Friends of Different Learners
Welcome
Several years ago, a couple of parents set out to form an information group and started the Fair Haven Friends of Different Learners. Over the past few years, the group has grown as other area towns have started their own groups. We are a coalition of parents in the Two Rivers area who are trying to get information that parents need to them. We welcome any parent to join our group who has a child with a special need, learning difference or question about navigating their everyday life. Below is a list of upcoming meetings andresources.
The Purpose
The purpose of this discussion group to ask questions and share helpful information with other parents who have similar experiences.
Subscription to the Yahoo Group
If you would like to become a member of our Yahoo discussion group, please go to the Subscribe area to join. All members will be asked to fill out an application and agree to certain posting guidelines. Your information is private and will not be shared with anybody but the moderator of the group.
If you do not want to join the Yahoo group, you can still have access to our meeting information by joining our e-mail distribution list at FHFDL@hotmail.com
Questions or comments
If you have questions or comments:
Yahoo Group: FHFDLonline@yahoo.com
General questions or to just join e-mail list: FHFDL@hotmail.com
By telephone: Amanda Stevens (741-7675) or Carrie Marxen (212-0380).
Upcoming Meetings
We are working on our schedule of meetings for the 2010-2011 school year. If you have any suggestions, please send us an email to the above address.
Strategies for Inclusion - Making it Happen
June 14th 7:30 - 9:30 PM
Middletown High School North - Library
59 Tindall Road, Middletown, NJ
SPAN FAMILY FUN EVENT - Thursday, July 8th
Resources
The Jersey Shore University Medical Center KIDDS Program.
The program provides comprehensive services for young children with developmental delays including team secondary screening and diagnostic assessments.
Division of Developmental Disabilities
The Feingold Program
Helping Kids with Dyslexia Read
Family Support Center of NJ
SPAN-Statewide Parent Advocacy Network
FRA- Family Resource Associates
NJ Administrative Code
Autism NJ (Formerly known as Cosac)
New Jersey Coalition for Inclusive Education, Inc.
POAC
"The Right to Special Education in New Jersey": A guide for advocates
Prior Meeting Notes
To be added
Books and Periodicals
A Mind at a Time, By Mel Levine
How To Talk So Kids Will Listen and Listen So Kids Will Talk, by Adele Farber and Elaine Mazlish
Siblings Without Rivalry, by Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish
Setting Limits with your Strong Willed Child, By Robert J. MacKenzie
Making Children Mind Without Losing Yours, by Kevin Leman
Overcoming Dyslexia, by Sally Shaywitz, MD
Talking to Your Child About God, by David Heller
Sensory Information
The Explosive Child, by Ross Greene
The Out-of-Sync Child, by Carol Kranowitz
The Out-of-Sync Child Has Fun, by Carol Kranowitz
Meghan’s World The Story of One Girl’s Triumph of Sensory Processing Disorder, by Diane M. Renna
Autism and Spectrum Related Books
Taking Charge of ADHD: The Complete, Authoritative Guide for Parents, by Russell A. Barkley
Ten Things Every Child with Autism Wishes You Knew, by Ellen Notbohm
Thinking In Pictures: and Other Reports from My Life with Autism, by Temple Grandin
Addressing the Challenging Behavior of Children With High-Functioning Autism/Asperger Syndrome in the Classroom: A Guide for Teachers and Parents by Rebecca A. Moyes and Rececca A. Moyes
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time, by Mark Haddon
Like Sound Through Water : A Mother's Journey Through Auditory Processing Disorder by Karen J. Foli and Edward M. Hallowell
My Social Stories , by Carol Gray
Autism Aspergers: Solving the Relationship Puzzle--A New Developmental Program that Opens the Door to Lifelong Social and Emotional Growth, by Steven E. Gutstein
The Mind Tree, by Tito Rajarshi Mukhopadhyah
Diet Intervention Books
Children with Starving Brains: A Medical Treatment Guide for Autism Specrum Disorder by Jaquelyn McCandless
The Natural Medicine Guide to Autism, By Stephanie Marohn
Healing The New Childhood Epidemics Autism, ADHD, Asthma, Allergies by Kenneth Bock, MD
Why Can't My Child Behave, Why Can't She Cope, Why Can't He Learn, by Jane Hersey
Unraveling the Mystery of Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorder: A Mother's Story of Research & Recovery by Karyn Seroussi
Fair Haven Friends of Different Learners
Mission Statement
An organization of parents, staff and community members to the Fair Haven District Schools working together to enhance the education of children who have different learning styles, strengths, abilities, and opportunities.
Upcoming Events
September 15, 2010
Class Parent Orientation Meeting
September 15, 2010
Ladies Night Out
September 15, 2010
Coupon Book Sale Starts
October 02, 2010
Harvest Fest
Volunteer Forms & Information
Click here if you are interested in volunteering for the Fair Haven PTA
Have a question? Need an answer?
E-mail the PTA at info@fairhavenPTA.com
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