Support Group for Families and Caregivers of Children With Special Health Care Needs

Meeting: Monday, June 3, 2013, 10:00 AM

The support group for families and caregivers of children with special healthcare needs is presented in partnership with Rhode Island Parent Information Network and Family Voices. The group meets the first Monday of the month.

Parking is provided. Children are welcome.

For more information contact Roberta Zimmerly rzimmerly@lifespan.org or 401-444-9089

Support Group Schedule for 2012

February 6	Family Centered Care Initiative Fran Pingitore, RN
March 5	A Discussion on Headaches & Concussions Rachel Amgott, RNP
April 2	Autism Awareness Month: An overview of The Autism Project and how they work with schools. Presented by: Susan Baylis, a parent and an ASD Specialist at the Project
May 7	The Sensory Child: OT Strategies Patty Gricus, OT/RL Occupational Therapist with Hasbro’s Early Intervention Program
June 4	Transition: Planning for the Future Diana Kriner, Transition Manager for RIPIN
July 2 & August 6	OPEN DISCUSSION
Sept 10	Getting to know YOU! How families can offer information about their child to schools. Roberta Zimmerly, Pediatric Comm. & Family Liaison for the CNDC
October 1	Caring for the Caregiver Lisa Landry-Testa
November 5	Epilepsy Awareness Month Carol Manglass, Family & Education Resource Specialist from The Matty Fund
December 3	Relaxation through Art (A Make & Take Art Project)