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Bright Feats Fall 2011 Newsletter
August 2011
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Bright Feats Fall 2011 Newsletter
August 2011
Thank you Sponsors!
Next Deadline - November 15th
Bright Feats Distribution Highlights
Bright Feats Blog, Articles, Facebook and More
Upcoming Events
Thank you Sponsors!
LifeSkills Academy of Orlando - LifeSkills Academy prides itself in providing a high quality educational and multi-sensory learning environment for children Kindergarten through 8th grade. LifeSkills Academy is centered on an individualized curriculum that focuses on academic excellence, sensory integration and language development. For more information please visit www.lifeskillscfl.com or call (407) 388-1808.
BrightStart Pediatrics - BrightStart Pediatrics is a PPEC center (Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care) - a nursing and therapy center for medically fragile infants and children up to five years of age. BrightStart PPEC centers are clean, friendly environments - and unlike any other in the area. In our uniquely designed centers, care is provided by qualified professionals - pediatric nurses and aides, working together with Physical, Speech and Occupational therapies on site. BrightStart combines proactive clinical management with targeted developmental programs to promote growth and progress appropriate for each patient. BrightStart serves the Central Florida community from two locations: 12377 South Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando, FL 32837 and 1133 W. Airport Blvd. Sanford, FL 32773. Please visit www.brightstartpeds.com or call 407-857-1212 for more information.
Solid Rock Community School - Solid Rock Community School is a Florida not-for-profit College Preparatory Private School recognized by the Florida Department of Education. We are Nationally accredited by the Florida Coalition of Christian Private Schools and the National Association of Private Schools. Solid Rock Community School is open to students in grades K-12. Our school features small class sizes and a low student-to-teacher ratio, allowing students to receive the attention they deserve. At Solid Rock Community School, we recognize that each child has different needs to be addressed and different qualities and strengths they naturally possess. Therefore, we do not believe there is only one way to educate a child. Through kinesthetic learning, reading, writing, and aural and verbal communication, we develop a school year which best accommodates the needs of the student. SRCS students graduate prepared to succeed in college, career, and life.
Next Deadline - November 15th- Please mark your calendars! The next print deadline for the Spring/Summer Bright Feats publication is November 15th.
Bright Feats Distribution Highlights
Orlando Bright Feats
50,000 Fall/Winter publications were printed for the Greater Orlando area in July 2011. 30,000 of those publications will go home with ESE children in Orange, Seminole and Lake County Public Schools in September. The additional publications are distributed to specialized physicians, hospitals, therapy centers, private schools and through our community partners.
Tampa Bay Bright Feats
In July 2011, 20,000 Fall/Winter publications were printed and distributed in the Tampa Bay area, including Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco and Polk Counties. Publications are available in specialized pediatric physician offices, hospitals, therapy centers, private schools, Pasco and Pinellas Public Schools and through our community partners.
Jacksonville Bright Feats
In July 2011, 20,000 Fall/Winter publications were printed and distributed in the Jacksonville area, including Duval, St. Johns, Clay, Nassau, Baker and Putnam Counties. Publications are available in specialized pediatric physician offices, hospitals, therapy centers, private schools and through our community partners.
Bright Feats Flipbooks, Blog, Articles, Facebook and More
The Bright Feats publications, including the exclusive McKay School Provider electronic Flipbook, are available for viewing! Keep up with the latest information from local community groups and providers at the Bright Feats Facebook and Twitter Accounts. Please visit our article archives to view content on a multitude of topics relating to families with educational, medical and special needs.
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Upcoming Community Events, Classes and Support Groups
ABC Therapies of Florida
Free Parent Support Group for families with children with special needs.
Date: Thursday, September 8, 2011
Time: 6:30pm
Location: ABC Therapies, 890 Northern Way, Winter Springs, FL 32807
Contact: Cheryl Townsend at 407-340-2718 www.abcfl.com
Details: We are providing a forum for families to come out and talk about their concerns and share their experiences with other families if they so desire. Refreshments and an open, caring environment will be provided. General information & resources will be available upon request.
Amaya Papaya
Open Play for Kids with Autism and Special Needs
Date: Saturday, August 27th
Time: 4-6pm
Location: Amaya Papaya, 3385 S. U.S. 17-92 Suite 269, Casselberry, Fl 32707
Phone: (407) 339-PLAY(7529)
Website: www.amayapapaya.com
Details: We have created a special playtime just for our friends with autism and special needs. Join us for this special playtime just for your little one. We will have a special guest on hand to answer any questions if needed. Please see her information below. Lauren Barnett, MA, CCC-SLPSpeech Language PathologistCSB TherapyLauren is a Speech Language Pathologist specializing in improving the communication skills of children in the areas of speech sounds, language and fluency disorders. She has more than 9 years of experience working with toddlers, preschoolers and school aged children. She loves working with children and their families to enhance overall communication. She started for her own company, CSBTherapy, which addresses communication, sensory and behavior issues. She does public speaking in the areas of child development and communication.
Autism Society of Greater Orlando (ASGO)
3rd Annual Puzzle Run/Walk
Date: Saturday, September 3, 2011
Time: Race time starts at 7:30 am (deadline to register is August 30th)
Entry Fees: Through Aug 22: 5k-$20; 10k-$25 Aug 23-Sept 2: 5k-$25; 10k-$30
Race Day: $35
Location: Speer Park, 331 N. Tubb Street, Oakland, FL 34787
Contact: Register online at www.itsgotimeevents.com/puzzlerun Details: Join us for the 3rd Annual Puzzle Run/Walk. This is no ordinary 5k. The route will take you through the scenic streets of Oakland, FL where you will see beautiful Oak Trees, Orange Groves, wildlife and more. Be prepared for a variety of terrains-road, trails, gravel and dirt. Fun activities for the entire family including a FREE .4 mile Kids run around the park, face painting, bounce house, animal balloons and lots more. See you there-IT's GO TIME!
Chrysalis Center for Change
Three Ingredients to a Successful School Day
Date: Saturday, September 10, 2011
Time: 10:00- 11:30 am
Location: Chrysalis School at the Chrysalis Center for Change- 800 West Lake Mary Blvd, Sanford, Florida 32773 Contact: Carmen 321-422-4171 or Carmen@chrysaliscenterforchange.com Details: Sleep & Learning- learn about the connection between sleep and learning, What's for lunch-help your child avoid the glycemic crash, we will go over suggestions for foods that support learning and the ABC's of behavior- A parent primer for managing those persistent problem behaviors, and teaching effective replacement behaviors.
DSACF (Down Syndrome Association of Central Florida)
Step up for Down Syndrome Walk- Save the Date!
Date: Saturday, October 15, 2011
Time: 8am- 12noon
Location: Lake Eola Park,101 North Rosalind Avenue, Orlando, FL 32801
Contact: Register for FREE online (closes Oct. 12) and start your own personal fundraising team page at Step Up for Down Syndrome SAVE THE DATE! Step Up for Down Syndrome Walk
Saturday, October 15, 2011, 8am-12noon
Details: You can register for FREE online (closes Oct. 12) and start your own personal fundraising team page at www.stepuporlando.kintera.org.
Early Autism Interventions
Sibiling Art Project 2011- Open Art Studio Day!! Date: Saturday, September 10, 2011
Time: 11 am-3 pm
Location: Brain Balance Center at 4022 Tampa Road #6, Oldsmar, FL 34677
Contact: Joy Falahee at contact earlyautisminterventionsevents@gmail.com
Details: The Sibling Art Project is designed to recognize the creative talents of siblings in special needs families & encourage children not in special needs families to join together and inspire each other with creative art talent for the special needs community! We celebrate ALL children, and recognize the important role they play in their family every day! This year we are very excited to present our creative Art Project Theme "Who I am in My Family & My Community..."
Fancy Fun Tea Party! Date: Saturday, September 17, 2011
Time: 11am- 1pm
Location: Intercontinental Hotel, Westshore, Tampa
Contact: Joy Falahee at contact earlyautisminterventionsevents@gmail.com
Details: Bring your special Little Girls out for an afternoon Tea Party! Come dressed in your best tea attire with your favorite stuffed friend to sit for tea with other Special Friends! We will enjoy a Spot of Tea, Cookies, and FUN SURPRISES! We will also have the following activities: Tea Cup Painting, Cookies Decorating, Etiquette 101 Fun, and share beauty tips! Advanced registration is required and spaces are limited! Please fill out the registration form below and mail no later than September 1st.
LEGO Adventure Party! Date: Sunday, September 18, 2011
Location: Intercontinental Hotel, Westshore, Tampa
Contact: Joy Falahee at earlyautisminterventionsevents@gmail.com
Details: Bring your favorite Legos and head on down to an afternoon of fun with other Special Family Lego Lovers! This is a great outing for Father and Son, Mother and Son, or the while family! We will learn from some of the best Lego Builders there are! Kids showing kids! Lego Mania, Pizza Building Station, Professional Lego Tips and much more! If you wish to register for this event please complete the registration form below and mail no later than September 1st! SPACE IS LIMITED REGISTER TODAY
Fishing for Fall - "Special Needs Families Fishing Fun Day"
Date: Sunday, October 16, 2011
Time: 9am-2pm
Cost: $20.00 per family. Deadline to register is October 1st.
Early Steps of Central Florida
Please RSVP to Rose.Lumm@OrlandoHealth.com
or call 407-317-7430 x 2201 If you are interested in any of the following Early Steps Events:
Kinder Music Grow and Sing for Children in Early Steps
Date: Mon, Aug 29, 2011 & Monday, October 10th
Time: 10:00 am - 12 noon
Location: Oviedo Library Meeting Room, 310 Division Street, Oviedo, FL 32765
Details: Opportunity to bond with your child as you play, sing,
dance, and giggle together. Your child will learn and grow through activities
that stimulate brain growth, build motor skills, enhance social-emotional
development, and much more. Get ready for a puppet show, instruments,
bubbles and so much more.
Outing to Children's Safety Village of Central FL for families in Early Steps
Date:Tuesday, Sept 20, 2011
Time: 10:30 am - 12 noon
Location: 910 Fairvilla Road Orlando, FL 32808
Details: An interactive learning experience at a mini city built for practicing safety which includes miniature buildings with paved streets, sidewalks, a functioning traffic light, a railroad crossing and a fire safety house. The presenter will discuss car seat safety with the help of a puppet during a Buckle Bear presentation and will also allow the children to practice through hands on exercises and role play about fire-safety
How To Become an Empowered Parent....Learn Your Rights! A Workshop for Families in Early Steps
Date: Thursday, August 25, 2011
Time: 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Location: UCP - Holloway Center - 3305 S. Orange Ave. - Orlando
Details: Don't miss this fun and interactive presentation about procedural safeguards.
Understanding rights and responsibilities helps parents become informed and active participants in the special education process. Anna Brynild and Millie Pou will lead this presentation and explain free resources and support available through Central FL Parent
Center. Millie will be able to translate this presentation into Spanish for those
interested. Dinner and childcare will be provided for those who RSVP.
One One On- 1 Night-2 Great Workshops for Families in Early Steps
Date: Thursday, September 1, 2011
Time: 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Location: UCP - Holloway Center - 3305 S. Orange Ave. - Orlando
Details: Communication and Organizational Tips from Parents of children
with Special Needs. Examples will be shared showing how different families manage the mountain of papers from medical, therapy and educational settings. This workshop will
be led by Lauren Morris of My Child's Advocate, Inc.. How To Keep Your Child Safe in a Vehicle, in recognition of Child Passenger Safety Month. Carrisa Johns from the Central
FL Children's Safety Village
Freedom Ride
11th Annual Freedom Ride Fundraiser at Arabian Nights
Date: Sunday, August 28, 2011
Time: Show starts at 6pm and doors open at 5pm
Cost: $25.00 per person (tickets are normally $56.00)
Details: Show tickets may be purchased by calling Arabian Nights 407-239-9223
Be sure to ask for the "Freedom Ride discount"Limited seats available - Don't Delay- get your tickets today!A heartfelt THANK YOU to our friends at Arabian Nights who have once again generously opened their doors to Freedom Ride
Howard Phillip Center for Children & Families (part of Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children)
Hearing Me Support Group
Contact: tanya.williams@orlandohealth.com or visit HearingMe
Details: Founded in 2002 by Tanya Williams, a deaf/hard of hearing individual, Hearing Me is the only support group of its kind in the Central Florida area. The mission of Hearing Me is to empower families with deaf/hard of hearing children through educational workshops, mentorships and community involvement. Hearing Me, a part of the Developmental Center for Infants & Children/Early Steps, offers a comfortable, understanding environment in which each member can thrive. Bi-monthly support meetings allow families to interact in an unbiased setting, using communication options that build on individual strengths. Hearing Me also offers the Shared Reading Project, a family mentoring and literacy program that pairs deaf families with hearing families to participate in month-long reading activites together.
Joyful Music Pediatric Therapy
Music and Socialization Group for Special Needs- ages 8-18
Date: Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Time: 4:30 pm
Contact: Tamela Ponder at (407) 833 - 2729
Location: Puzzles, 12720 South Orange Blossom Trail #8, Orlando, FL 32827
Details: Lead by a Board Certified Music Therapist, this music class includes group instrument play, singing, and dancing ,while introducing students to cultural music and instruments families. Group activities allow the student to interact with their peers, in a fun musical setting. This class focuses on increasing: cognitive development, sensory awareness, coordination, peer interaction, and leisure skills, for children with special needs. We are located at 105 Commerce Street Suite 109/113, Lake Mary FL 32746.
Kindermusik ABC Music for Special Needs- ages 2-7Â
Date: Thursday, September, 1, 2011
Time: 5:00 pm
Contact: (407) 478 - 5621
Location: DSACF, 204 N. Wymore Rd., Winter Park, FL 32789 (407) 478 - 5621
Details: ABC Music & Me, Lead by a Music Therapist, Each lesson emphasizes a different area of a child's development: confidence, coordination, vocal expressiveness, careful listening, and early exposure to reading skills. Class offers both music and art!
LifeSkills
Confident Parenting
Day: 6 consecutive Tuesday evenings
Dates: September 6, 13, 20, 27 and October 4 and 11
Time: 6:30- 8:00pm
Location: LifeSkills 1935 SR 436 Winter Park, FL 32792
Contact: 407-629-9455 or visit Lifeskillscenter.com
Cost: $30.00/Individual for the series or $50.00/Couple for the series
Details: Whether you are a parent or guardian of a SPD special needs child, more than likely you are stressed. This group is lead by Dr. Richard Horn, is designed to diminish stress and to increase confidence, clarity, authority and success in parenting. Limited to 15 participants.
SI (Sensory Integration) 101
Day: 1st Monday of the month beginning October 3rd
Times: 6:30-7:30 pm
Location: LifeSkills 1935 SR 436 Winter Park, FL 32792
Contact: 407-629-9455
Cost: FREE
Details: What is Sensory Integration? What is Sensory Processing Disorder? What is the value of it for interpersonal, social, academic and behavioral aspects of every day? Come meet with a LifeSkills therapist and begin to understand the amazing power of Sensory Integration.
LifeSkills Academy of Orlando
2nd Annual Ladies Tea and Basket Raffle
Date: September 10, 2011
Time: 2pm
Location: LifeSkills Academy, 1010 Spring Villas Pointe, Winter Springs
Contact: RSVP 407-388-1808 or email Wendy.blair@lifeskillscfl.com
Details: Come join us for our 2nd annual Ladies Tea and Basket Raffle. Enjoy and afternoon of specialty tea, food, fun, conversation and the chance to bring home a basket og goodies from Pampered Chef, Longaberger, and more!
Milaura Spelman- Reading Remediation and Speech Pathology
The Facts about Dyslexia: FREE Seminar and Q&A for Parents, Educators and other Professionals
Dates: Thursday, August 25, 6:30-7:30 pm & Saturday, September 24, 1:00-2:00 pm
Location: Held at the Seminole County Public Library, Central Branch, in Casselberry, FL.
Contact: Mrs. Spelman at spelmanspeech@earthlink.net
Details: Presented by Milaura Spelman, Speech/Language Pathologist and Reading Instructor, and the International Dyslexia Association- Florida Branch. Additional seminars on various topics about dyslexia will be held in October, Dyslexia Awareness Month! Space limited to 30 participants. To register, please email your name and contact information to Mrs. Spelman at spelmanspeech@earthlink.net
SPARC
STAND- Pinellas Accessing Resources Conference
Date: September 24, 2011
Time: 7:00am- 9:30 Registration
Location: Fitzgerald Middle School, 6410 118th AVE. North, Largo, FL 33770
Contact: Melissa Tremblay at melmom@tampabay.rr.com
Details: For 5 years STAND Pinellas has provided parents, teachers, therapists and other professionals with resources to help child of all ability levels experience success both inside and outside the classroom. This statewide conference brings together exhibitors, speakers and experts from across the nation to provide you with an opportunity to browse more than 150 display booths and choose from more than 60 breakout sessions. Local, state and regional organizations will be on hand to answer your questions. Enjoy a catered lunch and door prizes galore! Online registration ends September 10th.
Special Olympics
2011 Annual Family Fun Day
Date: Sunday, August 28, 2011
Time: 12pm-4pm
Location: Lake Mary High School (inside the gym), 665 Longwood-Lake Mary Road, Lk Mary
Contact: Register here http://specialolympicsseminolecounty.org/3-SPECIAL_EVENTS/Picnic2011.html
Details: Bring the family & come for a free day of fun! Free Physicals, Raffle Prizes, Food, Special guests, sports and games! Rain or Shine
Spina Bifida Association of Central Florida
Back To School Ice Cream Social
Date: Sunday, August 21, 2011
Time: 2-4 pm
Location: Presbyterian Church of the Lakes , 4700 Lincoln Ave, Orlando, FL 32819
Contact: email sbacfl@ymail.com or call 407-248-9210 (email preferred) for more information and to make your reservation.
Details: FREE ICE CREAM!! FREE BACKPACKS!! FREE SCHOOL SUPPLIES!! (while supplies last). All SBACFL families are invited to attend the Back To School Ice Cream Social. Reservations are REQUIRED!!
Walk and Roll for Spina Bifida
Date: Saturday, October 29, 2011
Time: Registration 8am, walk and festivities at 9am
Location: Blue Jacket Park, near Lake Baldwin
Contact: Register at walknrollsbacf.or For SBACF Call 407-248-9210
or email: sbacfl@ymail.com , visit their website www.sbacentralflorida.org
Details: The Spina Bifida Association of Central Florida is excited to announce that the WALK-N-ROLL for Spina Bifida is rolling into Orlando on Saturday, October 29, 2011. Please join us at Blue Jacket Park, near Lake Baldwin, for a fun-filled morning as we build awareness of Spina Bifida and raise funds for programs and services to support, educate, and provide advocacy to the Spina Bifida community. A family-friendly walk, participants can choose between a one-half mile or one mile path and may walk or roll around these paths as many times as they choose. Registration begins at 8:00 AM, and the walk and festivities will commence at 9:00 AM. Children can come in their Halloween costumes and visit the exhibitors to get some treats. There will be activities and music, too.
The IEP Advocate
2011-2012 Twigs Advocacy Training Class
Date: Classes start Septemper 24, 2011
Contact: Pam Lindeman at 407-342-9836 or email TheIEPadvocate@hotmail.com
Details: This training class will educate, encourage and empower you to get services for your child...and anyone else you want to help along the way.
Travis Psycho-Educational Services
Trichotillomania Adult Support Group
Date: Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Time: 6:00-7:00 pm
Details: FREE support group for adult pullers and/or pickers. Group is facilitated by Rodney Carroll, a trichster himself. Dr. Mary Travis also offers many support groups for teens. Visit her website at www.travisps.com to learn more about the support groups she offers!
UCF CARD
IEP Series:
September 8 IEP I: Understanding the IEP - Multiple Locations
September 15, 22, 28 IEP II: Nuts & Bolts of a Quality IEP - Multiple Locations
October 4 IEP III: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly - Computer Seminar
Reading Series:
September 12 Reading 1: Targeting Early Reading Skills - Multiple Locations
September 26 Reading 2: Word Attack - Multiple Locations
October 10 Reading 3: Fluency - Multiple Locations
October 24 Reading 4: Comprehension - Multiple Locations
Behavior Basics Series:
September 13 & November 7 Behavior Basics I - Brevard County
September 14 & November 11 Behavior Basics I - Lake County
October 6 & December 1 Behavior Basics I - Volusia County
October 10 Behavior Basics I - Osceola County
October 11 & December 1 Behavior Basics I - Orange County
September 20 & November 14 Behavior Basics II - Lake County & Brevard County
October 17 Behavior Basics II - Osceola County
October 18 & December 8 Behavior Basics II - Orange County
October 21 & December 8 Behavior Basics II - Volusia County
October 25 Behavior Basics III - Orange County
Social Skills Series:
October 6 Teaching Social Skills to Middle and High School Children with ASD - Multiple Locations
October 20 Teaching Social Skills to Elementary School Children with ASD - Multiple Locations
November 3 Teaching Social Skills to Adults with ASD - Multiple Locations
Potty Primer:
November 2 Computer Seminar
December 12 Southwest Orange County
Navigating the Sea of Emotions:
November 16 Multiple Locations
Seating is Limited and Pre-registration is required. Go to www.ucf-card.org and click on calendar for descriptions and registration forms.
ADOS Workshop
Date: January 12-13, 2012
Contact: www.ucf-card.org
The Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS) has become the standard instrument for assessing autism and PDD across age, developmental level, and language skills. Providing Autism Links & Supports (PALS) is offering a 2-day workshop in conjunction with the Statewide Annual CARD conference. Participants will learn how to use the ADOS in clinical practice to assess and diagnose autism. Expert Clinical Trainer Dr. Catherine Rice will demonstrate administration and scoring, as well as operationalizing and clarifying DSM-IV/ICD-10 diagnostic criteria for Pervasive Developmental Disorders (also known as Autism Spectrum Disorders). A combination of lecture, live demonstration, video presentation and discussion will allow participants to practice scoring while observing the instructor administer the ADOS. Participants must bring an ADOS Manual to the workshop or purchase one on this form. This 2-day workshop immediately precedes the 19th Annual Statewide CARD conference, and participants may request the CARD Conference Rate when reserving accommodations at the Marriott. CEUs will be available for psychologists and SLPs only, and will be at additional charge.
CARD Conference
Date: January 13-15, 2012
Contact: www.ucf-card.org
Details: This conference provides comprehensive, evidence
based Information in developing effective educational programming for all. Individuals who should attend Family members, physicians, speech-language pathologists, administrators, higher-education faculty, general and special education professionals, early-intervention staff, related service personnel, behavioral health professionals, and anyone interested in autism spectrum disorders.
UCP of Central Florida
Registration now open!!
Contact: Call (407) 852-3300 or visit www.ucpcfl.org.
Details: Registration is open at all seven Central Florida campus locations including: Downtown Orlando/Holloway Campus, Downtown Orlando/Transitional Learning Academy Campus, East Orlando/Bailes Campus, Kissimmee/Osceola Campus, Lake Mary/Seminole Campus, Pine Hills Campus, and the Winter Garden/West Orange Campus. Programs and availability vary depending on campus location.
Details: UCP of Central Florida, a tuition free public charter school, has openings for children with special needs ages six weeks to 21. Infant, toddler, preschool, kindergarten, elementary, middle, high school and college programs are available for students with special needs
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