Category — Special Needs

NOW ENROLLING for FALL 2008!!!
Priority Registration for currently enrolled families for the 2008/09 School Year has begun!  New families may continue to register for Spring 2008 classes at any time, and may register for the 2008/09 School Year after March 14.
 
For a limited time Hunterdon Academy of the Arts is offering a $50 off coupon on Group Classes.  Click Here to Print the $50 Off Coupon. [pdf file - adobe acrobat required]

Hunterdon Academy of the Arts in Flemington, NJ will be offering a FREE demo class for our new music class for children with special needs!  Friday, August 22nd at 10:00am and Friday, August 29th at 10:00am.   Please call the studio directly at 908-782-4943 to reserve your space.   You are welcome to visit the studio web site or call the studio directly for more information.  

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The Little Log Cabin still has openings for 2,3,4,and 5 year olds.  Full and half day programs are available.  Open Houses will be held on July 19 and August 16 from 1-3pm.  If you mention this ad when you enroll, you will receive $50.00 of your first months tuition!

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The Family Support Organization of Hunterdon, Somerset and Warren Counties provides local New Jersey families with friendly, caring support services and educational programs.  They provide peer-support and youth support in the community for families experiencing stress due to a child with a behavioral challenge. [Read more →]

Sue Liebross OTR/L, Pediatric Occupational Therapist, offers aquatic therapy and hippotherapy-therapy on horseback to children with special needs in Hunterdon County, NJ. 

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Special Needs Children & Adults

The Arc of Hunterdon has formed a support group for people with disabilities.  COPING (Community Outreach Promoting Independence through Networking and Guidance) meets on the first Wednesday of each month 7-9 pm at the Community Services Building on Gauntt Place in Raritan Township.  The meetings include topics relating to self advocacy, independent living skills, education, peer support and community outreach.  The Link provides transportation.  For more information call The Arc of Hunterdon at 908-730-7827.

Super Saturday Program for children (5-10) who have developmental disabilities and would like to have fun socializing with their peers while participating in fun recreational activities. For more info. call Arc of Hunterdon County, 730-7827, ext. 231.

The Hunterdon Autism Support Group is a resource for parents whose children have been diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder.  Whether your child is newly diagnosed or is older and you need to talk to other parents of kids with autism, you are invited to attend an upcoming meeting.  For more information please cell Sher at 782-8948.

Autism In Hunterdon: An online support group for parents of children with autism. Visit their website.

Hunterdon County COSAC (Center for Outreach and Services for the Autism Community) meetings hosted by JW Tumbles in Clinton. The first Monday of every month from 7:30pm to 9:30pm. Nancy Arvizzigno, M.A. is the facilitator and Marybeth Ruchlin is the parent contact @ (908) 730-7002.

Are You a Mom with a teen that has Asperger Sydrome? Then Asperger Friends Support Group is the place for your teenager.  We are forming a group for Young Adults - ages 18- and up who have Asperger’s Syndrome. Other young people with high-functioning autism, or PDD may also be comfortable in our group. The main purpose of the group will be socializing. We plan to meet once a month for a support-type group where we will get to know one another and talk about the challenges of our jobs or college classes, learning to deal with co-workers, and finding friends when school is over. We would also like to meet one other night each month to go to a movie, out to dinner, bowling or any other activities that group members are interested in. We have tentatively arranged to meet at Healthquest in Flemington on the 3rd Sunday of each month from 3:00 to 5:00 pm. Parents would be welcome to meet with one another at the same time. The group will have a facilitator, someone who can help us with the tasks of running a meeting. If you or someone you know would be interested in joining our group, please contact Matt at info@aspergerfriends.com or Greg at United@Flashmail.com We would love to hear from you and have you be part of planning this new group.

The Gifted Child Society

Hunterdon Medical Center’s Child Development Center - (908) 788-6396 (Birth to 21 years old).  

The ARC of Hunterdon (services for developmentally disabled citizens): (908) 730-7827 and visit their website.

SMILES programs run by the ARC of Hunterdon:  Call Allison Lansky at (908) 730-7827 x236

Spina Bifida Association of the Tri-State Region: empowering the lives of people with spina bifida through advocacy, education, public awareness, research and  programs, and to promote the prevention of spina bifida.  Call (908) 782-7475 and visit their website.

Alternatives, Inc. serves individuals with developmental disabilities: (908) 685-1444 or visit their website.   

Community-Based Support for Children With Autism website.

SPAN-Statewide Parent Advocacy Network, Inc. (Hunterdon County Resource Center): 609-397-4882 or visit their website. 

Hunterdon County Resources for Mental Health website.  

NJ State Department of Education “The Parent’s Circle” website, for information on education for special needs children.

Family Support Guide, provided by Special Child Health Services at Hunterdon Medical Center. The Guide provides you with a directory of valuable resources, services and links for your special-needs child.

March of Dimes - North Jersey Chapter: (201) 882-0700 and visit their website.

Project Child Find (for parents of special needs children): (800)322-8174