New York CareGiver Relaxation Circle (Free)

Sharyn Clark Castagno http://photos1.meetupstatic.com/photos/member/a/0/8/7/member_12581095.jpeg http://www.meetup.com/New-York-CareGiver-Relaxation-Circle-Free/members/14507655/
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New York CareGiver Relaxation Circle (Free) http://www.meetup.com/New-York-CareGiver-Relaxation-Circle-Free/ http://photos2.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/3/e/f/a/global_85336122.jpeg 20120111

New York, NY 10003

Location:

New York, NYUSA 10013
Hometown: New York

Member since:

January 27, 2012

Introduction

hi. i live in tribeca. i'm a stay at home mom feeling more and more isolated every day. i need to get out and do something for myself (i think).

Are you a CareGiver for someone who has a developmental disability or is on the autism spectrum?

my son is in first grade and was diagnosed with asperger's syndrome last february (at age 5). i am his primary caregiver (along with my husband) and advocate for school, therapy and life. his life has eclipsed my own...that is for sure.

What benefits do you hope to gain from the group?

regaining a sense of self, community, support, giving and some pure relaxation.

Katie Brisley-Logue New York CareGiver Relaxation Circle (Free)

Welcome Sharyn ! It sounds like this Circle is just what you need. In order to give you must first receive. Looking forward to sharing some practical and fun techniques with you that will also benefit your son!

Jan 29, 2012 8:21 PM
Dave

Hi Sharyn,

Thank you for your kind note! My son, Max, is 10 1/2. It took us a long time to get the diagnosis of AS, but we had him fully evaluated at Columbia Presbyterian when he was in third grade. Every day is an adventure. Looking forward to exchanging stories and strategies.

Best regards,

Dave

Dec 09, 2011 7:49 AM
Fiona Rattray Aspergers Parenting Westchester Meet Up

Hi Sharyn,

That would be great if you were able to make it. I look forward to meeting you.

Fiona

Jul 05, 2011 8:13 PM
Fiona Rattray Aspergers Parenting Westchester Meet Up

Hi Sharyn,

If you are not able to make this meeting, maybe a couple of us can come and meet you somewhere in the city in a couple of weeks or so. Let me know what you think.

Fiona

Jun 24, 2011 9:13 PM
Fiona Rattray Aspergers Parenting Westchester Meet Up

Hi Sharyn. Welcome to the group. In answer to your question, I can tell you that the school district for South Salem would probably be Katonah-Lewisboro, reputedly a good district but the middle and high schools are on the big side and that would cause problems for my children. My 12 yr old was in the Eastchester school district (one of the better districts at working with children on the spectrum) but recently moved to a BOCES program in Irvington which is more finely tuned to his needs.

May 09, 2011 12:17 PM
Nancy Tardibuono Aspergers Parenting Westchester Meet Up

Hello Sharyn, Welcome to the "Zany" world of AS. My son is 9 and was diagnosed in 03' with PDD/Nos, and in 08' because he is high functioning and tons of therapy he has been re-diagnosed to AS. Westchester does offer some great services, but with anything you have to sometimes be agressive when it comes to getting the right and effective services for your child. Once you have an IEP it will get easier, a bit of advice make sure that if anything you want a SEIT (aide) for you son in school.

Apr 18, 2011 8:45 PM
cecelia Aspergers Parenting Westchester Meet Up

Ho\i sharyn,katie has IEP PROBABLY 1.5YRS it gets reviewed twice a year she is in special ed,SHE GET SOCIAL GROUP THERAPY ONCE A WEEK AND OT ONCE A WEEK AND I ALSO BRING HER SOCIAL BUDDIE CLASSONCE PER WEEK,I HAVE APPLIED FOE CAMP EXCEL TO THE SCHOOL DISTRICT BUT PROBABLY WONT GET IT.YOUR SON SHOULD HAVE IEP CHECK THIS WEB SITE OUT https://htaofny.com THEY WILL COME AND DO EVALUATION AND IEP,YES KATIE HAS MELTDOWNS,NOT TO MUCH THOUGH I NIP IT IN THE BUD BEFORE SHE STARTS,

Apr 17, 2011 2:54 PM