required for admission.
Ages 13-21
·         4 weeks $2,750 JCC Member / $3,150 Guest
·         3 weeks $2,275 JCC Member / $2,575 Guest
·         2 weeks $1,625 JCC Member / $1,825 Guest
·         1 week $895 JCC Member/ $995 Guest
To register, please contact: Jessica Walder, Assistant Director of Special Needs Services at 973-530-3507 or jwalder@jccmetrowest.org. Intake interview required for new participants.

TryCan Programs - SUMMIT
https://register.communitypass.net/summit or call the office at 908-277-2932.
Programs held at the Summit Community Center, 100 Morris Avenue. Questions, contact Kevin at summitcan@gmail.com or 908-277-2932 x13.

Center for Enhancing Abilities – new program in Morris County
Enhancing well-being and personal fulfillment through growth opportunities and choices. For Consultation, Class and Fee Schedule Contact Neeta Das, MSW, LCSW, ACSW Director, 30 Years of Experience Working with and for Individuals who are Differently Abled and their Families at (973) 998-6242 or CenterForEnhancingAbilities@gmail.com.

Adaptive Ski Program at Campgaw Mountain
http://www.skicampgaw.com/childrens-center/adaptive-program

Yad B'Yad presented by Morristown Jewish Center Beit Yisrael

Starting September 2013 - Sundays 9:45 - 11:45 am

Program for Children with Special Needs

Individual Instruction, Special Needs certified teacher

Hebrew and Judaic studies. Synagogue membership not required.

For more information or to schedule a consultation contact Michelle Nulman at michelle@mjcby.org or Gail Sulkin at gail@mjcby.org or call 973-538-9292

JVS Career Camps 2013

Session 1: for students with physical, cognitive, and developmental disabilities - July 29 - August 9

Session 2: for students diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) - August 12 - 23

The objective of Career Camp is to help prepare students for work, training or education after high school. Career Camp 2012 will provide students the opportunity to engage in vocational activities designed to simulate job tasks and give hands-on experience developing a variety of different work skills. Camp activities will focus on vocational exploration, appropriate work behaviors, and social skills development. Classroom instruction will be interactive and include resume writing, completion of job applications, and practicing interview skills. Campers will also take field trips to community employment sites to learn about a variety of jobs available in areas such as health care, culinary arts, animal care, and horticulture.

For more information and registration:

Lauren A. Klein, M.S., C.R.C.
Coordinator of Rehabilitation Services
973-674-6330 ext. 237
Lklein@jvsnj.org

FALL 2013 EVENTS

JED BAKER, PH.D. BACK-TO-SCHOOL MANAGING BEHAVIOR & SOCIAL SKILLS CONFERENCE - WEST ORANGE

September 25, 2013 - Grand Wilshire Hotel, West Orange, NJ

Start School with the tools you need to manage challenging behaviors and teach social skills.

For parents and professionals.

You will learn how to de-escalate out of control behavior, create prevention plans for 7 common triggers to problem behavior, teach social skills to verbal and non-verbal individuals, and create accepting peer environments.

For questions please contact Jeffrey Friedberg/Bossy Frog Productions LLC
email: info@bossyfrog.com
phone: (845) 642-0859
website: http://jedbakerconference.eventbrite.com

Early registration discounts. Limited time offer.