Edition #24 May 2012
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IMPORTANT TIDBITS FOR FAMILIES Lincoln JULY Events
May is Better Speech & Hearing Month Radio Show by Adult with Asperger Syndrome May 9 is National School Nurse Day
Pediatric speech, language & feeding therapy
Specializing in Autism
Specializing in Deaf/Hard of Hearing & Cochlear Implants
Specializing in Late Talkers & Developmental Delay
402-327-2500 8055 O Street, Suite S110 Lincoln, NE 68510
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“Parents Corner” is a radio show, co-hosted by Brian King, LCSW. Brian is an adult with Asperger July 1 & 15 (NOT MEETING THE 1 s t of JULY) Syndrome, who presented here in the area back in January. Brian also has 3 boys on the ASD Pediatric Brian Parent Group: Every 1 s t strategies & 3 r d Monday the Month spectrum. willSupport be sharing his parenting and of discussing them with a panel of parents. This support group is for parents, with children, injuries. Here is a link with all the details you'll need to tune inwho and have call inacquired if you would like LOCATION: Alexis Verzal Children’s http:tinyurl.com/3gm58h7 Check it Rehabilitation out and pass it Hospital, along. His address is: P.O. Box 994, West Lower Level of Madonna Hospital, Chicago, IL 60186 if you would like to write to him.5401 South St., LINCOLN At Madonna: Enter through the main entrance of the AVCRH TIME: 6:30 – 7:30 pm Project Lifesaver in Sarpy County MORE INFO: Call Jeff Stec at 402-413-3186 or jstec@madonna.org The Sarpy County Sheriff’s Office implemented Project Lifesaver in 2008 to help locate missing You may think us “special have it pretty rough. DESCRIPTION: July 15: Edye Godden, Director at Equine persons. Children with Autism ormoms” DownExecutive Syndrome, who are at Heartland risk to wander, can have their safety We have noRiding choice. We manage life when things get really tough.Michelle. Therapeutic Academy (HETRA) .This support group is now lead by a parent, greatly enhanced through thisjust program. Project Lifesaver emphasizes relationships between specially We've madeyour it through the days weenrolled thought we'd never make it through. Come &Sheriff’s expand knowledge while gaining insights &inencouragement from other parents. This arise for a trained personnel and individuals the program BEFORE the need may We've even impressed ourvisit, ownProject selves that we can do! group isDuring open toan inpatient families also, just let Lifesaver uswith knowall soenrollees we can monitor yourwith childawhile you are rescue. initial home are fitted personalized wristband at group. transmitter and family members are provided with a comprehensive overview of the We've gained beyond with measure, lovewith we special never dreamed of giving. program. Trained patience in communicating individuals needs, deputies will schedule a worry future know the thisequipment “special”and life's living! homeabout visit tothe inspect andbut maintain getworth to know the enrollee better on a Julymonthly 1We & 15 Wepersonal have bad days and hurt sometimes, but heads high. twe hold more basis. The cost to participate in this isour minimal, atup $10 a month. Bowling Night: For ANYONE with a Disability (1 sprogram & 3 r d Tuesday Monthly) We feelinformation joy and pride and thankfulness more often than we cry. For Project Lifesaver, Formore Individuals with a on disability of any kind contact Lt. Griger at 402-593-2288. LOCATION: Parkway Lanes, 2555 South 48th St., LINCOLN For our kids, we aren'tfor justchildren SUPERMOMS, we a doNon-Profit so much more :) in Nebraska Heart Heroes Capes withNo, CHD, here TIME: 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Weyear are approximately cheerleaders, nurses, and who don't walk Heart out the door. Every 40,000 infants aretherapists born in the US with Congenital Defects (CHD). CHD is COST: $5.00 to bowl, $3.00 for shoe rental theWe most frequently occurring birth defect and the leading cause of birth-related deaths. More than 50% of handle rude remarks and unkind stares, with dignity and grace. MORE Call will Rickrequire Haith they at children with CHD at 402-413-3722 least one cannot invasive surgery in their lifetime. And in the US, twice as many EvenINFO: though the pain bring be erased. REGISTRATION: Call Rick ADVANCE by ALL the FRIDAY children die from CHD each IN year than from forms ofbefore!!! childhood cancers, combined! Needless to say, the DESCRIPTION: Participants are routes responsible theirfor own andHeroes”. if they require any survivors of CHD wear their scars like badges of They are our “Heart Heart Heroes, Inc., is Therapies and treatment arefor a honor. lot ustransportation, to digest, a assistance, non-profit originated by a few Nebraska who had children withages CHD. please have athat caregiver or family member there to help them. People of ALL andAfter trying We don'torganization know what the future holds, but give moms, our kids our best. toabilities coax their children through cardiology appointments and heart surgeries, theyAdaptive took comfort in the areus encouraged to come in from the don't cold this winter andbreaks. bowl with us!! equipment None of can be replaced, so we get many wondrous powers ramps, of “super hero” capes to comfort children, and Heart Heroes founded. such as bowling lightweight balls,we'll ortheir bowling balls with handles will bewas available on Now, It wears us out, but to help bowling our kids, do whatever it takes! hundreds of Heart Hero capes have been draped around the little shoulders of CHD children everywhere. site!! Of course use of the bumper lanes is always an option too!! Consider donating a Heart Hero Cape to a child with CHD by going to www.heartherocapes.com to donate We are selfless, not bywait choice see.who Our kids just have many needs. a cape. There is a perpetual list ofyou children need their capes to conquer their fears and give them Julycourage. 12 We're You notcan outalso to join change the world, but want to plant seeds. our Heart Heroes Facebook Group to seesome pictures of many of the cape recipients Friendship Movie Night We want our kids accepted. That really is our aim.at heartheroes@yahoo.com. and hear theirClub: stories. Contact the co-founders of Heart Heroes When we look them, just seebut kids. hope you'll ~ doAnonymous the same. LOCATION: Email for location, LINCOLN “Children hold our at hands forwe a moment, our We hearts forever.” TIME: 6:00 to 8:00 pm -- April Vernon Exceptional Parent Magazine COST: $5/night scholarships available Magazine for parents of children with developmental disabilities and other special needs. You can get MORE INFORMATION: Nicole at Nicole@wonderfullymadene.com Register here also! a DECRIPTION: digital edition Parents/Guardians of this magazine, Just goneed to www.eparentdigital.com the EMAIL: will to drop kids off and pick type themin up. This is a 155rw@eparent.com and recreational use the PASSWORD: specialneeds to access digitally. This program designed to provide activities for kids to get involved witheditions on Friday nights! The information is also in the back of OKNsocial under Website Resources. goal is to have fun, listed make friends, and provide opportunities. Activities will include things such as bowling, swimming, movie nights, etc. The goal of recreational therapy is to work on social, Leaps Therapy 2nd LOCATION emotional & andBounds physical goalsPediatric through play. By providing funNEW social activities and volunteer staff, Leaps and Bounds Pediatric Therapy, nowasadded a South-West location in Wonderfully Made hopes to give childrenlocated a placein toLincoln, be a kid has as well learn about themselves and Important Tidbits for Families pages 2 6 Lincoln, in addition to their North location in Lincoln. The new clinic is located at 7945 S. 15 th St., gain confidence in who they are. State-Wide page 6 and Yankee Hill Road). Suite D (just east o f14th Street, between Pine Lake Road Bellevue, Therapy Cedar & Bluff & Columbus page Therapy, Occupational Speech Therapy services are7available at BOTH locations! JulyPhysical 14 Please to schedule an appointment at either locations. Fremont & Grand Island page 8 MFLC call Days402-742-7400 We look forward to seeing you! Gretna & Hastings page 9 For Military Families Lincoln pages 10 - 15 LOCATION: Air Guard, LINCOLN TIME: 9:00 am to 1:00 pm Norfolk pages 15 - 16 NEW MORE INFORMATION: Contact Barb Shupe Platte at 402-613-3080 or barb.shupe@ahsg.us North page 16 DECRIPTION: MFLC Consultation Omaha services are provided at no charge, with no records kept. Eligible pages 16 - 24 individuals include military service members & their significant others (children & adults), whether Resources for FamiliesTo pages x best Serve You!!! If legally related or not. This is a short-term solution focused consultation, not psychotherapy. Classifieds page 29 possible please call ahead to schedule an appointment. You can schedule on a different date if the one listed doesn’t work.
May 13 is Mother's Day
Special Needs Mom's
What's Where???
2 LOCATIONS
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Physical Therapy * Occupational Therapy * Speech Therapy *
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Pass us along to families you know who could use this information!!! NORTH LOCATION SOUTH-WEST LOCATION 2550 Superior St. Suite 160 7945 S. 15 sSt. Suite Dshowings Check oLincoln, ut pecial @ these theaters Lincoln, NE NE with the lights turned up, sound turned down, Callfamilies 402-742-7400 to schedule appointment & other like ours there to an enjoy the movie! at either location, TODAY! www.marcustheaters.com www.amctheaters.com th
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