Support Group Schedule & Topics

Week # 1: April 10, 2008

• Introductions/Poem
• Guidelines for group

• Topic: Advocating for your child

Week # 2: April 24, 2008

• Questions/Concerns

• Topic: Understanding the Diagnoses

Week # 3: May 1, 2008

• Questions/Concerns

• Topics:

Ø Transitioning your child to a new school/teacher

Ø Communication between school & home

Ø Strategies for school

Week # 4: May 15, 2008

• Questions/Concerns

• Topics:

Ø Strategies for Home

Ø Positive Playdates!

Week # 5: May 29, 2008

• Questions/Concerns

• Topics:

Ø Accessing Programs

Ø Financial Help

Week # 6: June 5, 2008

· Questions/Concerns

· Topic: To be chosen by participants

· Wrap-up & Closure