Special Indian Mom's Network...This Saturday!

We are happy to pass along this special support group, run independently by an Indian mother, Jaya Pandey.  The Arc of South Norfolk serves many Indian families and is happy to help spread the word!

You are not alone.. Meet other Special Indian moms

Support Groups facilitated by The Arc of South Norfolk:

Early Childhood Support Group

For parents & caregivers of young children (ages 1-4).  Prepare for the transition from Early Intervention to School.  Learn about topics related to your child, connect with others, share the unique life experience of having a young child with developmental disabilities.  Learn about IEP's, resources and lots more!  Held at Thom Early Intervention in Norwood. Facilitated by Brian Clark, Director, Family Autism Center.

For more information, contact Brian Clark: 781-762-4001 x310 or bclark@arcsouthnorfolk.org

Note: This group is currently on hiatus. Please contact if interested, as we hope to restart it soon.

 

 

Evening Support Group (ages 5-12)  *New*

Do you have a child (ages 5-12) that is diagnosed with ASD or other developmental disability? Meet with other parents to discuss, share and connect.  You will learn about information & resources, educational advocacy and become empowered. First Thursday of each month from 6:30-8:00p at The Arc of South Norfolk. Facilitated by Mindi Altman, parent of a child served by Family Autism Center.

For more information, contact Brian Clark: 781-762-4001 x310 or bclark@arcsouthnorfolk.org

 

 

Teenage Transition Support Group

Parents of Individuals with Developmental Disabilities and/or ASD meet with other parents to informally share experiences & information regarding the issues you may face during the teenage years (ages 13 to 18). Held the second Thursday of each month from 10:00am-12:00pm.  Facilitated by Tessa Cannata, Family Support Coordinator. For more information, contact Tessa Cannata: 781-762-4001 x303 or tcannata@arcsouthnorfolk.org

Note: This group is currently at capacity.  Please call to get on the waitlist.

 

 

Dads Group

Dads who have children with ASD & related Developmental Disabilities meet regularly during the school year to connect, learn information & provide mutual support around issues unique to fathers. Held on a Tuesday night each month from 7:15-9:00pm at The Arc of South Norfolk in the Lifeworks' end conference room. Facilitator: Jerry Jacobs, parent and Social Worker.

For more information, contact John Kelly: 617-868-4858 x206.

 

  

Grandparents' Support Group

We invite you to join this very special group to discuss your experiences, share information, resources and hear invited speakers.  This group meets the third Thursday of the month from 9:30-11:30am @ The Arc of South Norfolk, 789 Clapboardtree St, Westwood MA

For more information, please contact Lucy Erhard: 508-543-7057 or laerhard@comcast.net      

                                                           

 

Residential Support Group

Parents of children in a residential placement come together to discuss issues and provide support for one another. This group meets every other month, Tuesdays from 7:00-9:00pm. 

For more information, contact Nancy Borr: 781-762-4001 x412 or nborr@arcsouthnorfolk.org         

Non-Verbal Support Group (tentative)

We have a mother interested in facilitating a Support Group for parents & caregivers of children (any age) that are non-verbal.  Right now, we are exploring interest levels and do not have any set dates/times.  If you are interested, please let us know and we can discuss.  If we have enough interest, we are happy to move forward!

For more information, contact Brian Clark: 781-762-4001 x310 or bclark@arcsouthnorfolk.org