Use the Calendar below for monthly events, classes, parent groups, and more!
Presented by Tom DeHaan, Program Coordinator for the Taconic region of the Office for Persons with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD). Tom will discuss the services which may be available to your family free of charge. These services may include such things as Family Support Services, at home care/respite, adaptive equipment, service coordination and environmental modifications. Tom...
Staff: Professional Development & Training
Wednesday, March 17th - 6:30- 8:00 Parent Open Discussion Group This group offers an opportunity for parents to discuss issues related to their child’s unique disability facilitated by a clinically trained group leader. Topics are determined through group consensus and may include such things as behavior management, dealing with family stressors, medical and alternative therapeutic...
Wednesday, March 24th 1:30 – 3:00 In this workshop parents will learn helpful strategies to implement during daily routines for improved cooperation. Discussion will also center around: calm, consistent and positive approaches to increase your child’s independence at home. Presented by Spectrum Services' own Janine Sprague, Special Educator. Join us on the 24th at 1:30...
Improving Cooperative Behavior in the Home Presented by Janine Sprague, Special Educator- In this workshop parents will learn helpful strategies to implement during daily routines for improved cooperation. Discussion will also center around: calm, consistent and positive approaches to increase your child’s independence at home. Join Zoom Meeting https://centerforspectrumservices.zoom.us/j/91903059404?pwd=VWxrQkIrUGkyQXljUm1VWUFZeUIwUT09
Thursday, March 25th 6:30 –8:00 Play is so imperative for all children, regardless of their age. Over the last year, as we are living through a global pandemic, families have found themselves in their homes more than ever. Playing with your child is easy and you might have all you need in your own homes...
Remember, April is Autism Awareness Month! Help us kick it off by starting your own Facebook Fundraiser for Spectrum Services! Click Here for details!
Presented by Ernest Selke, Specialcare Planner – Financial Wise Creating a future that provides for both your own financial needs and those of a dependent with special needs can feel overwhelming. This workshop will discuss four focus areas that should be considered with integrated planning, and a recommended timeline to avoid any disruption in the...
Joey Eppard is a renowned music writer, recording artist, and the lead vocalist and guitarist for the experimental progressive rock band, 3. Joey’s son, Julian, is also a student at Spectrum Services. Join for a wonderful night of autism awareness and music! Click the link below for details and links to the Virtual Benefit Concert.
Presented by our OT Department members Laurie Hopkins MS, OTR/L and Melissa Dagele COTA/L Our OT specialists will be offering parents and caregivers insights to the sensory principles, which support our students in becoming more alert, organized, and “READY” to learn. They will discuss developmental sequences for providing a sound sensory foundation from which children can...
Presented by Ernest Selke, Specialcare Planner of Financial Wise: This workshop provides an overview of various government programs that may be available to dependents with special needs. We’ll review Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Social Security Disability Income (SSDI), Medicaid/Medicaid Waivers, and State Specific Programs. You will learn about the requirements to qualify for these programs...
The Event Join us on Thursday, April 22nd for a night of Autism Awareness, virtual live music, lots of fun, a silent and live auction, award recipients, and some of your best Spectrum Services friends coming together, as we broadcast LIVE from the halls of Spectrum Services’ Kingston School. Click the website link below for...
