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At PCDA, children and families are all hard at work learning new skills and making new friends. We have many plans for a busy year ahead, starting with the Grand Opening of our AAC Center. Please read about all the events and activities for February, and join in the fun!
Thank you to all of the families who contributed to our End of Year Annual Appeal. As a non-profit agency we do rely on your generous contributions to make these services possible. If you haven't had a chance to send in your donation yet, we are always happy to receive them. Together we can make great things happen! Thank you!
Sincerely,
Diane Cullinane, M.D.
Executive Director
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PCDA: An Inspiring Charity
PCDA was honored to be selected by THE Pasadena Foothills Magazine as one of the 'THE 50 Inspiring Charities' in the Pasadena Foothills Area. See us in the December 2011 edition. A reception was held at Eden Garden on January 4th for the recipients. Thank you for this honor! |
 A Valentines Day Celebration!
We are excited for our annual Valentines Day Socials, for all PCDA clients ages 3-12!
Friday February 10
Monday February 13
Tuesday February 14
3:30-5pm
Please let us know if you are able to donate snacks!
For any questions, please contact Megan at (626) 793-7350 x256.
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Art Saturday!
Come join us for a fun filled morning of dance, face painting, costumes and the visual arts for the whole family!
Children of all ages and their families are welcome to explore the exciting world of the creative arts through activity stations
in a fun interactive way!
Saturday, February 11th
9:30- 11:30am
PCDA Large Conference Room
$5 for a family of 3
$10 for a family of 4+
Pay at the door, but please RSVP to Melissa S
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 PCDA Client Wins Honors in National Contest!
Congratulations to PCDA client Daniel Roman for winning top honors in the National PTA Reflections Program through Glendora Unified School District with his essay on the theme of diversity.
His mother shares, "Daniel would not be where he is today were it not for all of the support, help and assistance he has received at PCDA during the last several years."
An excerpt:
"To me diversity means that it's okay to be different. I think I knew what diversity meant long before I ever heard the word. You see I have autism. Having autism has always made me different from other children. I get bothered by loud noises or tags in my clothes that make me itch. It is very hard for me to look at people in the eye, and I don't like it when anything at school or home does not follow the usual routine. I go to a lot of programs to help me learn how to do things that other kids just know how to do automatically like telling jokes."
For the entirety of Daniel's essay, please click here.
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 Survey Week
It's time... Parent Survey Week is happening during February!
Please take time to fill out a survey when you come into the office for the following services: Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, Music Therapy, DBC, Social Skills and Teen Club. SEDI and Building Blocks surveys will be mailed to each individual family.
If you do not receive one in the mail, please ask your Developmental Interventionist for a copy of the survey.
Once your survey is returned via mail or to Reception, you are automatically in the running for two of our raffle prizes (see below):
BreakThru Fitness
Estimated Value $149.00
One month membership at Breakthru Fitness in Pasadena.
Breakthru Fitness is an upscale full-service fitness club that offers the most up-to-date classes and state-of-the-art amenities.
Gilbert Motor Service Gift Certificates
Estimated Value $200.00
2 gift certificates each for $100, plus 1 XL Gilbert Motors T-shirt, 2 XL Gilbert Motors T-shirt, Gilbert Motors pens, keychains, and 2 mini screwdrivers.
Gift certificates good towards all goods & services on a single invoice.
Expires 12/31/12.
The announcement for the winner of our Survey Raffle will be announced in our next newsletter!
We appreciate your feedback and hope that PCDA continues to provide excellent services for your family!
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It's open! PCDA's Augmentative & Alternative Communication Center
 PCDA's state-of-the-art AAC Center is up and running!
Thank you to all of the individual donors and the following foundations who made this possible: CIBA foundation, SKETCH foundation Henry L Guenther Foundation, Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southern California, Ronald McDonald House Charities, and UPS Foundation.
If you are interested in a consultation or assessment for your child, please contact Anne Davis, MS, CCC-SLP, and Head of Speech & Language at PCDA, at (626) 793-7350 x205.
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 Food Allergies & Intolerances Parent Meet-Up
Does your child have food allergies?
Does your child have celiac disease or other food intolerances?
Would you like to meet with other families addressing food allergies & intolerances with their children?
You are invited to the 1st annual
Food Allergies & Intolerances Meet-up!
Saturday February 11th
3-5pm
PCDA Office
"Supporting your Child's Safety in the Community"
Hosted by PCDA Dietitians
Gloria Williamson MS RD
Kristen Van Rooyen MPH RD
Patricia Novak MPH RD
Kids' activities, free raffle of allergy-friendly gifts and safe snacks will be available.
For more information, please contact Gloria at (626) 793-7351 x203.
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 NEW Speech & Language Screenings
PCDA is now offering speech & language screenings by licensed Speech & Language Pathologists, for $35.
These screenings take a total of 30 minutes including a brief write-up and will provide families with a better understanding of their child's speech and language development.
To schedule a screening, please contact Anne Davis at (626) 793-7350 x205.
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 2012 Southern California DIR/Floortime Regional Institute
February 24-26, 2012
Hosted by PCDA
The Regional Institute is approved by ICDL to provide the DIR®B, DIR®C1, DIR®C2 and DIR®C3 levels of training. This three-day program provides interdisciplinary training in the DIR®/Floortime approach and fulfills a portion of the requirements for a DIR®/Floortime Certificate. This program is offered to support the ICDL goal of expanding the number of people across disciplines that are knowledgeable and competent in applying the model to help persons with developmental and learning disorders and their families.
23 hours of CEUs available through AOTA, APA, ASHA, and California BBS
NEW! Reduced rate hotel rooms available at The Westin Pasadena for Institute participants for a limited time.
For more information and to apply, please click here to visit the Regional Institute website.
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Food Allergies & Intolerances Workshop
Friday March 9
9am-11:30am
PCDA Large Conference Room
$50 per person
Speaker: Patricia Novak, MPH, RD, CLE
Food allergies are on the rise are challenging to manage in the home, school and community. Identifying and managing food allergies and intolerances are the focus of this course for parents, teachers, administrators, dietitians and feeding therapists.
Topics covered include:
* Understanding the difference between an allergy and an intolerance
* Identifying allergy symptoms and what type of testing is most valuable
* What foods to avoid if your child cannot eat wheat/gluten, dairy or soy
* Strategies for what to cook and what to eat when away from home
* Resources to take home with you
or contact Katherine at (626) 793-7350 x219 or via email
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 Save the Date! PCDA's Annual Golf Classic & Awards Dinner
Friday June 1, 2012
Show off your swing at PCDA's second annual Golf Tournament! Enjoy a relaxing day of golf at the beautiful Brookside Golf Course in Pasadena.
The day of fun includes lunch, contests and prizes, auction, and awards dinner.
11:30am Player Registration
1:00pm Mod Shotgun Start
6:00pm Dinner & Awards
$200 per golfer ● $800 per foursome ● Golf Sponsorships available!
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The Golf Tournament is for families too!
Golf cart rides for children
Golf ball drop - help pick up the balls!
Dinner
Children's putting contest
Photos with the golf stars!
Parent volunteers needed!
Come help sell golf balls with us - $5 each!
Join the decorations committee!
For information about the event, contact Kelly at (626) 793-7350 x281 or via email.
To volunteer, contact Anne at (626) 793-7350 x282 or via email.
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 PCDA Occupational Therapist Returns to Ghana
For the 4th time, Mariko Yamazaki, OTD, OTR/L, is traveling to Mephibosheth Training Centre, a boarding school for children with special needs in Ghana, West Africa, with a team of pediatric therapists. They will stay for two weeks and provide hands-on treatment to the students, working with the school staff, and also giving guest lectures at the local university.
This year, the school is requesting the following (gently used) items as donations:
Shoes and clothing (hot weather)
Tools
Cookware and other kitchen supplies (bowls, utensils, etc)
Towels, sheets (twin bed size), pillowcases
Dry erase pens
If you would like to donate an item, please drop it off at the Reception desk no later than February 25.
For more information, please contact Mariko at (626) 793-7350 x217.
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2012 Calendars Available!
 For the first time ever, PCDA has put together a comprehensive 12-month calendar, complete with events, trainings, holidays and more! Wonderful photos of PCDA families complete each month.
Purchase one at the Reception Desk for only $10, or call to have one mailed to you. Proceeds support PCDA programs and services.
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Dr. Cullinane to Speak at Medical Mondays
Diane Cullinane, MD, Executive Director of PCDA, will be speaking at Medical Mondays on Monday March 12th from 6-7pm at Crowell Library in San Marino. The topic is Autism, and the talk is free for all who attend!
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Save the Date!
The 2012 annual Family Fun Day, co-sponsored by PCDA and the DIR/Floortime Coalition of California, will be held on Saturday April 15th in Griffith Park. Save the date and be sure to be there! More information to come.
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Thank you, Pasadena Foothills Association of Realtors!
Thank you to Pasadena Foothills Association of Realtors for a generous grant award of $5,000.
We are very honored to receive this support for our services!
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PCDA to Participate in Conference on Epilepsy
PCDA is proud to participate in the Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Los Angeles "Brain Storm Summit: A Regional Conference to End Epilepsy" on February 25 and 26th.
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Parent Support Group
This group provides a forum to discuss ways to use DIR/Floortime with your child, and offers a guest speaker who will provide practical tools and tips.
Tuesday February 14
(every 2nd Tuesday)
6:30-8:00pm
PCDA Small Conference Room
February Speaker: Suzanne Artis, MT-BC _ PCDA Music Therapist
Topic: Music & Wellness
For more information, please contact Brian at (626)793-7350 x257
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Parent Floortime Orientation
Are you new to using Floortime? Would you like to understand more?
Please come to our Parent Orientation to Floortime meeting which is FREE, and held once a month to answer your questions about using Floortime strategies with your child.
6:30 - 7:30pm
PCDA Small Conference Room
Free, but please RSVP to Katherine at (626) 793-7350 x219
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Sibling Saturdays
Our Sibling Saturday program happens EVERY Saturday! All siblings ages 6-12 are invited!
Saturdays
1-2:30pm
PCDA Office
$5 per child
For more information, contact Katie at (626) 793-7350 x257
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DI of the Month
Congratulations to Steven Lograsso, for being selected
Developmental Interventionist
of January 2012!
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What's Cooking?
Valentine Morning
Greet your day with a bowl of hot, whole grain cereal.
Why?
A bowl of whole grains will help keep your child's blood sugar stable longer and help address those blood sugar highs after the (very likely) Valentine's Day sweets and the lows that often follow those sugar fueled highs.
Dress it up for
Valentines Day!
Start with a bowl of Wheatena (wheat) ...
Oatmeal (Gluten Free oats are available at Trader Joe's) ...
or
Instant Grits (also Gluten/Wheat Free).
Top with pink and red - dried cranberries, chopped strawberries, or strawberry preserves.
Next month, try green toppings for St. Patrick's Day (kiwi fruit, green apples) or hide some "Leprechaun Pot of Gold " in the form of yellow dried apples or golden raisins!
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