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, February 12, 2013

RMT Training with Founder Harald Blomberg M.D.


A unique opportunity to study with the Founder of RMT
Harald Blomberg M.D.


July 2013 summer courses in the US and Canada

Naperville, Illinois
July 8-10 Level 1 and 2 Instructor Training, (need volunteer students for instructors to work with)
July 12-13 RMT for OTs, PTs, Chiropractors and Massage Therapists—first time ever taught in the U.S.
July 14-15 RMT and Cerebral Palsy (need volunteers with CP for Dr. Blomberg to work with, caregivers are expected to attend so they can continue doing the movements at home)
Sponsor -Kate Wagner, katewagner@sbcglobal.net, 630-418-0486

Kent, Ohio
July 18-19 RMT and Diet in Autism - required course for BRMT instructors
July 20-21 RMT, Dreams and Inner Healing required course for BRMT instructors
Sponsor—Dr. Lisbeth Justice, lkjusti1@kent.edu, 330-672-2012

Sacramento, California
July 24-25 RMT and Diet in Autism
July 26-27 RMT for OTs, PTs, Chiropractors and Massage Therapists
Sponsor—Sheri Hoss, sheri.movement@gmail.com, 530-271-5556

Joplin, Missouri
July 30-31 RMT and Play in Kindergarten and Early Elementary
Sponsor– Nancy Peterson, thecorelearning@yahoo.com, 417-291-2667

Please contact the sponsor for individual class registration information
US courses—$400 for a 2 day course if paid in full by April 1.
$450 for 2 day courses if registering by June 1.
$500 if registering 15 days before class begins.
Contact sponsors for scholarship, payment plan or repeat discount opportunities.
Visit Dr. Blomberg's new website
www.blombergrmt.com

Wednesday, January 16, 2013

Brain Gym 101 Course


The Brain Gym®101 Course

Taught by International Brain Gym Faculty, Rose Harrow

 

Fri., Sat., Sun., March 8, 9, 10, 2013

Kirkland WA 9:30 am - 5:30 pm each day

 

Location details of the course to be sent upon receipt of registration.

Non-refundable deposit due by February 20.

 

Brain Gym® is a successful system of specific, simple, targeted integrative movements and processes. It builds, enhances or restores natural neural pathways in the body and brain to assist natural learning.

 

Brain Gym eliminates learning blocks

and stress, allowing greater ease and accomplishment in all life activities. The ability to learn and perform is made more efficient, joyful and fulfilling.

 

This course will take you beyond the 26 basic Brain Gym movements into the Five Step Learning Procedure called “Balancing.” This is a process that tailors the experience to an individual’s specific desired outcome.

 

Brain Gym has proven effective in helping overcome personal, academic, and business challenges. It is effective for those wishing to enhance skills in organization, reading comprehension, math, writing, and concentration and focus. It has been used successfully with children and adults, with both normal learning and high performance enhancement, as well as those with ADD, ADHD, and other learning difficulties. With Brain Gym's ability to restore clear thinking, calmness and focus, it restores self-esteem, confidence, and allows breakthroughs in interpersonal relationships.

 

 

 

Tuition:

$400 if full tuition is paid by February 20. (Cash, personal check or Visa is accepted)

          If there is space available in the class after that date, tuition will be $450.

Reviewers: $200 if paid in full by February 20; $225 thereafter.

No refunds after February 20.

(If you can't attend another person may attend instead of you.)

 

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

 

Tuesday, November 6, 2012

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

 

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