Mountainside - Children`s Specialized Hospital

A world where all children can
reach their full potential.
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Thanks for choosing
Children's Specialized Hospital
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Register today for the free
My Children’s Specialized Patient & Family Portal!
Ask a Registration Representative for your patient code.
www.my.childrens-specialized.org
New features!
• Request prescription refills online to be sent to your pharmacy
• Schedule follow-up appointments online
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Pay bills online
Physician and therapy reports
Patient medications, vitals, allergies, and history
Monitor upcoming appointments
Access patient records from other providers
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Pediatric Primary Care is a family-centered medical home for children with
special healthcare needs to keep you at the center of your child’s care.
Pediatric Primary Care provides children with special healthcare needs,
and their siblings, outstanding family-centered health care. Our practice
strives to address the developmental and medical needs of children, in
addition to behavioral health services.
Pediatric Primary Care is now open at
both our Mountainside and Hamilton locations:
Mountainside:
908-301-5534
Hamilton:
609-631-2811
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We can provide free or reduced costs for healthcare services as a
benefit to our families! The CSH Benefit Fund is not funded through
the state and is not limited to lower income families
• All families should apply, even those with Medicaid
or private insurance
• Qualifying families can receive up to 100% of
financial coverage per child for inpatient and
outpatient services at all locations
• Amount provided based on family size, household
income, and assets
For more information, contact 908-233-3720 ext. 5193
or visit www.childrens-specialized.org/BenefitFund
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In our continued and ongoing efforts to streamline
appointment registration and check-in processes,
Children’s Specialized Hospital implemented a
tablet-based registration process at our locations.
Our goal is to upgrade your
appointment registration experience.
Please be assured that
our registration staff have been
trained and will be available
to assist and support you.
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 To verify that demographic data is correct
 To open your account so that the doctor or
therapist can document the appointment
By registering, your doctor
or therapist is paged to let
them know that you are here
and available to start your
appointment.
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We offer services in the following locations:
• Bayonne
• Clifton
• Egg Harbor
Township
• Fanwood
• Hamilton
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New Brunswick
Newark
Roselle Park
Warren
Toms River
Mountainside
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“We use your positive feedback to make
positive changes at our hospital each and every day.”
We need your feedback. Please take a few minutes to fill out the
Press Ganey customer satisfaction survey coming to your home.
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Provides dignified and tender, loving care for children
with long-term medical needs.
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Specialized medical, respiratory, therapeutic and nursing
care for severely medically fragile and cognitively impaired
children
Compassionate care for children ages birth to 21
Trusted round the clock care (24/7)
Two locations: Mountainside and Toms River
Award-winning, Patient-and-Family Centered care hospital
Newly renovated Mountainside center
“You have provided excellent care and kept our daughter safe and healthy
where we could not manage her complex medical needs ourselves.”
- Pediatric Long Term Care parent (2014)
For information please contact: Jeannie Brooks at 732-258-7139 or [email protected]
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Day care services for children with special medical needs.
Our highly trained staff include:
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Medical director and program director
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Pediatric nurses and nursing assistants
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Teacher and social worker
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Physical, occupational and speech therapists
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Nutritionist and pharmacist for consultation
Eligibility:
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Ages 3 months - 5 years, who are Managed Medicaid beneficiaries
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Nursing services required for medically fragile/technology-dependent children
with ventilators, tracheostomies, tube feedings, diabetes, seizure disorders, etc.
“My son is always a priority. His safety and well being are always put first.”
- Pediatric Medical Daycare parent (2013)
For admission information please contact: Lisa Lefano at 908-259-3302 or [email protected]
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We not only employ the most compassionate doctors, but also
the most highly qualified physician specialists.
We provide general pediatric care for children with special healthcare needs
as well as specialists in the areas of pediatric psychiatry, pediatric neurology,
developmental and behavioral pediatrics, and orthopedics.
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• If your child has Medicaid and you are in need of medical
transportation, you may contact LOGISTICARE at:
1 -866-527-9933
• If you currently have transportation through LogistiCare and
are waiting too long for pick up, you may call the WHERE IS
MY RIDE HOTLINE at:
1-866-527-9934
Do not call the transportation company, call LogistiCare directly.
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Sample Survey
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Please help us out to let us know
what we are doing well and which
staff members showed both skill and
kindness…
your opinion is very important to us.
The responses we receive from our
satisfaction surveys drive the
direction we take in enhancing our
services and processes.
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When you receive your Children’s
Specialized Hospital Satisfaction Survey
please take the time to complete it and
return it to us in the envelope provided.
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If you feel that for any reason
your visit today does not
deserve the highest score of
5, please ask to speak to a
supervisor, so we can earn
your 5 today.
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Your child's therapy is a team
effort between the child, the
family and the therapist.
Together you will develop
goals and a plan for
treatment.
Partnering with you and
having you part of the
session is the best way to
achieve this goal.
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Thank you, for taking the time to
complete your Children’s
Specialized Hospital Satisfaction
Survey. We appreciate the
feedback.
Amy B. Mansue
President and CEO
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Community
Recreation Program
Coordinator
Mountainside
Assoc. Coordinator for
Autism
Fanwood
Ambulatory Care RN
Mountainside
Team Lead-PAS IVA&A
Mountainside
Family Faculty
New Brunswick
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The New Jersey Department of
Health and Senior Services recently
established an Autism Registry to
help plan services for people aged
1-21 years with an autism
spectrum diagnosis.
Ask your physician or mental
health therapist for more
information.
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“The purpose of this program is to ensure that safe
lifting and movement of patients is practiced as part of
an overall culture of safety. Talk to your child’s nurse or
therapist if you have any questions regarding the safe
handling of your child or our policy on Safe Patient
Handling. We welcome the opportunity to support you
as you care for your child. Proper lifting will help keep
your back healthy and pain free.”
-State of NJ mandatory “Safe Patient Handling” Act effective 1-1-2011
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A tool to foster successful collaboration between therapists
and families during therapy
• Real-time documentation will empower me to participate in my child’s
therapy sessions. We will discuss my child’s progress toward his/her
plan of care. As we chart together we can problem solve barriers and
celebrate successes
• Real-time documentation will empower me to partner with therapists in
discussing and charting my child’s progress in therapy
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Thanks to our Medical Library, books and journals are
available online for reading in the comfort of your
own home.
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Visit http://opac.libraryworld.com/opac/home
To search for a book, type in “eBook”
To search for a journal, type in “journal”
Browse away!
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Our Family to Family Newsletter
contains a variety of information on
events, workshops, family resources
and fun things to do with your family,
as well as, happenings at Children’s
Specialized Hospital.
To join, visit www.ChildrensSpecialized.org and click on “Sign up
for our e-mail list!” link located in the
lower right hand corner of the home
page.
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Has your child received a new
sertraline prescription or recently started
psychotherapy to treat their psychiatric condition?
If so , you may be interested in a new study that
we are conducting.
Please contact 732-914-1100 X 3719
to learn more about this study.
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Take action for the safety of your family and make sure you have working
smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors.
It's the first step to a safer home.
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Count your smoke alarms: Ensure there's at least one smoke alarm less than 10-years-old installed on
every level of your home.
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Change your batteries: Change smoke alarm and carbon monoxide detector batteries annually.
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Check alarms and detectors: After inserting a fresh battery in each smoke alarm and carbon monoxide
detector, push the safety test button to ensure they work. Conduct this test monthly.
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Replace smoke alarms: Replace smoke alarms every 10 years and have a combination of both ionization
and photo electric smoke alarms to keep you alert to all types of home fires.
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Change flashlight batteries: Keep flashlights with fresh batteries at your bedside.
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Get the family involved: Develop and practice a home fire escape plan. Make sure family members, in
particular children, know what the alarms and detectors sound like and what they should do if they go off.
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Tuesday, March 8, 2016
Since beginning its National Pancake Day celebration in 2006, IHOP restaurants
have raised nearly $20 million to support charities in the communities in which
they operate. On March 8, 2016, from 7 AM to 7 PM, guests from around the
world will celebrate the eleventh annual National Pancake Day at participating
IHOP restaurants and enjoy one free short stack of Buttermilk pancakes*. In
return for the free pancakes, guests will be asked to consider leaving a donation
for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals© or other designated local charities.
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Has Children’s Specialized Hospital made a difference in your child’s life?
Walk n’ Roll to give back to the hospital that helped your family!
Celebrating 125 years of serving
children with special healthcare needs!
Saturday, May 21
Johnson Park, Piscataway, NJ
Sign up and register your team today!
childrens-specialized.org/walknroll
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Transition to Adulthood
• March 15, 6:30 – 8:30 pm / RSVP by March 8
Social Skills
• April 19, 2016, 6:30 -8:30 pm / RSVP by April 12
Sleep Problems
• May 10, 6:30 - 8:30 pm / RSVP by May 3
Basic Rights in Special Education
• June 14, 6:30 -8:30 pm / RSVP by June 7
Feeding Issues
• July 5, 6:30 - 8:30 pm / RSVP by June 28
Safety Issues
• August 9, 6:30 - 8:30 pm / RSVP by August 2
All trainings will take place at:
Children’s Specialized Hospital
150 New Providence Road
Mountainside, NJ 07092
RSVP to Aditi Doshi at [email protected] or 908-301-5466
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On Sunday March 6, for two hours prior to the mall opening, 100
Simon Malls across the country will be offering the Caring Bunny
Program! Register today to schedule an appointment with the Easter
Bunny in a fun and sensory-friendly environment at this private event
just for families with special needs!
New Jersey
Ocean County Mall
1201 Hooper Avenue
Toms River, NJ 08753
To register or find additional locations:
http://www.simon.com/an-extra-special-bunny
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Big Apple Circus Embraces Autism
See high-flying acrobats, lovable clowns, the Wheel of Wonder and
more! The show includes the same world-class artistry, with a shorter
running time, adjusted lights & sound, a calming center, and plenty of
folks to assist in creating a memorable time for you and your family!
When: Wednesday, March 2
Time: 11:00 am
Where: TD Bank Ballpark, Bridgewater, NJ
For more information or financial
assistance, please call (646) 616-6816
or visit www.bigapplecircus.org
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Galumpha Featuring three fearless performers who combine
acrobatic movement, physical comedy, and inventive choreography in
gravity-defying poses and spectacular feats of physical strength.
Crossroads Theater
7 Livingston Avenue
New Brunswick, NJ
Sunday, March 6
2pm and 5pm
For tickets call: Dr. Jill Harris at 908-301-2525
Details may be found at www.statetheatrenj.org/galumpha
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Employees from the Middlesex County Family Court will give a presentation
on how to establish custody and child support for a minor child in a nondissolution case. Middlesex County Probation Child support staff will speak
about enforcement of child support orders and Uniform Interstate Family
Support Act (UIFSA) cases. Because this is an informational workshop only,
personal cases cannot be discussed or resolved.
Where: New Brunswick Public Library,
60 Livingston Avenue in New Brunswick, NJ
When: Tuesday, March 8, 2016
Time: 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
The workshop is open to all Middlesex County residents. Participants are asked to
register by calling Luis M. Hernandez at 732-519-3344 or
by email at [email protected]
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Within the Department of Human Services, the Division of
Disability Services (DDS) provides a single point of entry for
those seeking disability-related information in New Jersey.
DDS works to streamline access to services and information
that promote and enhance independent living for individuals
with all disabilities by facilitating coordination and
cooperation among local, county, and state government
agencies.
Please visit: http://www.nj.gov/humanservices/dds/home/
The resource guide is available in both English and Spanish
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Event held at The Stone Pony in Asbury Park.
Entertainment, refreshments and definitely a lot of purple
will be provided!
OPEN TO ALL AGES!
• When: Sunday, March 13, 2016 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• Where: The Stone Pony
913 Ocean Ave.
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
Contact: Jacqui Moskowitz, Director of Resource Development
[email protected] or 800-336-5843
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This FREE, inclusive sports play program helps children ages 2 through 7
to: Improve gross motor skills, Celebrate what your child CAN do,
Improve social and language skills, Learn to PLAY with purpose, Develop
skills for future participation in sports
Sundays, April 24 - June 5 / 9:00 - 10:30 am
Raymond Chisholm Community Center
100 S. Springfield Ave
Springfield, NJ 07081
Register at: www.2016springsummeryap.my-trs.com
For questions, please contact:
Andrea Moore | [email protected] | (609) 896-8000, ext. 265
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Once a month Sky Zone Pine Brook and Sky Zone Allendale will open
exclusively for our jumpers with special needs. We welcome adults
and children with any and all special needs to join us.
We will dial down the noise, increase the staff ratio and limit the
capacity for the enjoyment of our special guests. One companion may
participate for free with each paying jumper.
Sky Zone Pine Brook
60 Chapin Road
Pine Brook, NJ
Sky Zone Allendale
80 Commerce Drive
Allendale, NJ
973-396-4001
SKYZONE.COM/PINEBROOK
2nd Monday of every month
Time: 3:30pm-6:30 pm
201-574-1800
SKYZONE.COM/ALLENDALE
4th Monday of every month
Time: 4:00pm-6:30pm
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Workshop sessions include:
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Parent Perspective on Planning
Guardianship and Decision Making
Applying for SSI and Medicaid
Getting Ready for College
When: 9am – 1pm
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March 12 Burlington County ETC, 53 Academy Dr. Westampton, NJ
April 16 Stockton Univ., 101 Vera King Farris Dr., Galloway, NJ
April 30 150 Bleeker St., Newark, NJ
May 7 Special Olympics NJ Campus, 3 Princess Rd., Lawrenceville, NJ
For more information please call 732-828-0972
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This workshop will feature:
Current research in the field of autism and brain development and implications for intervention
Relationship Development Intervention, a next generation developmental approach to autism
The latest developments of ®RDI including the new Dynamic Intelligence Curriculum which
teaches students how to learn from their own experiences to prepare for future challenges and
accomplish personal goals
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Where:
Kean University, STEM building auditorium
When:
May 14th &15th; 8am-4pm
Contact Kristine: [email protected] or 908-444-2745
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Special Evenings at Sam's:
SEAS events or Special Evenings at Sam's provide fun, judgment-free
evenings for individuals with special needs to enjoy with their family
and friends. Events at Sahara Sam’s are designed with the unique
challenges of special needs individuals in mind.
Upcoming events:
March 11, 2016, from 6-9 pm
May 13, 2016 from 6-9 pm
October 7, 2016 from 6-9 pm
November 18, 2016 from 6-9 pm
SaharaSams.com West Berlin, NJ
856-767-7580
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SAND or Special Abilities Nights at Diggerland, USA offer the exciting
chance to dig, drive and ride real construction equipment while
keeping the unique challenges of individuals with special needs in
mind. SAND events are exclusive to the special needs community and
are hosted at America’s ONLY construction theme park.
Upcoming events:
April 22, 2016, from 5-8 pm
June 3, 2016 from 5-8 pm
September 9, 2016 from 5-8 pm
DiggerlandUSA.com West Berlin, NJ
856-768-1110
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​KIDZ WIN is a unique wellness center that specializes in fitness
classes for children with special needs.
KIDZ WIN is owned by two experienced, licensed physical therapists
with over 35 years of combined practice.
Their sincerity, dedication and passion towards helping all types of
children achieve their highest level of function and self confidence will
shine through in each and every class.
LOCATION
KIDZ WIN shares space with the Power Yoga Center
667 Hwy 35, Middletown NJ (Part of Colonial Plaza)
848-218-0026 or 848-218-9449
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The Dragonfly Program is for young adults 18-26 with special/adaptive needs
and may include Swim Lessons, Boxing/Striking and Yoga classes.
The Dragonfly Program has been developed with the proceeds from Greta’s Run, a 5K
Run/Walk/Roll founded in 2013 by childhood friends of Greta Schoenemann, a
Westfield High School freshman who passed away from injuries sustained on 9/11/02.
The Westfield Area Y accepts Easter Seals.
Contact Jill Koerber, Special Needs Coordinator/Recreation Therapist, at
[email protected] or 908-233-2700 x417 or visit
www.westfieldynj.org for program information.
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Autism Spectrum Disorder
Navigating the Journey
Free Workshop for Parents and Caregivers!
Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorders, improving communication,
handling behavior, social concerns, sensory and sleep issues, medication,
feeding concerns, and community support.
Hamilton
Mountainside
Toms River
Friday, April 8, 2016
9:15am to 3:45pm
Please RSVP by April 1st
Friday, May 6, 2016
9:15am to 3:45pm
Please RSVP by April 29th
Thursday, May 19, 2016
9:30am to 4:00pm
Please RSVP by May 13th
Newark
Friday, April 15, 2016
9:15am to 3:45pm
Please RSVP by April 8th
Newark-Español
Viernes, 15 de Abril de 2016
9:15 a 3:45
Confirme antes del 27 de Mayo
Call 1-888-CHILDREN (244-5373) Ext. 2482
or email [email protected]
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South
April 2, 2016
Atlantic Cape Community College
C Building, 5100 Black Horse Pike, Mays Landing, NJ 08330
North
April 16, 2016
Leaguers
405-425 University Avenue, Newark, NJ 07102
Central
April 30, 2016
Neptune Middle School
2200 Heck Avenue, Neptune, NJ 07753
For more information, visit www.spannj.org
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Autism Spectrum Disorder
Setting Out on the Journey
Support Group for Families of
Children Diagnosed with Autism
Hamilton
March 24th
June 23rd
Mountainside
March 22nd
June 21st
Toms River
March 29th
June 28th
1-888-CHILDREN (244-5373) Ext. 2482
or email [email protected]
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This workshop will discuss:
• Causes of misbehavior
• Setting limits and dealing with tantrums
• Managing sibling conflicts
Register Now!
Cost is $99 – registration and prepayment is required.
To register, please visit: www.childrens-specialized.org/events
Hamilton, NJ:
• Every Wed. 2/24 – 4/6
(except 3/23) with a
follow up on 6/8
• 6:30pm – 8:00pm
Toms River, NJ:
Mountainside, NJ:
• Every Wed. 3/23 –
4/27 with a follow up
on 6/23
• 4:30pm – 6pm
• Every Mon. 3/21 –
4/25 with a follow up
on 5/23
• 7:00pm – 8:30pm
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The New Jersey Dare Devils (NJDD) was started in
2002 by the mother of a child seeking to find a
physical outlet for her child with autism. Today there
are 50 boys and girls ages 6 to 28, with various
special needs, playing for the NJDD at the Richard
Codey Arena in West Orange NJ.
Supporting these special hockey players are 12 adult
coaches and over 75 junior/student coaches who are
local youth hockey players helping to instruct the
NJDD players in the intricacies of hockey.
To learn more about joining please visit:
www.njdaredevils.net
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The Center for Contemporary Art’s Art for Children with ASD and Special Needs class
provides needed access to creative art experiences for children with Autism Spectrum
Disorder and other special needs to provide an invaluable avenue of self-expression for
children with limited or no verbal communication.
The Center for Contemporary Art has purchased the area’s first wheelchair accessible
pottery wheel, removing barriers to participation in its growing ceramics program by
students in wheelchairs and those with back problems who require an upright position.
For further information or to register for a class, please visit The Center for Contemporary
Art online at www.ccabedminster.org or call 908-234-2345.
Located at 2020 Burnt Mills Rd., Bedminster, NJ
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The Bounce Factory's "Gentle Jump" program is designed to provide jumpers with special
healthcare needs the time, support and environmental modifications to experience all that The
Bounce Factory has to offer.
The staff has been trained by Missing Piece Awareness Inc. to understand some of the
challenges that individuals and families with autism and other special needs face on a daily
basis. They have been taught to not only anticipate the unique needs of jumpers but to support
and motivate them in this wonderful environment!
When:
Tuesdays 4pm – 6pm
Where:
The Bounce Factory
150 Mt. Bethel Road
Warren, NJ 07059
Please call 908-647-5867 to reserve your spot!
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People & Families, the NJCDD's nationally recognized magazine, focuses on
issues of importance to the developmental disabilities community in New
Jersey. Published four times a year, the magazine also provides vital up-todate information for families and self advocates; highlights organizations,
programs, and individuals that make positive changes in the developmental
disabilities community; and shares noteworthy developmental disabilities
stories from across the state and across the nation.
For more info, visit
www.njcdd.org
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Kessler Foundation has teamed up with Children’s Specialized Hospital to
research new ways of helping to improve the lives of children.
Four Studies:
• Advances in Treatment: Examining the Effectiveness of a Group Behavioral Intervention
• Study Skills Training to Improve Academic Learning After Pediatric Traumatic Brain Injury
• Applying CogMed to Improve Working Memory Abilities After Traumatic Brain Injury
• The Examination of Emotional Processing in Children with Traumatic Brain Injury or
Autism
To learn more, contact:
Angela Roa 973-324-8453 / [email protected]
Nancy Moore 973-324-8450 / [email protected]
You will be compensated for your time.
Study sites are available throughout New Jersey.
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UCESC is pleased to announce that the first NJ state-supported Project Search High
School Transition Program will be piloted in Union County, NJ beginning in the Fall of
2016! Recruitment for the first cohort of students will begin this Winter.
The Project SEARCH Transition Program is a unique, business led, one year school-towork program that takes place entirely at the workplace. Total workplace immersion
facilitates a seamless combination of classroom instruction, career exploration, and
hands-on training through work site rotations.
This special project is the product of a collaborative effort between UCESC, the NJ
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services, and the NJ Division of Developmental
Disabilities.
For more information go to http://ucesc.org/ucesc/
or call 908-233-9317
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• Located in Oldwick, NJ
• An inclusive summer day camp open to children with disabilities and typically
developing children ages 4 and older.
• Children learn and practice basic riding skills, safety awareness and how to groom
and take care of a horse.
• Arts and crafts, games and activities are designed to teach campers about horses
while keeping them active and happy.
• Geared towards the beginner rider and an excellent introduction to riding in a safe
and secure environment.
• Both the camp counselor and riding instructor are PATH, International certified
instructors, are trained in CPR and First Aid and have strong horsemanship
backgrounds.
• Camp enrollment is limited to ten campers per week.
For more information or to register for camp, please visit the website at www.manestreaminc.org or contact
Kathy Brennan Hart at 908-439-9636, ext. 203 or [email protected]
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Horse Sense Therapeutic Riding Center
145 Easy Street, Howell, NJ
732-910-7855
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Family owned and operated.
Beginner Riding Lessons, Therapeutic Riding Lessons, Family
Farm Experience, Team Building and Animal Assisted Activities;
all custom tailored to your needs.
Goal is to teach proper horse care and basic riding to everyone
who likes horses, wants to own a horse or just be around
horses.
Horses can help build self-esteem, confidence and muscle
tone, which can flow into every aspect of your life. Learn to
relax and understand a horse just by participating in one of our
programs.
Horsemanship for people with special healthcare needs!
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Camp Oakhurst opened its doors in 1906, and since then has been
serving the community loyally. The Camp is open to not only for children,
but teens and adults that have physical and developmental disabilities.
Camp Oakhurst is a fully accessible camp for about 800 campers each
summer. The 15 open acres are unbarred, allowing for easy wheelchair
access throughout. The camp boasts a heated pool and campers
participate in activities including cooking, baseball and off-camp trips!
111 Monmouth Road, Oakhurst, NJ 07755
212-533-4020
For more information,
please visit www.nysh.org
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FACES hosts weekly gatherings providing adults over 18 with the
opportunity to share their stories & develop more connections with the
community, with the help of peer mentors from Stockton University.
WHERE: Atlantic County Family Service Organization, Suite 1,
950 Tilton Rd.
Northfield, NJ 08225
WHEN: Thursdays, 6:30 to 8:30 PM
PHONE: 609-822-7536: Leave a message for David or email him at
[email protected]
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FACES 4 Autism supports children, teens and adults on the autism spectrum and those
who love them. Faces provides autism education and resources to families and
educators in the South Jersey area. We are dedicated to improving the lives of
individuals on the spectrum through social opportunities and programs that will foster
self-advocacy, independence and dignity.
FAMILIES OF AUTISTIC CHILDREN EDUCATION SUPPORT GROUPS is a 501(c)(3) non
profit organization DBA F.A.C.E.S 4 Autism. FACES is an approved agency of the United
Way of the Greater Philadelphia and Southern NJ Area. IRS approved Tax ID#
161620250
PO Box 2341, Ventnor, NJ 08406 609-412-3750
www.faces4autism.org
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What: A comprehensive individually tailored to fit the needs of
adolescents suffering from mental health issues: ie anxiety,
depression, bipolar, ADD/ADHD.
Where: 3635 Quakerbridge Road, suite 3, Hamilton, NJ
Contact: Please call Theresa at 908-801-6700 ext. 6302 for
more information regarding the services offered.
Hours: 8 am to 4 pm
We accept out of network coverage and Medicaid
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Sensory Story time for Children of All Abilities
What: Sensory Story time in an interactive and educational program for
all children, but is especially designed for children with sensory
integration challenges, and their families. The program combines books,
songs, and movement to stimulate senses.
Where: Scotch Plains Public Library
When: First Saturday of every month, 9:30 am
Learn more at www.scotlib.org
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Our programs provide opportunities for children and youth
with special health needs to stay active, grow, and socialize.
Some of these programs include:
• Adaptive Aquatics
• Martial Arts
• Summer camps
• Friday Night Fever (Teen group)
Register Today!
Visit our website for
details, schedules, and registration:
www.childrens-specialized.org/recreation
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A therapeutic aquatic experience for young children
Our parent-child adaptive aquatics program is offered to children with special needs
and their caregiver. These classes are designed to introduce children to the aquatic
environment, provide opportunities for bonding, and teach water safety.
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Ages:
18 months - 3 years old & one
parent/caregiver
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Location:
Children’s Specialized Hospital in
Mountainside
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Schedule:
45 minute classes, once per week, 7 weeks
Typically in the evenings during the week.
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Registration: Visit our website for class schedules, more
details, and to register!
http://csh.recdesk.com/recdeskportal/
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• Restaurant
Row
• Entertainment • Safety and
and Arts
Emergency
Center
Response Area
• Medical
Center
• Schools and
Childcare
• Municipal
Center
• Shopping
Complex
• Neighborhood • Teen Center
Visit and explore the community hub often, as practical resources
about ASD will be added on an ongoing basis.
All materials are free and downloadable.
• Place of
Worship
• Recreation
Center
• Travel and
Transportation
Depot
www.childrens-specialized.org/KohlsAutismAwareness
This community service is made possible by the Kohl’s Autism Awareness program at Children’s Specialized Hospital.
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Attend one of our FREE, quick developmental screenings for children ages 19-48
months and sharing valuable resources for parents curious about early childhood
development.
Each screening will take approximately 30 minutes and will include an interactive
questionnaire and conversation between parent(s), child, and staff.
For more information please visit www.childrens-specialized.org
to register contact Amy Norton at 1-888-CHILDREN x8054 or Anorton@childrens specialized.org.
Registration is encouraged.
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Start a Stress Journal
A stress journal can help you identify the regular stressors in your life and the way you deal with
them. Each time you feel stressed, keep track of it in your journal, you will begin to see patterns
and common themes. Write down:
• What caused your stress (make a guess if you’re unsure)
• How you felt, both physically and emotionally
• How you acted in response
• What you did to make yourself feel better
Learn how to say “no”
Know your limits and stick to them. Whether in your personal or professional life, refuse to
accept added responsibilities when you’re close to reaching them.
Avoid people who stress you out
If someone consistently causes stress in your life and you can’t turn the relationship around,
limit the amount of time you spend with that person or end the relationship entirely.
*This slide was provided by a partnership with The Family Advisory Council and the staff of Children’s Specialized Hospital.
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Attention Atlantic and Cape May Caregivers!
A new Caregivers coalition is forming
in the Atlantic-Cape May County Area.
If you would be interested in participating,
please contact Kyllian Warman at
[email protected] or call 732-262-8020
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The Family Support Center of NJ is pleased to offer an archive of
past webinars to bring you information and education on your
time and at your convenience.
The Law and Disability’ Webinar Series
• Presented by Attorneys of Hinkle, Fingles & Prior
• Webinar Series Presented by Hillary D. Freeman, Esq.
Please visit: http://www.fscnj.org/resources/webinars/
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FSCNJ has developed a new comprehensive website
to help families who are dealing with the transition
from school to work.
“Transition Matters” can be accessed as a popular
link on fscnj.org or through its own URL,
www.transitionmattersnj.org.
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Referrals and Services for Kids, Families, and Professionals
Dealing with Tourette Syndrome
New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
and Associated Disorders, Inc.
908-575-7350 www.njcts.org
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Generations United has developed
Grand Resources: A Grandparent's
and Other Relative's Guide to Raising
Children with Disabilities to equip
caregivers, including those that
provide full- and part-time care to
relative children, with the national
resources they need to help their
children thrive, now and in the
future.
To download your free copy please
visit: www.GU.org
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AngelSense is a devoted community of families with special
needs children. Team members are parents of special needs
kids. They are happy to assist you with any concerns.
• Monitor your child’s well-being, anywhere, anytime.
• Text and email notification for every location change
• Designed for children with special needs.
Locate a lost child with a 10 second live location update
Visit www.angelsense.com to learn more.
A Safer World for Children with Special Needs
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Autism & Wandering Project Lifesaver
helps bring loved ones home.
Project Lifesaver’s program helps thousands of families know that their loved
ones have protection and safety should they wander.
Visit www.autismbeacon.com for more information.
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MetroWest ABLE has a number of teens who have
completed a 5-week training course in learning to babysit
for children with special needs,
including CPR and First Aid certification.
If you are interested in receiving contact information for these teens,
please contact: Becca at [email protected] or 973-929-3129
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Tommy Hilfiger Debuts
Adaptive Clothing Line
Tommy Hilfiger released a line of adaptive clothing on its
website.
The 22-piece children’s offering is comprised of items that
look just like clothing in the company’s regular spring
collection, but include magnets, velcro and other
modifications to allow for easy on and off for kids with
disabilities.
All of the items are priced the same as the versions
for typically-developing kids, the company said.
For information and available pieces please visit
www.tommyhilfiger.com
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Downs Designs® Jeans are designed for the unique body shape of a person
with Down syndrome. All jeans have no buttons, zippers or tags, a full elastic
waistband, belt loops, mock fly and the denim is soft and stretchy.
Our free try-on service promises a perfect!
NBZ® Jeans are a standard men’s and boy’s size jeans, but made with our
unique soft, stretchy denim. There is no button, zipper or tag, They have a full
elastic waistband, belt loops, a mock fly and well tolerated by most who have
clothing sensitivities.
They are stylish and comfortable jeans that even women can wear!
Call us with any questions at
877-390-4851 or 440-290-8903
www.downsdesignsdreams.org
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This is the parent, educator, physician and therapist resource
for special needs children. Take a look around, and don’t forget
to read our blogs for the latest updates on parent workshops,
events, networking opportunities and more!
Please visit: http://americaspecialkidz.org/
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Volunteer Lawyers for Justice (VLJ) provides comprehensive legal services
to economically disadvantaged adults, children and families in New Jersey
through volunteer attorneys recruited and trained by VLJ.
Programs include:
Free legal counsel and advice
Educational seminars on various legal matters
Direct representation for at-risk individuals facing critical civil legal issues
Volunteers include solo practitioners and partners, associates and
administrative staff from law firms and corporations of all sizes throughout
New Jersey and New York City.
For more information please e-mail [email protected]
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The Friendship Circle is a group that promotes
activities for children and teens with special needs
To learn more about the Friendship Circle visit
www.friendsnj.com or call 732-536-2319.
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The 24/7 Mom2Mom helpline and related services
are now available to parents of children with special
needs statewide.
The free Mom2Mom helpline can be reached at
1-877-914-MOM2
Peer support via live online chat is also available at
www.mom2mom.us.com
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Your child may be eligible to join the
ConnectMe Research Program!
To learn more, visit
www.ConnectMeProgram.com
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You are invited to join the National Family
Caregivers Association!
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Membership is free to all family caregivers
Everyone who joins anytime from now through the end of
November will receive a free Family Caregiver Toolkit and
Planner
Please visit www.nfcacares.org to join
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Assistance for your child’s IEP can be found
by going to
www.Edlawcenter.org
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Autism New Jersey’s
Directory of New Jersey
Schools serving Children
with Autism Spectrum
Disorders referral list is
now available!
To request a hard copy, please call 1-800-4-AUTISM.
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Kaye-Lynn Dance Studio in Edison offers classes
for children living with special needs!
To learn more, please call (732) 548-8452 or visit
http://www.kayelynndance.com/
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For information on how to obtain, borrow,
and “try out” services, visit
www.AssistiveTechnologyCenter.org
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Has your child had an amazing
recovery or experience at Children's
Specialized Hospital?
Would you be interested in sharing your
story with others?
Share it! Volunteers, donors and sponsors,
want to hear first-hand from our families
who can really explain what a difference
our hospital makes.
You and your family could be our next
advocates – and AdvoKids! Please visit
www.childrens-specialized.org
to submit your story.
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Is your loved one with a disability living in a supervised,
supported or group setting, prepared in the event of an
emergency?
We are now offering New Jersey Council on Developmental Disabilities’
Emergency Preparation Training for People with Developmental Disabilities
to residential organizations in Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Hunterdon, Middlesex,
Morris, Passaic, Somerset, Sussex, Union and Warren counties.
Please contact Lorraine D'Sylva-Lee at [email protected] for more information.
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Be a part of a fun, engaging and no pressure
group of friends with Asperger & PDD.
High Functioning Autism
Meeting weekly for fun social activities!
For more information or to learn more, please visit
http://autism.meetup.com/822/
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TryCAN is a local collaboration
offering recreation programs for
children with special needs all
year round. Current programs
include reading club, baseball
skills, music, and social skills.
For more information contact
Kevin Taylor, TryCAN Coordinator at
[email protected] or 908-277-1392
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New Jersey Commission for the Blind
Monmouth County Health Department
Free Eye Screening Clinic
Ages 3 years and up!
Where:
• Monmouth Health Department
• 3435 Hwy. 9 Freehold, NJ 07748
When:
• 2nd Monday of each month from 4 pm to 7 pm
To make appointment call:
• 732-431-7456
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The Special Needs Program is designed to handle a
multitude of pediatric developmental diagnoses.
Utilizing a traditional form of martial arts, challenging, energy-packed lessons
encourage students to increase flexibility, mobility, self control and much
more in a social environment.
Pediatric Martial Arts
20 Millburn Avenue
Springfield, NJ 07081
Please visit www.pediatricmartialarts.com or call 973-467-3939 for more details.
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Are You Raising a Child with Autism?
Join Café Mom today and meet other moms of children with
Autism, Asperger's or another disorder on the spectrum. Share
advice and get support signs and symptoms, diagnosis,
treatment options, school and early intervention, tantrums and
meltdowns.
To Register go to http://www.cafemom.com/
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“My Brother Charlie” written by
actress Holly Robinson Peete and
her daughter Ryan Elizabeth
Peete
 Won for portraying life with a
sibling who has autism)
“Just Because” by Rebecca Elliott
Honored for including a girl with
multiple disabilities
 Look for this book to become
available by the publisher in
August of this year
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A mother’s tragedy, terror and
triumph through a child’s
traumatic brain injury reveals the
secrets of a mother’s soul as she
faces the possibility of death or
life-long disabilities of her child.
First shocked with horror and
despair after her son’s traumatic
brain injury, Dixie Coskie and her
family grow to find hope, healing,
and even greater; love.
Now available from the Brain
Injury Association of America.
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Helping children, adolescents and people of all ages
with disabilities to reach their fullest potential
Assists individuals of all ages who have developmental delays or
disabilities. The organization provides services to youth, teens,
young adults, and adults, including therapeutic recreation
programs and support groups. FRA direct services are available
to those in the greater Monmouth/Ocean County area.
For more information call phone: 732-747-5310 or e-mail [email protected]
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Kids Connect is designed to offer school age children with Autism the
opportunity to attend a community-based, after-school program close to
home. After school staff are given specialized training and support to
successfully integrate these students into existing program typical after
school programs, giving them an opportunity to spend time socially with
their peers.
Kids Connect is available to families eligible for Division services in Mercer,
Monmouth, Ocean Hunterdon and Middlesex Counties only. Any one
interested should contact their Division Case Manager for information.
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• State-wide network of parents
supporting families of children
with developmental delays,
disabilities, and special
health needs
• Offers emotional support and
information, and resources
• Provides assistance in learning
the necessary skills to help
parents face the challenges of
raising their child
1-800- 372-6510
or
[email protected]
All information is
kept confidential.
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In an effort to spread awareness about workshops, conferences and other
training opportunities the Family Support Center of New Jersey has
launched the Training Calendar.
We invite professionals to post information on activities, lectures, trainings,
or other events on www.thetrainingcalendar.org.
Families and caregivers are encouraged to view the trainings available
in their area.
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This site is intended to serve as a resource for persons
in New Jersey who are seeking appropriate dental care
for themselves or for family members who have
developmental disabilities.
For more information, visit:
http://www.disabilityhealth.org/dental/links.html
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The Special Olympics New Jersey Sports Complex is a one-of-a-kind facility,
affording individuals with intellectual disabilities a place to come together to
increase the quality and expand the reach of Special Olympics
throughout New Jersey.
• The Sports Complex is comprised of a variety of centers playing host to
model programs, while at the same time providing direct services to
athletes and families from throughout the state.
• All programs are completely free of charge.
For more information please visit:
http://www.sonj.org/General/SportsComplex.php
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Every 3 weeks a child dies from a television tip-over.
Safety Tips
 Properly place your old TV. If you have a heavier, box-style TV, place it on a
low, stable piece of furniture that is appropriate for the TV’s size and weight.
 Secure your flat-panel TV. Be sure your flat-panel TV is properly secured
with a wall mount that has a safety certificate.
 Recycle your TV. To find a location
near your home that safely recycles,
visit www.GreenerGadgets.org
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Friends Like You. Friends Like Me is an educational community outreach
initiative of Children's Specialized Hospital, designed to help educate children
about autism spectrum disorder and provide the tools necessary to facilitate
friendships among children.
This program encourages recognition of children's similarities, demystifies
autism and promotes inclusion, respect, and friendship between children.
Please visit www.Childrens-Specialized.org for information and helpful materials.
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The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced
the launch of TSA Cares, a new helpline number designed to
assist travelers with disabilities and medical conditions, prior to
getting to the airport.
Travelers may call TSA Cares toll-free at 1-855-787-2227 prior to traveling
with questions about screening policies, procedures and what to expect at
the security check point.
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Visit a Safe Kids Car Seat Safety
Inspection Station Near You
To locate an inspection station go to:
http://safekidsnewjersey.com/news-and-events/
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PIP is a leadership training program for parents and self advocates. The
program uses state-of-the-art information about developmental disability
issues. Participants learn about current issues and best practices to become
familiar with the policy making and legislative process.
The overall goal is to forge a partnership between people needing and using
public support services and those in a position to make policies and laws.
For more information visit the NJ Council on Developmental disabilities’
website at: www.njcdd.org.
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NJ Helps is a customer-friendly, pre-screening tool
available on the Internet. The screenings provide
information for over 30 programs offered by the State
of NJ.
Please visit www.njhelps.org for additional information.
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Project CHILD FIND is a free referral service and public awareness campaign
to assist in the identification of unserved/underserviced youth with a delay
or disability from birth through 21 years of age.
Project CHILD FIND was established by the NJ Department of Education
through I.D.E.A. Part B funds from the U.S. Department of Education.
Information through Project CHILD FIND may be obtained by calling the
toll-free number, 1-800-322-8174, 7 days a week/24 hours a day.
All calls received are confidential.
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As the parent of a child with a disability, it is important
for you to be able to find answers to your special
education questions in the
IDEA statute and regulations.
To find answers to your questions or for an overview of the
IDEA statue, please visit: www.wrightslaw.com/idea/index.htm
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Yellow pages for kids with disabilities (find
information and support)
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Getting started Advocacy & Advocates Master Plans, Project Manager
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Advocacy 101 – Rules of the Game,
Obstacles to Success, Conflict, and Crisis
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Parents as experts – The File, Learning
about Disability, Tests & Measurements,
IEP’s
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Special Education Laws – Idea, Section 504
and ADA, FERPA
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Tactics & Strategies – Assumptions, Image
& Presentation, Letter writing and
meetings
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Free Resources “Help Section” –
Directories, Appendices, Glossaries of
Terms, Free Pubs and much more
WWW.FETAWEB.COM
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Children’s Specialized
Hospital’s sports team
for athletes aged
5-21 years
with physical disabilities
For more information about the program
please contact:
Trisha Yurochko 908-301-5424
[email protected]
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Health Care Advocacy
Across the Lifespan –
What Parents of Children with
Disabilities Need to Know
A valuable booklet to help parents receive
the health coverage and health care their
children need.
To receive a copy, please call 609-896-4200.
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Did you know that even in early fall, influenza viruses are
circulating at low levels? Flu is so contagious it leads to
thousands of hospitalizations each year and can cause death.
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Everyone six months and older needs flu vaccine every year!
Remember, when a child is receiving the flu vaccination for the first time, two
doses are needed for protection.
Two to three flu strains have changed from last season
Vaccines that protect against four (Quadrivalent) strains of flu viruses are now
available
Both the injection and the nose spray are effective and there is no
recommendation for one or the other.
Just get vaccinated!
Children with egg allergies SHOULD be vaccinated
Families are an essential member of the vaccination team
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Handling Difficult Behavior | Deirdre Muldoon, BCBA
Tuesday, February 16, 2016 | 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm | Please RSVP by February 9th
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Transition to Adulthood | Jeannette Mejias
Tuesday, March 15, 2016 | 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm| Please RSVP by March 8th
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Social Skills | Adrienne Robertiello & Roseann Pagano Pizzi, PsyD
Tuesday, April 19, 2016 | 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm| Please RSVP by April 12th
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Sleep Problems | Jill Harris, Ph.D.
Tuesday, May 10, 2016 | 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm| Please RSVP by May 3rd
Location
All trainings will take place at Children’s Specialized Hospital:
150 New Providence Road, Mountainside, NJ 07092
Auditorium B | Dinner will be served
Aditi Doshi | 908-301-5466 | [email protected]
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Basic Rights in Special Education| Jeannette Mejias
Tuesday, June 14, 2016 | 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm| Please RSVP by June 7th
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Feeding Issues | Maurya Farah, M.A.CCC-SLP
Tuesday, July 5, 2016 | 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm| Please RSVP by June 28th
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Safety Issues | Adrienne Robertiello
Tuesday, August 9, 2016 | 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm| Please RSVP by August 2nd
• Strategic Planning for Recreation Programming for Children with ASD
Free Online Webinar Available Anytime | https://youtu.be/gxr6h0ONqbA
Location
All trainings will take place at Children’s Specialized Hospital:
150 New Providence Road, Mountainside, NJ 07092
Auditorium B | Dinner will be served
Aditi Doshi | 908-301-5466 | [email protected]
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 Check with your employer’s Employee Benefits Representative, usually in the
Human Resources Department, or your insurance carrier, to understand your
benefits
 Check with your insurance company before receiving services to find out about
exclusions for services including number of visits, service, prior authorization, etc
 Be aware that even if you get prior authorization from your insurance carrier this
does not mean that the service will be covered
 If your insurance company does not approve therapy for your child or
if your child has already used all of his/her therapy benefits for the
calendar year, please contact our Patient Access Services for information
about our self Prompt Pay Option that you may qualify for at
1-888-CHILDREN (244-5353) ext. 5234
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What you need to do to take charge of using your insurance
and become a successful advocate for your child:
• Access your insurance company’s website regarding your benefits
• Keep a log of every contact with the insurance company
• Speaking with the same person at the insurance company is a good
idea, it will help you with getting both the information and coverage
for services. Ask for the case manager.
• Be organized when sending in claims to the insurance company
yourself by keeping a separate “claims submitted” folder
• Become an active partner in your health care
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Confused by health insurance plans? Unsure of what plan is
best for your family? We’ve created a resource to help!
Visit www.childrens-specialized.org/Insurance-Education for
quick tips and detailed explanations to navigate your health
insurance options
Parent to Parent:
Parent to Parent, a collaboration between the Family Support Center of NJ and SPAN(Statewide Parent
Advocacy Network, Inc.), is a statewide network of parents supporting families of children with
developmental delays, disabilities, and special health needs. Parent to Parent offers emotional support and
information. It provides assistance in learning the necessary skills to help parents face the challenges of
raising their child.
For more information about Parent to Parent, visit http://www.spannj.org/familywrap/parent2parent.htm
or call 1-800-FSC-NJ10 (372-6510)
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In an effort to partner with families and
caregivers to provide the best health
care experience for children, Children’s
Specialized Hospital has created a
Pocket Pal for your use.
The Pocket Pal offers important and
practical information regarding your
health insurance.
Pocket Pals are located in the lobby of
all sites. Please take a copy of this
beneficial information created by
families for families.
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After the day of your evaluation, you should expect to get your
reports from our HIMS department in 3 full weeks. If you have
not received the report in 3 weeks, please contact:
Toms River: 732-797-3822
Hamilton: 888-CHILDREN ext. 3752
New Brunswick: 732-258-7156
Mountainside, Bayonne, Clifton: 908-301-5421
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If you have any questions or concerns
about any bill you receive or any one of
your accounts, please call
Patient Accounting directly at
908-301-5900 OR
1-888-CHILDREN (244-5373) ext. 5900
OR
E-mail your questions to
[email protected]
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www.childrens-specialized.org
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Imagine being able to participate in fundraising for the kids at Children’s
Specialized Hospital while simply doing your online shopping.
With AmazonSmile, you can!
Amazon Smile is a fundraising tool used by Children’s Specialized Hospital Foundation to continue to raise
money throughout the year. Every time you shop through AmazonSmile.com, a portion of your order cost
will be donated on behalf of Amazon to our kids!
1.
2.
3.
4.
Visit smile.amazon.com
The site will prompt you to select a charitable organization. Search “Children’s Specialized Hospital”
Find our account and click “Select”
Go shopping!
The site will remember the organization you select and will automatically process a donation
for all future purchases when shopping through AmazonSmile.
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Track your child’s progress with the Parent Progress Activity Log
Track your child’s:
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Sleep
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Pain
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Speech
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Independence
•
Behaviors
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Feeding
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Activity
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Access the My Children’s
Specialized Patient & Family
Portal
Custom driving directions
to locations
Find a Children’s Specialized
Hospital physician
Search the “Parent PAL” app to download.
Coming soon to Android.
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It is important to be on time
We want to provide your child with the best
possible therapy experience. If you are having
trouble getting to therapy on time please
discuss this openly with your therapist.
Together we can come up with a plan that will
work for your child and family.
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If you are waiting in the lobby longer than
5 minutes, please let the
front desk know!!!!
*This slide was provided by a partnership with The Family Advisory Council and the staff of Children’s Specialized Hospital.
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Children’s Specialized Hospital practices
Patient and Family-Centered Care.
We understand that a partnership with our families is
essential in providing high quality care.
Together, we can best plan your child’s care.
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We recognize the vital role that families play in ensuring the health and well-being of children
and family members of all ages
We respect each child and family’s innate strengths and view the health care experience as an
opportunity to build on these strengths and support families in their care giving and decision
making roles
We understand that emotional, social, and developmental support are integral components
of health care
We recognize that Patient-and-Family Centered Care leads to better health outcomes, as
well as more satisfactory health care experiences for your entire family
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At Children's Specialized Hospital, families are a part of everything that we do.
Below are a few highlights of their involvement:
Family Advisory Council:
• Works closely with our management team to improve how information is being shared
with our families.
• Review many of the materials we send out to our families (e.g. welcome letter, contact info
after evaluations, first treatment letter, missed appointment)
Blankets for Babies:
• Our inpatient families are invited to meet other mothers and caregivers with Dr. Burke,
Family Faculty and Loving Care Agency to make blankets. The blankets are soft, warm and
washable and a wonderful memory and keepsake of their time at Children's Specialized
Hospital.
Service Excellence Performance Improvement Model:
• Facilitates an interactive workshop entitled "Ingredients for Successful First Impressions"
with our outpatient Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, and
Psychology staff across all sites
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Family Faculty is a group of parents and caregivers of children who have
received or still are receiving services at Children's Specialized Hospital.
Our unique experiences with our own families help us have a different understanding
and empathy for families going through similar situation. In our role, Family Faculty
provides valuable emotional support and assists families to acquire important
resources to aid their children and families throughout their stay and therapy.
Our role is also to empower families to become advocates for their children.
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• Mountainside: 888- CHILDREN ext. 5346
Josanne Pearsall, Nancy Panarese and Linda Waddell
• New Brunswick: 888- CHILDREN ext. 7576
Kerry Elmer, Pat O’Hanlon, Lori Velasco, Carrie Snyder
and Luciana Menedes -McGuire
• Stevens Rd: 888- CHILDREN ext. 3757
Deidre Genovese, Michele Tomaino
• Lakehurst Road: 888- CHILDREN ext. 3961
Jessica Krill
• Hamilton: 888- CHILDREN ext. 2816
Sharon Clarken and Megan Fennelly
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Our hospital has implemented an
Operation Excellence Model of Performance Improvement.
This will allow us to identify opportunities for improvements within our
organization and across the entire Children's Specialized Hospital system and
collaborate with each other at all levels of the organization to ensure individual
and organizational success of our Corporate Pillar Goals.
Our Management Team and a representative from our families on staff (Family
Faculty) will serve on one of the four Strategic Pillars:
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Profitable Growth
Community & Employee Engagement
Quality
Service Excellence.
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The Corporate Compliance Plan is in place to prevent misuse of funds from
federal and state healthcare programs. Workers are prohibited from:
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Committing fraud and abuse of funds
Receiving kickbacks
Making unethical patient referrals
Engaging in activities that are conflicts of interest
Accepting tips and gifts from agencies that Children’s Specialized Hospital does business
with, as well as patient and families when those gifts are intended to influence them in
performing their jobs
Children’s Specialized Hospital has developed policies and procedures to follow state &
federal laws. Children’s Specialized is committed to promoting the highest moral and ethical
business practices.
How do you report a Corporate Compliance concern?
Call the Corporate Compliance Hotline at 908-301-5565
- make confidential reports – make anonymous reports – get advice and answers
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