Early Childhood CARES April 2016 e-News

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April 2016
Communication Starts Early!
Early social skills lead to  communication!

Even if your child is not yet speaking, there are great ways that your child is communicating with you.

Be excited about these early language and early social skills!

  • Points at objects to show interest or wants
  • Looks at an object when another person points at it
  • Shows interest in what other people are doing or saying
  • Makes eye contact with people and seeks out people
  • Shows awareness of other people's feelings (comforts others)
  • Seems aware when other people are talking to them
  • Plays near other children, may hand things to other children or accept things from other children
  • Imitates actions of others
  • Plays "pretend" games. For example "feeding" a doll 
  • Learns new skills by watching others to see what they are doing.

    You can help your child practice these skills at home by playing along during pretend games, noticing when your child is showing awareness of others and continue to talk to your child.  
Improving Communication and Behaviors in the Home Using Visual Supports
For tips from an expert on how to use visuals to help your child improve communication and behaviors, come to our Parent Chat and Playgroup this Saturday April 9th from 10-12pm.
Our Playgroup staff is highly qualified and is excited to meet new friends each month!

  • Saturday April 9th - Using Visuals: 10-12pm 
    Florien Deurloo: Autism and Behavior Consultant
    Brattain Early Learning Center Library: 425 10th St. Springfield 
***Don't forget to register! Call 541-346-2578 or text 541-556-9196***
More Outside Fun for Spring!
Check out some fun things you can do outside!

Mud pies and mud soup are great for practicing cooking

Create a race track out of bricks or rocks

Build a nest out of sticks and grass

Use pretend flowers, potting soil and shovels to plant some flowers

Make paint out of chalk and water- make some cool footprints!

 
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Come check out this month's Parent Chat and Play Group.
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Connect with Families Connected for events around the community! Click to find upcoming events!


Click the logo above to learn more about how to join a focus group on mindfulness as part of a research study.
Participants can earn $75.
Click the logo above to learn more about how to join a focus group on positive behavior support as part of a research study.  Participants can earn $75.
 
Your Family's Resource for Connecting with the Community!
  • Great parenting articles
  • Monthly calendar of activities to do with your kids 
  • Connect with resources across Lane County.
Click here for Calendar!
  Early Childhood CARES is looking for families who would be willing to have photos featured on our website or in our promotional materials.

You can send your family or child's photo to [email protected] We would also be happy to share your family's experience with Early Childhood CARES if you would like. Just let us know in the email. 
Kindergarten Transition Manual
We know that this can be a confusing time for many families, but it doesn't have to be! Here is our transition manual for all families with children getting ready to go to kindergarten. You may also request a paper copy by calling 541-346-2578.
 Early Childhood CARES Kindergarten Transition Manual
Resources
Early Childhood CARES Resource Guide 2015-2016      
If you would like an updated copy of the 2015-2016 Resource Guide for resources available in our community, visit our website http://earlychildhoodcares.uoregon.edu
to download it. If you need a paper copy, contact your services coordinator or Cassandra at [email protected] 541-556-9196.
  
Online Trainings
FACTOregon offers several online training opportunities for parents.  Check out their Great Start! Parent Empowerment Training Series :  An interactive four part training kit intended for families with children receiving early intervention/early childhood special education.

 Free Screening for Siblings
Parents of children receiving services from Early Childhood CARES may request a free developmental screening for younger siblings.  Simply call 541-346-2578.  Spanish speaking families can call 541-346-0742.
About Us:
Early Childhood CARES provides early intervention  and early childhood special education to infants, toddlers and preschool age children in Lane County. Services are individually designed to address the needs of the young child with developmental delays or disabilities.  All services are free of charge to eligible children.

Early Childhood CARES 
541-346-2578 
800-925-8694 
299 E 18th Ave Eugene OR 97401