United Angels News
Issue No. 23
In This Issue
Splashpad Playgroup
Parent Lunch
MNO, Salt Lake county
MNO, Utah county
Move*Play*Thrive
 
Upcoming Events  
 
August 6
Splashpad in the Park
 
August 20
Parent Lunch
Wingers - Spanish Fork
 
August 20
MNO
Paradise Bakery & Cafe - SLC
 
August 28
MNO
Olive Garden - American Fork
 
September 13
Carnival for UAF members

 
Community Events   

Autumn Autism Carnival
Saturday, August 16th, 2014
11am - 2pm
Utah State Fairpark
For more information visit Big MAKS.

Autism Night at Hogle Zoo
Monday, August 18th, 2014
6 - 8 pm
$7.50 for adults, $5.50 for children. Space is limited, so to reserve a spot go to Hogle Zoo ticketing.


Wiggly Worm Sensory Processing Class
August 19 - October 7, 2014
Tuesdays, 4 - 5:30 pm
Easter Seals - Goodwill Pediatric Therapy Services @ 350 S 400 E in Salt Lake City (in The Children's Center, 4th floor)
Cost is $60 to cover supplies.
This 8-week series will teach you a better understanding  of the sensory areas and how they function, an ability to recognize sensory processing issues in your child, and a personalized set of easy and effective strategies you can use at home to make your child's world a more sensory-friendly place. Each class builds upon skills learned in the previous weeks, so it is important to attend all sessions. To register for the class, call Janae Trujillo at 801-946-1860. Space is limited.

Member Opportunities

  

MELODY� VALVE PETITION

Join with the Chris and Ashley Miles family to get the word out about the 

Melody� Valve. Hundreds of babies born each year need new mitral valves, and dozens who have little chance for long-term survival have received a Melody� valve. By and large, these valves and children have been doing extraordinarily well. The Melody� valve is not currently FDA approved for this use. We need to change this to save the lives of children who need it. UAF is partnering with the Miles' family to help get the word out. We need signatures and support to help us further the effort. Sign the petition here!


 

Summertime Ideas for Special Needs Kids
Utah Parent Center has once again put together a comprehensive list of things you can do with your children to fill the long hours of summer! Click here to download this document or visit www.utahparentcenter.org.


Provo Library
Special Needs Story Time
Join the Provo Library for Special Needs Story Time each Friday from 11:40 to 12:00PM. Call 801-852-6682 by the Monday BEFORE to reserve a spot for you and your child(ren).



Quick Links


Dear Members
,

 

School is quickly upon us, and summer's almost over. Getting ready for the school year can be a stressful time for children with special needs and their parents. This is a great post about back-to-school transitions for children with special needs:

Easing the back-to-school transition for kids with special needs.

 

Also remember to take some time out for yourself, and come join us for a much-needed break by attending one of our parent lunches or Mom's Night Out this month. 

 

Sincerely,

 

Jill Austin

United Angels Foundation

(801) 900-4125

United Angels Foundation
Thank You!

  

We want to give a giant shout-out to Sam Hess for the Soccer Clinic he provided last month for our members. We had over 40 of our Angels attend, and it was a huge success. Thank you for thinking of us when it came time to do your Eagle Scout project!

Splashpad in the Park
Wednesday, August 6th, 2014 at 11:30AM
Alpine Splashpad at Creekside Park
(100 S 600 E - Alpine)

The summer is coming to an end, and maybe you're running out of ideas to keep your kids entertained! Join us for a few hours of Splashpad Fun for all your kiddos, and a chance for moms to visit and laugh.

 

Where?  Alpine Splashpad at Creekside Park

              (100 S 600 E - Alpine)

When?   Wednesday, August 6th

Time?    11:30 AM

 

Tell us you're coming so we'll know to watch for you! 

Parent Lunch -
Wingers
Wednesday, August 20th, 2014 at 12 PM
(592 Kirby Ln - Spanish Fork)

 

Wingers has opened in Spanish Fork, and we're going to try it out! Join us in southern UT county for another fun parent lunch!

 

Where?  Wingers

When?   Wednesday, August 20th

Time?    12:00 PM

 

RSVP here to tell us you're coming! 

 

This is a pay-your-own-way event. 

Mom's Night Out -
Paradise Bakery and Cafe
Wednesday, August 20th, 2014 at 7 PM
(1010 E 2100 S - Salt Lake City)

 

Paradise Bakery & Cafe Join us for an MNO in Salt Lake county! Come celebrate (or mourn...depending on your outlook) that school is starting, and meet other moms who are in similar circumstances! Good food and good conversation! See you there.

 

RSVP here so we know how many are coming. 

 

This is a pay-your-own-way event.

Mom's Night Out -
Olive Garden
Thursday, August 28th, 2014 at 7 PM
(538 W Main St - American Fork)

Olive Garden Two MNOs this month! Woohoo! This week join us at Olive Garden in American Fork. It's gonna be fu-unnnn!

Upcoming Parent Training -
Move*Play*Thrive
Later this year
(RedX Boardroom - Orem)
PLEASE LET US KNOW IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THIS TRAINING SO THAT WE KNOW THE BEST WAY TO PRESENT THIS INFORMATION!

UAF has sponsored one of it's members to take a 3-month online training from Move*Play*Thrive,  a neuro-developmental training group that encourages brain development through movement and play. As soon as this member finishes the coursework later this summer, she will be offering us a handful of classes to pass the information along to YOU, our members. Move*Play*Thrive is often used in the following circumstances:

 

Learning & Developmental Challenges:
  • ADD/ADHD
  • Sensory Processing Disorders (SPD)
  • Autism/Aspergers (ASD)
  • Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, Dycalcula
  • Developmental & Speech Delay
  • Auditory processing disorder
Emotional & Physical Challenges:
  • Anxiety, Fears & Phobias
  • Behavior Challenges
  • Sleep Disorders
  • Depression
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Parkinson's Disease
Join us later this year as we discover how to LEARN while we MOVE! For more information on Move*Play*Thrive, visit 

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THIS TRAINING, RSVP HERE TO LEAVE US YOUR NAME, AND WE WILL CONTACT YOU TO SEE WHAT YOUR AVAILABILITY IS.