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For 2022 (this may change in the future, but for this year) – the CSOC Summer Camp Services application season will run from March 1, 2022 to June 30, 2022.  Everything will go live on or around March 1 at www.performcarenj.org/SummerCamp.

Our ambassador program is free and open to anyone who wants to make a difference in their neighborhood, workplace, school, or community!

Each year the program focuses on a specific message that ambassadors promote. All themes are chosen to increase awareness, education, understanding, and compassion for individuals with autism and their families.

This listing will be updated as new COVID testing sources become available.

PEERS® for Teens & Young Adults is an evidence-based social skills intervention for motivated students who are interested in making and keeping friends and/or developing romantic relationships. Students and social coaches attend weekly 2 hr. group classes.

As the community heads into a new school year, faced with challenges due to the COVID 19 Pandemic, this school anxiety workshop was offered to the community as a way to bring information, better understanding and resources related to school based anxiety.

Bringing together those with Fragile X syndrome and their siblings to create lifelong friendships and a greater community of support, while building a better future.

We have sports, robotics, art, computer programming, and more! We have a new science program that combines biology, physics, and chemistry in a fun and very interactive way!

Project ECHO is changing the paradigm of continuing education in New Jersey.  It's a new approach to learning; one that removes silos and gives you direct access to specialty knowledge and evidence-based answers.

Conversations about specific diagnoses, and the community organizations that focus on them.

This podcast features the different organizations that specialize in providing services and supports for a specific diagnosis. Topics include:

• Asperger Syndrome
• Rett Syndrome
• Fragile X
• Prader-Willi Syndrome

Beginning Thursday, May 27, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection will offer a free State Parks Vax Pass under the new “Vax and Visit” campaign to all New Jersey residents who receive at least one dose of their COVID-19 vaccination by July 4, 2021.

Looking to shed the “pandemic pounds”? This challenge is for you!

As a participant you will:

• Set your goal
  • Weight Loss
  • Quit smoking
  • Improve nutrition
  • Be more active

Social CATS Autism Program, our signature Creative Arts Therapy Program, uses the mediums of art, music, and movement to practice social skills, communication, relationship building, and creative expression. 

Join Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey and The Elixir Fund for a free guided meditation series. Meditation sessions will be hosted monthly on Tuesdays for 30 minutes via Zoom to help you relax, recharge and practice self-care. You can sign-up for one or all of the sessions in this series! All sessions will run from 12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m.

This support group will discuss wellness through the lens of faith and spirituality. This group will be led by wrap facilitators who use their wrap to enhance their faith. Open to all faiths, open to all perspectives.

Zoom Meeting ID: 841 7133 9918

Join us for a conversation about cancer in the Black community.

Objectives:

1. To partner with Black advocacy organizations in New Jersey
2. To ensure representation from counties with high Black populations in New Jersey in the impact council
3. To improve cultural competency among community advocates, community members and healthcare providers

Foster your child’s fitness, self- confidence, following directions and social skills each week! A program dedicated to fun & fitness.

Classes are in person and virtual. Ages 3 to 14, siblings welcome!

Finding the right support is key. Join in this group discussion with other men who are:

• Recently diagnosed
• Currently undergoing treatment
• Post-treatment

The purpose of the DBT Skills Training program is to provide education on the dialectics of acceptance and change, impact of behavioral patterns/cognitive process, development and practice of healthy skills and capabilities, as well as identifying methods of support and collaborative approaches in relationships.

The purpose of the DBT Skills Training program is to provide education on the dialectics of acceptance and change, impact of behavioral patterns/cognitive process, development and practice of healthy skills and capabilities, as well as identifying methods of support and collaborative approaches in relationships.

A 10-week therapeutic group for teenage boys and girls that follows a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy model—an evidence-based treatment modality which helps youth examine their attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors.

Our newest NJCTS support group is an avenue for parents who are new to a TS diagnosis to seek support and guidance from parents who have more experience, as well as an opportunity for parents with more familiarity in coping with TS to help guide new families.

NAMI Family-to-Family is a free, 8-session educational program for family, significant others and friends of people with mental health conditions. NAMI Family-to-Family is taught by NAMI-trained family members who have been there, and includes presentations, discussions and interactive exercises.  Each county has a date and time. 

A brain injury can result in impairment of cognitive, physical, emotional and behavioral functioning. This webinar will focus on strategies to address patient's challenging behaviors. Attendees will learn how to create effective treatment interventions specific to the area of the lesion in the brain, develop strategies to de-escalate a potentially agitated patient, and learn how to create an optimal learning environments for patients. The webinar will be presented by Cara Yezzi, PT, DPT, Board Certified in Neurologic Physical Therapy.

Shedding Light on the Prevalence of Domestic and Sexual Violence in LGBTQIA+ Communities
Join us from 5 pm - 8:30 pm on April 21, 2022 at Rutgers University, Camden or virtually for an open and candid conversation, led by you, about a pervasive issue that lingers in our society.

Join a WORKSHOP to learn about the Juvenile Justice System, rights related to special education and discipline, and health care resources! After the workshop, families will be invited to schedule an individual 30-minute appointment to review their child's IEP and/or health-related issues or concerns

Calling all young adults with TS, age 18-35. Join us as we come together to build our community and connect with others navigating both the TS journey and adulthood. Here you can comfortably discuss your experiences, share advice, and build relationships with those who understand your unique challenges.

Special education attorney Mariann Crincoli will discuss the rights of students and obligations of school districts in Harassment, Intimidation & Bullying (HIB) matters. The goal of this Tourette Talk is to educate the audience about procedural requirements as well as what the law requires.

Mindfulness, also known as present-focused awareness, is the practice of anchoring into the present moment and observing one's inner and outer world without judgment. Following a brief overview of the true goals of mindfulness and a review of the DSM-V criteria for Binge Eating Disorder (BED), this virtual 2 CE presentation will provide clarity as to how mindfulness practice can be used as a powerful tool in the treatment of BED.

Is a child with a disability who you care about involved in the Child Protection system? Are you concerned about educational rights for a child with a disability who is engaged in the Child Protection System? Join a WORKSHOP to learn about the Child Protection System, parent rights related to special education and health care resources! After the workshop, families will be invited to schedule an individual 30 minute appointment to review their child's IEP and/or health-related issues or concerns.

This is a free, safe place for any and all youth and young adults to process their thoughts and feelings on difficult topics such as racism, social injustice, and current events.

The Nurtured Heart Approach® (NHA) is a relationship-focused methodology founded strategically in "The 3 Stands™" for helping children (and adults) build Inner Wealth™ and use their intensity in successful ways.

The Joey Center at The Valley Hospital Kireker Center for Child Development presents a workshop for parents and professionals. 

• Learn 12 hard IEP questions you need to ask before your next IEP meeting.
• Learn a 3-step process for developing meaningful IEP goals while collaborating with the IEP team.
• Discover 5 keys to a smoother transition plan.

This is a free, safe place for any and all youth and young adults to process their thoughts and feelings on difficult topics such as racism, social injustice, and current events.

This is the last of the 3 Youth Town Hall 2022 series