THE BRIGHT BEGINNINGS EVENT
Screening Children | Educating Families | Changing Futures
Happy Talkers Programs for Kids and School of Imagination's Bright Beginnings Event provided more than 150 families with free Autism and DD Early Detection, screenings and educational workshops for families at risk.
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The Bright Beginnings Event is now being developed by Speech Therapists across the nation.
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Read more about the 2008 Bright Beginnings Event held at the School of Imagination in Dublin, California that was featured in The ASHA Leader, a national magazine for the American Speech and Language Assocociation.
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LISTEN to Congressman Jerry McNerney, City of Dublin Mayor Janet Lockhart and Founders, Mitch and Charlene Sigman, M.S. CCC-SLP announce The Bright Beginnings Event at School of Imagination in May 2008.
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Friday and Saturday, May 16-17, 2008
If you are a parent, educator or childcare provider, you can't miss the Bright Beginnings Event. Whether you want to know how to encourage reading, manage behaviors or get access to resources for a child in your life, you need to attend this groundbreaking program.
Join Dublin’s Organization of the Year, School of Imagination and Happy Talkers, for the first of its kind developmental screening and workshop program that will extend its reach to thousands of children and families in the Bay Area.
On Saturday, May 17th, Bright Beginnings features free seminars by leading experts in child development and education.
(877) KIDS-TLC Ext 704
And if you think your child may have autism or a developmental delay, don’t wait. There is help. Friday, May 16th, Bright Beginnings will feature free developmental screenings with the support of volunteer pediatricians and therapists. Autism Speaks, California First 5- Alameda County, Regional Center of the East Bay and Happy Talkers will be on hand to provide you with any assistance you may need.
(877) KIDS-TLC Ext 704
We urge all parents, educators, and childcare providers to make the commitment and help bring out the extraordinary in every child.
Friday May 16, 2008
SCREENINGS & SUPPORT
10am-4pm Free developmental screenings for children
11am-11:30am Child Development Milestones Seminar with Lionel Herrera, M.D.
Download Dr. Herrera's presentation
Physician Fact Sheet
Complementary and Alternative Medicine Therapies
Provided by Dr. Lionel Herrera, M.D. of Tri-Valley Pediatrics
Screenings for speech & other delays, immediate access to services and help needed, general parenting information and resources.
Saturday May 17, 2008
BRIGHT BEGINNINGS SEMINAR AGENDA
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| Dates: Saturday 5/17/2008 |  | |||
| Time: 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM | ||||
| Introduction to Bright Beginnings: Charlene Sigman, M.S. CCC-SLP, Founder of School of Imagination & Happy Talkers An overview of the Seminars offered as well as the resources and services available in the Resource Library at the "Bright Beginnings Event". | ||||
| What Every Parent Should Know with Dr. Joan Baran Download presentation |
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| Dates: Saturday 5/17/2008 |
| Time:10:00 AM - 10:45 AM |
| Dr. Joan Baran, Department Head of the Children's Health Council in Palo Alto will discuss parenting skills for all parents. You will learn effective ways to manage your child's behavior, establish rules and set up your child for success in school and beyond! |
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| Dates: Saturday 5/17/2008 |  | |||
| Time: 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM | ||||
| The Community Alliance for Special Education (CASE) was formed in 1979 to protect the lawful educational rights of children with disabilities by fostering the fair and just implementation of IDEA and state special education law. CASE advocacy staff, thoroughly trained in special education law, helps families and school districts work together when designing appropriate special education programs for students with disabilities, who are at risk for school failure, so they can succeed in school, get a job and become productive members of their community. | ||||
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| Dates: Saturday 5/17/2008 |  | |||
| Time: 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM | ||||
| Dr. Ruth Nathan, formerly an elementary and middle school teacher and university instructor and researcher, and current Research Scientist at the University of California, Berkeley. discusses strategies to Encourage Reading Readiness in all children! You will learn how to develop a love of reading in your child from a very early age using specific activities and strategies. Learn how to pick the right types of books for your child's specific age group and how each book can be used as a learning tool in a fun and exciting way! | ||||
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| Dates: Saturday 5/17/2008 |  | |||
| Time: 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM | ||||
| A roadmap for parents with special needs children to access the resources available. How to work constructively with state and school agencies to advocate for your child. (with Regional Center and Tri-Valley SEPLA) | ||||
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| Dates: Saturday 5/17/2008 |  | |||
| Time: 1:00 PM - 1:45 PM | ||||
| Marianne Toedtmann, Assistant Director of Outreach and Resources for Autism Speaks, will discuss their Family Services support program. You will learn how to access the resources that Autism Speaks has available, such as the Autism Response Team, using the online resource database, accessing the online video glossary, and how to order a customized 100-day kit. Be sure to visit their Family Services Table in the Resource Library! | ||||
| Child Development Milestones – for Parents and Providers with Dr. Erica Burhmann, C.H.O. | |
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| Dates: Saturday 5/17/2008 |  |
| Time: 1:00 PM - 1:45 PM | |
| Dr. Erica Burhmann, Developmental Pediatrician from Children's Hospital Oakland will discuss critical developmental and educational milestones for children as well as the importance of early screening, diagnosis and intervention. | |
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| Dates: Saturday 5/17/2008 | ||||
| Time: 2:00 PM - 2:45 PM | ||||
| Dr. Ann Wolf is a well known pediatrician and DAN Doctor at Whole Child Wellness in Belmont, CA. She will discuss dietary and medical interventions that are currently available for children on the spectrum. | ||||
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| Dates: Saturday 5/17/2008 |  | |||
| Time: 2:00 PM - 2:45 PM | ||||
| Dr. Deborah Swain, Speech-Language Pathologist and owner of the Listening Center in Walnut Creek and the Swain Center in Santa Rosa will discuss how to encourage speech-language and listening skills in your child. You will learn strategies to help your child develop these critical skills as well as how to identify if they need additional help! | ||||
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| Dates: Saturday 5/17/2008 | ||||
| Time: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM | ||||
| The Bright Beginnings Team including representatives from The School of Imagination Parent Support Network who will answer questions and provide information regarding your local services and resources for children. | ||||