Parent Support Group -- Special Needs
Parenting can be a lonely. Parenting a child with special needs may make a person feel like no one truly understands. That is not the case - there are many parents of special needs children looking to connect with others! This a monthly support group for parents of special needs children. This group is a place to hear from others, learn about services and advocacy and vent, cry or laugh about the challenges and the amazement that comes with parenting and loving a special needs child. Next group TBD.
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30-51 36th Street
Astoria, NY 11103
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Special Children, Special Parents
A 3-hour workshop for and about parents of special needs children. Along with support the workshop focuses on topics specifically impacting parents of children with special needs. The group addresses parenting practices, family relationships, family life and parental self-care. The goal of the workshop is to help parents develop family resilience, enhance their knowledge and self-awareness, meet other families and gain support. Next workshop TBD.
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Some kids have a hard time with social interactions. They may have trouble with engaging others, reading social cues, understanding how their behavior impacts social interactions and how to problem solve if conflicts arise. They may act without thinking, have big reactions to small issues and have difficulty making and keeping friends. This group focuses on helping kids with social challenges due to developmental or emotional disabilities. We focus on developing self-awareness, problem solving and perspective taking. We work on developing self-regulation and expected social behaviors. Next group TBD.