Abilis Announces Spring Speaker Events For Families With Special Needs in Fairfield & Westchester Counties

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March 15, 2017 | Greenwich Patch

Events Address Using Visuals to Help Children with Autism Cope with Changes and Workshop on Understanding Special Education 101 .

Abilis, the non-profit organization that provides services and supports for individuals with special needs and their families, is pleased to announce its Spring Speaker Series. The Abilis speaker series are available free-of-charge to parents, caregivers, grandparents, and educators who are caring for or working with children. Seats are limited and registration is required. Registration can be made through Abilis’ website at http://www.abilis.us/calendar. For questions, please contact Karen Feder This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Patch March 2017

Events are:

Tuesday, March 21, 2017, 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Abilis Speaker Series: The Visual Learner: Using Visuals to Help Children with Autism Cope with Changes
Presented by Jillian Aili, M.Ed, Meaghan Nagurney, M.Ed,BCBA
Location: Abilis 1150 Summer Street, Stamford, Connecticut

There are many good reasons to use visuals with children with autism who struggle with changes and communication. These include helping to cope with tantrums to increasing communication skills with peers and family. Come and learn about how to use these visuals to help cope with the upcoming changes in routines that may occur with the spring holidays. You will learn how to individualize these strategies after this speaker event. Refreshments will be provided. For additional information and to register, visit http://www.abilis.us/calendar.

Thursday, April 27, 2017, 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Abilis Speaker Series: Understanding Special Education 101
Presented by Maria Engborg and Ida Lupinacci
Location: Abilis 1150 Summer Street, Stamford, Connecticut

This workshop is designed to teach parents how to best advocate for their child as they enter or transition through the Special Education system. This overview will give a basic understanding of the process, rights, laws and terminology in special education to help guide them through this journey. A continental breakfast will be served. For additional information and to register, visit http://www.abilis.us/calendar.

Therapeutic Services

Abilis is home to experts who work together to create a cohesive approach to personalized therapeutic care. Our therapies, housed in our Therapy Center, are administered using best practices and are available at Abilis or in the environments you choose, including your home and places in the community where the therapy will be the most effective.

Life Services

Abilis provides needed supports to people throughout their lives. Our goal is to enhance each person’s quality of life through social activities, meaningful employment and high quality residential services. Our Life Services programs include health and wellness care delivered by certified professionals.

The Individual Life Plan

The Individual Life Plan (ILP) is our signature service. Abilis works collaboratively with families to assess existing needs, plan for future needs, and create a personalized roadmap for anticipated therapeutic and life skills services for their family member with disabilities. From birth through adulthood to later stages in life, the ILP will help families and individuals with disabilities prepare for and successfully navigate major life transitions.

Activities

Abilis offers social and recreational programs for children, teens, and adults. These programs range from weekly music, art, and cooking classes to monthly birthday parties with dancing and teen social gatherings with games and pizza. In addition to these regular events, Abilis schedules special outings to New York City and other destinations to enjoy arts events.