Fort Drum Exceptional Family Member Program

EFMP Family Support also has this recommended book in our library! Come by and check it out today! 10250 4th Armored Division Dr. Fort Drum, NY.
#315-772-0664/5476

Weekend Book Recommendation: My Brain is a Race Car: A children's guide to a neuro-divergent brain

A story to help understanding a neurodivergent brain.
Created and inspired by my daughters ADHD diagnosis, I wanted to gift her a book that help explained her brain's processes and needs. No big words or acronyms that result in 'what does that mean' and bring the child out of the story.

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NEW- Teen Parent Group- for parents of teenagers with developmental or physical disabilities.

September 23 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Are you a parent of a special needs teenager? You are not alone! From navigating adolescence to managing behaviors and fostering independence, our group provides a safe space for open discussions about all things teen related. Parent to Parent offers parents a place where you can connect with other parents facing similar challenges and share experiences in a welcoming and understanding environment.

Register Here: https://tinyurl.com/Teen-Parent-Group

Ready for something new and exciting? FAP and EFMP are joining forces to offer you a special Sensory Eating Adventures cooking class! We will be also be accompanied by CPT Whitbeck and LT Lee-Dietitians with Guhtrie, to help support families struggling with their children's realtionship with food. Space is limited, so if you are interested and this class is what you are looking for, call or message EFMP Family Support today! #315-772-0664

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FYI...this is this weekend if you are looking for something Sensory Firendly to do.

REMINDER, friends!
We have made arrangement for our FABULOUS families to enjoy sensory friendly time at the Museum of Science & Technology - MOST on us!
That's right!!
The MOST makes hands-on science learning accessible for everyone!
The third Saturday of every month (THAT IS TOMORROW!) features Sensory Friendly Time from 4:30-8pm, with sounds turned down, air compressors turned off, lighting adjusted, and reduced crowds.
They also offer ASL-interpreted National Grid ExploraDome shows for $6 per person (not covered by Encompass).
Every day, the museum offers free sensory friendly kits with noise-reducing headphones, fidget toys, stress balls and more.
Check out https://www.most.org/learn/sensory-friendly-time/ to learn more."
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Join us for a 5K Run to End Domestic Violence! We can raise awareness and show support for survivors.

Date: Oct 1, 2024
Location: Magrath Sports Complex
Time: Registration begins at 6am and Run begins at 7am

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Fort Drum Exceptional Family Member Program
U.S. Army Fort Drum & 10th Mountain Division
Fort Drum Army Substance Abuse Program - ASAP
Fort Drum FMWR
Fort Drum Soldier & Family Readiness Division
Fort Drum AFTB & AFAP
Fort Drum Mobilization & Deployment
Fort Drum MWR Fitness Facilities and Sports Programs

UPDATE: CLASS IS FULL.
You can still get added to our waitlist.
We just had ONE spot open up for our 5 & under cooking class!! It's on September 19th from 10:00-11:30. Join us as we send summer sailing away!
Call (315)772-5914 or message us on here to secure this spot!

Also,
What do you get when you cross a shark and a snowman?

-Frostbite!

Join EFMP Family Support Saturday October 26th, 2024 for a spooktacular time! Get those Family Friendly Halloween costumes on and come bowl some strikes! Call or message us today to reserve your lane as space is limited. #315-772-5476/0664

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Fort Drum Army Substance Abuse Program - ASAP
Fort Drum Relocation Readiness Program
U.S. Army Fort Drum & 10th Mountain Division
Fort Drum FMWR
Fort Drum CYS
Fort Drum Army Volunteer Corps
Fort Drum BOSS

Come have fun with slime with EFMP Family Support!

Every 1st Friday of the Month, EFMP offers a Sensory Workshop discussing different types of sensory processing information, tips on how to accomodate sensory needs at home and at school, and finishes the workshop with a fun interactive sensory project to take home.

Join us Friday October 4th, 2024 from 3:30pm-4:30pm at the SFRC Enrichment Center! For more information and to register, message us on Facebook or call #315-772-0664/5476.

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Fort Drum Army Substance Abuse Program - ASAP
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Parent Group for Families of Children 12 and Younger
(Elementary and Early Intervention Families)

September 24 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Connect with other parents who understand the joys and challenges of parenting young children with special needs. Share experiences, advice, and encouragement in a supportive environment.

Register Here: https://tinyurl.com/elementaryandEI

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Join Fort Drum CYS Youth Sports and Fitness for Mommy and Me Playground!

This is a FREE program open for children ages 1-4 years old.

🗓️ Monday & Wednesday | 9 AM - 11 AM
⏩ November 9, 2024 - March 26, 2025
📍 CYS Sports Office, 10790 Chapel Drive

Parents can register at Parent Central Services (2nd Floor, Clark Hall) next Monday, September 16, 2024.
For more information, call 315-772-6718.

We have this book in our Sensory Sharing Library! Come by to check it out and see if it is a story that you can relate to! EFMP Family Support has many more books like this one recommended by ADHD & Autism Psychological Services and Advocacy. You can find us at 10250 4th Armored Division Drive Fort Drum, NY 13602.

Fort Drum Family Advocacy Program
Fort Drum Soldier & Family Readiness Division
Fort Drum Army Substance Abuse Program - ASAP
Fort Drum Relocation Readiness Program
U.S. Army Fort Drum & 10th Mountain Division
Fort Drum FMWR
Fort Drum CYS
Fort Drum BOSS

Weekend Book Recommendation: A Dragon With ADHD: A Children’s Story About ADHD

Having a pet dragon is very fun!
He can sit, roll over, and play…
He can candle a birthday cake, lit a campfire, or so many other cool things…
But what if your dragon talks a lot and speaks really fast?
What if:
he’s very active and always run around?
he likes to interrupt when others are talking?
he has hard time concentrating and staying on task?
he’s disorganized, forgetful and often loose his things? And more…

What if your dragon is diagnosed with ADHD?
What if he is worried, scared and wonders what is wrong with him?
What should you do?
You help him understand ADHD! You teach him ADHD is not a “defect” and with the right attitude and help, it can be his asset!

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Understanding Dyslexia and the Reading Brain in Kids | KQED Reading is a skill humans aren't born with, but schools are designed to reward those whose brains are well-wired to read, which can complicate the learning experience for kids with dyslexia.

FYI...if you can't make the meeting this evening, they offer this support group every month.

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Fort Drum Soldier & Family Readiness Division
Fort Drum Army Substance Abuse Program - ASAP
U.S. Army Fort Drum & 10th Mountain Division
Fort Drum BOSS

The next meeting is Wednesday, September 11, at 5:30 p.m.
Samaritan Medical Center offers a monthly Brain Injury Support Group for survivors of sudden brain injuries and their families and caregivers. Meetings happen monthly, on the second Wednesday of each month. You can learn more about the group by visiting: https://samaritanhealth.com/service/rehabilitation-services/brain-injury-support-group/

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When You Are Considering a Developmental Evaluation for Your Child: A Parent’s Perspective to Assist Your Visit.

September 17 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

This presentation provides an overview of the parent’s perspective when planning for a child’s developmental evaluation. This webinar will not be looking at specific tests or types of evaluations. Instead, we want to share some tips and potential suggestions that we have learned based on our own personal experiences when our children were evaluated. We hope that this provides you with information and ideas when planning for your own child’s evaluation.

Register Here: https://rb.gy/974mpk

This event sponsored by Indian River Lakes Conservancy looks like a great way to get out and experience nature as the season turns from Summer to Fall. Doing actvities outside as a family is a great way to accomodate some Sensory needs your child may have. Nature walks are great for Visual Sensory, Tactile Sensory, and Self-regulation support.

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Fort Drum Soldier & Family Readiness Division
Fort Drum Army Substance Abuse Program - ASAP
Fort Drum Relocation Readiness Program
U.S. Army Fort Drum & 10th Mountain Division
Fort Drum FMWR
Fort Drum CYS
Fort Drum Army Volunteer Corps
Fort Drum BOSS

EFMP Sensory Workshop will be moving to a new time starting Friday October 4th, 2024. The workshop will now be at 3:30pm to 4:30pm at the SFRC Enrichment Center.

Join us next month for a fun Halloween themed Sensory Workshop discussing Tactile Sensory, recoginizing signs of Sensory Overload, and making Gooey Fluffy Slime!

Call or message us today to reserve your spot as space is limited! #315-772-0664/5476/5488

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Fort Drum Soldier & Family Readiness Division
Fort Drum Army Substance Abuse Program - ASAP
Fort Drum Relocation Readiness Program
U.S. Army Fort Drum & 10th Mountain Division
Fort Drum FMWR
Fort Drum CYS
Fort Drum Army Volunteer Corps
Fort Drum BOSS

EFMP Family Support has these in stock at our office! Stop by and check out our resource library for more valuable books just like this one. We are open Monday-Friday 7:30am to 4:00pm. You can find us at 10250 4th Armored Division Drive Fort Drum, NY 13602.

Fort Drum Family Advocacy Program
Fort Drum Soldier & Family Readiness Division
Fort Drum Army Substance Abuse Program - ASAP
Fort Drum Relocation Readiness Program
U.S. Army Fort Drum & 10th Mountain Division
Fort Drum FMWR
Fort Drum CYS
Fort Drum Army Volunteer Corps
Fort Drum BOSS

New Book Recommendation: Thriving with ADHD Workbook for Kids

Help your child understand and manage their ADHD with an engaging workbook full of activities for kids ages 7 to 12.
With the right tools, kids can learn to think positively about their ADHD. Thriving with ADHD is filled with easy exercises to help your child with the many facets of ADHD, from self-control and organization to getting tasks done and making friends―so they can flourish at home, school, and beyond.

We still have space in our September Sensory Workshop tomorrow, Friday 9/6 at 2:00pm. Call or message us today to reserve your spot! #315-772-0664/5476/5488

Fort Drum Family Advocacy Program
Fort Drum Soldier & Family Readiness Division
Fort Drum Army Substance Abuse Program - ASAP
Fort Drum Relocation Readiness Program
U.S. Army Fort Drum & 10th Mountain Division
Fort Drum FMWR
Fort Drum CYS
Fort Drum Army Volunteer Corps
Fort Drum BOSS

Join EFMP Family Support next month on Friday September 6th from 2:00pm-3:00pm for Sensory Painting! During this workshop, we will talk about Sensory Processing and how various smells in our environment can affect our behaviors and mood. We will also get to create Scented Sensory Experience Painting.

Call or message us today to reserve your spot as space is limited! #315-772-0664/5476/5488.

This workshop is open to all DOD Military Members.

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Fort Drum Army Substance Abuse Program - ASAP
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Fort Drum CYS
Fort Drum Relocation Readiness Program

A wonderful local resource for parents/caregivers struggling with children's challenging behaviors. Check out the flyer to learn more about this local support group.

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Fort Drum Family Advocacy Program
Fort Drum Army Substance Abuse Program - ASAP
Fort Drum Relocation Readiness Program
U.S. Army Fort Drum & 10th Mountain Division
Fort Drum FMWR
Fort Drum CYS
Fort Drum Army Volunteer Corps
Fort Drum BOSS

We still have space in our afternoon playgroup today if you would like to check it out! You do not have to be enrolled in EFMP to join us and meet other families and kiddos!

Message us on Facebook to reserve your spot!

Fort Drum Family Advocacy Program
Fort Drum Soldier & Family Readiness Division
Fort Drum Army Substance Abuse Program - ASAP
Fort Drum Relocation Readiness Program
U.S. Army Fort Drum & 10th Mountain Division
Fort Drum FMWR
Fort Drum CYS
Fort Drum Army Volunteer Corps
Fort Drum BOSS

Are you looking to connect with other parents and make new friends? Do you want your child to make connections through play with other children? You're in luck! There is still time to sign up for our Sensory Friendly Playgroup tomorrow at 10-1130am and 2-330pm! All are welcome! Call or message us today to reserve your spot.

For more information, call #315-772-0664/5476/5488

Fort Drum Family Advocacy Program
Fort Drum Soldier & Family Readiness Division
Fort Drum Army Substance Abuse Program - ASAP
Fort Drum Relocation Readiness Program
U.S. Army Fort Drum & 10th Mountain Division
Fort Drum FMWR
Fort Drum CYS
Fort Drum Army Volunteer Corps

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Join Parent to Parent NYS for a Virtual Statewide Down Syndrome Parent Group

September 18 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Register on the link below:
https://tinyurl.com/Down-Syndrome-Parent-Group

This event is a great way to get your family out to the Adirondacks if you have someone with a disability that may typically not be able to participate in outdoor adventures. This event is free of charge and is about a 2 and a half hour drive from Fort Drum.

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Come join us for this NEW Presentation on Traveling
with Your Special Needs Child/Adult.

September 16 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Have you dreamed of going on a vacation with your
child or adult with special needs? Does your child
express a desire to go visit grandparents or a friend?
Does he/she want to go on a field trip? Are theme
parks or cruises a wish? Does the thought of even
planning a trip make you nervous? Whether it’s a day
trip or a long vacation, get tips and tricks for planning
and implementing a trip with your family member with
special needs. Learn how a trip can benefit all of your
family members.

Register Here: https://rb.gy/35sl58

We still have a few openings for 3 and 4-year-olds in our 2024-2025 school year! It’s not too late to give your child an amazing start in a nurturing and fun learning environment.

Call us today at the number below or tap the link in the comments to request more information and see if you qualify!

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We still have plenty of space at our September Sensory Workshop if you would like to check it out! It is an interactive educational experience. Call or message us today to register! #315-772-0664/5476/5488.

Fort Drum Family Advocacy Program
Fort Drum Soldier & Family Readiness Division
Fort Drum Army Substance Abuse Program - ASAP
Fort Drum Relocation Readiness Program
U.S. Army Fort Drum & 10th Mountain Division
Fort Drum FMWR
Fort Drum CYS
Fort Drum Army Volunteer Corps
Fort Drum BOSS

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What You Need to Know About Assistive Technology in the IEP

September 12 @ 10:00 am - 11:15 am

Please join Tina Beauparlant, Regional Manager/ Education Specialist, Parent to Parent of NYS for this presentation on What You Need to Know About Assistive Technology in the IEP

Register here: https://rb.gy/gjbgxm

The Fort Drum Family Advocacy Program Bonfire event that was scheduled on September 19th has been cancelled. Stay tuned for more fun events coming up this school year!

Send a message to learn more

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NEW- Teen Parent Group- for parents of teenagers with developmental or physical disabilities.

August 26 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Are you a parent of a special needs teenager? You are not alone! From navigating adolescence to managing behaviors and fostering independence, our group provides a safe space for open discussions about all things teen related. Parent to Parent offers parents a place where you can connect with other parents facing similar challenges and share experiences in a welcoming and understanding environment.

Register Here: https://tinyurl.com/Teen-Parent-Group

There are still a few slots left for both playgroup sessions this week and you DO NOT need to be enrolled into EFMP to participate! Call or message us today to register. #315-772-0664/5488/5476

Fort Drum Family Advocacy Program
Fort Drum Soldier & Family Readiness Division
Fort Drum Army Substance Abuse Program - ASAP
Fort Drum Relocation Readiness Program
U.S. Army Fort Drum & 10th Mountain Division
Fort Drum FMWR
Fort Drum CYS
Fort Drum Army Volunteer Corps
Fort Drum BOSS

Are you looking to connect with other parents and make new friends? Do you want your child to make connections through play with other children? You're in luck! There is still time to sign up for our Sensory Friendly Playgroup tomorrow at 10-1130am and 2-330pm! All are welcome! Call or message us today to reserve your spot.

For more information, call #315-772-0664/5476/5488

Fort Drum Family Advocacy Program
Fort Drum Soldier & Family Readiness Division
Fort Drum Army Substance Abuse Program - ASAP
Fort Drum Relocation Readiness Program
U.S. Army Fort Drum & 10th Mountain Division
Fort Drum FMWR
Fort Drum CYS
Fort Drum Army Volunteer Corps