Special Families of Pierce County Christmas Party

Special Families of Pierce County Christmas Party

December 13, 2012


6:30 - 8:30pm

 
At the Children's Museum of Tacoma

 

Selected lending library resources are available. Childcare is not provided. No RSVP required.

 

specialfamiliespc@gmail.com

 

Intro to Neurodevelopmental Movement

Introduction to Neurodevelopmental Movement
Instructor: Sonia Story
Saturday, November 17th
9 am to 12:45 pm

Kingston Unity Office and Learning Center
26119 Calvary Lane, #800
Kingston, WA 98346

Advanced Registration is Required.
Tuition Fee: $95 by check with advanced registration

In this class we learn about why neurodevelopmental movement is of primary importance for cognitive, social, emotional, and physical skills. We learn simple movement techniques to help your child with focus, impulse control, reading, math, emotional balance, speech, strength and posture. For further information and related research, see links below.

Send your registration with tuition check via mail to Sonia Story, PO Box 676, Chimacum, WA 98325.
Include the following information in your Registration:

Sonia Story
360-732-4356
www.moveplaythrive.com
Movement for Optimal Brain Function

Making and Keeping Friends

Making and Keeping Friends
Presented by Paula Herrington, MS CCC-SLP & Clinic Director Class, Inc.

November 8, 2012


6:00 - 8:00pm

 

Children’s Museum of Tacoma

1501 Pacific Ave

At the corner of 15^th St. and Pacific Ave

Street parking is free after 6 pm

 

Childcare is limited and only available by RSVP. Email for RSVP form.

 

 

specialfamiliestacoma@gmail.com

Self Care and Wellness

Self Care and Wellness
Presented by Sherry Lyons, Exectutive Director of A Common Voice

November 5, 2012


6:30 - 8:30pm

 

Pierce County Library Processing & Admin Center

3005 112th St. E - Conference Room B

1 mile off the Hwy 512 Portland Ave. exit

At the corner of 112th St. E & Waller Rd. E

 

Selected lending library resources are available. Childcare is not provided. No RSVP required.

 

specialfamiliespc@gmail.com

 

Gig Harbor Gluten Free Group - Dinner & Silent Auction

DINNER/SILENT AUCTION

 

NOVEMBER 10, 2012

HARBOR PLACE GIG HARBOR

 

6:30 -7:30 p.m. Silent Auction

In the theatre room

 

7:30 Buffet Dinner

Fresh Alaskan Salmon

Roasted red potatoes

Steamed Vegetables

Gluten Free Bread

Dessert

There will be no gluten, dairy, soy, or nuts in the meal

 

Presentation:

Dr. Deanna Minich

“Spice up your life with

Meals that heal”

 

Cost:

$25.00 per person

Tickets must be purchased by November lst.

Contact: Gay McCray

gmccray@centurytel.net or 253 851-4610

Granny Lala Bakery - Allergen Free Baked Good Founder to Speak

September 18th at 6:00 p.m.Speaker:

Lara from Granny LaLa's Bakery

Samples will be shared of her new whole grain bread!

Harbor Place at Cottesmore

We meet in the activity room

Use the side entrance

1016 29th Street Northwest Gig Harbor, WA 98335

Self Care and Wellness

Self Care and Wellness
Presented by Sherry Lyons, Executive Director
A Common Voice

October 11, 2012


6:00 - 8:00pm

 

Children’s Museum of Tacoma

1501 Pacific Ave

At the corner of 15^th St. and Pacific Ave

Street parking is free after 6 pm

 

Childcare is limited and only available by RSVP. Email for RSVP form.

 

 

specialfamiliestacoma@gmail.com

Making and Keeping Friend Special Needs Meeting

Making and Keeping Friends
Presented by Paula Herrington, MS CCC-SLP & Clinic Director
Class,Inc.

October 1, 2012


6:30 - 8:30pm

 

Pierce County Library Processing & Admin Center

3005 112th St. E - Conference Room B

1 mile off the Hwy 512 Portland Ave. exit

At the corner of 112th St. E & Waller Rd. E

 

Selected lending library resources are available. Childcare is not provided. No RSVP required.

 

specialfamiliespc@gmail.com

 

Play with a Purpose

Play With a Purpose
Presented by Joli LaBilloniere, OTR/L
Children's Therapy Center

September 13, 2012

6:00 - 8:00pm

 

Children’s Museum of Tacoma

1501 Pacific Ave

At the corner of 15^th St. and Pacific Ave

Street parking is free after 6 pm

 

Childcare is limited and only available by RSVP. Email for RSVP form.

 

 

specialfamiliestacoma@gmail.com

The Power of Play

The Power of Play

Presented by Debbie Kray, Education & Exhitibs Director of the Children's Museum of Tacoma

Sept. 10, 2012

6:30 - 8:30pm

Pierce County Library Processing & Admin Center
3005 112th St. E - Conference Room B
1 mile off the Hwy 512 Portland Ave. exit
At the corner of 112th St. E & Waller Rd. E

Selected lending library resources are available. Childcare is not provided. No RSVP required.

specialfamiliespc@gmail.com

Medical Treatments for ASD: with Q & A by Jerry Kartzinel MD

Medical Treatments for ASD: with Q&A after presentation

Speaker (via Skype): Jerry Kartzinel, MD

Saturday, July 14, 2012

. 2:00 - 4:00 PM

. Birth and Beyond
2719 East Madison Street
Seattle, WA 98112

Dr. Jerry Kartzinel is a Fellow in the American Academy of Pediatrics. He
specializes in the recovery of neurodevelopmental, chronic
neuro-inflammatory diseases and hormonal dysfunctions. After receiving his
medical degree at St Louis University School of Medicine, he completed his
residency in pediatric medicine in the Air Force. Following Desert Storm, Dr
Kartzinel practiced general pediatrics in private practice for 10 years
until his fourth boy was diagnosed with Autism. A nationally recognized
speaker and New York Times Best Selling Author, Dr. Kartzinel has presented
medical interventions that work to improve the lives of his patients who
suffer from many types of medical conditions that include: autism,
allergies, inflammatory bowel disease, chronic constipation, chronic
diarrhea, sleep cycle disruptions, and hormonal imbalances. He regularly
teaches Continuing Medical Education courses on children's health issues to
physicians and other health professionals.

RMT Course - Face the Fear

Special Rhythmic Movement Training Course-Face the Fear*
Taught by Moira Dempsey
Co-founder of Rhythmic Movement Training
July 21 & 22, 2012 • Seattle, Washington

Face the Fear is a special 2-day course in the Rhythmic Movement Training curriculum. We learn integration techniques for Fear Paralysis reflex as well as facial, oral, hand and feet reflexes.
The Fear Paralysis Reflex is a key reflex to integrate for a happy, healthy emotional life and for basic feelings of safety and comfort. Integrating Fear Paralysis Reflex can profoundly reduce anxiety and feellings of overwhelm and develop the foundation for sensory integration.

 

For more info. go to www.moveplaythrive.com

Insights, Information, and Inspiration Walking the Path of Autism

Autism: A Sense-ational Life!
Insights, Information, and Inspiration Walking the Path of Autism

With Larry Martin Davis, Advocate and Author

Location

Washington Youth Soccer Association

500 S. 336th St, Suite 100

Federal Way

DateSaturday, June 2nd

Time

10am - 1pm

Light lunch is included!

For more information, visit: http://www.exceptional-families.org/events.html

RSVP is required. To register, visit: http://www.featwa.org/workshops/

Rhythmic Movement Training 1 & 2

The Rhythmic Movement Training (RMT) course was developed by author and psychiatrist, Harald Blomberg, MD and kinesiologist, Moira Dempsey and is available in Bellevue, Washington

RMT Level 1 is a two-day course, offered May 19 & 20, 2012
RMT Level 2 is a one day course, offered June 30, 2012
The training will be held at Mosaic Center for Therapy Services, in Bellevue.

We are seeing tremendous results for children and adults, especially those who have challenges with:
sensory processing disorders
dyslexia
autism
Aspergers
visual processing
ADHD
anxiety, depression
underfunctioning, low self-esteem
FASD
poor stamina
Parkinson's
TBI
emotional outbursts
speech delay
learning challenges

Many OTs, PTs, parents and special educators have said that RMT is one of the best programs they have learned for helping children with challenges.
Maxine Hoffman, pediatric PT from Ohio says: "RMT is the most valuable thing I've learned in 45 years of doing Physical Therapy. We are getting wonderful results."

For more information about the Seattle, Rhythmic Movement Training
http://www.moveplaythrive.com/icalrepeat.detail/2012/04/11/69/

To see a brochure and mail in registration form, go to:
http://www.moveplaythrive.com/images/pdf/rmt_seattlemay2012.pdf

Or register on-line at:
http://tinyurl.com/3tc3quk

Parent Networking

PARENT NETWORKING

Date: MONDAY, AUGUST 6TH

Time: 6:30PM-8:00PM

Location: Pierce County Library Processing & Admin Center

Conference Room B

3005 112th St E, Tacoma

Let's chat! Bring a snack to share and meet some of the other SFPC families. We can talk about anything: triumphs, struggles, strategies, etc. If you are new to the group, this is a great time to connect with families like yours.

What It's Like to Live on the Spectrum

WHAT IT'S LIKE TO LIVE ON THE SPECTRUM

Hunter Schweitzer, Adult with ASD

Date: MONDAY, JUNE 4TH

Time: 6:30PM-8:00PM

Location: Pierce County Library Processing & Admin Center

Conference Room B

3005 112th St E, Tacoma

Hunter was featured as a panelist for the South Sound Autism Partnership Conference in March. He made quite an impression on those present for the mental health topic.

We are honored to have him share with our group. It will be a great opportunity for parents to learn more about their children with ASD.

Questions are requested before the meeting. If you have something you'd like to have Hunter talk about, please send your inquiry via email to specialfamiliespc@gmail.com no later than Friday, May 27th.

Bullying & the Special Needs Child

BULLYING & THE SPECIAL NEEDS CHILD

Dr. Steve Becker, Becker & Associates

Date: MONDAY, MAY 7TH

Time: 6:30PM-8:30PM

Location: Pierce County Library Processing & Admin Center

Conference Room B

3005 112th St E, Tacoma

This meeting was originally scheduled for January, but unfortunately Dr. Becker was unable to join us at that time. We are excited to have him with us for the May meeting. He has a full workshop to share, so we will request that all questions be held until the end of the topic.

Brain Gym Introduction - no cost

Brain Gym Introducation 10 - 11:30am
FST Stretching 12 - 1:30pm

May 19th

Location: Pierce County Parks & Rec
Sp[rinker Recreation

For more information contact Amy Honeycutt at 253-318-8111

Touch for Health 1

Friday April 20 9am - 5:30pm

Saturday April 21 9am - 4:30pm

Class fee is $300

Location: Hands On Learning Solutions

3208 50^th St. Ct. Suite 103-C                                              

Gig Harbor, WA

253-857-8188

Sign up today to reserve your spot.

Class is limited!                       

( payment will reserve your spot)                  

Introduces the basics of the Touch for Health (TFH) balancing system. Students will learn the art and subtleties of muscle testing, and how to use it to assess the 14 acupuncture meridians. Students will then learn the step-by-step balance-as-you-go process for balancing the body's energies.

The theory of TFH and the acupuncture meridians are introduced with the western reflex techniques that are used to restore balance for improving posture, alleviating stress, and for enhancing mental performance. Balancing techniques include the Neurolymphatic reflexes, Neurovascular reflexes, Meridians, Origin/Insertion, and Food/muscle/meridian testing. Additional techniques included are Cross Crawl, the Emotional Stress Release Technique, Visual Inhibition, and Surrogate Testing.

These techniques can be used by neuro-developmental practitioners and educators to get past conventional educational blocks.

We will have 1 hour for lunch each day. Lecture will be 30% and hands on will be 70% of the class time. We will be sitting, standing and working on the floor on mats. If you have an exercise mat please bring it. Attendees will be issued Touch For Health Kinesiology Association certificates of completion at the end of class on Saturday. Continuing Education credits are available for Massage therapists, Acupuncturists, and Nurses.

Cancellations will receive a refund minus $50 book fee.

Brain Gym 101

The Brain Gym®101 Course

Taught by International Brain Gym Faculty, Rose Harrow

““Rose is a truly wonderful teacher. Funny, interesting, very knowledgeable.”

“Every course I take from Rose goes beyond my expectations.”

~ C. Sullivan, Occupational Therapist, Portland OR

Fri., Sat., Sun., March 16,17,18, 2012

Kirkland WA 9:00 am -5:30 pm each day (24 hours)

 

Call for more information: Rose Harrow 206-365-0278 rainroser@comcast.net

Understanding the Law: Special Education and 504 Services in the Public Schools

Understanding the Law: Special Education and 504 Services in the Public Schools

 

Jeannette Cohen will cover the basics in understanding the law as well as IEPs, qualifying for services and what services can be provided.

 

Lecture Series

All lectures this year are at the Hamlin Robinson School on Capitol Hill, Seattle. No RSVP is required and there is a requested donation of $10 for each lecture. Clock Hours are available for these events.

Child Wandering & Search and Rescue

CHILD WANDERING & SEARCH AND RESCUE

Curt Read, Pierce County Explorers Search and Rescue

Date: MONDAY, APRIL 9TH

(meeting postponed 1 week due to Spring Break)
Time: 6:30PM-8:30PM

Location: Pierce County Library Processing & Admin Center
Conference Room B
3005 112th St E, Tacoma

Summer Activities Ideas - Special Families of Pierce County

SUMMER ACTIVITIES IDEAS

Various speakers from camps, summer programs and recreation groups.

Date: MONDAY, MARCH 5TH

Time: 6:30PM-8:00PM

Location: Pierce County Library Processing & Admin Center
Conference Room C
3005 112th St E, Tacoma

South Sound Autism Conference and Fair

Date: Saturday, March 24th

Time: 9am-4pm

Location: Tacoma Professional Development Center

6501 N. 23rd St., Tacoma

A box lunch is included. Childcare will not be available.

We know how financially strenuous living with autism can be. We strongly encourage the autism families within SPECIAL Families of Pierce County to apply for free registration to this conference as soon as possible. We will accept requests from any parent of a child with autism, however first priority will be given to those who have participated in at least one of our support group meetings. We are happy to accept requests from more than 1 member of the same family.

Registration request deadline: Wednesday, February 29th!

To request your FREE registration, please visit:
EFN's SSAP Conference page

 

The Exceptional Families Network

is a proud sponsor of the

South Sound Autism Partnership Conference & Resource Fair

Thanks to a generous donation from the Gavin Carr family, we are thrilled to announce that we will sponsor the registration fee for up to 50 individuals to attend the SSAP Conference!

More than half the free slots are full! Don't miss out!

Introduction to Lacto-Fermentation

I know this isn't a spcific event for kids but there are so many kids out there with gut issues I thought parents might really benefit from knowing about this. I can't make it but I sure do wish I could!

Saturday March 3, 2012, 1pm-3pm
Introduction to Lacto-Fermentation
Haselwood YMCA


Explore the basics of fermentation and culturing. We will learn how to make delious Kim Chee and other probiotic and enzyme rich foods to strengthen out immune systems.

Around the world, people have known for centuries that eating small amounts of fermented food every day is essential for good gut health. The Haselwood Family YMCA and WSU Kitsap Extensions are please to bring you whole-foods nutritionist and fermentation expert, Trish Carty.

Upcoming Workshop: March 10, 1-3pm

Fermented and Lacto-Fermented Beverages: Learn how to make cultured butter and kefiers of all types! Add a little sparkle to your life with Kombucha. Easy to make probiotic drinks your whole family will enjoy.

Cost
$40/class: YMCA members
$50/class: Community member

Register now

Located in the Haselwood Family YMCA Community Room

FEAT - Family for Effective Autism Treatment Open House

Friday, February 3^rd, FEAT is kicking off its first of many open house coffee hours to come.
Join us at our Bellevue Facility between noon and 1:00 PM. Get to know our new Executive Director, Linda Foley, talk with our clinicians and family resources coordinators, and engage with others who share your parenting concerns and interests. For more information or to RSVP, email Julie Shalaby.

Touch for Health - Kinesiology

Touch For Health Kinesiology Courses

in Port Ludlow, Washington

Taught by David Pederson

Class schedule, all on Saturdays:TFH I Feb. 11, Mar. 3TFH II Mar. 17, Apr. 14TFH I APR. 28, May 12TFH II May 19, June 2TFH III and IV will be offered in the fall.

Contact David at
portludlowwellness@gmail.com

Quantum Reflex Integration Level 1

Quantum Reflex Integration Level 1

Taught by Bonnie Brandes

Seattle, Washington

March 10 & 11, 2012

Contact, Sonia Story 360-732-4356 sonia@moveplaythrive.com

Rhythmic Movement Training Level 3

***Rhythmic Movement Training***
Level 3, RMT and Dyslexia

with Moira Dempsey

Seattle Area

March 3 & 4, 2012

Contact, Sonia Story 360-732-4356
sonia@moveplaythrive.com

*** Prerequisties-- RMT Levels 1 & 2

PlayShop - Original Play Workshop

PLAYSHOP

Original Play with author O. Fred Donaldson, PhD

Excellent for families with children who have trust and bonding issues!

Seattle, Washington

Feb. 3-5, 2012

Contact, Ruth Lorenz206-361-1069

soarrender@yahoo.com

Rhythmic Movement Training Levels 1 & 2

Rhythmic Movement Training
Levels 1 & 2Bremerton, Washington

Jan 20-22, 2012

Contact, Sonia Story360-732-4356
sonia@moveplaythrive.com

Bullying and the Special Needs Child

Topic: Bullying and the special needs child

Speaker: Dr. Steve Becker, Becker & Associates

Where: Pierce County Library Processing & Administration Center
3005 112th St E., Tacoma
(at 112th and Waller Rd, 1 mile off Hwy 512 Portland Ave exit)

Date: Monday, January 9th

Time: 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm