Wills, Trusts and Powers of Attorney; what legal steps can parents and family members take now to insure that their loved one’s benefits and programs remain intact when they receive an inheritance and parents are no longer able to manage? We will discuss special needs trusts, ABLE accounts, supplemental care trusts, nomination of successor guardians and more.  

The sensory system can be so confusing! How do you know if your child's sensory needs are being met? Does your child seem hyper or hyposensitive to various sensory input? I'll help you sort it out and provide strategies that you can begin using immediately!

Faced with challenge after challenge, it seemed that Chandra’s daughter was destined for a bleak future. She shares her story of how she overcame obstacles for her daughter, herself and her family. There is always hope. 

Learn more about the 8 senses and how they help our bodies and brain function.  Is it sensory or is it behavior?  Find out more about the connection between self-regulation and behavior and how disregulation can look like out of control behavior. 

More information coming soon!

Jennifer Armer, Founder, Armer Foundation , LLC.  The Armer Foundation For Kids is a charity dedicated to ease some of the financial burdens to families with children with extreme medical conditions that have unforeseen financial burdens. When health insurance is not enough, Armer Foundation will help by assisting with copays, premiums, deductibles and out-of-pocket expenses. Come hear Jennifer’s inspiring story that led to her helping other families who are caring for children with extreme medical conditions.

In this meeting, community resources for parents, children and families will be shared.  Parents and caregivers will be able to talk among themselves, share struggles, share ideas that help alleviate stress and improve family function.  We'll enjoy food, encouragement and laughter. Counselor and Parent Denise Baker will provide tips and strategies for self-care for parents who find themselves saying, "I don't have the time or energy for self-care."

In this meeting, community resources for parents, children and families will be shared.  Parents and caregivers will be able to talk among themselves, share struggles, share ideas that help alleviate stress and improve family function.  We'll enjoy food, encouragement and laughter. Counselor and Parent Denise Baker will provide tips and strategies for self-care for parents who find themselves saying, "I don't have the time or energy for self-care."  We hope you can join us!

We are two child psychologists (Lori Long, Ph.D. and Mallory Yee, Ph.D.) and a speech language pathologist (Katie Severson, M.S., CCC-SLP). Most importantly, we are three moms who are dedicated to supporting parents of children with ADHD, autism, speech language disorders, and learning disorders. With over 30 years of combined professional experience, we empower parents by teaching new tools and techniques within a supportive community. www.thechildhoodcollective.com