Congratulations NFAR Teacher's Awardees!

To learn more about the Teacher's Grants awarded, see below:

NFAR PARENT'S GROUP
Zoom Virtual Meeting
Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2021
6:30 - 8:00 pm

NOTE: No December Meeting

All Parents and Caregivers welcome! Please join us as we learn from guest speakers and exchange ideas - all from the comfort of your home.

November Topic: Promoting Independence

Join us to learn practical and effective strategies for promoting independence in self-help skills. Carol and Kara have spent many years helping individuals with autism gain the self-help skills they need for maximum independence as well as guiding care givers in ways to help their loved ones achieve these skills. They have worked with individuals of all ages and have a wealth of experience to share!

Guest Speaker:  Carol McPheters, Ph.D., BCBA-D Alta Families, Inc. and Kara Lee, M.A., BCBA, Center for Learning and Autism Support Services

Carol has been working with children with autism and related disorders since 2001. Over the course of her career, Carol has been responsible for designing ABA programs for children that maximize skill acquisition and minimize problem behavior in home, school, and community settings. She has supervised, mentored, and provided consultation to other behavior analysts and worked closely with parents to ensure optimal success. Carol founded Alta Families, Inc. with the belief that parents can be the best teachers for their children, and to share her expertise directly with educators and parents. Learn more at https://www.altafamilies.com/

Kara began working with children with autism in 1997 at an ABA-based preschool program located on the East Coast. Kara has experience delivering ABA services across a variety of settings including home, community, and school to individuals from infancy through adulthood. She has taught courses in ABA and is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. Kara is committed to supporting clients and caregivers to achieve positive outcomes. Kara is currently a Clinical Director at Center for Learning and Autism Support Services (CLASS). Learn more at http://www.classaba.com

TO RSVP

HOW TO JOIN THE VIRTUAL MEETINGPlease RSVP by no later than Nov 17th by 4:00 pm on Eventbrite

• On meeting day, we will send those that have RSVP'd an email with a link to join the meeting on Zoom. (Email sent by 10:00 am for early RSVPs and another at 5:00 pm.)
• Join the meeting on Zoom at 6:30 pm. The guest speaker will start shortly.
• All interested family members welcome!

NFAR PARENT'S GROUP
Zoom Virtual Meeting
Wednesday, Oct. 20 2021
6:30 - 8:00 pm

All Parents and Caregivers welcome! Please join us as we learn from guest speakers and exchange ideas - all from the comfort of your home.

October Topic: Navigating the IEP Process

- Do you have questions about your child’s Individualized Education Program?
- Do you have concerns regarding your child’s progress in school?
- Has the COVID-19 pandemic impacted your child’s learning?

Join us to learn more!

Guest Speaker:  Seth Schwartz, Esq., Managing Attorney, Brightside Law Group 

Practicing special education law was a very personal decision for Mr. Schwartz, whose sister has autism. Mr. Schwartz noted that "growing up I watched my parents struggle when making the choices that affected my sister's emotional, social, and academic growth. When I think about my job as an attorney and legal advocate I always keep that perspective in the forefront."
To learn more https://brightsidelawgroup.com/

 
TO RSVP

HOW TO JOIN THE VIRTUAL MEETING:

• Please RSVP by no later than Oct 20th by 4:00 pm on Eventbrite
• On meeting day, we will send those that have RSVP'd an email with a link to join the meeting on Zoom. (Email sent by 10:00 am for early RSVPs and another at 5:00 pm.)
• Join the meeting on Zoom at 6:30 pm. The guest speaker will start shortly.
• All interested family members welcome!