Virtual Afterschool Art Program, Friends are We! Building Social Skills through the Arts
Virtual Afterschool Art Program, Friends are We! Building Social Skills through the Arts
Special Education: Know Your Rights/Educacion Especial: Conozca sus Derechos
This workshop provides essential tools to successfully navigate the special education system in NYC as to ensure that children with special needs receive the educational services to which they are entitled regardless of the type of school—public, charter, or private.
You will leave having a better understanding of 1) Special Education, the Concept, 2) IDEA & its 6 Guiding Principles, 3) the Special Education Process, 4) Charter & Private Schools, 5) 504 Plans, & 6) Advocacy Tips.
Collaborating with Partners Supporting our Children/Colaborando con Personas Apoyando a Nuestros Hijos
This workshop describes five ways parents and caregivers can support your children with their schoolwork at home, even though they may not be familiar with the content, methods, or the English language, and we will also discuss navigating relationships with school staff and other community members.
APPLE Academy, Módulo 8, Graduación
Para preguntas, JC Cortez: jcortez@sinergiany.org
Self-care for Parents & Caregivers / Autocuidado para Padres y Cuidadores
In this workshop, we will learn some practical tools for taking care of ourselves while at home, so that we can continue to be effective caregivers for our children.
En este taller, aprenderemos algunas herramientas prácticas para cuidarnos mientras estamos en casa, para que podamos seguir siendo cuidadores eficaces de nuestros hijos.
Presenters / Presentadores: Evelyn Alvarez, Ramapo for Children, and / y JC Cortez, Director of Training & Development, Metropolitan Parent Center at Sinergia
Managing Challenging Behaviors at Home / Manejo de Comportamientos Desafiantes en el Hogar
Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can often exhibit behaviors that may be challenging for parents, caretakers, and educators, including repetitive and restrictive behaviors. This presentation will discuss tips and techniques for understanding and managing a variety of challenging behaviors using evidence-based strategies for individuals of all ages.
Teen Time: Strategies for Helping Teens with ASD During Sexuality Development / Tiempo Adolescente: Estrategias para Ayudar a los Adolescentes con TEA durante el Desarrollo de la Sexualidad
Black History Month
We proudly present this year’s Sinergia’s Black History Month Presentation. The participants collaborated with our staff on many different projects including recreations of artwork by Rose Piper and Elizabeth Catlett. Oral presentations on Oprah, Nelson Mandela, Rosa Parks, and, Bob Marley. On display, Washington Carver and Madame CJ Walker. The participants worked all month-long learning about their black innovators.
Parent Centers & the White House
Very seldom are Parent Centers mentioned in a White House press briefing, but please see the the current Fact Sheet as the "Administration Announces New Action
Identifying and Treating ADHD, Anxiety, and Depression in Individuals with Autism / Identificando y Tratando TDAH, la Ansiedad y Depresión en Individuos con Autismo
70% of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have a co-occurring psychiatric diagnosis. In this talk, we will discuss three common co-morbid conditions: anxiety, depression, and ADHD. We will review how to identify potential symptoms, treatment approaches, and strategies for caregivers and care providers.
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