PDF Family Support Network Newsletter Fall 2010

MONTGOMERY COUNTY INFANTS AND TODDLERS PROGRAM

FALL 2010

?Este Bolet?n es biling?e!

Message From the Director......................................................1 Resources & Opportunities...................................................2-3 Early Intervention Learning Series: RSVP today!....................4 The Family Advisory Board Needs You....................................5 Join the Dream Team.........................................................6 Family Survey is coming....................................................8-10 MCITP Intake from a Parents Perspective..........................11-12 P?ginas del Bolet?n en espa?ol..........................................13-15 FSN Website for families .......................................................16

Resources & Opportunities!

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Early Intervention Learning Series

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The MCITP Family Advisory Board

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Join the DREAM Team!

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MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR

Get updates online!

Dear Families, Staff, & Community Partners:

It's hard to believe the summer is nearly over and that the colder months will soon be upon us. I hope that you have managed to get away from the heat and everyday pressures to de-stress and find relaxing pleasures over these past several months. For some ITP families the extreme temperatures brought considerable hardship due to the heat, thunderstorms and electric outages. Staff and community partners worked diligently to assist many families throughout the summer. My deepest thanks and appreciation goes out to all staff and partners who assisted Montgomery County families so that they not only survived the summer but enjoyed some measure of happiness in daily family and community life.

It's that time of year again... Time for the MSDE Family Survey! The Maryland State Department of Education's (MSDE) family survey is the state's primary way of measuring how well Infants and Toddlers' Programs (ITPs) are serving children and families. The survey results directly impact the state's decisions regarding improving services to Infants and Toddlers' children and families.

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launch of several community partnerships and the expansion of existing partnerships throughout the county over the next year. We plan to expand community based learning opportunities for children to build social and early academic skills to ensure all ITP children are ready for kindergarten and ready to learn. We will be rolling out these programs on a staggered schedule. Please check with your service coordinator, the family web site and the MCITP newsletter for updates. We will also be doing direct mailings to ensure that families are made aware of opportunities as they arise.

Check inside for further information!

Your participation in the Family Survey is very important!

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This year, MCITP staff will hand-deliver the MSDE family surveys to participating families. Staff will present the survey to families during regularly scheduled visits and encourage caregivers to complete the surveys during that day's visit. MCITP Families, please make time to complete the survey when your service coordinator brings it to you. Your feedback is so important and will help us serve your family and all MCITP families better! Expect to receive your survey around mid to late September.

I hope to see you and your families enjoying our local recreation centers, the Parent Resource Centers, and our local libraries this Fall. Best always,

Ronnie Biemans MCITP Director

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MCITP is also very excited to announce the coming

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MONTGOMERY COUNTY INFANTS AND TODDLERS PROGRAM

Resources & Opportunities!

Do you need child care?

LOCATE can help!

The Maryland Committee for Children (MCC) believes that all children are entitled to quality child care and it is the parent's right to make an informed decision concerning their child care needs. To this end, MCC offers the LOCATE: Child Care Special Needs Service. This service is free--it is funded by the MD State Dept. of Education. It is available to any family who has a child with special needs. LOCATE services are available for children aged birth through 21.

LOCATE: Child Care (800) 999-0120

(410) 385-1042 (TDD) specialneeds@

A Parents Sur vival Guide!

There are already many articles, web sites and great booklets that are being published and distributed for families of children with Autism, but the great advantage of THIS resource to our families is that it has been developed specifically for MCITP children already diagnosed with autism or on the spectrum. Please take a look at this great resource developed by a MCITP Down County Site Parent Educator. Download the Guide in the Resources section of the Family Support Network Website:

parents-survival-guide-autism

Fall Fun for Families

C risp air, radiant foliage, pumpkins and fun! Below are some family events coming up this Fall season. To view more events of interest to ALL families in Montgomery County as well as events especially for families with special needs, visit the MCITP Family Support Network website: .

September 15

Support Group in Spanish for Parents of children with Autism

Stories are shared and discussions on important issues like potty training, schooling, and the impact of parenting a child with autism

has on family relationships.

More Dates: Weds @6:30-8:30 pm--9/15, 10/20, 11/17, 12/15 Where: 1 Research Court Suite 450, Rockville, MD20850 RSVP: 240-606-5352

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October 6

Sensory-Friendly Movies at AMC Theatres

Special screenings offer families a chance to enjoy movies with sound turned down, lights on, free movement and singing-along. At 10:00 AM, all shows/ locations 9/4: Nanny McPhee Returns 10/6: Legend of the Guardians 11/6: Megamind 12/11: Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader

Where: AMC Potomac 18 and AMC Rio Cinemas 18,

Weekends in October

Annual Pumpkin Festival at Butlers Orchard

Choose-your-own pumpkin, take hayride, explore maze, food and fun for all. $10 pp.

When: Every Sat & Sun in October. Where: 22200 Davis Mill Road, Germantown, MD 20876

More Info:

Nov 5-6

Kennedy Krieger Institute Presents Conference on "Themes in Neurohabilitation: Cerebral Palsy Across the Lifespan"

Learn about best-evidence practices for the treatment of the medical, rehabilitative & psychological conditions that may occur at each stage of life. Where: Tilghman Aud, JHU Med Center, Baltimore

RSVP:

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Find (and share!) MORE events & resources at:

Resources & Opportunities!

Check out the new MCITP video!

video/montgomery-county-infants

Did you know...MCITP staff are able to

provide services to children in childcare settings as well as in the child's home and other natural environments?

If your child is in a center or home-based child care setting and you would like to have MCITP services provided in the child care program, let your service coordinator know about your interest. She/he can tell you what options are available for your child and help you begin the conversation with your child care provider.

SEEC's Parent-to-Parent Program provides Information and Comfort!

SEEC's new Parent to Parent (P2P) program provides emotional support and practical advice to families of children with special needs by matching parents of newly diagnosed children, or those in a formative transition period, with a parent who has experienced a similar situation. "Our goal is to help families feel less isolated, get the information they need, and become more hopeful about their child's future," says Wendy Baumert, the program's coordinator. Launched in January 2009, P2P is now fully operational and parent/mentor matches are underway. A mentor training manual focusing on effective communication skills and empathetic listening has been created and used at several training sessions. The manual also includes information on local and statewide resources families may want to access, and is being translated into Spanish to provide wider access to families in need. P2P's long term goals include forming an advisory committee to oversee the program, expanding training opportunities for mentors, and organizing social outings for program participants. If you are interested in participating, please contact Wendy at: wbaumert@, or visit .

SEEC - Seeking, Equality, Empowerment, and Community for People with Developmental Disabilities

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Coffee or Tea anyone?

NEXT Workshop in the 2010 TIME FOR TEA Series:

"Challenging Behaviors"

October 4

10:00 am-12:00 pm @ Rockville Library childcare available on-site

The Time for Tea series is an opportunity for you to come together with other parents of young children with developmental/ physical delays to relax, connect, and learn. Bring a friend to join you, bring your children (on-site childcare provided!), enjoy a cup of tea and relax as we learn. This series is a collaborative effort between the Montgomery County Government Support Network and MCITP. RSVP at 240-7774809 OR 240-777-1216 or 240-777-1217 (TTY). You may also email:

amy.kealiher@

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SERIES SOBRE LA INTERVENC?ON TEMPRANA PARA LA COMUNIDAD

ALL CLASSES 7:00PM ? 8:30 PM

(Todas las clases son de)

CHILDRENS RESOURCE CENTER

332 WEST EDMONSTON DR. ROCKVILLE, MD 20852

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2010

Whats my role in MCITP and Family-Centered Practice?

?Cu?l es mi parte en el proceso de ,,Servicio centrado en la familia del MCITP?

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2010

As my Child Turns 3, Whats the best choice: IFSP or IEP?

?Cu?l es la mejor opci?n cuando mi hijo cumple 3 anos de edad: IFSP o IEP?

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2010

No Meeting - Happy Thanksgiving!

No hay Reuni?n - Feliz D?a de Acci?n de Gracia!

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2010

Asthma in Children

Asma en los ni?os.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 26, 2011

One Call for All Montgomery County Resources (311)

Una llamada para todos los recursos en el Condado (311)

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 23, 2011

The Development of Self-Regulation in Children

El desarrollo de auto-control en los ni?os.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2011

Caring for the caregiver "El cuidar del que cuida"

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27, 2011

Social-Emotional Development in young children

El desarrollo socio-emocional en los ni?os.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 25, 2011

Supporting Development in Premature Infants

Apoyando el Desarrollo de ni?os Prematuros.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 22, 2011

As my Child Turns 3, Whats the best choice: IFSP or IEP?

?Cu?l es la mejor opci?n cuando mi hijo cumple 3 anos de edad: IFSP ? IEP?

PLEASE CALL 240-777-3997 TO REGISTER

(POR FAVOR LLAME AL 240-777-3997 PARA REGISTRARSE)

REGISTRATION CLOSES ONE WEEK PRIOR TO THE EVENT DATE.

(REGISTRACION CIERRA UNA SEMANA ANTES DE CADA EVENTO.)

LIMITED SPACES AVAILABLE: 40 ADULTS/30 CHILDREN

(ESPACIOS LIMITADOS: 40 ADULTOS/30 NI?OS)

INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY: We reserve the right to cancel a class in case of inclement weather. If Montgomery County Schools are closed,

Pathgee e4vent in question will be canceled. You may contact the office on the day of class for any updates: 240-777-3997

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Family Advisory Board

Help us make the Montgomery County Infants and Toddlers Program (MCITP) even better! Join the Family Advisory Board!

The Family Advisory Board (FAB) is a volunteer group of MCITP parents who work together to represent the voices of all MCITP families. The FAB represents families in reviewing programmatic issues; 2) advising the current program administration; 3) helping MCITP families connect with each other; and 4) advocating to the State of Maryland for more resources for Maryland Infants and Toddlers Programs so that all families have equal access to a quality, earlyintervention program.

Please consider joining the FAB!

To learn more about the FAB, including meeting dates, interpretation, and time commitments, please email Amy Kealiher, FSN Coordinator, at amy.kealiher@ or call Amy at 240-777-4809.

For more information, call 240-777-4809 or

email: amy.kealiher@

La Junta Consultiva Familiar

del Programa de Infantes y Ni?os del Condado de Montgomery

Ay?denos a mejorar el Programa de Infantes y Ni?os del Condado de Montgomery (MCITP)--??nete a la Junta Consultiva Familiar!

La Junta Consultiva Familiar (`FAB' por sus siglas en ingles) es un grupo de padres voluntarios del MCITP que trabajan

juntos para representar las voces de todas las familias en nuestro condado. La FAB representa a las familias en asuntos

program?ticos; 2) le da sugerencias a la administraci?n del

programa; 3) ayuda hacer conexiones entre familias del MCITP; y

Para mas informaci?n en espa?ol, p?ngase

4) promueve apoyo con el Estado de Maryland para m?s

en contacto con Cristina

recursos y fondos al nivel estatal para que todas las familias

Benitez, llame al 240-777-1280 o envi? correo electr?nico al:

tengan igualdad de acceso a un programa de intervenci?n temprana y servicios de calidad.

cristina.benitez@

Por favor, considere la posibilidad de unirse al FAB!

Para aprender m?s informaci?n sobre FAB, incluyendo las fechas de reuniones, servicios de interpretaci?n y los compromisos de tiempo, p?ngase en contacto con Cristina Benitez, por medio correo electr?nico a cristina.benitez@ o llame al 240-777-1280 .

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