Kids Institute for Development & Advancement
 
KIDA QUARTERLY
Spring 2014
 
Spring has sprung! Please read on to hear all about the exciting developments taking place at KIDA.
BREAKING NEWS
KIDA Now Accepts Insurance!
Starting with Occupational Therapy & Anthem
  
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We are excited to announce that KIDA is now an in-network provider of occupational therapy services for Anthem Blue Cross PPO!  We have experienced a surge of clients over the past few weeks due to our insurance coverage, so current and prospective clients are encouraged to call us at (949) 222-2214 for more information, or submit an inquiry form online here

Summer Social Groups Now Enrolling
Club KIDA is excited to announce that our summer social groups are now enrolling!  KIDA's social skills and community integration groups provide opportunities for positive peer interaction and social engagement in a fun, safe, and supportive environment. Groups will be formed based upon age, needs, and abilities.  Click here for more information.

 

Community Spotlight
The Challenger Division is a separate division of Little League that enables boys and girls with unique challenges an opportunity to participate in baseball. Teams are set according to abilities, rather than age, and can include as many as 15-20 players.  We are excited to spotlight and cheer on Alexei and Naomi as they play in their league!  Click here to learn more about the Challenger Division.
 
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School Updates
Pajama Day at KIDA
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On March 21, 2014, KIDA students enjoyed a fun-filled pajama-themed day.  We transformed our multipurpose lecture room into a theater with oversized crash pads, bean bags, and comfortable seating for the students to lay back, relax, and enjoy a movie. Everyone enjoyed watching Frozen, while snacking on delicious treats and refreshments.

 

Sky High Field Trip
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KIDA School students and their families attended a fun-filled trip to Sky High on March 7, 2014.  Everyone had a great time jumping, bouncing, and crashing at the indoor trampoline park.   It was a great opportunity to work on gross motor skills, social
interaction, following directions, and physical fitness!
  
Community-Based Instruction
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The school staff is working hard to put together a community-based instruction trip.  What better way to work on community safety, public transportation, and going to a restaurant to work on eating etiquette, than to go as a group and practice those skills in a fun and naturalistic setting?  We have many great ideas to make learning functional skills more engaging and fun.  We can't wait to share how it goes! 
UPCOMING EVENTS:
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SPRING
FLING!
Thursday, April 17th,  3:30 to 5:00 pm 
KIDA's 5th Annual Easter Celebration is open to the public. Please RSVP here in order to attend!  Please call us if you are interested in volunteering.  
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SCHOOL 
SPRING BREAK
April 18th-April 25th 
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HAIRCUTS at KIDA
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Due to high demand, haircut days will now be scheduled every one-to-two months.
  
Details on our next date will be sent to our mailing list soon! Call today to add your name to the wait list!

 

APRIL IS...
Autism Awareness Month
 
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Let's join together as a community to celebrate and spread awareness of autism. Get involved this April by wearing the Autism Awareness Puzzle Ribbon! 
  
Be sure to Light It Up Blue along with the international autism community! Thousands of buildings will be lit blue on April 2nd to kick-off Autism Awareness Month!
 
Occupational Therapy Month
Achieving Success in Everyday Life!
At KIDA's Occupational Therapy Clinic, our therapists provide challenging therapeutic activities in the context of play with an aim to facilitate meaningful occupational engagement in daily life activities. Learn more about our occupational therapy services here.
 
 

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*The first person to email
the correct response
here wins 
1 free hour of therapy!
  
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Contact KiDA 
for information on:
 
School

Occupational Therapy

Social Skills Groups

 

We customize services 

to your child's needs. 

 

Call us today at (949) 222-2214 

or send an email to [email protected].