Join us Parent Town
Hall Meeting

Save the Date
Thursday April 8th 7:00-8:30

Join us, as we discus our current and future programming program plans,
COVID safety policies, and answering your important questions.

If you have any questions in advance, or can't join us and would like an answer, please send us an email by Clicking Here.
March Calendar Highlights, Parent workshops, and Discussion Groups

Wednesday, March 10th 6:30 - 8:00
We’ll discuss services that may be available to your family free of charge.
 
 
Wednesday, March 17th 6:30 - 8:00
Join us for an open discussion group with other parents.
 
 
Wednesday, March 24th 1:30 - 3:00
In this workshop parents will learn to implement helpful strategies during daily routines for improved cooperation.
 
 
Thursday, March 25th 6:30 - 8:00
Play is so imperative for all children, regardless of their age. Playing with your child is easy and you might have all you need in your own homes already. 

Spring Break
Monday, March 29 - Friday, April 2nd

For School Year Calendar: Click Here!

For full online calendar: Click Here!
Check Out Our Previous Parent eNewsletters!
Have you missed issues of our Spectrum Services eNewsletter? Fear not, you can see them all on our website.

Tips from our professionals, upcoming online trainings, links to useful videos, and more! Click Here!
Wide Open
School Website
The website Wide Open School offers numerous educational, fun and emotional support activities-free for families. 
Mindful Moments Resource
Our staff have found what they call an incredible resource for our families. 

A number of our Family Service Coordinators have shared some of the mindful videos with our parents during Parent Groups.

The Mindful Moment videos are priceless. Click Here!
"Why fit in, when you were born
to stand out?"
Dr. Seuss
Help Us Prepare for April's Autism Awareness Month Auction

One of the cornerstone happenings of our month-long honoring of Autism Awareness Month is our "United by Autism" event on April 22nd.

It will be a fun night for virtual attendees, and will include a silent and live auction. In fact, the silent auction will be online, with items up for bid weeks before the event.

But, we need your help in soliciting and securing items for the auction. Whether it's a gift basket you put together with your friends, or a gift certificate from your favorite restaurant, we can use it!

This Is How Every IEP Meeting Should Begin

“Before we begin this IEP meeting, I just want to take a moment to tell you how amazing your child is. We’re going to talk a lot today about all of the things they can’t do, but I need you to know that your child is so much more than the sum of thier perceived deficits.

Your child has their own personality, with unique strengths and interests that make them such an awesome little individual If we had more time, I would love to sit down with you over a cup of coffee and chat about all of the precious moments I’ve shared with your child. But today is about helping them succeed. 

So yes, we’re going to focus on what your child can’t do. But that’s only so we can make sure they have exactly the right services to reach their own, full potential, and shine through as the amazing person that you and I know them to be. Are you ready to tackle this with me?”
Author, Anonymous

Speaking of IEPs!
Here are Tips on Preparing for a Successful IEP Meeting

IEP meetings don't have to be stressful. Remember, those at the meeting are there to support your child in every way possible.

Click Here for help on preparing for your child's IEP Meeting!
Did You See?
Our calendar now reflects that on any additional days that our “in-school“ sessions are cancelled due to inclement weather or other emergency closings, we will be providing remote learning.

Be sure to have that schedule available as a reference. Please let your providers know if you are unable to participate in remote sessions on those specific days. For our School Year Calendar: Click Here!
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