Support Group for Children with Special Needs
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The support group for children with special needs is an excellent opportunity for parents to learn about their rights as an advocate for their children with special needs. It is a great way to help each other talk about their relationships with educators and other families and learn community outreach places to help their child discover life. I also will teach about Special Education Services so you are prepared to be the best advocate for your child in a meeting with schools and other services they may need.
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My Other Groups
self-esteem, anxiety issues, and social skills
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I will provide groups for teens and adolescents that suffer from self-esteem and anxiety issues. I will also provide social skills groups to those that want to interact easier with their peers and friends.
Peer Groups for Tween and Teens
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Peer Groups & Social Skills Groups, hourly weekly eight sessions *Hourly weekly zoom meetings *Female groups *male groups *Different subjects each week Self-esteem Boundaries with peers, Dealing with anxiety and peer pressure, How to communicate with parents respectfully, How to advocate for yourself, Tween and Teen problems, Social Skills, and life skills. I also do Special Needs Support Groups for parents wanting to communicate with others having issues and accomplishments with their special needs children. I also do a support group on What special education is in the school setting and how to learn to best advocate for your child.