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Parent Support Group:  Parents will meet in an informal group led by psychologist Laurel Carey to discuss relevant topics and shared experiences of raising a child with special needs.

Laurel Carey is a Developmental Psychologist who was the Director of Behavioral Science at Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons Family Practice Residency at Stamford Hospital for fourteen years.  She completed graduate work at New York University and was also on the faculty of Albert Einstein Medical College where she followed the development of premature and high risk babies for the first six years of life.  She was the Chief of Psychologist at the Pre-Schoolers Workshop, a school for special needs children in Long Island, and, in addition to evaluating children, she led support groups for parents and siblings.  Laurel teaches medical students and Family Practice residents with particular emphasis in the recognition and management of behavioral problems in children and adolescence.  She is a published author and has led parenting groups and support groups for twenty years.  

This group is open to all current TPH members and will meet the first Wednesday evening of each month at our facility located at 240 Colony Street, Fairfield. 

The first group meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, February 3rd at 6:30pm to 8:00pm.  Childcare will be available for those who need it.  You must register for this group by January 30th and indicate whether or not you need childcare.  Call (203) 292-8452 to register. Siblings are welcome.