_ New Middle School Peer Support Program



Siblings Helping And Reaching Each other (SHARE) is a new peer supportopportunity for middle school students who have a brother or sister with special needs. Our group focuses on sharing experiences and collaborating on projects to help various causes while reaching out to each other.  This program is an extension of the student organization NSSLHA (National Student Speech-Language/Hearing Association) that operates out of Cal State San Marcos under the Master’s program in Speech-Language Pathology.  Additionally, we are supported by an employee of the Crimson Center for Speech & Language. We will meet on the last Saturday of each month in San Marcos, CA.  Times and specific location are TBD.

For more information, please contact us:
Email: siblingsharegroup@gmail.com
Phone: (760) 815-4202 Kiffen Menendez-Rowland, M.A. Candidate
            (530) 205-8995 Molly Heck, SLPA

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A unique one-day conference for parents  of children with special needs and the professionals who work with them. Each year, parents and professionals come
together in the best interest of the
children to learn in an environment of collaboration.  

The 2012 conference will  be the 29th annual conference in San Diego. The conference is  organized by a group of parents and professionals who work collectively to offer  a variety of workshops and resources, in both Spanish and English, that will  empower participants.  

The theme for this year’s conference,  which will be held on March 17, 2012, is “Today and Tomorrow--Transitions through Life” and offers workshops on many
different topics for parents of children  of all ages, including a special strand for parents of those transitioning from  high school to adult options.
Workshops are co-presented by parents and professionals. Avenues for  advocacy for those who do not have a strong voice in our society are discussed  and brought to the forefront by the featured speakers, workshop presenters and a  huge resource fair.

Strands specifically designed for transitioning from high school-adult options, with workshops for  parents of children of all ages!

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