Resources
Resources
The following resources may be useful to our families
If you have another resource that you would like to add, please contact us at 860.228.5302 or email using jacqueline.landrey@rhamschools.org
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101 North Plains Industrial Road; Building 1A, Wallingford, CT 06492 * Phone (203) 265-7717
www.autismconnecticut.org
- Resources (see Autism Resources for the flyer for the information network groups and recreation groups)
- Social Skill Group Opportunities: Central Teen Boy Grp/ Teen Girl Grp/ Young Adult (ages 12-15)/ Adult Groups (Wallingford Area)
- Workshops
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CTFSN is a free service throughout CT that supports families that have children with special healthcare needs and disabilities.
- They provide monthly local support groups in each region, mentoring and resources by phone and email for parents, caregivers and individuals.
- Hebron and Andover are in the Northeast region and Marlborough is in the Southeast region.
- Their website is Home - CT Family Support Network
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- 3rd Wednesday of Every Month from 6-7:30 pm
- Hosted by the Institute of Living; 200 Retreat Avenue Hartford
- Autism Spectrum Support/Educational Group Meeting for Parents Flyer
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Here are Regional School District No. 8, we are committed to your student and ensuring we offer a free and appropriate educational program for all students.
However, at times parents may be interested in obtaining additional guidance outside of calling our office or the advocacy groups available.
In these cases, Click here to see the list of low-cost or free legal service provider's list.
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338 Main Street, Niantic CT 06357 • (860) 739-3089 V/TDD • Toll Free 1-800-445-2722
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Parents are invited to attend a monthly meeting led by Laura Price Wilson, LPC in a discussion about mindful parenting the 2nd and 4th Thursday from 7-8pm at the Noah Webster Library (Storyroom), West Hartford.
Click here to see Mindful Parent Monthly Meeting Information
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The Adoption Assistance Program (AAP) is a confidential assessment, education, brief counseling and referral service available to adoptive and guardianship families, and to professionals seeking support for their client families.
The program is staffed by licensed clinical social workers with specialized training and experience working with families formed through adoption and guardianship.
Using an EAP (Employee Assistance Program) model of service delivery, the program offers clients the opportunity to consult with a social worker around any concern that is placing stress on the family.
For more information look below or view Adoption Assistance Program or call To speak confidentially with a social worker Call 860-679-4006.
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- "Surviving to Thriving" is an inspiring 5-month program that includes 5 parenting support groups and 5 live, online classes that can be accessed by your computer, tablet or phone. Attend all the groups and classes or just drop in. Click here to see Peace at Home complete description of the program.
Parent Support and Learning Groups –
- 6:00 – 7:30 PM, 2nd Mondays starting on February 12th to June 11th
- Location: Colchester Pupil Services and Special Education
- 215 Halls Hill Road, (Jack Jackter Intermediate School Building), Colchester
Live, interactive online classes –
- 8:00 PM, 4th Mondays starting on February 26th – June 25th
- Register at www.PeaceAtHomeParenting.com/Thriving
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Driving Training for Persons with Disabilities is offered by the Department of Rehabilitation Services, but is limited to those with a physical disability.
Click here for more information and specific requirements or visit http://www.ct.gov/brs/cwp/view.asp?a=3890&q=507852&brsNav=|
Easter Seals Mobility Center
158 State Street, Meriden, CT 06450
- Contact: Joan Cramer, 203-630-2208 or email: JCramer@eswct.com.
- http://www.easterseals.com/waterburyct/our-programs/mobility-center/
Easterseals Crossroads does an extensive driver education evaluation, 3 hours long, that looks at all of the following to see if the person is capable of driving:
- http://www.eastersealscrossroads.org/?page_id=171
Our functional disability driver evaluation lasts approximately three hours and includes both a clinical and behind-the-wheel assessment of a consumer’s potential to independently drive a motor vehicle. Our vehicles are equipped with adaptations to closely match an individual’s physical needs allowing a prospective driver the opportunity to operate the adaptive equipment in a controlled, safe environment. At the conclusion of the evaluation, the consumer will receive a written report with recommendations outlining the required training and additional services needed in order to become an independent driver.
The evaluation includes:
- medical history and current medications
- driving history and current driving needs
- visual assessment (vision and visual perception)
- physical assessment (brake reactions, range of motion, strength,
- sensation, coordination, balance)
- cognitive assessment (memory, judgment, insight, multitasking,
- command following, abstract thinking, mapping, etc.)
- traffic safety and road rules knowledge
- behavioral assessment
- adaptive equipment needs
They also do drivers education classes for individuals and will take them for driving skills learning
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We thought we would share a new tool we found to track homework. It's called myHomework.
- Students can put homework in, upcoming tests, set reminders, delete tasks as they're done, etc.
- They can view homework in a list view, or a calendar view.
- It also syncs across platforms and you can have this accessible online (with their Chromebooks) or using the app on their phones if they don't want to open their Chromebooks to put in the day's homework.
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- This agency offers 40 groups through out the state for those affected by mental illness or those who care/educate those affected
- See directory below for a list of confidential and free groups; https://www.namict.org/support-groups/mentalhealthsupportgroups/
- Education programs are available; https://www.namict.org/educational-programs/