May 2011 TelAbility/WATCH Newsletter
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The Wake Area 
Telehealth Collaborative
Helping Children with Special Needs
CALENDAR OF EVENTS

MAY 14th, 2011

8:00AM-12:00PM

THE 3RD ANNUAL
RUN, WALK & ROLL
TAKING PLACE AT THE BEAUTIFUL
KOKA BOOTH
AMPHITHEATRE!

May 20th, 2011

1-2:30pm

FREE TelAbility/WATCH Multipoint Training:
UNDERSTANDING SENSORY PROCESSING, Part III
Please see complete article to the right for details

May 3rd, 2011

8:30am-3:30pm

LEGISLATIVE AUTISM AWARENESS DAY
 At the NC General Assembly
The Autism Society of NC will have educational programs in the morning for members of the legislature.  ASNC staff and volunteers will be available throughout the day to answer your questions.  Join them in making the concerns and presence of the autism community known to each NC State Senator and Representative.

May 5th, 2011

7:00-8:30pm

PROJECT ENLIGHTENMENT PARENT WORKSHOP: 
 Off to a Good Start As Your Child Enters Kindergarten
This workshop is for adults only with children entering kindergarten in the coming year.  This workshop will include information about helping your child get ready for kindergarten, as well as useful tips to ease the transition into kindergarten.
Fee is $12.00 per person,
$18.00 per couple
Contact:  Mary Snow Crawley at (919) 508-0811, or mcrawley@wcpss.net.  You may also register online HERE

May 10th, 2011

12:00-2:00pm

COMING TOGETHER MONTHLY MEETING AT PROJECT ENLIGHTENMENT

May 11th, 2011

9:00-11:00am

THE COFFEE CONNECTION
Hosted by Family Support Network of Wake County
Starbucks - 3800 Lake Boone Trail, Raleigh.
 

May 13th, 2011

7:00pm-10:00pm

JOY PROM
A full scale prom for people with special needs, hosted by Crossroads Fellowship
Please click HERE for details.

May 14th, 2011

8:30am

COASTAL NORTH CAROLINA RUN/WALK FOR AUTISM

In conjunction with GHA, the Autism Society of NC will hold their first run event in Wilmington at Mayfaire Town Center.  For more information and to register, please click HERE to be directed to the official website.

May 17th, 2011

12:00-1:00pm

ECAC WEBINAR:
PRESCRIPTION ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
The cost of medication can be a heavy financial burden for families even with insurance benefits.  learn tips on how to access patient assistance programs offered by some of the major pharmaceutical companies.  Also learn how to discuss free samples with your physician.
Get your own copy of the "Prescription Medication Worksheet" and get your medication costs under control.
Contact:  Wendy Ward
800-962-6817, ext. 335

May 21st, 2011

10:00am-2:00pm

BikeAbility
FREE EVENT
Bowles Parking lot at UNC Chapel Hill (on Bowles Dr near Manning Blvd.)  
Bring your bike or try one of ours!  We'll help you learn about safe bike riding, adaptive bike vendors, and recyclery.
Register in advance at www.townofchapelhill.org/register Call Marian Kaslovsky at
919-968-2813, or email:

Click HERE for flyer.
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  April 2011

THE COUNT DOWN IS ON...

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2011

RUN, WALK & ROLL  

  
  
  
TelAbility's 3rd Annual Run, Walk & Roll is only 
2 weeks away
  
TEAMS:  THANK YOU FOR ALL OF YOUR HARD WORK!!
Make sure you get your donations in to be in the running for the Top Fundraiser Award of (an accessible)
Beach House Get-away!
  

To recap what awaits on May 14th aside from the funtastic 5K Run and 1 Mile Walk & Roll around the lake...

  • The CHRIS HENDRICKS BAND will be performing live on stage!
  • The RESOURCE FAIR will host over 30 local exhibitors with many fun kids activities and spectacular prize drawings!
  • PELICAN SNOW CONES will be on site to cool you down on a hot day!  10% of all proceeds will be donated to our cause!
  • We will have PLENTY OF FOOD AND BEVERAGES to offer from McGregor Downs Country Club!
  • Also, new this year is a RAFFLE TABLE where you can purchase gift-specific tickets for $1.00 each.  Drawing to be held at 11:30am, must be present to win.
This is truly shaping up to be the biggest and best Run, Walk & Roll to date so mark your calendars, lace up your shoes, grease your wheels and don't miss it!  
  
Be sure to visit our official 2011 RWR website at:  http://2011runwalkroll.kintera.org/telability to register for the event, start a team, sponsor a participant or make a donation!
  
See you at the event on May 14th, 2011 at the beautiful Koka Booth Amphitheatre in Cary!
TELABILITY'S NEXT FREE MULTI-POINT VIDEO TRAINING...

SENSORY PROCESSING DISORDERS, PART III

 

This final installment of our extremely popular three-part series on SPD's takes place on May 20th.  Stay tuned to your listserv for complete details, a list of host sites and notification of registration.

Did you Know...

All of TelAbility's free multipoint video trainings can be viewed at any time on from our online archives at:  https://www.mcnc.org/video-streaming/telability.  Choose the session you wish to view from the drop down menu.

AS PROMISED: 

SUMMER ACTIVITIES FOR THE KIDS...

These listings are intended for informational purposes only.  TelAbility does not endorse any agency or organization.

 

Below is a list of summer camps and programs being offered throughout our community:

  

PEDIATRIC THERAPY ASSOCIATES

www.pedtherapy.com

(919) 854-0404 Cary

(919) 861-1180 Garner

(919) 552-1854 Holly Springs

(919) 781-4434 Raleigh

(919) 562-9941 Wake Forest

 

CONSTRAINT INDUCED MOVEMENT THERAPY CAMP.

Located at Peak United Methodist Church in Apex.  It will be held Monday-Friday, June 13-24 from 9-12am.

PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR THE FLYER.

SHINING STARS PEDIATRIC THERAPY

www.shiningstarstherapy.com

 (919) 557-8305

 

LET'S GET COOKING!

June 13th thru 15th, 9:30-11:30am (3-5), 12:00-2:00pm (6-12).  119 South Fuquay Avenue, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526.

PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS.

 

KIDZ IN MOTION!

July 11th thru 14th, 9:30-11:30am. 

119 South Fuquay Avenue, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526.

PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS.

 

LIL' SPLASHERS

Ages 3-5

Dates and Themes for the Camp:

May 16th - Splish Splash

May 17th - SENSE-sational Sports

May 18th - Canvas Creations

May 19th - Ahoy Matey!

Time:  1:00-3:00pm each day.

119 South Fuquay Avenue, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526

PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS.

DEVELOPMENTAL THERAPY ASSOCIATES

www.developmentaltherapyassociates.com

(919) 465-3966

 

MUNCH-IT LUNCH CAMP!

Friday, June 17, June 24th,

July 22nd, July 29th, 11:30am-1:00pm. 

875 Walnut St., Suite 100, Cary, NC 27511. 

PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS. 

 

DOODLE-E-DOO CAMP!

Various dates/times available for different age groups.

875 Walnut St., Suite 100, Cary, NC 27511.

PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS

 

HANDWRITING CAMP!  

Session I:  June 20th thru 23rd, 10:00am-12:00pm 

Session II:  July 18th thru 21st, 10:00am-12:00pm 

Session III:  August 8th thru 11th, 10:00am-12:00pm

Ages 4-6

PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS.

 

FULL WEEK CAMP!  SEVERAL TO CHOOSE FROM:

Camp Higher Ground:

Camp Ta-Dah!: 

Ages 3-5.  Week of July 25th, 9:00-11:00am

 

Camp Fun-Shine: 

Ages 7-9, 9:00-11:00am

 

GENUINE BERARD AUDITORY INTEGRATION TRAINING (AIT):

AIT is a sound based intervention designed to improve function, reorganize or balance the auditory system of children 3 years and older, and adults.

PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS. ABOUT THIS SPECIFIC PROGRAM.

875 Walnut St., Suite 100, Cary, NC 27511   

PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS ABOUT SUMMER CAMPS.

 

PEDIATRIC POSSIBILITIES

www.pediatricpossibilities.com

(919) 844-1100

 

SUMMER CAMP SESSIONS!

Social Skills Group:

Ages 3-6:  June 21-23rd, 9am-12pm, June 28-30th, 9am-12pm

Ages 6 and older:  July 6-8th, 9am-12pm, July 13-15th, 9am-12pm

 

School Tools Group:

Ages 4-6:  July 19-21st, 9am-12pm, July 26-28th, 9am-12pm

 

Handwriting Clinic:

Ages 5-7:  Aug 2-4th, 9am-12pm, Aug 9-11th, 9am-12pm

PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS.

PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR REGISTRATION FORM.

 

7209 Creedmore Rd, Suite 101, Raleigh 27613.

ABILITATIONS CHILDREN'S THERAPY & WELLNESS CENTER

 www.actwc.com

(919) 844-6611

 

SUMMER MUSICAL:  THE LION KING

Play practice begins June 17th and runs through July 22nd.  Fridays from 3-4pm.

The final performance is Saturday, July 23rd.

PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS.

 

MUSIC THERAPY FOR SOCIAL SKILLS:

Ages 7-10:  Fridays - May 20th thru June 24th from 3:30-4:15

11030 Raven Ridge Road, Ste 101, Raleigh

PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS.

 

MUSIC MATTERS!

Ages 18 months to 7 years.

Sessions are held Wednesday mornings; Ages 18 mos-3 years from 9am-10am.  Ages 4-7 years from 10am-11am

PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS.

 

ROCK THE PULSE - A MUSIC THERAPY ROCK BAND!

Ages 10-18:  Fridays - May 20th thru June 24th from 4:30-5:30.

11030 Raven Ridge Road, Ste 101, Raleigh

PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS.

DYNAMIC THERAPY FOR KIDS

 www.dynamictherapyforkids.com

(919) 363-5000

 

KINDERGARTEN READINESS CAMP!

Session I:  June 13-July 1st, 9:00-10:00am

Session II:  July 11-July 29th, 9:00-10:00am

Session III:  August 1-19th, 9:00-10:00am

 

EARLY WRITERS HANDWRITING CAMP!

Session I:  June 13-July 1st, 10:30-11:30am

Session II:  July 11-July 29th, 10:30-11:30am

Session III:  August 1-August 19th, 10:30-11:30am

 

YOGA FOR MOVEMENT CAMP!

Session I:  June 13-July 1st, 10:00-11:00am

Session II:  July 11-July 29th, 10:00-11:00am

 

All camps take place at Dynamic Therapy For Kids at 3100 NC Hwy 55, Cary.

PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS ON ALL OF THESE CAMPS.

CAPITOL CITY SPEECH THERAPY

www.capitolcityspeechtherapy.com 

141 Main Street, Fuquay Varina.

 

POWER PACKED VOCABULARY DEVELOPMENT!

Mondays and Wednesdays, July 6-August 9th, 9:15-11:45am

PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS.

PLEASE CKLICK HERE FOR THE PERMISSION FORM.

PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR THE REGISTRATION FORM.

 

MOM'S MORNING OUT! (space is limited to 8 children, please call for reservations)  919-577-6807

Ages:  18 months-5 years

Friday mornings from 9:00-11:00am

Bring diapers, change of clothes and snacks.

Crafts, story time, games, music and tons of fun!

$10.00 per child, discounts available for multiple kids, payable in full on arrive.

 

MAGIC! (Movement And Gestures Improve Communication)

Ages 3-5 years old

Hours/Days:  2 day program (only):  Monday and Wednesday from 9:15-11:45am

PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS.

 

PLAYTIME DEVELOPMENTAL ENRICHMENT GROUPS!

To prepare children for pre-school.

Groups will meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS

THE ASPEN CENTER

 www.aspencenter.net

4328 Bland Road, Raleigh 27609

919-981-6588

 

PALS PROGRAM -

A social skills group.

Tuesday afternoons from 2:00-3:00pm, June 14-August 9th.

CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS.

 

MAKING LITTLE HANDS "KINDERGARTEN READY"!

Tuesday afternoons from 3:00-4:30pm for 8 weeks.  June 14-August 9th.

PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS.

CAMP G.R.A.C.E

Taking place on various dates at the Kraft Family YMCA and the A.E. Finley YMCA in partnership with Small Miracle, Inc. 

GROWTH. 

RECOGNITION.

ACHIEVEMENT.

CHARACTER. 

ENCOURAGEMENT

 

Camps designed for children with Pervasive Developmental Disorders or Autism Spectrum Disorder ages 5-14.

  

SOCIAL SKILLS: 

The focus of the session will be on activity skill building and social situations. Ratio 1:3

 

BUILDING BLOCKS: 

Designed with a smaller ratio of 1:2 to allow for more individual attention.  The goal is to break down activities in smaller groups and work on teaching basic skills.

PLEASE VISIT EITHER YMCA WEBSITE (HIGHLIGHTED LINKS ABOVE) FOR DETAILS.

LEARNING WITH THE BEST

 www.flipconsultants.com

(919) 271-3761

  

GIRLS SOCIAL SKILLS AND ASSERTIVENESS TRAINING:

AGES 6-8

 June 27-July 1st from 9am-12:30pm. 

2301 West Millbrook Road, Raleigh 27612

PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS.

 

GIRLS SOCIAL SKILLS AND ASSERTIVENESS TRAINING:

AGES 9-12

June 27-July 1st from 9am-12:30pm

Aug 1-Aug 5th from 9am-12:30pm 

2301 West Milbrook Road, Raleigh 27612

 

BOYS SOCIAL SKILLS AND ASSERTIVENESS TRAINING:

AGES 6-10

July 18-22nd from 9am-12:30pm

Aug 1-Aug 5th from 9am-12:30pm

Cary Location:  200 High Meadow Road, Cary 27511

Raleigh Location:  2301 West Millbrook Rd, Raleigh 27612

PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS FOR THE ABOVE TWO BOYS AND GIRLS CAMPS.

LEARNING WITH THE BEST

 www.learningwiththebest.com

(919) 303-1255

 501 Keisler Drive, Cary, 27518

 

PRE-K CAMPS:

These camps are geared toward children ages 3-6 and run by a pre-school Autism Specialist Monday thru Friday from 1pm-3pm.

Week of July 11th - FISHING WITH GOOD FRIENDS!

Week of July 18th - CLOWNING AROUND WITH CIRCUS FUN!Week of July 25th - PRETEND PLAY WITH PUPPETS!

Week of Aug  1st  - BACK AND FORTH BEACH FUN!

 

ELEMENTARY CAMPS:

These camps are geared toward rising kindergarteners who meet certain requirmements through grade 5.  Camp runs from 9am-12pm Monday thru Friday.

Week of July 11th - BLAST OFF IN TO SPACE!

Week of July 18th - UNDER THE SEA OCEAN ADVENTURES!

Week of July 25th - BUGS!  BUGS!  BUGS!

Week of Aug  1st  - WHAT TO DO WHEN WE GROW UP?!

 

Please visit Learning With the Best's website (at the link above) for full descriptions, applications, price lists and directions.

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