Children in 1st through 4th grade who struggle with making or keeping friends will benefit from Friendship: Elementary Group, a fun and engaging group. This Friendship group will be held on Thursdays from 4:30 - 5:30 PM starting October 5, 2017. The group will NOT meet the week of Thanksgiving.
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This lunch time parenting group from Noon - 1:00 PM will assist parents manage their son or daughter's ADHD symptoms while building that child's skills for success.
We understand that you want the best for your child, but at the same time you may feel unsure about what to do or ...
The United Way of Lee County is holding their 2nd Annual "Run for the Way 5K" on Saturday, September 30, 2017 on and around Timber Creek Golf Course.
Event check-in the day of the 5K starts at 6:30 a.m., followed by the Kids Fun Run at 8:00 a.m. The 5K Race ...
Annually, AFSCME host a Golf Outing to benefit autism and Florissa, the children's division of Kreider Services. This year's event on Saturday, May 20th, will again be held at Prairieview Golf Club in Byron. The day begins with registration at 8:00 a.m. followed by a shotgun start at 9:00 a.m.
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On Thursday, April 20th, a free screening of the movie, "Screenagers", will be held at the Historic Dixon Theatre. This documentary film focuses on the impact that technology has on kids' development and how parents can empower their kids to find a balance in the digital world. After the screening ...
On April 21 and as part of April as Autism Awareness Month, Florissa in partnership with Kreider Services and the Dixon Family YMCA will host a public screening of the movie, “Swim Team ,” which documents the journey of three teenage boys from New Jersey who happen to have Autism.
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Join us April 29th at Sauk Valley Community College for the inaugural running (or walking) of the Florissa Family 5K & Fun Run. The focus of this event is to generate funds that will support the programs and services of Florissa, the children’s center in downtown Dixon that helps those ...
Children in 1st through 4th grades who struggle with making or keeping friends will benefit from this fun, engaging group. They will learn specific skills they can use with peers in the school setting and in their neighborhood. These skills will enhance their social functioning, an important aspect of their ...
Starting March 2nd, High School students will learn about the social skills they need to make and keep friends, and grow in their understanding of social cues and rules across adolescence.
The High School Years Peer Group will provide a safe place to talk about individual goals and struggles, and to ...
Across the middle school years, the social skills required for successful peer relationships become more complex, especially for children with social deficits. Children in 5th through 8th grades will learn about middle school friendships and the social skills they need to make and keep friends.
The Friendships Middle School Years Group ...
Funding is provided in whole or in part by The Autism Program of Illinois and the Illinois Department of Human Services.
