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Our Calendar contains a listing of upcoming events that we feel will be of interest
to the TelAbility community. If you are aware of an event that should be
listed on our calendar, please let us know!
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July 2008
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Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Videoconference
Host sites will include Community Partnerships and the Wilmington CDSA.
Alcohol use during pregnancy is the leading known preventable cause of mental retardation in the United States. The birth defects resulting from alcohol use during pregnancy will be outlined. This workshop will help participants understand the diagnosis of FASD, the referral and evaluation process for FASD and the trends, costs, impacts, and preventions of this disorder.
This session will offer participants .2 credits toward Infant Toddler Certification under the Intervention Strategies Competency Area.
It is aimed toward Early Intervention Service Coordinators, Developmental Therapists, counselors, educators, school nurses, administrators, health educators, and other EI professionals who work with the community of children and families.
Presentation by Leslie D. McCroy, LPC, LCAS, CCS, the Project Director of the North Carolina Teratogen Information Services at Mission's Fullerton Genetics Center.
To register for this free videoconference, please contact Juliellen Simpson-Vos, TelAbility/WATCH Project Director at jsimpvos@med.unc.edu or call 919.843.9427
Start Time: 1:00 PM
End Time: 3:00 PM |
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14 - August 7
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Movement, Fitness, Fine Motor and Social Skills Groups
Making and Keeping Friends (ages 7-10)
This speech therapy group will benefit children in need of a supportive environment to grow and develop skills required to interact with friends.
Cost: $200
For more information or to register, please call Dunn Pediatric Therapy at 919.380.7171
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14 - 17
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Movement, Fitness, Fine Motor and Social Skills Groups
Ready for Writing (ages 6-8)
This OT group is intended for children who are beginning letter formation.
Cost: $150
For more information or to register, please call Dunn Pediatric Therapy at 919.380.7171
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14 - 18
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Autism Society of North Carolina and TEACCH Workshops
Preschool/Early Elementary Classroom Training
For for information, please call 828.251.6319 ext. 210
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16 - 20
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Developng Local Systems of Care for Children with Mental Health Needs
The 2008 Georgetown University Training Institutes will be held July 16-20, 2008 in Nashville, TN at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center. This Institute offers an opportunity to obtain in-depth, practical information on how to develop and operate comprehensive, coordinated, community-based systems of care and how to provide high-quality, effective, clinical interventions and supports within them. The Institute is designed for state and local administrators, clinicians, case managers, families, educators and those concerned with improving services for children and families.
The Institute is currently accepting proposals for the conference until October 25th. Registration information will be available after the first of the year.
Click here for more info |
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Southern Regional GAP Kincare Support Group
The mission of the Southern Regional GAP is to provide on-going support not only for grandparents, but to all family members caring for other family members.
A place to meet for support in caring for Kinship.
Held at Fuquay-Varina Presbyterian Church (310 N. Ennis Street, Fuquay-Varina, downstairs meeting room/back entrance) on the third friday of every month.
Children are welcome!
Please bring a dish for a potluck dinner!
Start Time: 6:30 PM |
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21 - 25
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Handwriting Camps for Summer 2008!
One-week camp
Three levels available: The Doodlers (pre-writing skills), Exploring Writing (starting writers), and The Power Printers (independent writers)
All camps held at The Raleigh Office (4201 Lake Boone Trail, Suite 4, Raleigh)
For more information, contact Pediatric Therapy Associates at 919.781.4434
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 1:00 PM |
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21 - 24
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Movement, Fitness, Fine Motor and Social Skills Groups
Functional Fingers (ages 4-6)
This OT group is for kindergarten children who may require more preparation for the fine motor skills necessary for school. Crafts, games, writing, and cutting tasks will be used to increase the child's skill level with fine motor activities.
Cost: $150
For more information or to register, please call Dunn Pediatric Therapy at 919.380.7171
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21 - 25
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Autism Society of North Carolina and TEACCH Workshops
Preschool/Early Elementary Education
For more information, please call 88.251.6319 ext. 210
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22 - 24
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FPG's Eighth Annual Inclusion Institute
Register for Eighth Annual Inclusion Institute
The Inclusion Institute—the premier educational opportunity for anyone involved in the care and education of children birth through age five with special needs in inclusive settings—will be held July 22 through July 24, 2008.
Attendees will learn about the latest research findings and resources to guide inclusive policy, professional development and practice; develop collaborative relationships and cross-agency systems to support early childhood inclusion; gain awareness of strategies and models to support inclusive services; and have the opportunity to meet, learn from and problem solve with peers.
Click the link provided for registration information.
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24 - 27
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MAGIC Foundation 14th Annual Convention
To be held at the Westin Hotel Chicago North Shore in Wheeling, Illinois.
An opportunity for families and professional care providers to learn more about medical conditions that affect children's growth. Topics covered include congenital adrenal hyperplasia, growth hormone deficiency, septo-optic dysplasia, Turner syndrome, thyroid deficiences and more. For more information, call 800-362-4423 or click on the link below.
Click here for more info |
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28 - August 1
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Handwriting Camps for Summer 2008!
One-week camp
Three levels available: The Doodlers (pre-writing skills), Exploring Writing (starting writers), and The Power Printers (independent writers)
All camps held at The Raleigh Office (4201 Lake Boone Trail, Suite 4, Raleigh)
For more information, contact Pediatric Therapy Associates at 919.781.4434
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 1:00 PM |
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28 - 31
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Movement, Fitness, Fine Motor and Social Skills Groups
Ready for Writing (ages 6-8)
This OT group is intended for children who are beginning letter formation.
Cost: $150
For more information or to register, please call Dunn Pediatric Therapy at 919.380.7171
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29 - August 1
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Autism Society of North Carolina and TEACCH Workshops
High-Functioning Autism Classroom Training
For more information, please call 828.251.6319 ext. 210
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August 2008
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4 - 7
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Movement, Fitness, Fine Motor and Social Skills Groups
Functional Fingers (ages 4-6)
This OT group is for kindergarten children who may require more preparation for the fine motor skills necessary for school. Crafts, games, writing, and cutting tasks will be used to increase the child's skill level with fine motor activities.
Cost: $150
For more information or to register, please call Dunn Pediatric Therapy at 919.380.7171
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8 - 9
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Pediatric Feeding and Swallowing Disorders: A Medical, Motor, Behavioral Approach
UNC Hospitals will be hosting a 2 day course on Pediatric Feeding and
Swallowing Disorders: A Medical, Motor, Behavioral Approach. The course
will be Aug. 8 - 9, 2008. This course will review oral-motor and
swallowing techniques, respiration, GI issues, nutrition, motor/postural
alignment, and behavioral strategies. This course focuses on how to
approach pediatric feeding and swallowing disorders; how to diagnose and prioritize treatment options ensuring successful outcomes for you and your patients. It is an excellent research based course! For more information click the link provided.
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 5:30 PM
Click here for more info |
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11 - 14
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Movement, Fitness, Fine Motor and Social Skills Groups
Ready for Writing (ages 6-8)
This OT group is intended for children who are beginning letter formation.
Cost: $150
For more information or to register, please call Dunn Pediatric Therapy at 919.380.7171
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Southern Regional GAP Kincare Support Group
The mission of the Southern Regional GAP is to provide on-going support not only for grandparents, but to all family members caring for other family members.
A place to meet for support in caring for Kinship.
Held at Fuquay-Varina Presbyterian Church (310 N. Ennis Street, Fuquay-Varina, downstairs meeting room/back entrance) on the third friday of every month.
Children are welcome!
Please bring a dish for a potluck dinner!
Start Time: 6:30 PM |
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17
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5th Annual Kickoff to Kindergarten!
Celebrate this special time of excitement and wonderment with your kindergartner! This event if designed to help kids and their families transition into school and make this a very memorable milestone. They will go through their first lunch line, board a real school bus, get their very own library card, and much more!
Sponsored by Target, K&W Cafeteria, Project Enlightenment, UNC-TV, and Discount School Suppoly.
This is a free event to be held at the Marbles Kids' Museum at 201 East Hargett Street in Downtown Raleigh.
For more information, please visit our website or call the Museum at 919.834.4040
Start Time: 4:00 PM
End Time: 6:00 PM
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September 2008
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9 - 10
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Introduction to Consultation
Offered by the Partnerships for Inclusion
Join your colleagues for Partnerships for Inclusion’s statewide consultation training opportunity. If you provide consultation in early childhood programs, are interested in learning an effective approach to creating change and improving your skills as a consultant, and you have not attended one of PFI’s consultation courses in the past two to three years, then this training event is for you! This two-day course provides a framework for collaborative consultation. This training is appropriate for consultants who provide consultation to early care and education providers to enhance the overall program quality, the quality of care for infants and toddlers, the social-emotional development of young children, or to include a child with special needs.
The training will be held at The Partnership of Children of Johnston County, Selma, NC.
For more information, please visit our web site and click on Introduction to Consultation to get additional details about this course and/or to download the registration form.
Please e-mail us at dave_sanel@unc.edu with any questions.
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18 - 19
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Supporting Parenting of Infants Born Prematurely
The Family, Infant, and Preschool Program in Morganton, North Carolina is pleased to announce the FIPP Center for Professional Development Fall Workshop Series.
Instructors:
Frances Davis, M.A., L.P.A.
Kristi Byers, R.N., B.S.N.
M'Lisa Shelden, PT, Ph.D.
All workshops held at the Family, Infant and Preschool Program in Morganton, NC.
For more info, visit the FIPP website or contact Theresa Dillingham at 828.430.7986
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18 - 19
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Supporting Parenting of Infants Born Prematurely
The Family, Infant, and Preschool Program in Morganton, North Carolina is pleased to announce the FIPP Center for Professional Development Fall Workshop Series.
Instructors:
Frances Davis, M.A., L.P.A.
Kristi Byers, R.N., B.S.N.
M'Lisa Shelden, PT, Ph.D.
All workshops held at the Family, Infant and Preschool Program in Morganton, NC.
For more info, visit the FIPP website or contact Theresa Dillingham at 828.430.7986
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October 2008
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9 - 10
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Advanced Coaching for Early Childhood Practitioners
The Family, Infant, and Preschool Program in Morganton, North Carolina is pleased to announce the FIPP Center for Professional Development Fall Workshop Series.
Instructors:
M'Lisa Shelden, PT, Ph.D.
Dathan Rush, Ed.D., CCC-SLP
All workshops held at the Family, Infant and Preschool Program in Morganton, NC.
For more info, visit the FIPP website or contact Theresa Dillingham at 828.430.7986
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17 - 18
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North Carolina School Health Alliance Annual Conference
To be held at the Clarion Hotel at Greensboro Airport.
Vendor tables are available. For a form, contact Christine Botta at cbotta@ncscha.org.
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Evidence-Based Practice of Sensory Integration
Presented by Teresa A. May-Benson, Sc.D., OTR/L
Location: McKimmon Center, Raleigh
Cost: $175 (registrations recieved before 9/26/08) or $225 (registrations recieved after 9/26/08)
Course Objectives:
-To understand key concepts of sensory integration theory and frame of reference
-To understand key concepts of senory integration intervention
-To be able to identify research that supports sensory integration theory
-to be able to apply sensory integration research to clinical practice through case review.
For more information or to register, please visit the Developmental Therapy Associates, Inc. website or call 919.493.7002 (Durham) or 919.465.3966 (Cary)
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 4:30 PM
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The 7th Annual Honours Gold Tournament
To be held at the Preserve Golf Course at Jordan Lake in Chapel Hill.
To benefit The Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at UNC Hospitals.
The Honours golf tournament was established to honor someone in the community who has inspired those around them, while raising money for a charity or cause special to the honoree.
The 2008 Honoree is Jennifer Pfaltzgraff, a mother and advocate for children with special needs. Her son Ethan has Cerebral Palsy.
We hope that you will partner with Jennifer and Dr. Alexander in funding this incredible program by signing up as a player, sponsor, or donor.
If you have questions or need additional information, please contact Nicole Pratapas, Director of Development for the Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation with UNC School of Medicine at 919.966.8494 or by e-mail at nicole_pratapas@med.unc.edu. You may also find more information on the website.
Start Time: 2:00 PM
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27
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ADHD Workshop with Russel Barkley, PhD
Save the Date! To be held in Wrightsville Beach, NC. Topics include: Advances in Diagnosis, Etiologies and Theory of ADHD; Optimizing ADHD Management; Life Course and Outcomes of ADHD; Science Based Treatments for ADHD.
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ADHD Workshop with Russell Barkley, PhD
Save the Date! To be held in Asheville, NC. Topics include: Advances in Diagnosis, Etiologies and Theory of ADHD; Optimizing ADHD Management; Life Course and Outcomes of ADHD; Science Based Treatments for ADHD.
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November 2008
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6 - 7
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Writing Individualized Family Service Plans for Natural Learning Environments
The Family, Infant, and Preschool Program in Morganton, North Carolina is pleased to announce the FIPP Center for Professional Development Fall Workshop Series.
Instructors:
Dathan Rush, Ed.D., CCC-SLP
M'Lisa Shelden, PT, Ph.D.
All workshops held at the Family, Infant and Preschool Program in Morganton, NC.
For more info, visit the FIPP website or contact Theresa Dillingham at 828.430.7986
Click here for more info |
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13 - 16
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Rethinking, Reinventing, and Rejuvenating Conference at Sea
Early Childhood Professionals are encouraged to attend this weekend educational getaway in the Nassau, Bahamas. Several training events are scheduled on the cruise ships, along with time to relax and visit the island. The conference is planned and facilitated by Affirm and Destination Education. The cost per cabin range from $335 to $370. For more information call Maupin Travel at 919.380.0878 and ask for Karen.
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21 - 22
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Pediatric Feeding and Swallowing Disorders: A Medical, Motor, Behavioral Approach
A 2 day course on Pediatric Feeding and
Swallowing Disorders to be held in Raleigh.
This course will review oral-motor and
swallowing techniques, respiration, GI issues, nutrition, motor/postural
alignment, and behavioral strategies. This course focuses on how to
approach pediatric feeding and swallowing disorders; how to diagnose and prioritize treatment options ensuring successful outcomes for you and your patients. It is an excellent research based course! For more information click the link provided.
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 5:30 PM
Click here for more info |
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July 2009
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Family Fun Night
Enjoy an evening of playtime entirely for kids with special needs! Marbles Kids Museum opens its doors after-hours for the special needs community. Kids from birth to 12 years old with special needs, along with their families, are invited to experienence the museum in a calmer, less-crowded environment.
Family Fun Night Highlights:
-Museum exhibits that offer opportunities for the kids to enhance language development and social skills through purposeful play.
-Resource information for special needs families
-Tools to help get the most out of the special visit
-A sensory "cool down" space for kids who may become overstimulated
Regular museum admission applies: $5 per person, max $20 per family.
Free to Marbles Kids Museum members.
For more information, please refer to our website!
Start Time: 5:30 PM
End Time: 8:00 PM
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