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.
The screening ...
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 ...
On February 7, Equip for Equality, Florissa and Easter Seals will host a training for parents and guardians on "Transition Planning and Conflict Resolution under the IDEA."
This event will be held at Florissa (101 East First Street, Dixon) from 6-8:00 p.m. Childcare will be available for attendees. For more information ...
On Monday, November 7th, Florissa will be offer Art and Music Therapy groups at Florissa (101 East First Street, Dixon). The therapy groups will be held for six weeks and are open to school aged children who need help with expressing themselves and developing regulation skills.
Deadline to register is October 28th. ...
On November 1st, Florissa and Equip for Equality will host a parent training on Discipline Procedures in the IDEA and Behavior Intervention Plans.
The evening begins at Florissa (101 East First Street, Dixon) with dinner during "Laughter and Lattes" from 5-6:00 p.m. followed by the parent training from 6-8:00 p.m.
Child-care will ...
High School students struggle with social skills and the need to make friends. Starting Thursday, October 6th Florissa will host "The High Schools Years Peer Group," a weekly group that will discuss, in a safe setting, social skills, as well as their understanding of social cues and rules across adolescence.
This ...
