Everybody’s Cheering
Sun Up Center in Vero Beach, Florida, held its first Cheerleading Clinic. The clinic was organized by Tina Barrett and Leila Henson (coaches) along with their cheerleading squad from Gifford Middle School. Eight “special” girls were invited to learn basic skills, cheers, a dance routine and have FUN! The week-long clinic ended with a performance for family members and friends. As smiles and pride spread, it was hard not to let the tears flow. Congratulations to all involved. http://www.sunupofir.org/ Los Angeles Sprout Film Festival Join in a celebration of films by and starring people with autism, developmental disabilities and their families at the Los Angeles Sprout Film Festival charity event on July 11 at the Skirball Cultural Center. This is a great family day event. Enjoy a 2 hour movie and talk with local advocacy leaders. There is also a complimentary reception. One hundred percent of the proceeds go to Achievable Foundation. http://bit.ly/sproutfilmfest.
SPARC 2010 STAND-Pinellas County Accessing Resources Conference
September 11, 2010 -This educational conference’s goal is to provide parents, teachers, therapists and other professionals with resources that will help their children make achievements in all aspects of life. While we focus on children with special needs, we believe these resources are just as valuable to any child. Information and registration on line at www.standadvocates.org or contact Melissa Tremblay at [email protected]
Eunice Kennedy Shriver Day: September 25.
First annual, nationwide day to honor and carry on the legacy of Special Olympics Founder, Eunice Kennedy Shriver. Be on the lookout for more details
iinteract; I Feel I Speak… Opening doors to Communication for Children with Autism
Westchester N.Y.- James and Tricia Zucker and Cathy Schaeffer have developed a Macintosh application called, iinteract: I Feel, I Speak for the iPhone, iPod touch and iPad for $8.99, <http://www.iinteract.biz>. Their app can be used by parents, caregivers, therapists and special education teachers to promote basic communication skills for children with autism or communication difficulties. iinteract is a portable basic communication board that a child can utilize to communicate their wants and needs. It provides visual pictures paired with audio feedback with has the option to select a boy/girl voice so that a child can relate to the auditory response. Contact J. Zucker for more information 914-393-0495 e-mail [email protected]
New Jersey Doctor Who Successfully Treats “Nervous Twitches”
Dr.Ira Klemons, D.D.S., Ph.D., Director of The Center for Head and Facial Movement Disorders, is a New Jersey doctor who successfully treats “nervous twitches” and Tourettes Syndrome without surgery or drugs. Thousands of patients have come to Dr. Klemons for the treatment of pain or uncontrollable twitches or tics. He has been successfully treating patients from around the world for these and related conditions for over 30 years free initial consultations to Readers of Parenting Special Needs Magazine between May and August. http://www.movementdisordersusa.com/
“ONLY” ADHD??
New study suggests otherwise “Well, it’s only ADHD so it’s not such a big deal.” ” As a doctor that treats learning disabilities as well as ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorders, it is common to hear parents make statements such as this”, says Dr. Nelson Mane’. “However, the latest statistics suggest that 10% of school age children have ADHD, and have higher substance abuse rates, incarceration rates and pregnancy rates.” A new study published, June of 2010 suggests that late adolescent teen girls have more issues with depression and more dysfunction with the relationships with their mothers and boyfriends. For more information Dr. Mane may be contacted at Tel. 813.935.4744 or Email: [email protected]
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