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Our relationship with the Center for Spectrum Services has developed into one of close partnership… From the initial evaluation to the process of school-age placement, the Center for Spectrum Services staff have demonstrated their dedication to the needs of the children. Dolores Ellsworth
Kingston School District, Chairperson, Committee on Preschool Special Education
Parent Groups and Workshops

March 2010

Topic:   Relationship Development Strategies for home

Tues. Mar. 2nd (10:00 - 11:30) - Educational Workshop - Kingston
Presenter: Juliet Weissberg, School Psychologist, RDI Consultant

Relationship Development Intervention (RDI) is a home based clinical treatment program where parents are provided the tools to help their child build feelings of competence, confidence and motivation. Parents integrate the work into their day to day lives and activities resulting in more emotion sharing, flexibility and connectivity. This workshop will give parents a basic understanding of the program through lecture and video.  .


Topic: Accessing Family Support Services

Thurs. Mar. 11th (12:30 – 2:00) - Educational Workshop - Ellenville
Presenter – Toni Fisher, Intake Coordinator, Taconic DDSO

Toni Fisher will be providing information regarding the process for accessing family support services through the Medicaid Waiver Program. Services may include respite, rehabilitation, case management, and in-home behavior therapy to name a few.  If your child is not a part of the Medicaid Waiver program, we strongly encourage you to attend this meeting to gather information about services that may be available to you for your child.


Parent and Sibling Groups

Wed. Mar. 17th (6:30 – 8:00) - Kingston

Our parent discussion group offers you the chance to share parenting experiences, discuss community resources and ideas, and learn about upcoming conferences and new research. We can also offer support to one another in an informal and comfortable setting.  Our special sibling discussion groups are for children 6-15 and are divided into two separate age groups.  This provides an opportunity for your child (or children) to interact with other children who have a sibling with special needs and may be experiencing similar feelings and concerns.  The group will include various fun activities (games, cooking, discussion, art) designed to help children learn many new ways of playing and interacting with their sibling in a fun and understanding manner.

Groups are free of charge for families of a child with a developmental disability
RSVP required – (845) 336-2616 x120