NEW support group in OKC (begins September 13): Gifted Families
This group offers support, encouragement, and resources for families dealing with children with developmental delays and/or special needs. Meets the first Monday of every month unless otherwise noted at 6:00pm in room 232 at Crossings Community Church. [14600 N. Portland, Oklahoma City OK 73134, 405/755-2227]
There will be childcare provided for 0-3 years. But, if caregivers have older children, Crossings will attempt to accommodate those as well. You will need to pre-register your child so the childcare staff will know how many workers to provide. They can pre-register by contacting Shiela at 405-302-1293 or via email at scahlik@crossingsokc.org
For more information contact:
Andrew Porter at aporter@heritagehall.com
Showing posts with label parent support group. Show all posts
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Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
New parent support group starts this week!
Supporting the Pieces is a new parent support group for Garfield County parents and they are holding the 1st meeting this week! You may have seen group leaders Theresa Sharp & Helen Lazcano featured on last week's Community Talk or in the Life section of the Enid News & Eagle on March 30th.
The group is parent led and focused on true parent to parent support. Parents and caregivers whose children are on the autism spectrum, have sensory processing issues, or those with ADHD are encouraged to attend.
Anyone interested in learning more about the group should contact Theresa Sharp at 977-7479 or Helen Lazcano at 370-5081. The group will hold their first meeting this Thursday (April 17th) at Christ United Methodist Church (2418 W. Randolph, Enid) from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Activities will be available for children 5-12 while the parent group is meeting and childcare for younger children can be provided if requested in advance.
The group is parent led and focused on true parent to parent support. Parents and caregivers whose children are on the autism spectrum, have sensory processing issues, or those with ADHD are encouraged to attend.
Anyone interested in learning more about the group should contact Theresa Sharp at 977-7479 or Helen Lazcano at 370-5081. The group will hold their first meeting this Thursday (April 17th) at Christ United Methodist Church (2418 W. Randolph, Enid) from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Activities will be available for children 5-12 while the parent group is meeting and childcare for younger children can be provided if requested in advance.
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
New parent support group focuses on autism and sensory processing issues
Parents Helen Lazcano and Theresa Sharp are developing a support group for family members and caregivers touched by Autism Spectrum Disorders (including Asperger Syndrome, Rhett's Syndrome, Childhood Disintegrative Disorder and other Pervasive Developmental Disorders), Sensory Processing Disorders and ADHD.
It will be by parents- for parents and have focus on parentings sharing ideas and supporting each other. Detailed brochures are available for interested parents or parents can contact Theresa or Helen directly to learn more.
Theresa Sharp - 977-7479
Helen Lazcano - 370-5081
The first meeting is scheduled for April 17th at Christ United Methodist Church (2418 W. Randolph, Enid). Activities will be available for children 5-12 while the parent group is meeting and childcare for younger children will be provided on request.
Theresa and Helen will appear on Community Talk the week of April 2-9th. Tune in to learn more!
It will be by parents- for parents and have focus on parentings sharing ideas and supporting each other. Detailed brochures are available for interested parents or parents can contact Theresa or Helen directly to learn more.
Theresa Sharp - 977-7479
Helen Lazcano - 370-5081
The first meeting is scheduled for April 17th at Christ United Methodist Church (2418 W. Randolph, Enid). Activities will be available for children 5-12 while the parent group is meeting and childcare for younger children will be provided on request.
Theresa and Helen will appear on Community Talk the week of April 2-9th. Tune in to learn more!
Saturday, February 23, 2008
Introducing AutismSpot
Autism is a complex developmental disability that affects the normal functioning of the brain, impacting development in the areas of social interaction and communication skills. In the United States, 1 in every 94 boys born will be diagnosed with Autism. Every twenty minutes a child is diagnosed with Autism. There is currently no known cause or cure for Autism but there is hope.
AutismSpot is Empowering the Autism Community. AutismSpot.com is a FREE online resource for the global Autism Community. AutismSpot uses streaming video to provide the latest in education and information to the global Autism Community. In the first 90 days, AutismSpot has changed lives in more than 20 countries and is growing daily. This is the first unbiased, complete online community providing expert videos, blogs, forums and the latest news dedicated to the Autism Community.
If you would like AutismSpot informational material to distribute, contact Jeffrey Smith, the Director of Partnership Marketing for AutismSpot at: jeff@autismspot.com or call him at
888.317.8074 x 701
AutismSpot is Empowering the Autism Community. AutismSpot.com is a FREE online resource for the global Autism Community. AutismSpot uses streaming video to provide the latest in education and information to the global Autism Community. In the first 90 days, AutismSpot has changed lives in more than 20 countries and is growing daily. This is the first unbiased, complete online community providing expert videos, blogs, forums and the latest news dedicated to the Autism Community.
If you would like AutismSpot informational material to distribute, contact Jeffrey Smith, the Director of Partnership Marketing for AutismSpot at: jeff@autismspot.com or call him at
888.317.8074 x 701
Saturday, February 9, 2008
Parent Support in Garfield County
The Garfield County Sooner SUCCESS Coalition will meet next Thursday,February 14, 2008 at Bass Integris Hospital. All interested providers and family members of those with special needs are invited to attend.
TIME: Noon to 1 p.m.
LOCATION: Northeast Conference Room, Bass Hospital
This month we'll be talking about:
enjoy during our meeting.
I look forward to seeing you next week!
Lisa
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Lisa Simmons
Garfield County Coordinator
Sooner SUCCESS
TIME: Noon to 1 p.m.
LOCATION: Northeast Conference Room, Bass Hospital
This month we'll be talking about:
- Completing our Needs Assessment Survey ..... what services are missing or inadequate in Garfield County?
- Supporting 4RKids...do you have an hour or 2 to share at the Home & Garden Show – 4RKids will have a booth
- Discussion: Learn about new Parent Support Groups forming in Enid
- Planning for Play Matters 2008....do you know a child with special needs who would enjoy a week of summer fun & learning?
enjoy during our meeting.
I look forward to seeing you next week!
Lisa
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Lisa Simmons
Garfield County Coordinator
Sooner SUCCESS
Saturday, January 12, 2008
Top Topics for 2008
On January 10th members of the Garfield County Sooner SUCCESS coalition got together to set their agenda for the new year. Here are the 4 topics that came out as high prioiries for 2008.
Lack of a local parent support group or means of networking.
Key issues:
1. Enid has few opportunities for parents to connect with each other for regular support and information sharing.
2. It can be very difficult for families that don't utilize DHS or DDSD services to find out about available resources or connect with other parents.
3. Area schools do not appear to be promoting communication between parents involved in the special education system on a consistent basis, but might be a means of reaching families if requested.
A potential solution might be for Sooner SUCCESS to sponsor a parent support group focused on information sharing and emotional support. Parents already affiliated with Sooner SUCCESS have expressed an interest in helping to establish a group for parents of children with Autism Spectrum Disorders, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Sensory Processing Disorders, and ADHD.
Poor access to dental care for children with behavioral issues
Key issues:
1. Many area dentists now accept the medical card for services, however providers continue to be reluctant to sedate children or to work through a desensitization process with kids (and adults) whose special needs result in anxiety and behavioral symptoms during dental treatment.
2. Currently kids with behavioral issues are referred to Oklahoma City for sedation and/or treatment. The need to travel to OKC causes hardship for many families as it requires time away from work and other responsibilities at home.
A potential solution might be to explore bringing an experienced OKC dentist to the area on a regular basis to provide a special needs dental clinic within one of our local facilities.
Difficulty finding daycare for older children with special needs
Key issues:
1. DHS can currently pay for daycare services through age 18, however as children get older the daycare options decrease significantly.
2. Providers are hesitant because of the child's difference in size and age from others in the program and often worry about behavioral issues and possible injury to staff/other children.
3. The kids most frequently refused care are those over age 13, with few self care skills, and a high risk of leaving the premises if not closely supervised.
4. Because these children attend school for most of the day, the highest need is during school breaks (Christmas break, spring break, summer vacation).
Ideally a program could be created at a local childcare center specifically to meet the needs of this population during school breaks and potentially as an after school program and staffed with personnel experienced in supporting individuals with special needs.
Difficulty finding experienced counselors for children/youth with significant impairments
Key Issues:
1. Difficulties around insurance payment/approval
2. Lack of follow up recommendations from counselors to assist parents after a diagnosis is made.
3. Inexperience of many local providers when it comes to treating individuals who are dually diagnosed or have significant developmental or communication impairments.
A possible solution to explore would be the creation or expansion of psychological outreach services from NORCE or the Greer Center.
Do these issues impact your family?
Are you a service provider supporting families challenged in these areas?
Do you have ideas on how to effectively solve these problems?
If you would like to be part of the process when it comes to working on these issues, contact Lisa Simmons at 603-1580 or plan to attend our next coalition meeting on February 14th from noon to 1 p.m. at Bass Integris Healthcare Center (Northeast Conference Room).
Lack of a local parent support group or means of networking.
Key issues:
1. Enid has few opportunities for parents to connect with each other for regular support and information sharing.
2. It can be very difficult for families that don't utilize DHS or DDSD services to find out about available resources or connect with other parents.
3. Area schools do not appear to be promoting communication between parents involved in the special education system on a consistent basis, but might be a means of reaching families if requested.
A potential solution might be for Sooner SUCCESS to sponsor a parent support group focused on information sharing and emotional support. Parents already affiliated with Sooner SUCCESS have expressed an interest in helping to establish a group for parents of children with Autism Spectrum Disorders, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Sensory Processing Disorders, and ADHD.
Poor access to dental care for children with behavioral issues
Key issues:
1. Many area dentists now accept the medical card for services, however providers continue to be reluctant to sedate children or to work through a desensitization process with kids (and adults) whose special needs result in anxiety and behavioral symptoms during dental treatment.
2. Currently kids with behavioral issues are referred to Oklahoma City for sedation and/or treatment. The need to travel to OKC causes hardship for many families as it requires time away from work and other responsibilities at home.
A potential solution might be to explore bringing an experienced OKC dentist to the area on a regular basis to provide a special needs dental clinic within one of our local facilities.
Difficulty finding daycare for older children with special needs
Key issues:
1. DHS can currently pay for daycare services through age 18, however as children get older the daycare options decrease significantly.
2. Providers are hesitant because of the child's difference in size and age from others in the program and often worry about behavioral issues and possible injury to staff/other children.
3. The kids most frequently refused care are those over age 13, with few self care skills, and a high risk of leaving the premises if not closely supervised.
4. Because these children attend school for most of the day, the highest need is during school breaks (Christmas break, spring break, summer vacation).
Ideally a program could be created at a local childcare center specifically to meet the needs of this population during school breaks and potentially as an after school program and staffed with personnel experienced in supporting individuals with special needs.
Difficulty finding experienced counselors for children/youth with significant impairments
Key Issues:
1. Difficulties around insurance payment/approval
2. Lack of follow up recommendations from counselors to assist parents after a diagnosis is made.
3. Inexperience of many local providers when it comes to treating individuals who are dually diagnosed or have significant developmental or communication impairments.
A possible solution to explore would be the creation or expansion of psychological outreach services from NORCE or the Greer Center.
Do these issues impact your family?
Are you a service provider supporting families challenged in these areas?
Do you have ideas on how to effectively solve these problems?
If you would like to be part of the process when it comes to working on these issues, contact Lisa Simmons at 603-1580 or plan to attend our next coalition meeting on February 14th from noon to 1 p.m. at Bass Integris Healthcare Center (Northeast Conference Room).
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