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 and resources.
 
The Purpose
 
The purpose of this discussion group to ask questions and share helpful information with other parents who have similar experiences.
  
Questions or comments
 
If you have questions or comments or to just join our e-mail list:   FHFDL@hotmail.com
 
Upcoming Meetings 
 
We are working on our schedule of meetings for the 2011-2012 school year. If you have any suggestions, please send us an email to the above address.
 
The Two Rivers Friends of Different Learners group is going to have a monthly informal meeting the first Wednesday of the month, 10 AM, at Panera Bread in Shrewsbury.  This is a chance to talk informally with other parents in the area, ask questions, or just grab a coffee with friends and meet parents in the different towns that make up the Two Rivers Group; Oceanport, Shrewsbury, Little Silver, Rumson, and Fair Haven. 
 
January
  
Intro to IEP's
Learn about Individual Education Plans with Jennifer Grenger, Fair Haven's own Anti-Bullying Coordinator. The second discussion on the topic, this evening will focus on the components of an IEP.
Please check back for date, time and location.
 
 
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.

http://www.khovnanianchildrenshospital.com/KHCH/services/Child-Evaluation-Center.cfm

 

Division of Developmental Disabilities

http://www.state.nj.us/humanservices/ddd/home/index.html

 

The Feingold Program

UTUBE: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uptp94xLchk

 

Helping Kids with Dyslexia Read

http://www.interdys.org/FactSheets.htm

 

Family Support Center of NJ

http://www.fscnj.org/

 

SPAN-Statewide Parent Advocacy Network

http://www.spannj.org/

 

FRA- Family Resource Associates

http://frainc.org/about_us/

 

NJ Administrative Code

http://www.state.nj.us/education/specialed/reg/

 

Autism NJ (Formerly known as Cosac)

http://www.autismnj.org/

 

New Jersey Coalition for Inclusive Education, Inc.

http://njcie.net/

 

POAC

http://www.poac.net/

 

"The Right to Special Education in New Jersey": A guide for advocates

http://www.edlawcenter.org/ELCPublic/Publications/PDF/Rights_SpecialEducation_Guide.pdf

 

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

February 07, 2012
Sickles - Lunch with a VIP

February 08, 2012
Sickles - Lunch with a VIP

February 08, 2012
FHEF Meeting

February 23, 2012
PTA Meeting

March 09, 2012
4th Grade Art Appreciation

March 19, 2012
Sickles Book Fair

March 20, 2012
ickles Book Fair - Family Fun Night

March 24, 2012
PTA Luncheon

March 31, 2012
Family Fun Skating

April 17, 2012
Art Show

April 20, 2012
Sickles Art Day

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