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Parent Chat on "Blended Therapies" in Ft. Myers

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 13:18:53 GMT

Please join Tara Mills, M.A., M.S. Director of the SAIL program at Temple Judea for a free parent informational chat on inclusion and mainstreaming of children with special needs. Topics include an explanation of what inclusion is as compared to mainstreaming, the benefits of both for all children involved, as well as a discussion of the SAIL programs eclectic approach to education by making use of "blended therapies". A question and answer session will follow.

Date & Time: Tuesday, August 5th @ 6 PM
Location: 14468 A & W Bulb Road, Ft. Myers, FL 33908

Inclusion vs. Mainstreaming

Benefits of Inclusion/Mainstreaming for all children
Programs designed to meet the individual needs of each child
Eclectic approach to education with "blended therapies"
How SAIL program meets all the above

*Please RSVP by emailing sail@butterflyeffects.com or calling the main office at 954.603.7885

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Butterfly Effects is now offering a School Inclusion Program in Ft. Myers- The SAIL Program. SAIL was designed with the focus of meeting the unique needs of students with special learning and social-emotional needs. For more information please visit http://www.butterflyeffects.com/services/sail.aspx. You can also email sail@butterflyeffects.com to contact our School Director.

Autism Support Group

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 10:49:39 GMT

By Tammi.Aldrink on Jun 3 10:49 am

This is for local parents of children on the ASD spectrum, specifically autistic children. This would be an open minded group, with topics ranging from biomedical treatments to last nights dinner. My goal in starting this is to help myself and other parents with all issues that having a autistic child can bring upon a family. As well as help my child and other children recover from autisum either fully or to the extent of their ability.

Location: Sarasota/Bradenton

For more information visit http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/hiseyesspeak/?yguid=322481864.

Wine Tasting at Vino 100

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 15:42:25 GMT

By Tammi.Aldrink on Apr 8 3:42 pm

Wine Tasting at Vino 100: This is the second annual wine tasting fundraiser at Vino 100 in Fort Myers on May 8. Last year's event was a sell-out. They will have wine, appetizers, raffles and silent auctions. Tickets are $25 per person. More information is available at autismspeaks.org or (866) 441-6227.

Support Autism with Beef-O-Brady's

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 15:41:42 GMT

By Tammi.Aldrink on Apr 8 3:41 pm

Beef O'Brady's hosts dine-out nights to benefit Autism Speaks from 4 to 10 p.m. April 21 and 24. Twenty percent of all sales will be donated to Autism Speaks. Please mention Autism Speaks when ordering.

Private Jump Sensory Night

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 15:41:01 GMT

By Tammi.Aldrink on Apr 8 3:41 pm

Pump It Up of Fort Myers hosts an ongoing event called "Private Jump Sensory Night" for children with autism, children with special needs, and their families. Pump It Up locations nationwide have an alliance with the Autism Society of America, as bouncing on the facility's inflatables is an extremely beneficial activity for children with autism.

Children with autism, children with other special needs and their parents are treated to large indoor arenas filled with a wide variety of engaging, challenging and brightly colored inflatable structures that stand almost two stories high. Children can bounce and tumble on a custom inflatable bounce house, inflatable climbing wall bouncer, double lane slide, two different obstacle courses, and a basketball bouncer.

For information about these special events check out: www.pumpitupparty.com or call 275-8700.

Sarasota County Autism Awareness Month Proclamation

Fri, 04 Apr 2008 09:46:36 GMT

By Tammi.Aldrink on Apr 4 9:46 am

Please join us if you can as Sarasota proclaims April Autism Awareness Month and recognizes all who are touched by autism:

When: Tuesday 4/8/08

Where: The Sarasota County Commission Chamber is located at 1660 Ringling Blvd, 1st floor, Sarasota (across the street from main post office). Parking and entrance are on the south side of the building.

Time: The meeting convenes at 9:00 am sharp, so you'll want to be seated a few minutes ahead of time. Proclamations are presented at the beginning of the meeting, usually immediately following the Invocation and Pledge.

This is open to the public, please pass along to anyone interested.

To Send to all Mothers

Sun, 24 Feb 2008 17:36:20 GMT

By cfudge on Feb 24 5:36 pm

The Special Mother by Erma Bombeck Most women become mothers by accident, some by choice, a few by social pressures and a couple by habit. This year nearly 100,000 women will become mothers of handicapped children. Did you ever wonder how mothers of handicapped children are chosen? Somehow I visualize God hovering over earth selecting his instruments for propagation with great care and deliberation. As He observes, He instructs His angels to make notes in a giant ledger. "Armstrong, Beth; son. Patron saint...give her Gerard. He's used to profanity." "Forrest, Marjorie; daughter. Patron saint, Cecelia." "Rutledge, Carrie; twins. Patron saint, Matthew." Finally He passes a name to an angel and smiles, "Give her a handicapped child." The angel is curious. "Why this one God? She's so happy." "Exactly," smiles God, "Could I give a handicapped child to a mother who does not know laughter? That would be cruel." "But has she patience?" asks the angel. "I don't want her to have too much patience or she will drown in a sea of self-pity and despair. Once the shock and resentment wears off, she'll handle it." "I watched her today. She has that feeling of self and independence that is so rare and so necessary in a mother. You see, the child I'm going to give her has her own world. She has to make her live in her world and that's not going to be easy." "But, Lord, I don't think she even believes in you." God smiles, "No matter, I can fix that. This one is perfect - she has just enough selfishness." The angel gasps - "selfishness? is that a virtue?" God nods. "If she can't separate herself from the child occasionally, she'll never survive. Yes, here is a woman whom I will bless with a child less than perfect. She doesn't realize it yet, but she is to be envied. She will never take for granted a 'spoken word'". She will never consider a "step" ordinary. When her child says 'Momma' for the first time, she will be present at a miracle, and will know it!" "I will permit her to see clearly the things I see...ignorance, cruelty, prejudice....and allow her to rise above them. She will never be alone. I will be at her side every minute of every day of her life, because she is doing My work as surely as if she is here by My side". "And what about her Patron saint?" asks the angel, his pen poised in mid-air. God smiles, "A mirror will suffice."