Fay J. Lindner Center for Autism and Developmental Disorders announces a new therapy group for high-functioning young adults with HFA/Aspergers Disorder/PDD-NOS ages 18-22.
LOCATED IN LONG ISLAND
Group sessions will focus on developing strategies for:
- anxiety and stress
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self-esteem and self-concept
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depression
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social skills and interpersonal relationships
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education and job choices
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developing independence
Contact: Interested families can call Shana Nichols, Ph.D., Psychologist at
516-802-8600 for more information and to set up a brief screening session.
Call for new workshop schedule
Family Matters- Family Support
A confidential support group that provides emotional support and skill development for families of individuals with ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder), advocacy and advocacy services. 6 week group.
Strategies:
- - learn to manage stress
- - learn mindfulness techniques
- - learn about local, regional and state systems
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- Share your experiences and solutions with other families in similar situations
- Call for Dates
Contact: To register please call Patrice Baez (845)-339-9090 ext.113
Location: Mental Health Association, Main Office Conference Room, 221 Tuytenbridge Rd. Lake Katrine, NY.
ASD Support Group- Family Support
Family support group if you have a child, sibling, or other realtive with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Light refreshments will be served. 8 week group.
- Call for Dates
- Contact: Sis Gonyea (845)-338-0419 or Patrice Baez (845)-339-9090 ext. 113
Open Center for Autism
Address: 503 Hurley Ave. Hurley, NY 12443
Adult Peer Support Group
This group is for people on the autism spectrum 18 years and older. The group meets twice a month with the mission to provide peer support and make new friends. New members are always welcome!
- Every other Saturday 2:00-3:30 p.m.
- Call for dates.
Contact: 800-661-1575 or info@autism.org
Parent Support Group
The parent support group is a chance for parents to support each other as peers and to receive professional support from Layne Habib, the Open Center Parent Support Coordinator. Parents will learn new strategies for supporting their children from teaching life skills at home to navigating the world of special education, and preparing for transition to adult life. Parents will also have the opportunity to address specific concerns and challenges that individual parents may be facing.
There is no fee, but we ask parents to consider a $10 donation to help the Open Center continue to offer the professional support of Layne Habib and our guest speakers.
Contact: 800-661-1575 or info@autism.org for dates and times
Individual Parent Support
Receive individualized support from Layne Habib, the Open Center Parent Support Coordinator, who is well versed in the challenges that parents face, including teaching life skills at home, getting through evaluation, understanding the world of special education, and transition planning.
Contact: 800-661-1575 ext. 5
* Fee is $75/hr.