Parents who are informed are able to make the best choices for their children.

This blog was created to be a source of information about events in the Western Washington State area for parents and educators of children with special needs and learning challenges.
If you have an event that is not listed here please e-mail us complete information.

Tuesday, October 30, 2012

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

Tuesday, October 2, 2012

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 15th 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

Monday, October 1, 2012

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

 

Monday, September 24, 2012

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

Saturday, September 15, 2012

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

Friday, September 14, 2012

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 15th 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

Wednesday, September 12, 2012

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