Support Groups
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Birth to Five Support Group
This support group was designed for new parents with infants, toddlers or pre-school age children that have Spina Bifida or neural tube defects. The focus of this group is to become acquainted with other families who are also sharing the new experiences of having a child with Spina Bifida. This may include scheduled play dates, whole group activities or other programs as determined by the parents involved.
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Age 6-12 Support Group
This support group was designed for parents that have children in kindergarten through grade 6. The focus of this group is to network with other families as they deal with the issuers occurring in SB school age children including age appropriate activities, whole group activities, meetings between parents and professional speakers addressing issues of interest and concern such as personal hygiene techniques, psychological and self-esteem issues, school issues, I.E.P information, rights of the physically challenged and much more.
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Age 13-16 Support Group
This support group was designed for parents and their children that are entering adolescence and approaching adulthood The focus of this group is to network with other families as they deal with the issuers occurring in SB adolescent children including age appropriate activities, whole group activities, meetings addressing issues of interest and concern such as personal hygiene techniques, psychological and self-esteem issues, transition I.E.P., rights of the physically challenged and much more.
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Age 17+ Young Adult (YA) & Adult Support Group
This support group was designed for individuals born with Spina Bifida or other neural tube defects (age 17 and older) by providing social activities and educational opportunities to network.
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Parents Support Group
This support group is designed for parents to get together for a night out for fun, encouragement, and community.