FOCUS is dedicated to connecting families with valuable resources on parenting a child with a disability. This workshop is designed to provide families with helpful information and support. Please note that the advice and recommendations shared in this session reflect the professional experience and expertise of the presenters. The presenters are independent professionals and are not employed by FOCUS. We appreciate your participation and hope you find this workshop informative and beneficial. For more information on our Parent Workshops, please contact Jaide at [email protected]
Medical
Puberty, Periods and Privates with Dr. Nancy Sokkary
Getting an Evaluation of Your Child’s Abilities with Dr. Dawn Ilardi
Gastrointestinal Problems in Children with Dr. Jose Garza
Puberty for Males with a Disability with Dr. Joey Low
Female Puberty, Periods & Privates with Dr. Nancy Sokkary
Overcoming Oral Health Challenges with DDD Foundation
COVID Vaccine: Children with Disabilities with Dr. Georgina Peacock
Self Care
Grief and the Medically Fragile Child with Lanise Shortell
Caring for Yourself and Your Family with Kate Christman
Coping With Your Child’s Diagnosis with Michelle McEwen
Nutrition for a Healthy Body and Mind with Vicki Steine
Self-Care During COVID-19 with UGA School of Social Work
Special Education
Navigating Challenges and Resolving Conflict with Heather Wright
Crafting Measurable Goals & Objectives with Heather Wright
Questions to Ask Your Child’s School to Encourage Their Progress with Anike
Q & A Session with a Georgia Special Education with Christy Calbos
How to Create a Great IEP with Christy Calbos
Unique Workshops for Families of Children with Disabilities
Service Dogs with Jennifer Arnold
Why meltdowns happen during meals for picky eaters with Jordan Signorelli
The Connected Caregiver with Liz & Jeff Greenfield
From Scripts to Self-Expression: Empowering Gestalt Language Processors with Rachel Rowland
Pediatric Therapy Intensive Programs with Dr. Kailee Sylvester
Planning for a Divorce with a special Needs Child with Kim Martin
Special Needs Financial Planning with Tommy Hermany
Why meltdowns happen during meals with Jordan Signorelli
Speech on a Budget: Functional and Affordable Activities with Alexa Kelly
Home Modifications with Dennis Lippy
Navigating Autism as a Parent with Amber Amber Kanchwala
An Introduction to Health Law Partnership with Kathryn Marous
Waivers & Government Programs
Future Planning
What Happens To My Special Needs Child When I Pass Away? with DJ Jeyaram
Post-SECURE Act Estate Planning: What Families Should Know About Inherited IRAs with Kim Martin
Life Care Plan with Michael Kipniss & David Morrow
Planning for a Loved One with Special Needs with Tommy Thompson, Jr.
Top Financial Planning Tips For Special Needs Families with Greg Corneille
