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April 10 ~ Augmentative Alternative Communication (AAC) Users GroupThe Augmentative Alternative Communication (AAC) Users Group is a monthly opportunity for users of AAC devices to socialize with other AAC users and learn some additional applications of their device. Various topics that will be covered, include:
- Sharing personal stories about using a communication device
Meeting Time, Date and Location - Wednesday, April 10, 2013 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. - Wednesday, May 8, 2013 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Registration If you are not able to attend, please call and let us know why. Is there a scheduling conflict? Transportation issues? We’d like to know how to better support you so that you can join us in the future. |
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April 23 ~ Conservatorship, Special Needs Trusts and WillsThis training helps families plan for the future, and covers the following topics: conservatorship,special needs trusts, and wills. Scheduled to be held on Tuesday, April 23, 2013 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., the speaker will be Attorney Pat Huth. The training will be held at Lanterman Regional Center in the Koch-Young Resource Center.
Seating is very limited. Reserve your space for the English session by April, 22 2013. For more information, contact Edward Perez at 213.252.4986 or eperez@lanterman.org. |
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April 11 ~ Bullying: Preparing Children to Cope and What Parents Can Do to Address It This training will be held on Thursday, April 11, 2013 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Lanterman and will include information for parents of children with special needs on the following topics related to bullying: Warning Signs of Bullying, Coping Strategies, Seeking Help, Short and Long Term Actions and Using the IEP Process for Support. The presenters are: Richard Newman, Ph.D., a child psychologist specializing in strategies to assist parents to identify and effectively address bullying; and Nora Asahara, attorney, Whittier Law Clinic, specializing in special education advocacy and will cover what parents should know about using the IEP process to address it. Spanish interpretation will be available.
There are a few spots remaining for this training. Registration is required. For more information, contact the Koch-Young Resource Center at 213.252.5600 or kyrc@lanterman.org.
View English flyer for more information |
April 11 and 12 ~ Spring Playgroups for Children 2 to 5 Years of Age Start Quality play time with parents can lead to improvements in skills such as communication, engagement, sensory awareness, cognitive ability and creativity. Each session of the parent-child playgroups typically runs for six weeks and will provide caregivers with play strategies and tips for engaging children with special needs to make playtime more fun and meaningful as well as exposure to a variety of play mediums and ideas for low-budget activities that can be done at home. Caregivers will also get expert advice and answers to questions from therapists who will visit the group. Sessions are conducted in English and Spanish concurrently for various age ranges between 2 and 5 years of age and at various days and times to accommodate the needs of the community. For more information and to register for one of the sessions, contact Toy Program Coordinator Lisa Anand at 213.252.8348 or lanand@lanterman.org. Program made possible by a contribution from the S. Mark Taper Foundation. Upcoming playgroup sessions are as follows:
Spring Thursday Afternoon Session
Spring Friday Afternoon Session
Spring/Summer Thursday Morning Session
Spring/Summer Friday Afternoon Session |
April 12 ~ Baby Play Days for Children Birth to 2 Years of Age Come and join the Koch-Young Resource Center for a monthly play day for children birth to 2 years of age and their parents. Enjoy access to KYRC toys and play equipment, while getting to know other families. The play days will be held on the second Friday of every month at Lanterman Regional Center: - Friday, April 12, 2013 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. - Friday, May 10, 2013 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. - Friday, June 14, 2013 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Contact the KYRC at 213.252.5600 or kyrc@lanterman.org to advise of your attendace at the play days. Program made possible by a contribution from the S. Mark Taper Foundation. |
April 16 ~ Music Together: A Parent and Me Music Series Starts Lanterman presents Music Together, an eight-week series starting Tuesday, April 16, 2013, from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Lanterman, which brings together families in sharing songs, instrument play, rhythm chants and movement activities in a relaxed, playful, non-performance-oriented setting. Music is learned through developmentally appropriate activities that support and respect the unique learning styles of young children from 1 to 5 years of age. Infants, toddlers and preschoolers participate at their own levels in family-style classes of mixed ages. Program made possible by a contribution from the S. Mark Taper Foundation.
Space is limited, registration required. For more information, contact the Koch-Young Resource Center at 213.252.5600 or kyrc@lanterman.org. |
