The Connection
Programs for Exceptional Children, March 7, 2022, 34th ed
Ready for spring!
Welcome back!
We hope you had a fun and restful inter-session! This edition of the newsletter is all about spring! You will find some fun spring crafts to make, interesting information about sensory differences and what that might look like, tips on having a successful trip to the dentist and the latest Assistive Technology newsletter!
Did you know that the National Converge Autism Summit will be in Greenville, SC in April with Temple Grandin as a speaker? And have you heard about the new First 5 SC interactive website? It's a place for families with young children to come to find all about the resources available to them in SC!
We hope you'll take some time to read through these resources, and don't forget that if you need a question answered or just aren't sure where to turn, you can contact our Parent Liaison, Erika Chapman, at 843-292-1008 or echapman@f1s.org. She would love to connect with you!
Bright Spot
Parent Resource
First 5 SC Launches!
Last week, South Carolina’s Early Childhood Advisory Council announced First Five SC, a new interactive website for families with young children.
At First5SC.org, families can find information about 60 early childhood programs from 10 state agencies and other statewide entities, including Family Connection of South Carolina. Topics in the portal include child care, health, early intervention, nutrition, and parenting support services.
The SC Early Childhood Advisory Council developed the First Five SC portal together with For Our Future: South Carolina’s Birth through Five Plan. The plan provides policymakers and state leaders with a roadmap for improving early childhood health, well-being, and school readiness.
Family Connection is proud to be a community partner of First Five SC and to support the launch of this interactive tool to help parents access the resources our state has to offer families with young children!
Questions? Contact Jacki Garbinsky at jgarbinsky@familyconnectionsc.org or 803-995-1413.
National Converge Autism Summit in Greenville, SC in April 2022
This summit is dedicated to all the unsung heroes who fight and search every day for answers and support. There is nothing that makes providers, teachers, therapists, and parents feel more helpless than not being able to communicate or respond effectively when a child or adolescent with autism is acting out or exhibiting maladaptive behaviors. Converge is dedicated to providing an educational forum to help further competency, understanding, research, and support to help those involved with children and adolescents with autism, and improve the quality of life for the individual and their families.
Our speakers represent a variety of fields including Adolescent Therapy, Advocacy, Behavioral Analysis, Special Education, Family Therapy, and Youth Psychiatry. There will be separate tracks tailored to parents, professionals, and educators
To register go to ConvergeAutism.com.
Just For Fun!
10th Anniversary Pacing 4 Pieces 5K & Half Marathon
Saturday, March 12, 2022 | Downtown Florence!
Join us for the 10th Anniversary of Pacing 4 Pieces – A RACE 4 AUTISM! Benefiting All 4 Autism and the Autism Resource Center of the Pee Dee, this event brings together our community to celebrate those with autism and their families.
Autism is the heart and “sole” of this race. Pacing 4 Pieces was created to bring awareness of Autism Spectrum Disorder and increase local support and resources for our ASD Community.
Not a runner? Not a problem! Join us after the race for the ARMSTRONG WEALTH PIECE JAM. Come on down to the lawn of the Performing Arts Center on the 200 Block of Dargan Street in Downtown Florence. Enjoy music, food/beverage vendors, and a Kid Zone with inflatables, games and more. Don’t forget to pack your tailgating chairs! Admission is free and open to the public.
Learn more and register at Pacing 4 Pieces.
Related Services Corner
What are Sensory Differences?
Sensory Seeking
Sensory Registration
Sensory Sensitivity
Sensory Avoidance
and General Processing.
Many of our students experience one or more of these Sensory Differences. To learn more on how to better understand and assist your child check out the article at The OT Toolbox!
Check out the latest F1S Assistive Technology newsletter!
Behavior Basics
Say “Aah” Successful Trips to the Dentist
Transition Tip
2022 PEC High School Spring Dance!
Join Us For the 2022 PEC High School Spring Dance
Saturday, Mar 26, 2022, 06:00 PM
SiMT - Southeastern Institute of Manufacturing and Technology, Pisgah Road, Florence, SC, USA
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