Join us for Parent University Webinars
Register for individual webinars using the links below.
Navigating DVRS Support for your Child
Thursday, April 30, 2026, 6:30 – 7:30 pm
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Join us for an informative Parent University session with the New Jersey Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services (DVRS), a state agency dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities prepare for, obtain, and maintain meaningful employment. This session will provide an overview of DVRS services—including career counseling, job readiness skills, and transition supports for students—as well as guidance on eligibility and how families can access these valuable resources to support their child’s path from school to work.
Preparing for Stress and Anxiety in College
NEW DATE Tuesday, May 12, 2026, 6:30 – 8:00 pm
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Presenter: Dr. Debra Salzman – Attending college provides an abundance of new challenges for students on the autism spectrum. Living in a shared living space, managing social situations, time management, developing appropriate study habits, dealing with independence, coping with changes in routines, asking for help and seeking support from various campus services are just some of the challenges facing students on the autism spectrum. These new situations can lead to increased anxiety and avoidance which can lead to decreased success in college.
This workshop is designed for parents and professionals interested in obtaining a greater understanding of the common triggers for stress and anxiety facing college students with HFA. The workshop will begin with examples of the areas that typically create more stress for those on the autism spectrum. It will be followed by a discussion of strategies that can be implemented in high school in addition to college to help students be better prepared to navigate these triggers. With these skills in place, students can be better prepared to manage the stressful and anxiety provoking situations as they arise and seek out supports to maximize success. A variety of clinical examples will be provided throughout the workshop
Previous Sessions – Now Closed
Integrated Case Management Services (ICMS)
Thursday, March 12, 2026 – 6:00-7:00 PM
Presenter: Zeeli German- This session will cover ICMS case management services—assessment, planning, linkage, psychoeducation, advocacy, crisis support, and daily living assistance—plus practical tips from Ms. Zeeli to help students achieve personalized, collaborative, and flexible outreach beyond high school.
Mental Health Support on College Campuses: What You Need to Know
Thursday, October 16, 2025– 6:00-7:00 PM
Presenter: Scot Marken – Learn what colleges provide—and don’t—around mental health, including accommodations, counseling, wellness initiatives, peer support, and crisis response. The session also highlights critical gaps students and families should consider before applying and prepare to navigate on campus.
Social Media & Digital Safety for Parents
Thursday, November 13, 2025– 6:00-7:00 PM
Presenter: Kristen McGarvey – Learn how to help your child navigate the world of screentime management, gaming, and social media! Gain a better understanding of what your children are experiencing online, and how it’s affecting them.
This session aligns with the session that students received in September.