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Book Corner
Lisa has a new book soon:A Developmental Scope and Sequence from Infancy to Young Adulthood
Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child by Dr. Marc Weissbluth
The Out of Sync Child Has Fun by Carol Stock Kranowitz
Thinking Goes to School by Dr. Harry Wachs
The Child With Special Needs by Drs. Stanley Greenspan and Serena Wieder
Sensational Kids: Hope and Help for Children with Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) by Dr. Lucy Jane MillerEvents
Two Sisters Quilts
When: March 1, 2011
Where: viewable online
http://community.webshots.com/user/QuilterBridget
This is the website where the quilts can be viewed. There has been overwhelming support from the WOSEP community and the sisters are very grateful.
The teacher is undergoing a mastectomy early next month. Following
that will be the chemo. Through it all her biggest concern is for her
students who can't understand why she isn't there with them every day.
The quilts will also be available at the next tea to be held on the first Sunday in May. Linda Andron is the sponsor and more details will be posted to WOSEP as soon as they are confirmed.
To purchase one of the beautiful quilts contact Jane njdubovy@yahoo.com
Getting the Best Education for Your Twice Exceptional (Gifted and Special Needs) Child
When: March 6, 2011
Where: www.blogtalkradio.com/specialkidschooltalk
Ask the Expert—Parents
of highly intelligent kids who struggle with learning are often
confused about the challenges their child faces. A “masking” phenomenon
often occurs; their child’s high intellect is partly hidden by learning
problems, and learning difficulties partially conceal their child’s
true level of intelligence. This can result in two problems: the child’s
intellectual gifts are not nurtured and developed, and learning
disabilities may not be properly addr!
essed. Dr. Barbara Klein, specialist in twice exceptional (2E) kids,
joins Dr. Kari Miller to discuss the challenges parents of 2E kids
face: identifying 2E kids, how parents can find a good school and
obtain necessary accommodations, improving skills, and helping children
deal with the unique emotional issues they face. Be sure to call in
with your questions, submit questions during the broadcast via the chat
room, or email questions before the broadcast to Dr. Miller at klmiller555@sbcglobal.net. If your highly intelligent child struggles with learning, you don’t want to miss this show! Dr. Klein’s website: www.DrBarbaraKlein.com.
4th Annual Santa Maria Autism Awareness and Resource Fair
When: March 19, 2011
Where: Pioneer Park in Santa Maria
Autism
Society of Santa Barbara will kick-off Autism Awareness Month with our
4th Annual Autism Awareness and Resource Fair, Saturday, March 19th, 10
a.m. - 2 p.m. at Pioneer Park in Santa Maria. Information stations,
vendor booths, supervised children's activities, musical entertainment,
BBQ lunch available for purchase. Admission is free. For more
information, call Candyce, (805) 560-3762, info@asasb.org.
Getting the Best Education for Your Twice Exceptional (Gifted and Special Needs) Child
When: March 6, 2011
Where: www.blogtalkradio.com/specialkidschooltalk
March 6th, 3pm PST
Getting the Best Education for Your Twice Exceptional (Gifted and Special Needs) Child
Ask the Expert—Parents
of highly intelligent kids who struggle with learning are often
confused about the challenges their child faces. A “masking” phenomenon
often occurs; their child’s high intellect is partly hidden by learning
problems, and learning difficulties partially conceal their child’s
true level of intelligence. This can result in two problems: the child’s
intellectual gifts are not nurtured and developed, and learning
disabilities may not be properly addressed. Dr. Barbara Klein,
specialist in twice exceptional (2E) kids, joins Dr. Kari Miller to
discuss the challenges parents of 2E kids face: identifying 2E kids,
how parents can find a good school and obtain necessary accommodations,
improving skills, and helping children deal with the unique emotional
issues they face. Be sure to call in with your questions, submit
questions during the broadcast via the chat room, or email questions
before the broadcast to Dr. Miller at klmiller555@sbcglobal.net. If
your highly intelligent child struggles with learning, you don’t want to
miss this show! Dr. Klein’s website: www.DrBarbaraKlein.com.
More info
4th Annual Santa Maria Autism Awareness and Resource Fair
When: March 19, 2011
Where: Pioneer Park in Santa Maria
Autism
Society of Santa Barbara will kick-off Autism Awareness Month with our
4th Annual Autism Awareness and Resource Fair, Saturday, March 19th, 10
a.m. - 2 p.m. at Pioneer Park in Santa Maria. Information stations,
vendor booths, supervised children's activities, musical entertainment,
BBQ lunch available for purchase. Admission is free. For more
information, call Candyce, (805) 560-3762, info@asasb.org.
"A Real Man" World Premiere
When: April 1, 2011
Where: Center Stage Theater in Santa Barbara
In
honor of Autism Awareness Month, Autism Society of Santa Barbara
presents the World Premiere of Comedian Mike Guido's One-Man Show, "A
Real Man." Contact (805) 560-3762 or info@asasb.org for ticket
information.
Elizabeth Kaplan's Gluten-Free/Casein-Free Cooking
When: April 9, 2011
Where: Whole Foods in Santa Barbara
In support of Autism Awareness Month, Autism Society of Santa Barbara
and Whole Foods Market are proud to present a free discussion on the
Gluten-free/Casein-free diet with Elizabeth Kaplan, Founder of The Pure
Pantry and Author of "Fresh from Elizabeth's Kitchen: Gluten-free &
Allergy-free Recipes." Learn tips on transitioning your child to the
gf/cf diet, sample recipes from the cookbook and learn about recommended
gf/cf products. Lecture attendees who purchase Elizabeth's cookbook,
"Fresh from Elizabeth's Kitchen" will also receive a complimentary
Organic All Purpose Gluten-free Baking Mix from The Pure Pantry. Signup
by emailing spsbrmarketing@wholefoods.com. For more information about Elizabeth, checkout http://thepurepantry.com/our-story/elizabeths-story/.
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Parent's ResourceNeed help with Tutoring- Ask yourself extactly what your child needs. Your child's learning style might not be supported in the educational setting. Remember, senseless drilling of information child will not help the situation. Give your child a learning styles inventory (online learning inventory) This will assist you in supporting your child at school. "Studies suggest that developmental students like peer tutoring, are more
relaxed with peers, and feel that peer tutoring helps their grades." (Maxwell, 1990) Eye Problems -Does your child have problems focusing, frequent headaches, or tracking. Developmental eye problems can interfere with learning. Particularly, research by Check the links below for information.
American Optometric Association's
position on vision therapy
www.aoa.org/clincare/issues-joint.asp
Eye care advice for parents
www.aoa.org/conditions/childrens_vision.asp
Parents Active for Vision Education
www.pave-eye.com/~vision/
See what Harvard University Graduate School of Education has to say about vision and learning
www.gse.harvard.edu/news/features/vision04172001.html
Symptoms of learning-related vision problems
www.childrensvision.com/symptoms.htm
What is vision therapy?
An eye doctor answers common questions ...
www.visiontherapy.org
What is vision training?
www.pave-eye.com/~vision/vision2.htm
Vision and learning --
a resource for parents and educators
www.visionandlearning.org Educational Advocates-
Women's Organization for Special Education Professionals (WOSEP)
Advocate, Attorney, Legal Services,
Jane DuBovy, phone: 310-573-1430 diagnostic
evaluation, treatment recommendations, advocacy, expert witness,
biomedical interventions (psychopharmacology and nutritional
supplementation)
Susan Schmidt-Lackner, M.D., phone: (310)836-1223x379 advocate,advocacy & workshops
Lori Boehm, phone: 805-794-5255 Advocate, Educational Consultant,
Kim Foster, phone: (818) 403-1821 phone: 805-497-9877
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