Mother 2 Mother Support Meetings
Are you looking for some coffee and conversation in a judgement-free zone? Connecting for Kids will co-sponsor two support group meetings
the
Mother 2 Mother organization
. These meetings provide a structured, safe place for you to share your thoughts, feelings and experiences. Light refreshments will be served in a comfortable and inviting atmosphere. Connecting for Kids staff will be on hand to provide local resources.
NOTE:
Supervised children’s activities
will not be offered.
Support group meeting dates:
Saturday, October 12, 1:00 pm The Hildebrandt Building, 3619 Walton Ave, Cleveland
Monday, October 21, 6:30 pm Warrensville Heights Branch of Cuyahoga County Public Library
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Does your child struggle with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)? What does science tell us about how to treat OCD and other anxiety disorders, and what strategies can you use to help your child meet their goals and enjoy their childhood? Join Jonah Lakin, Psy.D., of the OCD & Anxiety Center of Cleveland, as he discusses these questions, as well as the difficulties families face when a child has OCD. Attendees will learn about evidence-based strategies they can use to support, encourage and help their children.
Tuesday, October 15, 6:30 pm
Middleburg Heights Branch of Cuyahoga County Public Library
FREE
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Sibling Expressions Art Therapy Group
Sibling Expressions is offered to siblings of children who've been affected by medical or mental illness, or a diagnosis that is life changing. This art therapy group accommodates children ages 6 to 12 years old.
During sessions, siblings explore various art materials to promote self-expression and foster healthy coping skills.
FREE
of charge, space is limited. RSVP as soon as possible.
Cleveland Clinic Children's Hospital for Rehabilitation
2801 Martin Luther King Jr. Dr.
Cleveland, OH 44104
Katie Zaller
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The libraries below offer Adapted Storytimes where children with varying learning styles
and abilities learn together in a safe, supportive environment where respect and appreciation for differences is encouraged. This storytime, followed by a time for socialization, is designed for children who may not be successful in a typical storytime experience. Content is geared toward ages 3 to 7 years, but all ages are welcome. Siblings may also attend but must register separately. Some libraries also offer additional special needs programming.
FREE
Akron-Summit County Public Library
Adapted Storytimes are offered at the
Ellet Branch.
You can register through the
CFK website
or by calling the branch directly.
Avon Lake Public Library
In addition to Adapted Storytimes, other special needs programming is offered. You can register through the
CFK website
or by calling the library directly.
Cuyahoga County Public Library
Adapted Storytimes are offered at multiple locations. The
Parma-Snow branch
also offers Sensory-Friendly Movies. You can either register through the
CFK website
or by calling each branch directly.
Euclid Public Library
Register for Adapted Storytimes on the
CFK website
or by calling the library directly.
Adapted Storytimes are offered at the
Lakewood Public Library Main
Library. Register on the
Lorain Public Library System
In addition to Adapted Storytimes, other special needs programming is offered at the
Avon and North Ridgeville
branches. You can register through the
CFK website
or by calling the library directly.
Rocky River Public Library
Register for Adapted Storytimes on the
CFK website
or by calling the library directly. Westlake Porter Public Library
In addition to Adapted Storytimes, other special needs programming is offered. You can register through the
CFK website
or by calling the library directly.
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Westlake Porter Public Library has new Music Therapy Kits that are available for check out at the main circulation desk near the front of the building. The library worked with Music Therapy Enrichment Center (MTEC) to create these kits that may be checked out for three weeks.
The kits are renewable and fine
FREE.
For more information about what is in each kit and photos, visit the library's collection of non-traditional materials web page by clicking
here
and scrolling to the bottom.
These kits complement what MTEC therapists teach during the Connecting for Kids
Music Therapy & More
program so plan to check one out the next time you are at the library
.
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Play & Say
Join CFK & a Cleveland Hearing & Speech-Language Pathologist from the Cleveland Hearing & Speech Center for an adapted playgroup that is safe and welcoming for families who have concerns about their child (ages 0-6 years).
Learn new skills, meet other families and connect to community resources to help your child. Play & Say will mix free play opportunities with small group activities such as parachute play or bubbles. As participants practice social and communication skills, staff members will be available to answer questions and offer tips.
Each month, a new topic will be highlighted and families will go home with an educational handout. Typical siblings are welcome, but must register separately.
Families are encouraged to play together at this program. The playgroup will be led by an experienced Speech-Language Pathologist from the Cleveland Hearing & Speech Center.
Sessions begin at 10:30 am • Friday, October 25, 2019
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Creative Housing Options - Tuesday Nov. 12,2019 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm
Creative Housing Options Tuesday Nov. 12 6:30 - 8:30 PM
ESC NE Ohio, 6393 Oak Tree Blvd. Independence, OH 44131
FREE
Presenter
:
Leah Dalton, The Cuyahoga County Board of Developmental Disabilities Housing and Placement Manager
Learn how Individuals with Developmental Disabilities receive assistance finding new homes and creative living options with help from CCBDD's Community Medicaid Services Department Whether someone wants to live on his/her own, with roommates, or with family members, options and supports are available.
RSVP: www.CuyahogaBDD.org/en-US/PlantingSeeds.aspx or call 216-736-2690
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02 Oct 2019 1:10 PM
As a therapist, Beth is frequently asked the question, “what should a parent do if their child/adolescent refuses to come to therapy, let alone actively participate?” More often than not, this question comes from the exasperated parents of children with anxiety and obsessive compulsive disorder. Up until recently, she would encourage the parents to emphasize the importance of self care to their child, educate them on ways to model anxiety reduction techniques, and find ways that the school system can augment support (if they are not already refusing to attend). Fortunately, she is now able to respond with
SPACE.
SPACE
, Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions, helps parents learn supportive ways to respond to their child’s anxiety and communicate their confidence in their ability to cope with their feelings.
SPACE
is conducted with the parents, not the child, thus bypassing the obstacle of the child’s willingness to attend and/or practice newly learned skills. Over the course of several months, parents work with a therapist to identify ways in which accommodating behaviors (e.g. not inviting friends over if their child has social anxiety, buying more soap if they have contamination OCD, or repeatedly answer the phone if child has separation anxiety) may be perpetuating their child’s symptoms, and develop a plan to reduce these accommodations. Parents are also given problem-solving strategies for responding to their child’s reactions to the changes.
Through
SPACE
, parents learn that by changing their own behavior, they can avoid much of the escalation that stems for trying to force their child to act differently. Studies show, not only does
SPACE
reduce anxiety symptoms in the child just as well as conventional therapy, but parents also report a much better relationship with their children. Moreover, there is an increase in therapeutic engagement, both in attending therapy and practicing skills, amongst the formerly resistant children/adolescents.
Beth Mishkind Roth is a licensed clinical social worker/therapist, and owner of Cleveland Integrative Counseling, who specialize in evidenced-based treatments for children, adolescents, and families. Beth’s has a strong passion for working with the siblings of children with developmental disabilities, special healthcare needs, and significant mental illness. She also works closely with children/adolescents struggling with anxiety, depression, OCD, low self-esteem enhancement, and high-functioning ASD.
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Transition Boot Camp
Panel Discussion: Medical Transition 101
October 17, 2019
Panel Discussion with
Erica Kraph, Ph.D., Pediatric
Neuropsychologist Akron Children's Hospital
- Talk with Panelists from local health care systems.
- Learn about the process of medical transition.
- Develop skills that can prepare you and your child.
- Discover strategies to begin the process to make a plan.
Sign in:
6:00 - 6:30 pm
Panel Discussion:
6:30-8:00 PM
Meet Community Professionals:
8:00-8:30PM
Where
: Educational Service Center of NE Ohio, 6393 Oak Tree Blvd South, Independence, OH 44131
FREE
Questions
: Amy Clawson amy.clawson@cchmc.org 513-814-0674
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Rate Review Realize the Value.
A website for families, guardians and people with developmental disabilities to find information, read anonymous reviews and search for agency providers in Ohio.
This search tool is best used with other planning efforts at your local county board of developmental board of developmental disabilities.
Search for a Provider:
To find an agency provider, follow these steps:
- Enter ProviderGuidePlus.com in the browser
- On the home page, click Search by Service.
- Select your county, funding type and the service needed in the boxes provided.
- Click the blue Search Button. On the search results page, agencies currently providing services in your county will be listed beginning with the highest ranked providers.
- 5. Click on a provider name to learn more about the agency and to read anonymous reviews.
- You can save your favorite search results when you click Add to Favorites then follow the instructions to create a FREE account.
Click
Help
at the top of the home page for more search instructions. Viewed by more than 30,000 people in its first year.
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Does your child struggle with self-doubt? Is motivation an issue? Is schoolwork completed to the best of his or her abilities? Join Heather Dukes-Murray, Ph.D., licensed independent clinical psychologist, as she discusses how encouraging a growth mindset for your child, and developing a growth mindset in parenting, can help your child develop resilience in thinking and actions. She will provide growth mindset exercises to incorporate into daily activities that can be used to combat common struggles with homework, motivation and self-doubt. In addition, Dr. Dukes-Murray will provide you with ways to help your child identify, express, and regulate emotions as well as ideas for changing negative thinking patterns. Growth mindset exercises geared towards parenting will also be discussed.
Thursday, October 24, 6:30 pm
Westlake Porter Public Library
FREE
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BAAM
Elementary Experiences: Increase Focus and Decrease Anxiety: BAAM!
Learn four self-care techniques, Breathing, Aromatherapy, Acupressure and Movement. BAAM directly affects symptoms of anxiety and can be used to increase focus and regulate emotions. Join Diane Mastnardo, BS, LMT, of Mastnardo Massage Therapies as she shares these skills that can assist in improving self-regulation both in school and social settings. Not only will attendees receive a basic introduction to aromatherapy (lavender, lemon and spearmint), they will learn belly breathing, acupressure points and a movement sequence to develop self awareness through our senses.
Saturday, October 19, 2019
Middleburg Heights Branch of Cuyahoga County Public Library
FREE
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Does your child hate "itchy" clothes? Is your child bothered by noises or have difficulty with busy environments? Are you concerned about your child's frequent meltdowns and difficulty interacting with others? Does your child frequently spin, jump and crash his or her body into things? If so, come to our Sensory Consult where you and your child will meet with a pediatric occupational therapist. This consult is open to children ages 18 months-12 years. Your child will be encouraged to engage in some activities while you complete a checklist. You will also learn strategies to help him or her at home. This program is supported by Abilities First, LLC.
Thursday, October 17
6:00 - 7:30 pm
Elyria Public Library System, West River Branch
FREE
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Milestones Autism Resources
Tool Kits
Tool Kits are a great way to to assist with your personal planning and navigation of common challenges, and have been developed in response to some of our most frequently asked questions.
Milestones Autism Resources developed Tool Kits in response to some of the most frequently asked questions. Tool Kits are a great way to pinpoint more detailed answers and additional suggested resources, and have been developed to assist with your personal planning and navigation of common challenges on the following topics
:
Visit their website for a complete list of services:
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Educational Service Center of Northeast Ohio Presents:
Executive Function What is it?
Where
: Essex Place
6393 Oak Tree Blvd. Independence, Ohio 44131
Presented by:
Mary Lou Fasko, School Psychologist
Keys to Learning - Executive Functioning Skills
As parents and educators, our goal is to help students develop independent learning skills, so they can grow to become positive and productive adults. An essential component of this growth is the development of Executive Functioning skills – skills found in the “command” center of the brain, which helps us:
Plan and organize
Exert self-control
Initiate and carry out purposeful activities
Exhibit emotional adjustment
This parent/educator group is designed to discuss Executive Functioning theory and strategies to help children utilize these skills to grow intellectually and emotionally. Sessions will address the following topics:
Executive Functioning – What is it?
Skill Strategies – Task Initiation; Focus, Working Memory, Time Management
Skill Strategies - Flexibility; Self-Regulation;
Emotional Control
October 17, 2019
Workshop
9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Registration
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Location
ESC of Northeast Ohio
6393 Oak Tree Blvd
Independence, OH 44131
Cost
$65.00 per person
Registration is required:
For additional information, contact:
216-901-4229
Audience:
Parents, Teachers,
Special Education Teachers and other community members
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ReCharge Respite Ministry
Monthly 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Sponsor: Strongsville United Methodist Church
Contact: (440) 238-6135
Audience: Infants through 22 years old
Cost:
FREE
Includes activities, food and fun. Parents can drop their child off and have 2.5 hours to relax, run errands, go out to dinner, etc. This program is offered monthly.
Advanced registration is required for all ReCharge nights and a first time interview is mandatory before children may attend.
Location
13500 Royalton Rd.
Strongsville, OH
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ican glee club
Civic Center
On the following Wednesdays:
October 16, 23, 30, 2019, 6:30-8:00 PM
Registration
Fee: $10
Join your friends for interactive music and dance, provided by the Groovy Garfoose.
All are invited to the final performance on October 30, 2019.
216-524-3262, Ext. 2559 or WotowiecJ@IndependenceOhio.org
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ican walkers club & basketball
October 11, 2019 and October 25, 2019
7:00-8:30PM
FREE
Elmwood Recreations Center
6200 Elmwood Dr. Independence OH
216-524-3262, Ext. 2559 or WotowiecJ@IndependenceOhio.org
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Introducing: STEM at the Music Settlement
minds through four specific disciplines — science, technology, engineering and mathematics — is launching at The Music Settlement's
Ohio City campus
later this month!
STEM at the Settlement
is a bi-monthly program designed to engage all members of the community through topics including states of matter, coding, kitchen chemistry and more. The program encourages collaboration with an open-ended approach; participants are not required to arrive at the start of each session as they are flexible in length and attention.
- The program is FREE and open to the public.
- Ideal for children ages 3-8 with a parent or guardian present.
- Registration is required and is now open for themes taking place October through December.
- STEM at the Settlement will conclude in June 2020 and additional STEM theme dates and times will be launched this winter.
Read about upcoming STEM at the Settlement themes and register below:
States of Matter
A great time for kids who like to experiment and don't mind getting a bit messy. Several stations will be set for children to mix, measure and combine a variety of materials.
- Saturday, Oct. 19th 10:00 AM
- Wednesday, Oct. 23rd 5:00 PM
Building & Construction
From boats to bridges, Building & Construction is a day of engineering fun where kids will be able to build, explore and discover. Engineering stations allow for creative exploration of how and why things are built. Families will work together to design, build and work on problem-solving strategies.
- Saturday, Nov.16th 10:00 a.m.
- Wednesday, Nov. 20th 5:00 p.m.
Light
What a bright idea! We depend on electricity every minute of the day...but how much do we really know about it? During this session, families will get to explore this amazing form of energy. After a day of circuits and robots, kids will leave with a better understanding of the principles of electricity.
- Saturday, Dec. 14th 10:00 a.m.
- Wednesday, Dec. 18th 5:00 p.m.
STEM at The Settlement is made possible by support from the PwC Charitable Foundation.
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The Movie - Normie
Presented by The Up Side of Downs of Northeast Ohio
Tuesday, October 15, 2019 6:30pm–8:14pm
$10.00 General Admission
Event Information
Please join The Upside of Downs for an exclusive one-night only screening of "Normie", a full-length documentary film that explores the illusion of normal and the beauty of love through the lens of Down syndrome. The screening will be followed by a discussion of the film.
Event Program
Movie presentation of "Normie"
When Annemarie looks in the mirror, she sees Down Syndrome. She hates it. To her, the diagnosis is a giant barricade keeping her from the independence and intimacy she desperately desires. She embarks on a journey of self-discovery as she tries to understand what it means to be normal.
Q&A to Follow
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