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Navigating School Avoidance
Does your child struggle to attend school due to stress, anxiety or bullying? Are you facing daily battles to get them out the door each morning? Join Rob Adams, PsyD from Barlow & Adams Behavioral Health and Rebekah Bryson, LISW, therapist and school social worker for Avon Local Schools, as they discuss the factors contributing to school avoidance both in and out of the classroom. Families will learn how to improve communication, adopt positive coping strategies to manage stress and collaborate effectively with educators, counselors, and therapists to support their child’s success.
Thursday, September 18, 6:30 p.m.
Hybrid — Online and also at Avon Lake Public Library
Free childcare available
Executive Function 101: Strategies to Build Skills at Home & School
Does your child forget to turn in homework or constantly blurt out answers in class? Do they become easily upset over small things? If so, your child might have executive function challenges. Join Tori Cordiano, Ph.D., who will discuss how core executive functioning skills impact daily life, including homework completion, following directions, time management and emotional regulation. She will also explore typical executive functioning struggles at different developmental stages and what red flags may signal a need for support. Learn practical, effective ways to help children build executive functioning skills at home and school.
Thursday, Oct. 2, 6:30 p.m.
Lakewood Public Library, Main Library
Free childcare available
Navigating IEPs, ETRs and 504s
What is the difference between an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) and a 504 plan? How do you request an evaluation if you suspect your child could use some additional support? What is an Evaluation Team Report (ETR)? Navigating the world of special education may seem overwhelming at first. Join Karla Fitch, MSW, LSW, of Connecting for Kids and Shari DeCarlo of Neo Advocates, as they help you understand the process so that you can more effectively work with the school to help your child. Families will also have the chance to learn more about IDEA and discuss concerns about the state of special education in Ohio.
Wednesday, Oct. 29, 6:30 p.m.
Middleburg Heights Branch of Cuyahoga County Public Library
Free childcare available
To register for any of these free programs, Click Here, [email protected] or 440-570-5908.
About Us
Connecting for Kids serves families who have concerns about their child, including those children with and 8 without diagnoses. Our programs are located throughout Cuyahoga and Lorain counties.
Not sure where to start? Ask Us!
When you have a concern about your child, navigating can be hard. At Connecting for Kids, our Family Resource Specialists (FRS) get it – because we’re parents too. Visit us online to talk with an FRS and to get resources and support for your family.
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