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Hello,

Our next session of Purposeful Life is this Thursday, December 1st. The speaker is Adam L. Saenz, Ph.D., D. Min, and the topic is Mental Health First Aid for Parents. We highly suggest you attend as you never know when this information may be of value to you.

We will provide dinner, childcare for children ages 2 and up, youth training for children with a disability age 11 and up, and a sibling support group for children ages 7 and up. Spanish translation is available upon request.  What is youth training? The youth training combines activities that mirror the main session topic. The activities are adapted to their needs and focus on self-advocacy and self-discovery.

When: December 1, 2022
             6:00 pm - 7:30 pm (check-in at 5:45 pm)

Where: Central Church
             The Grand - B105
             1991 FM 158 RD
             College Station, TX 

Virtual Option: Facebook Live 

Scroll down to register and to learn about resources, sensory-friendly movies, and an after-school social club with additional support for children with disabilities. We are only providing information and not endorsing any particular programs. Please share this information with anyone you feel would benefit by clicking the envelope icon at the end of this message. That will allow you to email it to others. 

Aimee Ortiz-Day

 
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Dr. Adam Sáenz earned his Ph.D. in School Psychology from Texas A&M University as a United States Department of Education doctoral fellow.  He completed clinical training under a fellowship appointment at Harvard Medical School, and he has a post-doctorate in clinical psychology from the Alpert Medical School of Brown University.  Dr. Sáenz also earned a Doctorate of Ministry in Pastoral Counseling from Graduate Theological Foundation with a residency at Christ Church College of Oxford University.

He currently serves as the C.E.O. of Oakwood Counseling, the counseling and assessment clinic he founded in 2003.  He also serves as a consulting psychologist at the Texas A&M College of Medicine. Dr. Sáenz and his wife, Kim, have been married for 27 years, and they have four adult children: Alisa, Mya, Isaiah, and Andrew.

Sensory Friendly Movies

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Mental Health Resources

I was recently made aware of a project focusing on Autism and Grief with resources for autistic adults, families/friends/support staff, and clergy/professionals.  https://www.autismandgrief.org/
 
Please note that your teen does not need to have a official medical diagnosis to participate in Teen Outspoken or any of NAMI's support groups. 
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Parenting on the Spectrum


Have you heard of Parenting on the Spectrum? It's a free community education series for families supporting children with autism. BISD and CSISD collaborate to organize these trainings. However, you do not have to have a child enrolled at BISD or CSISD to participate. They are held at Crockett Elementary in Bryan from 6:30-7:30 pm. Here's the date for 2022-2023 and the topics they will cover this year. Download the flyer for more information. Spanish translation is available upon request. 

September 20, 2022- Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorders
October 18, 2022- Picky Eaters
November 15, 2022- Communication and Language Development
January 17, 2023- Challenging Behaviors
February 21, 2023- Sensory Supports
April 18, 2023- Potty Training
 
Flyer English
Folleto
P.S.U.N. (Providing Smiles and Understanding Needs) provides free programs and events to children and their families in Bryan/College Station with long term illnesses, disabilities, and special needs. They provide several outreach options for our community such as hospital visitsfamily programschallenger sports, a buddy program, and events. We believe forming lasting relationships with our buddies and their families is key, not only in their own growth, but in ours as well.

Every year, the students work hard to raise funds so that kids can go on trips at no cost to the families. In the past, they taken our kids to Santa's Wonderland, Dewberry Farms and Morgan's Wonderland! They also hold free carnivals, themed playdates and Parent's Night Out and have a buddy program.

Click the button below to visit their website and find out more about their free programs or to fill out a family application form. 
P.S.U.N. Website
Flyer for anoited abilities. Includes details for the events and an image of a little girl, sitting on the floor, and painting a yellow flower.
Anointed Abilities is partnering with the Boys and Girls Club to hold a youth social club on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4 pm - 7 pm. Additional details:

Cost: $50 for the school year ($25 to join the boys and Girls Club and $25 for the social club) 

Location: Boys and Girls Club of Brazos Valley

BISD will provide transportation if your child attends the following schools: Bryan High, Crockett, Davila, Fannin, Harvey Mitchell, Henderson, Johnson, Kemp, Mary Branch, or SFA. Contact Amber Evans at 979-739-8647 to register. Check out their Facebook page to stay up to date on their events. 

Resources

 


Did you miss the 2022 BCS Success for Today and Tomorrow Conference? You can still watch the videos and download the PowerPoints on the CDD's website. Click the links below to download the resource guide which lists many local organizations which support individuals with disabilities.  
Guide in English
Guía de recursos
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