-Student Support/Special Education

UPCOMING EVENTS FOR FAMILIES OF SPECIAL NEEDS STUDENTS 
 

Microboards: Putting People Behind People Who Need People

Saturday, July 13, 2013    10:30am – 12:00 noon

Decatur, GA

Do you ever feel like you, a family member, or friend with a disability could be leading a richer and fuller life? Are you wondering what happens when you are no longer able to help? The Georgia Microboards Association presents this free seminar about how microboards can help answer these questions at the Georgia Advocacy Office, 150 East Ponce de Leon Avenue, Suite 430. RSVP to scommito@mindspring.com. For more information, click HERE to see the flyer.
 

Emory Autism Center’s Annual School Inclusion Workshop

Thursday & Friday, July 25 & 26, 2013  8:00am – 4:00pm

Atlanta, GA

The Monarch Program’s annual school inclusion workshop features topics about children with autism spectrum disorders from toddlers to high school ages. The keynote speaker will be Ami Klin, Ph.D., director of the Marcus Autism Center and one of the world’s leading experts in early identification of autism. We welcome all families and professionals who may have an interest in attending this event. For details about breakout sessions and to register, see the brochure. Specific questions can be addressed to either Sheila Wagner or Katie Rogers (sheila.wagner@emory.edu or kkroger@emory.edu, 404-727-8350). For more information, click HERE to see the brochure. 

 

11th Annual Mr. & Miss Special Henry County Pageant

Saturday, July 27, 2013  

Salem Baptist Church, McDonough, GA

This pageant is for special needs individuals, male and female, competing in age divisions that include babies through adults. Email specialpageant@gmail.com for details.

 

Autism/Asperger Parent Support Group
Tuesday, August 20, 2013   6:30 – 8:00pm

McDonough Presbyterian Church, McDonough, GA

This parent support group brings together Henry County families like yours who are trying to piece together the puzzling aspects of raising a child with an autism spectrum disorder. These free, monthly meetings are facilitated by a trained therapist and sponsored by Ryan’s Friends, Inc., www.ryansfriendsinc.org. No RSVP required.

 

NAMI Family-to-Family Support Group

Every Thursday, 7:00 – 8:30pm

Jodeco Road United Methodist Church, Stockbridge

What happens next when a loved one is diagnosed with a mental illness? Where can you find help? What can you do to make your life easier? The National Alliance on Mental Illness is sponsoring a family-based support group every week for family members who have loved ones with a mental health diagnosis (bipolar disease, mood disorders, ADHD, etc.). This support group is facilitated by family members for family members only. For more information, contact Eileen Geurts at 770-504-9172. No RSVP required.
Last Modified on June 4, 2013