September 2010 events

Tuesday, September 14th
LifeQuest Workshop Series:
The Journey to Adulthood for Individuals with Disabilities
Map Your Trip Here!
6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
6 Southside Rd, Danvers MA
Karla Murphy, Northeast Arc Advocate
Cost: $5.00 per workshop

The Journey to Adulthood for Individuals with Disabilities is a ten month series that covers various topics that pertain to transitioning from school to college and/or employment. This is a great opportunity to network with other families, your greatest allies as you proceed on your journey. The more information you have, the better prepared you are. Our goal is to
support families, and to put them in touch with the opportunities for success in life. You are not alone, and with the assistance of friends and professionals, you will enjoy the sights and experiences, as well as the friendships, you encounter on this incredible journey.

This workshop, "Map Your Trip Here!" is an overview of Family Support and Getting Ready for Transitioning.

Send in the registration form and payment. Get ready to enjoy your journey! (Spanish version here)

For more information, contact Aymee Lucifora at 978-624-2381 or Nicole Biggs at 978-624-2380 or by e-mail at alucifora@ne-arc.org or nbiggs@ne-arc.org

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Mondays, September 20th - December 6th
Drop-In Homework Help Group
Mondays - September 20 - December 6th and will resume in January
Monday 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
6 Southside Rd, Danvers MA

Spotlight is now offering drop-in homework help times for all Spotlight kids and teens.  Counselors wil be available to help Spotlighters get work organized for the week, start and organize and project, or simply complete homework.  This is a great way to get some homework help while avoiding homework arguments!

Cost: $35 per 2 hour session

Please RSVP by noon on the day of the group by contacting Rebecca Girard at 978-624-2314 or by e-mail at rgirard@ne-arc.org

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Mondays, September 20th - December 11th
Spotlight Social Skills Groups
Saturdays from 10 am -12 pm, and Monday through Thursday 3:45 pm - 5:00 pm
6 Southside Rd, Danvers MA

Spotlight is an innovative drama-based social pragmatics program for children ages 9-22 with social-emotional challeges such as Asperger's Syndrome, ADHD, anxiety and depression.

Registration is now open for our Fall semester of social skills groups which begin on September 20th.  Groups are held once a week Monday through Thursday or on every other Saturday at 6 Southside Road in Danvers.

Cost: $630 for weekdays and $520 for every other Saturday, every Saturday $900

Please visit our website at www.spotlightprogram.com for more information or contact Rebecca Girard at 978-624-2314 or by e-mail at rgirard@ne-arc.org

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Mondays, September 22nd - December 8th
Teens Support Group
Wednesday nights - September 22nd - December 8th for Fall group and will resume in January
Wednesdays 6:15 pm - 7:15 pm
6 Southside Rd, Danvers MA

Our teens support groups, mediated by Spotlight staff, offer a supportive environment in which teens ages 14-19 can discuss the myriad issues facing them today, including school, friendship and relationships.  Boys and girls groups are held separately.

We are offering this group on Wednesday evenings at the same time and location as our parent support groups for convenience.

Cost: $15 per group, or 6 groups for $60

Please RSVP by noon on the day of the group by contacting Rebecca Girard 978-624-2314 or by e-mail at rgirard@ne-arc.org

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Mondays, September 22nd - December 8th
Parent Support Group
Wednesday nights - September 22nd - December 8th for Fall group and will resume in January
Wednesdays 6:15 pm - 7:15 pm
6 Southside Rd, Danvers MA

We are pleased to introduce our Spotlight parent support group, which will allow parents to talk with and receive support from one another around issues related to parenting a transition-aged child with social emotional challenges.

We are offering this group on Wednesday evenings at the same time and location as our boys and girls Teens support groups for convenience.

Cost: $10 per group

Please RSVP by noon on the day of the group by contacting Stacey Cruwysat 978-624-2310 or by e-mail at scruwys@ne-arc.org

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Monday, September 20th
The Autism Support Center presents a free workshop
Massachusetts Advocates for Children
Autism Project
Beth Simon, Attorney-at-Law

Monday, September 20,  2010
10 am to 12 noon
6 Southside Rd, Danvers MA

What is the obligation of the public school systems to meet the unique needs of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD)?

This workshop will help parents understand the rights and procedures which ensure children with ASD receive educational opportunities which reflect competency and potential.  This workshop will address current trends, legal standards, some discussion on court cases, evaluation rights and procedures, and special education service options for children with ASD.  The workshop will emphasize specific education services to meet their unique needs and allow them to reach their potential.

Please RSVP by September 13th by contacting Stephanie Gammons at 978-624-2311 or by e-mail at sgammons@ne-arc.org

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Monday, September 25th - November 15th
Teens in Transition Saturday Groups
Saturdays 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
6 Southside Rd, Danvers MA

After the success of our summer Teens in Transition group, Spotlight is pleased to offer a new Saturday group for teens ages 14-19 which will incorporate community field trips, guest speakers and a support group component into the curriuculum, all of which are intended to help teens prepare for their transition into adulthood.  We will address skills such as independence, self awareness and identity, community living, understanding dating and relationships, education and employment.

Cost: $750 for 8 weeks

All new students must submit an application and come in for an informal interview before registering. Contact Rebecca Girard at 978-624-2314 or by e-mail at rgirard@ne-arc.org

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Mondays, September 27th - December 4th
OnQ Social Skills Groups
Saturdays from 10 am -12 pm, and Monday through Thursday 3:45 pm - 5:00 pm
6 Southside Rd, Danvers MA

Spotlight is now offering drop-in homework help times for all Spotlight kids and teens. (2:1 student to staff ratio) Counselors wil be available to help Spotlighters get work organized for the week, start and organize and project, or simply complete homework.  This is a great way to get some homework help while avoiding homework arguments!

Cost: $400 weekdays, $500 Saturdays

All new students must submit an application and come in for an informal interview before registering please contact Rebecca Girard at 978-624-2314 or by e-mail at rgirard@ne-arc.org for an application, registration, or more information.

 

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