April newsletter 2016 - Paso del Norte Children`s Development Center

Newsletter
April 2016
Volume 13-Isue 4 April
Helping children
with special health
care needs.
Since 1948
The El Paso Consortium for Children
1st Annual Summit for Children
April 22, 2016
Contents
Breakfast and lunch will be provided
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El Paso Community College
9050 Viscount Blvd. Auditorium
El Paso , Texas 79925
The El Paso Consortium for
Guest Speakers: Emily Zalkovsky, HHSC Director,
Medicai/CHIP Program
Cesar Blanco, TX State Representative, District 76
Every Participant must RSVP by March 31st to
emma.Gonzalez@ttuhsc.edu or call (915) 215-5706
Children
1
Attention Deficit Disorder
Conference
1
ESC 19 Workshop
1
Texas P2P Conference
1
Child Abuse Prevention Month 2
Incredible Years Program
2
Parent’s Night Out
2
Family Fun Fair
2
MCCASA Walk
2
Autism awareness moth
3
Peer Mentor Program
3
Autism Society Walk
3
Golden Corral for Autism
3
Speak Up for Autism
3
ABA Program
3
Director’s Corner
4
Support Groups
4
Free Parent Workshop!
How to keep kids busy this summer and
from saying “I’m bored”
Event #17710
May 26, 2016 from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Registration information please contact:
Liz Kloss (915) 780-5347 ekloss@esc19.net
April
“Child Abuse Prevention
Month”
FAMILY FUN FAIR
Children’s Disabillities &
Information Coalition will
have a FREE workshop:
“Parenting a Child with
Special Needs, The
Unplanned Journey”
Saturday, April 9, 2016
10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Album (Eastwood) Park, 3001 Parkwood St.
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When: Thursady April 14
Time: 10:00am -12:00pm
Place: Armijo Public
Library
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320 E 7th Ave 79901
For information please call
(915) 217-2747
• CDIC ADHD Support Group
April 15th 6:00-8:00pm
Made possible by the
COALITION FOR THE PREVENTION OF CHILD ABUSE, COMMUNITY PARTNERS OF EL PASO, and
CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES
Free games & activities, wear your favorite Superhero custome
Free food & entertainment, Prizes for the kids!!!
Parent’s Night Out
Friday April 15, 2016
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, April 20 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.
The Incredible Years’ Classes
2016 Summer Schedule
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Jose Cisneros Library
1300 Hawkins Blvd. 79925
Tuesdays 10:00am to 12:00pm
May 3 – Aug 2
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Clardy Fox Library
5515 Robert Alva Ave. 79905
Thursdays 10:00am to 12:00pm
May 5 – Aug 5
Criteria: Prenatal or child under 5
years old, live in El Paso County, no
CPS case, and participate in Home
Visits. For more information, contact
Joann Arredondo or Leticia Wilson at
(915) 544-8484
Join us in a walk celebrating child abuse
prevention and autism awareness.
You can find us at the MCCASA Walk to
check out the community puzzle and get
more information and resources for Fort
Bliss families For more information, call 5694227, ext. 5.
April “Autism
Awareness Month”
ALMA’S
Teens Needing Teens Peer
Mentor Program
The programs mission is to give teens on the autism spectrum an opportunity to
share and enjoy typical teen experiences and outings while learning social and
life skills.
The program continues through February 2017 with applications still open to
teens ages 12-21 with an autism diagnosis. Peer mentors will be assigned and
assist all TNT participants. Sessions will consist of monthly learning labs, mentor
phone call follow ups, and community outings. A graduation ceremony will be
held to celebrate their success at the end of the program!!
*Parents must provide transportation.
First meeting is April 2, 2016
For additional information and
applications, please contact Crystal
Salazar at
csalazarpen@gmail.com
915.443.8047
Paso del Norte CDC has the ABA Program – Helping
children with Autism and other developmental delay
reach their full potential.
Also the program is offering monthly trainings for
parents interested in learning more about Applied
Behavior Analysis.
The focus of the trainings will be on understanding
and managing challenging behavior for a specific age
group. For more information please contact Tania
Alvarez
(915) 544-8484 Ext. 192
Speak Up 4 Autism & Southwest
University
Present: Autism Festival
Date: April 9, 2016
Time: 1:00 pm a 4:00pm
Address: Southwest University, 1414
Geronimo Dr. El Paso TX. 79925
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
(915) 544-8484
Director’s Corner
Meet our Community Resource
Director: Gilda Lopez
I am happy to showcase our new logo. Everyone
knows and recognizes the Paso del Norte
Children’s Development Centers logo and we will
continue to use this logo, but it was time for us
to develop a logo that represents the Community
Resource Center. I hope that you like it and that
you share it with others.
Epilepsy Support Group Meeting
Friday April 22. 2016 at 10:00am
1101 E Schuster Ave 79902
I want to encourage families to take advantage
of the respite opportunities that we offer. Every
month, we offer Parent’s Night Out, please take
advantage of this, sign up with Tania Alvarez, it is
the third Friday of every month. We also have
scholarships to help families that want to bring
their child to our summer camp. The summer
camp starts on Monday June 13 and it ends
August 19.
I also want to highlight the importance of
participating in Autism Awareness Activities this
month and Child Abuse Prevention Activities.
Children are precious, let’s all work together to
keep them safe, they are our future!
In your community
* 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) 241-1040 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
* Epilepsy Support Group -Meetings the third Friday of every month. For more information call (915)
305-6095 or (915) 493-4172
* Ladies in Blue-Support group for Mothers with children with Autism. Meetings the 3rd Monday of
every month. For information call (915) 525-9767 www.facebook.com/groups/ladiesinblue