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Upcoming September Trainings

September 11th, 2024

Set for Success!

Monica Escobar, MS, LMHC
Set for Success!  Understanding and Easing First-Time-School Jitters for All
Audience:  Families, Caregivers, and Professionals.

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Tips for Easing First-Time-School Jitters and Separation Anxiety:

  • Practice short separations. Gradually increase the length of time you leave your child with a caregiver so they can learn that you’ll return.
  • Build Familiarity- If you’re leaving your child somewhere new (like with a relative, friend, or babysitter or at school), it might be helpful to spend some time with your child in that environment so they can familiarize themselves with their surroundings and know they’ll be safe there.
  • Give warning: Let your child know about upcoming changes ahead of time
  • Communicate with your child - Remind them you will return to pick them up
  • Make goodbyes quick and positive - hug and kiss (create an exit ritual).
  • Stay consistent with your drop-off routine as best as you can - Make your morning routine similar to bedtime.
  • Stay calm and collected - children are perceptive and will mirror emotions

 

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Programs At Our Center

FDLRS-UM Multidisciplinary Educational Services Center

The University of Miami, Linda Ray Intervention Center is one of six regional Florida Diagnostic & Learning Resources System (FDLRS) Multidisciplinary Educational Services Centers. Our center provides diagnostic evaluation, consultation, technical assistance, and pre-service and in-service training to families, teachers, school district personnel, and community support providers concerning children and youth with complex medical, emotional, or behavioral problems.

Early Intervention Program

In partnership with Miami-Dade County Public Schools, the Center is an Early Intervention Birth-Two (B-2) provider under the state's Early Steps program for young children with developmental delays or disabilities. Our B-2 program provides related service support including speech and language, occupational, and infant mental health. This program is offered year-round.

Parenting Program

Utilizing the evidence-based model, The Nurturing Program for Parents and their Children with Special Needs and Health Challenges®, the program recognizes that each family has a unique history, value system, cultural identity, and combination of strengths and challenges. Parents and their children learn positive and caring nurturing skills as a family in a group-based setting. Individual family support is also provided as needed through consultation and referrals.

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Calendar Of Upcoming Events

Sep
03

9:00 am

Parenting Group Tuesdays

Sep
04

2:30 pm

Parenting Group Wednesdays

Sep
05

10:00 am

Parenting Group Thursdays at Coral Reef Branch Library

 

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Our Mission

The mission of the University of Miami Linda Ray Intervention Center is to support and facilitate positive developmental outcomes with high-quality services, thereby improving young children's school readiness and future student achievement.