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.

Happy New Year!

Delco Caring would like to wish you and yours all the best in 2011!


We are looking forward to a great year ahead...new opportunities to bring you up to date on the latest information available to assist you in helping your child to reach his or her full potential.


On January 20th, we will be holding a presentation on Assistive Technology (communication devices for speech impaired).


Our February meeting will feature a presentation on Sensory Processing Disorders and Metronome Therapy.


Please let us know if there are any specific areas of interest that you would like to see discussed at our upcoming meetings. We welcome your input and your suggestions.


We hope to see you soon and would love to hear from you.


Happy New Year!

December Meeting Announcement - Cancellation

Our December 16th  Meeting has been canceled.

 We will resume our regular monthly meetings on Thursday, January 20th.  A presentation on Assistive Technology (Communication Devices for the Speech Impaired) will be given by Dynavox.  More Details will follow soon.

Meeting Invitation - Thursday, November 18th - Stress Reduction through Yoga for Parents of Children With Special Needs

You are invited to attend our meeting on


Thursday, November 18th @ 7:30 p.m

Cardinal Krol Center
1799 S Sproul Rd
Springfield, PA 19064-1137
(610) 543-3380
Our meeing will be held in the Conference Room on the 1st Floor

The CK Center @ Don Guanella Village
is on Route 320 Directly Across
from Sts. Peter and Paul Cemetery



Stress Reduction through Yoga for Parents of Children With Special Needs
Featuring Instructor Victoria Aslan (Vimukti)

Living in today’s world puts us in a lot of stress. Having the added pressure of being the parent of a special needs child makes daily life that much more demanding. At this meeting you will learn some simple principles that you can incorporate into your daily life to help you to relax and be less stressed.

Yoga, for centuries, has been proven to help with stress, health, immunity and longevity.
Some of the proven health benefits of yoga and meditation include:

Meditation is the most direct of all stress management-training exercises, since stress begins in the mind. The aim is not to sit, but to function more effectively throughout your day.

Gives the body a deeper rest than sleep.

Heart and respiratory rate, blood pressure is decreased; cholesterol levels fall.

Decreased acid and pepsin secretions are found in the stomach, helping to protect against ulcers.

Biochemical change: Natural pain-killers, the endorphins and enkephalins, are increased, along with the neurotransmitter serotonin.

Yoga keeps the spine supple, the protection for a healthy, easeful body.

Breathing practices (pranayama) calm, clear and focus the mind.

Integral Yoga® was exported to the U.S. through Swami Satchidananda, disciple of Swami Sivananda of Rishikesh, India and has grown with branches worldwide. Swami Satchidananda was the guru to the stars, opening the Woodstock Festival in 1969. He taught the Baby Boomers to chant om, and over the years has attracted thousands of students.

About Vimukti
Vimukti Aslan is a registered yoga teacher through Yoga Alliance®, certified in Hatha Yoga and Therapeutic Yoga. She teaches private clients, classes and workshops. She brings her deep understanding of yoga and emotional recovery to create powerful healing experiences.

The Integral-style hatha yoga class taught by Vimukti can be a 60- or 90-minute journey within, comprised of 30 or 60 minutes of asana (poses), 15 minutes deep relaxation, 15 minutes of pranayama (breath work) and meditation.

Vimukti Aslan, RYT
917 . 991 . 4249
vaslan@verizon.net


For Additional Information Please Contact:
Jeannine Kelly
Founder
Delco Caring Network
Email: delcocaring@gmail.com
Phone: 610-259-3341
Mobile: 484-5574639
BLOG: http://delcocaringandsharing@blogspot.com/
WEBSITE: http://delcokids@homestead.com/index.html
FACEBOOK: Delco Caring

MusicWorks Receives Star of Excellence - Most Innovative Children’s Program Award

MusicWorks Receives Star of Excellence - Most Innovative Children’s Program Award

Jerry O'Leary and Meghan Kelly

(Havertown, PA) September 30, 2010 – MusicWorks, a nonprofit music therapy service provider for individuals with challenges, was honored yesterday by the Delaware County Office of Behavioral Health and Magellan Behavioral Health at the first annual Delaware County Provider Recognition Event. MusicWorks received the Star of Excellence Most Innovative Children’s Program Award in Recognition of Outstanding Service & Dedication to Promoting Recovery & Resiliency.



Executive Director, Lori O’Leary was thrilled and humbled to accept this award on behalf of MusicWorks. Lori said, “For the past 8 years, our primary goal has been to provide music therapy services to restore, improve and maintain the quality of life of all individuals throughout the Delaware Valley who are challenged by autism, special needs, illness or aging. Through music therapy, we have made huge strides in helping children on the autism spectrum. Watching these children learn, grow, make friends and develop their own talents has been amazing.”



MusicWorks facilitates small group music therapy sessions for children and young adults with autism spectrum disorders, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy and other special needs. Through music, their Board Certified Music Therapists work on learning and communication, fine and gross motor skills, focus and attention, and socialization within the group.



MusicWorks looks forward to continuing the partnerships with all of the fine organizations, people, families and children who help to make MusicWorks the premier music therapy service provider.
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MusicWorks provides music therapy services to restore, improve and maintain the quality of life of all individuals throughout the Delaware Valley who are challenged by autism, special needs, illness or aging. Founder, Jerry O’Leary is a Board Certified Music Therapist. Jerry holds his Master’s Degree in Music Therapy from Immaculata University. MusicWorks has grown to four Board Certified Music Therapists and services over 200 clients weekly.

For More Information:
Contact: Lori O’Leary, Executive Director

MusicWorks
610-449-9669 office
610-449-5566 fax
lori.oleary@musicworkswonders.org

http://www.musicworkswonders.org/

OCTOBER 21st INVITATION - WHAT IS HYBERBARIC THERAPY?

You are invited to attend our meeting on

Thursday, October 21st @ 7:30 p.m.

Meeting Location:
Hyperbaric Therapy USA
3744 West Chester Pike
Newtown Square, PA 19073
610-355-1747

Please join us for a special presentation on Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy


Presenting:
Patrick L. Elliott D.O., F.A.C.S.
Executive Medical Director
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Center

Questions?
Contact Jeannine Kelly by email or phone:
Email: delcocaring@gmail.com
Phone: 610-259-3341

PLEASE RSVP BY OCT. 20th to delcocaring@gmail.com


Autism is Treatable
At HBTUSA’s Center of Excellence, patients with Autism Spectrum Disorder benefit from our comprehensive approach through education, consultations with our physicians and various therapeutic treatments including:

· Nutritional Support and Dietary Intervention

Integration of Biomedical and Behavioral Treatment Modality
HBTUSA’s innovative cutting edge approach helps families deal with the complex challenges of ASD, maximizing the potential of children with Autism, Attention Deficit and Developmental Delay.

Patrick L. Elliott D.O., F.A.C.S., Medical Director at HBTUSA's Newtown Square Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) Center of Excellence, is a board certified general and trauma surgeon. His passion and belief that Autism Spectrum Disorder in an "acquired brain injury" with toxic and metabolic components associated with a genetic predisposition is based on his extensive personal experience as both a physician and parent of children with ASD. After his twin boys were both diagnosed with Autism at age 3 in 2004, he worked tirelessly to help his children overcome the challenges of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Using a combined behavioral and biomedical approach has yielded extraordinary results with both his twins and countless others he has helped and learned from along the way. In addition to the recommended standard interventions of speech, occupational therapy, sensory integration, applied behavioral analysis and floor time, Dr. Elliott's use of alternative interventions such as nutritional support, dietary intervention and when appropriate detoxification to treat heavy metal toxicities continues to help children improve dramatically and maximize potential of children with ASD, ADHD, Aspergers and other developmental delays.

The dramatic improvements he observed in his own children (and others) with the addition of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, led him to HBTUSA as its Medical Director. HBOT, which decreases inflammation and accelerates the healing process of wound and complex infections, has, through recent case studies, shown great promise in the treatment of Traumatic Brain Injury and other neurologic disorders. HBOT is an "off label” treatment for ASD (not FDA approved), however, improvement shown in case studies when using a hard chamber for this condition have been impressive.

After Dr. Elliott’s children were diagnosed with ASD 6 years ago....Dr. Elliott describes how his "panic " became "passion......his “desperation” became “determination” and as his children recovered and made dramatic improvement he saw his own “HOPE” for his boys turn into..."EXPECTATION".........

At HBTUSA Newtown Square we turn hope into expectation ...one patient, one family, one child at a time!"

Call Deneen to schedule your complimentary consultation.

HBTUSA, Center of Excellence

3744 West Chester Pike

Newtown Square, PA

610-355-1747

www.hbtusa.com

Visit www.HBTUSA.com/news to see the recent clip from Good Day Philadelphia, Fox 29 and

www.HBTUSA.com to learn more about the modalities hyperbaric oxygen therapy can treat.