NEW: Recognizing Staff Achievement 12/6/07

ALSO SEE: Health/Safety Information 10/23/07

Special Education Services
Special Education Services are available through recommendation from the Special Education Director, Elizabeth Chappell. Contact her at Pupil Personnel Services at 369-6800. Directions to PPS.

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Calendar for Events (Highlighted Calendar Events (See Week at a Glance)

Shana Nichols, PhD, psychologist and former Clinical Director of the Fay J. Lindner Center for Autism, is pleased to announce the June 2010 opening of her new clinic, ASPIRE Center for Learning and Development, in Melville, NY (110 – LIE corridor). Summer programming includes:
·         June 23 “School’s out for Summer!” Celebration at Dave and Busters for 15-18 year olds
·         “Out and About: Connecting with Your Community” weekend outings for pre-teens, teens and young adults with ASDs
·         Home, community, and clinic-based behavioral and adaptive skill support programs
·         Diagnostic evaluations and consultation services
·         SOAR: Summer Organization for Academic Readiness program
·         6-week skills-focused individual counseling
·         7-9 year old “Social Coping” group
·         …and more!

For new clients, services begin June 21st, 2010. For more information about ASPIRE and to learn more about our upcoming summer programs, please contact Dr. Shana Nichols beginning June 5th at 631-923-0923, or any time by email at: aspirecenterforlearning@gmail.com.

SUPPORT GROUPS AT THE CODY CENTER

Cody Center Sibling SupportGroup
The Sibling Support Group is forbrothers and sisters of children with Autism and related disorders. Thegroup meets weekly and incorporates games, art projects, and discussionin an upbeat and supportive atmosphere. The group is led by a socialworker, Marlies Brandt, and volunteer helpers.
Age Range of Siblings: 7to 11 years
Time: Saturdays, 11 am to12:30pm
Location: Cody Center, 5Medical Drive, Port Jefferson Station
Start Date: March 6th,2010
Fee: None
Application Process: Pleasecontact Marlies Brandt at 631-632-3147, or by e-mail at Marlies.Brandt@stonybrook.edu.

Parent Information and SupportGroup
The Cody Center offers a shortterm group for parents of children recently diagnosed with Autism, AspergerSyndrome or PDD-NOS. The group focus is on helping parents developa better understanding of autism and on giving parents an overview of services,systems, and resources in the community.
Time: Tuesdays,7 pm to 8:30 pm
Location: Putnam Hall, Room177, Stony Brook University
Start Date: April 6
Fee: No Charge
Application Process: Pleasecontact Marlies Brandt at 631-632-3147, or by e-mail at Marlies.Brandt@stonybrook.edu

Grandparent Group
This group is for grandparentsof children with autism spectrum disorders. It features guest speakerson topics such as special education, promoting social skills, etc. Thereis no charge for group attendance.
Spring Meeting Dates: 1/20,2/24, 3/17, 4/21, 5/19, 6/16
Time: 10 to 11:30 am
Location: Cody Center,5 Medical Drive, Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776
Fee: No Charge
Contact: EllenWoodward at 631-632-3127 or e-mail Shirley.Woodward@stonybrook.edu

Directions to Stony Brook University

The University is located in Suffolk County off Nicolls Road, which is Exit 62 of the Long Island Expressway, I-495.  Take Nicolls Road north about 9 miles.  At the first entrance to Stony Brook University, the South Entrance, turn left, or West, onto South Loop.  Continue to Marburger, and turn right.  Continue to the traffic circle and go around to “11 o’clock”; continue West on Circle Road until you see a right-hand turn into Campus Drive leading to the Student Activities Center.  Parking is available in a large surface lot near the Student Activities Center. You can obtain a campus map at www.stonybrook.edu.

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Special Education Committee of the PTA in Mattituck
You don't have to live in Mattituck to take advantage of these presentations sponsored by Mattituck SEPTA at Mattituck-Cutchogue School District

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MORE CALENDAR EVENTS

Parent to Parent of NYS
Long Island DDSO, 415 A Oser Avenue, Hauppauge, NY 11788
631-434-6196

Connecting and supporting parents
of individuals with specials needs
www.parenttoparentnys.org