Happy Mother's Day from Family Network on Disabilities

FSU and CARD Presents:

For Middle School Students

Tuesday, May 21
4:40 pm - 6:30 pm

FSU CARD Sibshops are for children who have siblings with autism spectrum disorders who are clients of the Florida State University Center for Autism and Related Disabilities.

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To All the Moms with Kids/Adults

with Special Needs

You were there for me through thick and thin

You never gave up when I was sick

When you were told I had special needs

You knew I was special, and you are special to me.

I know why you were chosen . . . for your capabilities.

You are my teacher, advocate, and taught me many abilities.

You cry and smile when I succeed.

I want to thank you for all you do for me.

Because you are special, the most special Mom for ME!!!

This poem was written for FND's Parent Education Network (PEN) Program Co-Director, Margarita Montalvo, by her daughter, Lisa, and we don't think it could be said any better.

Thank you to all the Moms of children (and adults) with special needs . . . may you have a wonderful Mother's Day.

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Today is National Children's Mental Health Awareness Day!

What is Infant Mental Health and Why is it Important?

"Infant Mental Health" refers to an infant's ability to experience emotions, develop relationships and learn. An infant's world is usually pretty small. Infants grow up among family, friends and community. They learn about themselves and the world around them through the relationships they have with the people in their lives.

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For CHILDREN 3 to 6: My Feelings Activity Book

My Feelings Activity Book was created to help very young children identify their feelings and learn how to describe them. This book is intended to be read aloud to children by parents, caregivers, preschool teachers, clergy, social workers, therapists, or by any other helping professional. Please use this book as a fun and comfortable way to introduce the topic of feelings and mental health to young children in your care.

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For TEENS: The Teen Years: A Road Map for Parents (CD-ROM)

This CD, available free from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) contains six modules that guide parents in helping their teens face the challenges of adolescence. It addresses phases of teen development, warning signs of pressured teens, scenarios for parent conversations, parenting styles and drug IQ, and includes a parenting

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This Mothers day poem was written by a Special Education teacher as a Mother's Day gift for her students to give their mothers.

"It takes a special mother to care for a special child"

Someone once said as they looked

at me and smiled. I know the hours that you keep are long And the muscles in your arms have

got to be strong. And I may not be able to help

you out much. I may not be able to walk, talk and such;

But even though the words I can't say...I Love You in a special way.

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Asperger Syndrome Fact Sheet Click here to read more:

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What is Asperger Syndrome?

About Asperger Syndrome

Asperger syndrome is a form of autism which is a lifelong disability that affects how a person makes sense of the world, processes information and relates to other people. Autism is often described as a 'spectrum disorder' because the condition affects people in many different ways and to varying degrees.

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2013 Summer Academy
on July 29th and 30th at the FAU Jupiter Campus in the Lifelong Learning Center

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Informacion y Resena del programa Familia ESTRELLA

May 16^th 2013 @

4:00 pm

Centro Mater West

8298 NW 103 St.

Hialeah, FL 33016

Roxana Bruiget

roxana@fndfl.org - (786)242-2979

Informacion y Resena del Programa Familia ESTRELLA (Family STAR):

Familia ESTRELLA asiste a las familias de niños/as y jóvenes con necesidades especiales de salud (CYSHCN) y los profesionales a tomar decisiones informadas sobre el cuidado de la salud a través de: Sustento informativo, Talleres, Asistencia y Recursos.

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