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Myths and Facts: Getting to Know the Cuyahoga County Board of Developmental Disabilities
Does your child have a diagnosis or developmental disability, but you’re unsure what county resources are out there? Or is your child already approved for services, but you don’t know what you need or how to get it? Join Connecting for Kids and the Cuyahoga County Board of Developmental Disabilities for a workshop and get your questions answered.
Program Includes:
- Getting the facts and dispelling the myths about disability resources
- Learning what support exists and the steps to get what you need
- Break-out groups to get your questions answered and connect with other families
- A rundown of disability services from birth through transition age
Good to know:
- This program is for families in Cuyahoga County. Additional counties will be covered in future programs
- This program is for adults only, but free childcare is available for ages 1-12 years. Registration required.
Wednesday, Sept. 30, 6:30 p.m.
Hybrid – Online and at Heights Libraries, Lee Road Branch
Free childcare available
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From Conflict to Connection
Are you stuck in cycles of yelling, pleading and trying to correct your child’s behavior? Are you looking for better ways to meet your child’s needs and strengthen your relationship? Join us for a discussion led by Abby Schultz, MS, EIS, of Purposeful Growth & Wellness.
Program includes:
- Learning about your child’s sensory, communication and emotional profile
- Exploring how your child’s unique style may affect play, behavior, connection and daily functioning
- Simple, play-based tools you can use at home
Good to know:
- This program is for caregivers of children with or without a diagnosis
- Free childcare is available for ages 1-12 years. Registration required
Wednesday, Oct. 21, 6:30 p.m.
Hybrid – Online and at Avon Lake Public Library
Free childcare available
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Picky Eating and Problem Feeding
Does your child avoid certain foods, textures and entire food groups? Or, do you have a child with more complex feeding needs? Join us for a discussion with practical strategies led by Esther A. L. Verbovszky, MA, CCC-SLP, of Star Center Foundation and Cleveland Feeding and Swallowing Center LLC.
Program includes:
- Using “adventurous eating” to build curiosity and reduce fear around foods
- How to know whether it’s just picky eating or problem feeding
- Tools to understand and support when children become scared of new foods
- Ways to create a positive and low-pressure mealtime
Good to know:
- This program is for adults only, but free childcare is available for ages 1-12 years. Registration required
Tuesday, Nov. 17, 6:30 p.m.
Westlake Porter Public Library
Free childcare available
Register
To register for any of Connecting for Kids’ free programs, email:
[email protected], call 440-570-5908 or visit our website.
About Us
Connecting for Kids is a group in Northeast Ohio that helps parents. We support families who are worried about their child — whether it’s autism, ADHD, anxiety, school or just a hard time in life. We offer free programs, help finding resources and a caring community where parents feel welcome.
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 to get resources and support for your family at no cost to you.
To get started, visit our website.