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The month of March brings a lot of exciting opportunities to PCDA and the families we work with. We would love to see you at the events below!
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Parent Support Group
Please come to PCDA's DIR®/Floortime™ Parent Support Group. This group provides a forum to discuss ways to use DIR®/Floortime™ with your child, and will have guest speakers who will provide practical tools and tips. DIR®/Floortime™ is an approach that supports child development for all children.
Topic: Utilizing Music to connect with your child
Facilitated by: Melissa St. John, MT-BC and Alaina Prior, MT-BC
When: Tuesday, March 8th 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Where: PCDA, 620 N. Lake Avenue Pasadena, CA 91101
If you would like additional information, please feel free to contact Felicie Standley at (626) 793-7350 ext. 257 or email.
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DIR®/Floortime™ Orientation for Parents
PCDA is now offering a FREE one hour orientation for parents to learn about the DIR®/Floortime™ approach.
4th Tuesday of every month, from 6:30-7:30.
Please join us to learn more about this valuable framework for understanding and supporting your child's development.
Next Orientation: March 22nd at 6:30 pm at PCDA
Please RSVP to Katherine (626) 793-7350 ext 219 or email
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Sibling Saturday
 Games! Games! Games!
Saturday, March 5th
When: 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Where: PCDA
Who: Siblings between the ages of 7 and 12
$5 donation appreciated for each family.
Please contact Jana Fristed if you have any questions or would like more information! (626) 793-7350 ext. 450 or email.
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Floortime Family Fun Day
SUNDAY APRIL 10th 1-5pm
- Floortime Family Fun Day -
Join us for a rockin' good time at Griffith Park raising awareness and funds for advocacy for developmental treatment for children with special needs! Bands, famous speakers (authors, political advocate, parents), children's non-competitive games, food for purchase, Home Depot kids' gardening activity, t-shirt auctions, child competitor "sponsorships" -- please let everyone know they can volunteer or donate in advance, bring a baked good for a bake sale, and bring their friends and relatives out to this important event!!!
 To volunteer for the event or donate to the advocacy effort:
http://www.dirfloortimecoc.com
To RSVP for the Family Fun Day:
http://floortimefamilyfunday.eventbrite.com/
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Save the Date! Golf Tournament
PCDA's first Golf Tournament and BBQ is planned for Monday, June 27th at Brookside Golf Course.
If you are interested in helping volunteer for this event, or would like to be involved with the planning, please contact us at (626) 793-7350 ext. 281
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Upcoming Conference - Introductory course for Professionals:
Pediatric Nutrition 101
What you didn't learn in school but need to know for therapy
This introductory-level course explores the basics of nutrition as applied to pediatric feeding therapy and provides strategies for integrating principles of health promotion nutrition into community programs to encourage lifelong wellness. Speakers are Patricia Novak, MPH, RD, CLE; Kristen Van Rooyan, MPH, RD; Gloria Williamson, MS, RD and Michele Kezele, BS, RD. Cost is $150.00. 5.5 contact hours of continuing professional development credit (ASHA, AOTA, CBBS, CBRN) may be earned.
Saturday March 12
8:30am - 3:30pm
Pasadena Child Development Associates
620 North Lake Avenue, 2nd floor
Pasadena, CA 91101
For more information or to sign up contact Katherine at (626) 793-7350 ext. 219 or email.
Check out the course brochure here!
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Did you know that PCDA is a non-profit and depends on your donations? You can donate easily at this link.
Your generosity enables lives to be transformed. Please help us to continue this important work.
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Help Support PCDA!
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Plan now!
PCDA's creative arts department is planning some exciting camps for the summer! Music & Movement and Summer Theater Workshop! Please contact Melissa St. John at (626) 793-7350 ext. 261 or email for more information!
 
Music & Movement
July 25th - August 5th
Summer Theater
August 8th - August 19th
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Tea for Siblings - A great success
PCDA was pleased to participate along with Chado Tea House, Autism Speaks, DaDa father's support group, and the Frank D. Lanterman Regional Center in Alson's Tea, a tea for siblings. This was held at the Chado Tea Room downtown, and brothers and sisters of children with special needs were treated to a lovely outdoor tea. There is great enthusiasm to create more resources and special events for siblings.
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Valentines's Socials
PCDA's Valentine's day socials were not only well attended, but a blast! Thank you to all the children and their families who celebrated with us!
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Augmentative and Alternative Communication Center Grant!
PCDA received a generous grant of $10,000 from the Sketch Foundation to support the opening of our new AAC Center. This is a center for Augmentative and Alternative Communication, which encompasses all of the ways that a child can communicate including using gestures, signs, and technology. Look forward to our grand opening in a few months!
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General Program Surveys
We are asking that all of our families complete our General Program Survey. Thank you to those of you who have already turned it in. If you still need to complete the survey, please talk to your therapist or contact Christine Kim at (626) 793-7350 ext. 283 or email. Thank you for your support!
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Special Thanks!
Thank you to the Sidney Stern Memorial Trust has granted $4,000 to support the children and families served by PCDA.
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California Early Start Grant
PCDA has received $5,000 from California Early Start! This grant is given to support our unique interdisciplinary model of providing service to infants and young children with developmental delays and challenges.
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WISH LIST
Solid Color Bedspreads
Microwave
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Thank you for all your support and we can't wait to see you at our upcoming events!
Sincerely,
Pasadena Child Development Associates, Inc.
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