NOVEMBER 29th MEETING- DISCOVER MUSIC THERAPY!

DELCO CARING NETWORK


Support Group for Parents of

Children with Special Needs




Invites you to discover music therapy!

Please join us at

MUSIC WORKS


NEW Music Therapy Treatment Center located at 2050 West Chester Pike, Suite 115, Havertown PA.
http://musicworkswonders.org/




When: Tuesday, November 29, 2011


Time: 7:30 pm


Come and hear an informative presentation and discussion on “How music therapy can help children with special needs”. You will be guided through music therapy techniques and get a better understanding of “How” and “Why” music therapy is an effective treatment for children, young adults and families managing special needs. The presentation will conclude with a short, interactive demonstration of a typical music therapy session.





RSVP by Monday, November 28th

Contact : Jeannine Kelly

Email: delcocaring@gmail.com

Phone: 610-259-3341

Mobile: 484-557:4639

WEBSITE: http://delcokids.homestead.com/index.ht

                           

Bully Awareness Seminar - Thursday, October 20th @ 7:30 p.m.

Bullying Awareness Seminar


Thursday, October 20th @ 7:30 p.m.


Has your child ever been bullied because he is “different”?


Would you like to learn some strategies to help prevent bullying?


Has your child been accused of bullying in school?

Presented by:


Beth O’ Rourke


Social Worker


Upper Darby School District






Ms. O’Rourke graduated from West Chester University in 2006 with a Bachelor's Degree in Social Worker. She then went on to earn her Masters in Social Work and Home & School Visitor Certification from Widener University in 2007. She has spent the past four years as the School Social Worker at Hillcrest Elementary School in the Upper Darby School District.




Location:



Cardinal Kroll Center


1st Floor Conference Room



Don Guanella Village


1799 S. Sproul Road


Springfield, PA 19064


610-543-3380






RSVP by Tuesday, October 18th


Contact : Jeannine Kelly


Email: delcocaring@gmail.com


Phone: 610-259-3341


Mobile: 484-557:4639


BLOG: http://delcocaringandsharing@blogspot.com


WEBSITE: http://delcokids.homestead.com/index.ht

IEP Preparation for Parents Workshop - Thursday, Sept. 15th @ 7:30 p.m.

You are invited to attend

IEP (Individual Education Plan) Preparation for Parents

Thursday, September 15th @ 7:30 p.m.

Presenting:

Kimberly A. LaCoste

Special Education Coordinator

Learning Support K-12

Upper Darby School District

Kim is celebrating her 21st year in education! She spent 8 years as an elementary school teacher at Stonehurst Hills Elementary School in Upper Darby School District. She also was a reading specialist for 7 years at Stonehurst Hills. She then became a district Literacy Specialist at Walter M. Senkow Elementary School for 3 years. The last 3 years she has been a Special Education Coordinator. Kim describes herself as a life-long learner. She has a bachelor's degree from Neumann College in Early Childhood/Elementary Education, a Masters in Reading Specialist from St. Joseph's University, as well as a Masters in Special Education from Cabrini College. Kim is currently a doctorate candidate at Neumann University and is writing her dissertation on Autism and Inclusion. She is married to Stephen and has one child Samuel who is a child with autism. The LaCoste family resides in Drexel Hill, PA.

Kim will cover the key components of an Individualized Education Plan as well as help participants understand special education jargon.

Ever wondered what Present Levels are or Measurable annual goals in your child's IEP?

Have you heard these acronyms FBA, SDI, or BASC and thought what does this mean?

Then this presentation is for you!



Location

Cardinal Kroll Center @

Don Guanella Village

1799 S. Sproul Road

Springfield, PA 19064

610-543-3380



RSVP by Wednesday, Sept. 14th

Contact : Jeannine Kelly

Email: delcocaring@gmail.com

Phone: 610-259-3341

Mobile: 484-557:4639 cell/(text)

BLOG: http://delcocaringandsharing@blogspot.com

WEBSITE: http://delcokids.homestead.com/index.ht

1st Annual Delco Caring Concert for Parents of Children with Special Needs

1st Annual Concert for Parents of Children With Special Needs



Thursday, April 28, 2011 @ 7:30 p.m.




Presenting:



Jean Coppa Milani


Jean, a talented singer and composer, has written many songs for and about children with special needs. She worked at the Timothy School for several years as a music therapist for children with autism prior to starting her family.


The concert will be held at a private residence in Drexel Hill, PA.  If you are interested in attending, please RSVP by Wednesday, April 27th.  When responding, please let us know that you need the address.
(Since the concert is being held at a private home, the exact address is not being listed here.)


Contact : Jeannine Kelly


Email: delcocaring@gmail.com


Phone: 610-259-3341


Mobile: 484-557:4639 (text)

Mental Health Services Informational Session - March 24th

You are invited to attend our meeting on



Thursday, March 24th @ 7:30 p.m.

Cardinal Krol Center@ Don Guanella Village

1799 S Sproul Rd

Springfield, PA 19064-1137

(610) 543-3380

Presentation will be held in the 1st Floor Conference Room



Mental Health Services Informational Session


Presented by:


Marlene Daniels
Mental Health Clinician, Elwyn

Mental Health Services that are available to individuals who have Medical Assistance are:

 • Outpatient Therapy


• BHRS* (WrapAround Services)


• Family Based Services


• Residential Treatment


*Bureau of Children's Behavioral Health Services in the Department of Public Welfare (DPW) administers mental health services, including Behavioral Health Rehabilitation Services (BHRS). Individuals who have medical assistance (MA) are eligible to receive medically necessary BHRS services until the day before their 21st birthday.


RSVP by Wednesday, March 23rd


Contact Jeannine Kelly by email or phone or text:


Email: delcocaring@gmail.com


Phone: 610-259-3341


Mobile: 484-557:4639

Meeting Invitation - Thursday, February 17th @ 7:30 p.m.

DELCO CARING NETWORK


Support Group for Parents of

Children with Special Needs



You are invited to attend our meeting on



Thursday, February 17th @ 7:30 p.m.



Cardinal Krol Center@ Don Guanella Village

1799 S Sproul Rd

Springfield, PA 19064-1137

(610) 543-3380

Our meeting will be held in the 1st Floor Conference Room



Sensory Processing Disorder

Sensory integration is a normal, neurological, developmental process which begins in the womb and continues throughout one’s life. Sensory processing is the process by which our brain takes in sensory input and interprets this information for use. If this neurological process becomes disrupted somewhere in the loop of intake, organization or output, then normal development and adaptive responses will not be achieved and can result in a Sensory Processing Disorder impacting physical, emotional and behavioral development. Join us to learn about sensory processing and what it means to your child.



Interactive Metronome Therapy

Interactive Metronome is a computerized program incorporating 13 exercises using hands and feet while listening to a steady beat. IM benefits children that have been diagnosed with ADHD, ADD and/or Autism. Interactive Metronome recognizes that what is fired together is wired together when talking about the brain. The multi-sensory input that occurs during each session creates new pathways in the brain that can be generalized to other skills such as motor planning, attention, focus, fine motor skills and communication to name a few. Join us to learn more about this foundation building therapy.



Presented By

Nancy Handschuh, C.O.T.A/L

Occupational Therapy, B.S., Elementary Education/Early Childhood Development



RSVP by Wednesday, February 16th

Contact Jeannine Kelly by email or phone or text:

Email: delcocaring@gmail.com

Phone: 610-259-3341

Mobile: 484-557:4639



BLOG: http://delcocaringandsharing@blogspot.com

WEBSITE: http://delcokids.homestead.com/index.ht

In the event of snow, please check our website and/or blog for cancellation information.

Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)

You are invited to attend our meeting on



Thursday, January 20th @ 7:30 p.m.




Cardinal Krol Center
1799 S Sproul Rd
Springfield, PA 19064-1137
(610) 543-3380






The CK Center @ Don Guanella Village


is on Route 320 Directly Across


from Sts. Peter and Paul Cemetery

 Augmentative & Alternative Communication (AAC)
Device Overview


Presented By

 Valerie Bauer


AAC Consultant, Philadelphia


DynaVox Mayer-Johnson


valerie.bauer@dynavoxtech.com


http://www.dynavoxtech.com/


What is AAC? It is a communication resource that allows a person to select symbols, pictures, letters, words or phrases to generate oral communication.


RSVP by Wednesday, January 19th


Contact Jeannine Kelly by email or phone:


Email: delcocaring@gmail.com


Phone: 610-259-3341



BLOG: http://delcocaringandsharing@blogspot.com


WEBSITE: http://delcokids@homestead.com/index.html


In the event of snow, please check our website and/or blog for cancellation information.