June newsletter 2016 - Paso del Norte Children`s Development Center
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June newsletter 2016 - Paso del Norte Children`s Development Center
Newsletter June 2016 Volume 15-Issue 6 June Happy Father’s Day to all fathers who are always there to support their children with special needs. Paso del Norte Children’s Development Center Helping children with special health care needs. Since 1948 Contents _____________________ A Family Experience with CRC 1 Activities for our kids 2 Trainings and Activities 3 Programs and Activities 4 Academies 5 Director’s Corner 6 Support Groups 6 A father’s experience raising a child with special needs On a perfect February day seven years ago our third child, Gaby, was born. She was beautiful yet something was wrong, as she seemed sleepy and exhausted all the time. As Gaby started to miss her developmental milestones (playing with her feet, rolling over, etc.) the sense of despair started to take over. Even with the best efforts of specialist, a diagnosis and therefore treatment never came, except for the fact that Gaby had both severe mental and physical disability. The feeling of loneliness was overwhelming. Then my wife Lulú heard of services for parents of children with disabilities offered at Paso Del Norte Children’s Development Center, including the Academies, the Respite program and also the Annual CDIC Symposium. To our relief we came to find out that we were not alone in this process of raising a child with special needs and that everything would be all right. Other parents that had gone thru this were more than eager to help, as they understood what we were going thru. Since then, they, along with Gaby’s therapists, doctors and teachers have been our best friends. As I write this I cannot help but think of how blessed I am that Gaby has been entrusted to me, and to my family, including my other daughters Mariana and Fatima, as she, along with the people we have met along the way, have brought a higher sense of purpose to all of us. Activities for our kids Next session starts Saturday, June 4. Get ready for the summer!!! A great way for your children to learn to swim and be safe in the water! What: Swimming Lessons for children ages 4-12 with autism and other special needs. Where: Westside Family YMCA 7145 North Mesa. 915-584-9622 When: Saturdays, 12:05pm-12:35pm. Cost: $20 for members, $35 nonmembers (for 4 lessons). Parent/caretaker must be in the water during class. Ideal for kids that need a little extra help learning to swim. Great exercise for both parent and child! SUMMER DANCE CAMP 2016 (Free) The Inclusive Dance Group (for girls with & without disabilities) is having a Summer Modern Dance Camp for girls with Down Syndrome (11 yrs. and older). Registration begins May 14, 2016. Forms can be picked up at the Miracle League field office in Ponder Park or contact Armando Parra 4792415 or Debbie Rios 494-1898 League begins June 14 through August 18. Parents, or, another family member, are required to stay at the ranch, so, we will try to have workshops for the parents at every camp day. SUMMER KICKBALL Miracle League of El Paso field is located at 7500 W H Burges (25) We'll have girl volunteers that will choreograph the routine that the girls with be dancing to. We'll also play summer camp games. The Summer Dance Camp will be on Tuesdays & Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., in the month of June, starting on Thursday, June 9, at the SENSORY RANCH, at 8637 Holmsley Trail (off of North Loop. Follow the paved road until it ends & then turn unto the dirt road). The SENSORY RANCH is at the end of the dirt road, where the two red buildings are. To register your daugthers please call: Josefina Munoz at (915) 433-8953 or Paulina Villar at the Sensory Ranch at (915) 500-9438. Trainings and activities To find out more about Paso del Norte Children’s Development Center visit our website: www.pdnchildrens.org and follow us on Facebook!!! Community Resource Center 1101 E. Schuster Ave El Paso, Texas 79902 “Strengths-Based Behavioral Supports and Communication Strategies for Individuals on the Autism Spectrum” (915) 544-8484 WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29, 2016 9:00AM – 12:30PM (REGISTRATION BEGINS AT 8:30 AM) CHASE BUILDING 201 E. MAIN, 6TH FLOOR EL PASO FOR REGISTRATION AND PARKING INFORMATION CONTACT ERICA THOMAS, LCSW @ [email protected] ~ ~ IT’S FREE WITH 0.1 CEU’S ~ ~ SEATING IS LIMITED, SO RESERVE YOUR SPOT QUICKLY! Brought to you by: Money Follows the Person (MFP) Program & El Paso START Service at Emergence Health Network If you are interested receiving the newsletter by e-mail, call (915) 544-8484 ext. 192 Or send an e-mail [email protected] Actividades y Programas Mentes Brillantes Support Group Will have "Fun in the Park" at Memorial Park (private section) Family Event! They will meet every Wednesday from June22 –August 10 from 4:30pm to 9:30pm. For more information please contact Esperanza Avila al 915-759-0910 Parent’s Night Out Friday June 17th, 2016 June 23rd, 2016 ADHD Presentation (Spanish) at Armijo Library at 10:00am Would you like to go out and have fun or run errands, while your children play and meet other children in a safe environment? We will be providing free childcare for children with special needs Friday, June 17th from 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. at El Papalote Inclusive Child Development Center (1101 E. Schuster Ave.) Call us and RSVP (915) 5448484 ext. 192 or 163 *Scholarships available for siblings Paso del Norte Children’s Development Center Academies For more information, please contact Isabel Rubiera (915) 544-8484 ext 195 [email protected] Director’s Corner by Gilda Lopez Summer time is usually a busy time, but it may also be a good time to freshen up on our advocacy skills or to learn new things. I am a graduate of our Leadership Academy for Families, now known as the Parents as Leaders Academy. My participation in this training changed my life. I learned so many things that I had no idea about. This training, sparked my interest in learning more and realizing that information is power. This is why I am excited to announce that this summer, there will be an opportunity for past graduates of any of our Academies to participate in different workshops that will provide much needed information. If you have not experienced any of our Academies, I encourage you to do so! Anyone is welcome to attend the workshops that we will be offering during the summer, but we thought of offering them because of all the parents that have graduated from our Academies this year. I hope to see many of you here. Support groups in El Paso * St. Marks Special Needs Ministry-support group for individuals with intellectual and physical challenges. Daily activities: recreational, educational, sports and religious formation. Meetings every Monday at 6:00 p.m. at St. Marks Parish 11700 Pebble Hills, El Paso TX 79936. For more information please contact Mariquel Cervantes (915) 920-4436 * ADD/ADHD Parent Support Group- Meetings and special presentations the third Friday of every month. For information call (915) 217-2747 * Autism Community Network of El Paso- A Facebook group where parents can share information about services, events and activities. They also host the “Films for Friends” once a month. Follow them on Facebook: www.facebook.com/Autism-Community-Network-of-El-Paso * Autism Society of El Paso -Monthly meetings the second Tuesday of every month, family activities, Annual conference and Autism Walk. Call for information at (915) 772-9100 * St. Pius X Special Needs Group -Dance group, spiritual activities, sports, quarterly events. Contact Richard Couder (915) 778-2748 www.stpiusxspecialneedsgroup.com * Mentes Brillantes (Spanish Support Group) Meetings the last Wednesday of every month. Family activities, picnics, Christmas Posada, Easter Egg Hunt. For information call (915) 544-8484 * The Arc del Paso -provides employment for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. For more information call (915) 564-4978 www.thearcofelpaso.org * Miracle Kids Support Group -Meetings every Friday. Weekly meetings, Annual “D de Niño” Celebration, and Christmas Party. Call (915) 858-0298 for more information. * Down syndrome Coalition for El Paso -provides educational information, monthly meetings, Family Movie Day, and more. Call (915) 433-8953 for more information. * Gluten Free & Casein Free Diet information-Find out about supplements for children with ADHD and autism. Call (915) 544-8484 ext. 163 * Ladies in Blue-Support group for Mothers with children with Autism. For information call (915) 5259767 www.facebook.com/groups/ladiesinblue * De mujer a mujer Pasa la Voz support group. (Spanish Support Group) Monthly meetings on the first Wednesdays of the month. For more information please call (915) 422-2857
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