Guest guest Posted May 23, 2010 Report Share Posted May 23, 2010 JAFCO (Jewish Adoption Care Options) is starting up (do not need to be Jewish or adopted) a centralized place exactly like you are suggesting. It's going to be called: Jafco Respite & Family Resource Center for Children with Developmental Disabilities. Respite, social (for parents and kids), therapy, etc... Their groundbreaking ceremony is next Friday 6/4/10 at 9:00 am at their campus in Sunrise 5000 N. Nob Hill Rd. For more info you can call Gail Marlow (director of Development) x 137 or email gail @jafco.orgSubject: Re: Grassroots ideaTo: sList Date: Sunday, May 23, 2010, 1:20 PM How do we go about getting funding for this type of project?Where do we start?From: Milian <cathymilian@ yahoo.com>To: sList@ yahoogroups. comSent: Sat, May 22, 2010 10:25:13 PMSubject: Re: Grassroots idea OMG debbie email me back because that's exactly what I am trying to do right now. I'm starting to develop a non profit which will provide after care and the weekend respite that the med waiver just isn't getting to provide. The fact is this idea has probably running through all our heads at one point or another. aka enzos mom Connected by MOTOBLURâ„¢ on T-Mobile Grassroots idea As I sit here on a Saturday, Sunday, or any day off from school, I see my son bored and doing all the things he should not do. I know I can keep him busy to a certain extent, but not for 12 hours, as other moms I have other responsibilities and I may even want to have 5 minutes to myself. The point of all of this is an idea that has been rattling around in my mind for about 5 years. It is more of a question I have asked myself many times, which is why is there not a place, or a center, for special needs children? What I mean is a place where they can go and play and feel comfortable, this place can also provide different therapies if the parents desire, one place for everything-not run here for OT, here for speech, here for PT, here for ABA, music therapy, sensory therapy, and can go on and on. We as parents of these children know what it is like to feel like a pinball machine bouncing across South Florida to take these children to their therapies, and this is besides traveling all over town for errands and our other children. One centrally located place where they can go on weekends, days off, to play, socialize, also bring in typical children to model. Therapies offered to parents if this desire, but one central location. Maybe this is a pie-in-the sky idea?But can you just imagine if it actually could happen? I am putting this out there to see if other parents feel the same way. If enough do, maybe we can join forces and resources to make something like this happen if possible. I know this is a big proposal, just let me know what you guys think. Looking forward to hearing from everyone, Debbie Moed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 23, 2010 Report Share Posted May 23, 2010 JAFCO (Jewish Adoption Care Options) is starting up (do not need to be Jewish or adopted) a centralized place exactly like you are suggesting. It's going to be called: Jafco Respite & Family Resource Center for Children with Developmental Disabilities. Respite, social (for parents and kids), therapy, etc... Their groundbreaking ceremony is next Friday 6/4/10 at 9:00 am at their campus in Sunrise 5000 N. Nob Hill Rd. For more info you can call Gail Marlow (director of Development) x 137 or email gail @jafco.orgSubject: Re: Grassroots ideaTo: sList Date: Sunday, May 23, 2010, 1:20 PM How do we go about getting funding for this type of project?Where do we start?From: Milian <cathymilian@ yahoo.com>To: sList@ yahoogroups. comSent: Sat, May 22, 2010 10:25:13 PMSubject: Re: Grassroots idea OMG debbie email me back because that's exactly what I am trying to do right now. I'm starting to develop a non profit which will provide after care and the weekend respite that the med waiver just isn't getting to provide. The fact is this idea has probably running through all our heads at one point or another. aka enzos mom Connected by MOTOBLURâ„¢ on T-Mobile Grassroots idea As I sit here on a Saturday, Sunday, or any day off from school, I see my son bored and doing all the things he should not do. I know I can keep him busy to a certain extent, but not for 12 hours, as other moms I have other responsibilities and I may even want to have 5 minutes to myself. The point of all of this is an idea that has been rattling around in my mind for about 5 years. It is more of a question I have asked myself many times, which is why is there not a place, or a center, for special needs children? What I mean is a place where they can go and play and feel comfortable, this place can also provide different therapies if the parents desire, one place for everything-not run here for OT, here for speech, here for PT, here for ABA, music therapy, sensory therapy, and can go on and on. We as parents of these children know what it is like to feel like a pinball machine bouncing across South Florida to take these children to their therapies, and this is besides traveling all over town for errands and our other children. One centrally located place where they can go on weekends, days off, to play, socialize, also bring in typical children to model. Therapies offered to parents if this desire, but one central location. Maybe this is a pie-in-the sky idea?But can you just imagine if it actually could happen? I am putting this out there to see if other parents feel the same way. If enough do, maybe we can join forces and resources to make something like this happen if possible. I know this is a big proposal, just let me know what you guys think. Looking forward to hearing from everyone, Debbie Moed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 23, 2010 Report Share Posted May 23, 2010 JAFCO (Jewish Adoption Care Options) is starting up (do not need to be Jewish or adopted) a centralized place exactly like you are suggesting. It's going to be called: Jafco Respite & Family Resource Center for Children with Developmental Disabilities. Respite, social (for parents and kids), therapy, etc... Their groundbreaking ceremony is next Friday 6/4/10 at 9:00 am at their campus in Sunrise 5000 N. Nob Hill Rd. For more info you can call Gail Marlow (director of Development) x 137 or email gail @jafco.orgSubject: Re: Grassroots ideaTo: sList Date: Sunday, May 23, 2010, 1:20 PM How do we go about getting funding for this type of project?Where do we start?From: Milian <cathymilian@ yahoo.com>To: sList@ yahoogroups. comSent: Sat, May 22, 2010 10:25:13 PMSubject: Re: Grassroots idea OMG debbie email me back because that's exactly what I am trying to do right now. I'm starting to develop a non profit which will provide after care and the weekend respite that the med waiver just isn't getting to provide. The fact is this idea has probably running through all our heads at one point or another. aka enzos mom Connected by MOTOBLURâ„¢ on T-Mobile Grassroots idea As I sit here on a Saturday, Sunday, or any day off from school, I see my son bored and doing all the things he should not do. I know I can keep him busy to a certain extent, but not for 12 hours, as other moms I have other responsibilities and I may even want to have 5 minutes to myself. The point of all of this is an idea that has been rattling around in my mind for about 5 years. It is more of a question I have asked myself many times, which is why is there not a place, or a center, for special needs children? What I mean is a place where they can go and play and feel comfortable, this place can also provide different therapies if the parents desire, one place for everything-not run here for OT, here for speech, here for PT, here for ABA, music therapy, sensory therapy, and can go on and on. We as parents of these children know what it is like to feel like a pinball machine bouncing across South Florida to take these children to their therapies, and this is besides traveling all over town for errands and our other children. One centrally located place where they can go on weekends, days off, to play, socialize, also bring in typical children to model. Therapies offered to parents if this desire, but one central location. Maybe this is a pie-in-the sky idea?But can you just imagine if it actually could happen? I am putting this out there to see if other parents feel the same way. If enough do, maybe we can join forces and resources to make something like this happen if possible. I know this is a big proposal, just let me know what you guys think. Looking forward to hearing from everyone, Debbie Moed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 24, 2010 Report Share Posted May 24, 2010 Hi Debbie I am new to s List. I am an educational therapist who specializes in working with children with Autism. First and foremost I am a mom who has a son that has Autism. I would love to get involved and help in any way i can. Please feel free to contact me. Thanks. Kim To: sList Sent: Sat, May 22, 2010 8:21:44 PMSubject: Grassroots idea As I sit here on a Saturday, Sunday, or any day off from school, I see my son bored and doing all the things he should not do. I know I can keep him busy to a certain extent, but not for 12 hours, as other moms I have other responsibilities and I may even want to have 5 minutes to myself.The point of all of this is an idea that has been rattling around in my mind for about 5 years. It is more of a question I have asked myself many times, which is why is there not a place, or a center, for special needs children? What I mean is a place where they can go and play and feel comfortable, this place can also provide different therapies if the parents desire, one place for everything-not run here for OT, here for speech, here for PT, here for ABA, music therapy, sensory therapy, and can go on and on. We as parents of these children know what it is like to feel like a pinball machine bouncing across South Florida to take these children to their therapies, and this is besides traveling all over town for errands and our other children. One centrally located place where they can go on weekends, days off, to play, socialize, also bring in typical children to model. Therapies offered to parents if this desire, but one central location.Maybe this is a pie-in-the sky idea?But can you just imagine if it actually could happen?I am putting this out there to see if other parents feel the same way.If enough do, maybe we can join forces and resources to make something like this happen if possible.I know this is a big proposal, just let me know what you guys think.Looking forward to hearing from everyone,Debbie Moed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 24, 2010 Report Share Posted May 24, 2010 Hi Debbie I am new to s List. I am an educational therapist who specializes in working with children with Autism. First and foremost I am a mom who has a son that has Autism. I would love to get involved and help in any way i can. Please feel free to contact me. Thanks. Kim To: sList Sent: Sat, May 22, 2010 8:21:44 PMSubject: Grassroots idea As I sit here on a Saturday, Sunday, or any day off from school, I see my son bored and doing all the things he should not do. I know I can keep him busy to a certain extent, but not for 12 hours, as other moms I have other responsibilities and I may even want to have 5 minutes to myself.The point of all of this is an idea that has been rattling around in my mind for about 5 years. It is more of a question I have asked myself many times, which is why is there not a place, or a center, for special needs children? What I mean is a place where they can go and play and feel comfortable, this place can also provide different therapies if the parents desire, one place for everything-not run here for OT, here for speech, here for PT, here for ABA, music therapy, sensory therapy, and can go on and on. We as parents of these children know what it is like to feel like a pinball machine bouncing across South Florida to take these children to their therapies, and this is besides traveling all over town for errands and our other children. One centrally located place where they can go on weekends, days off, to play, socialize, also bring in typical children to model. Therapies offered to parents if this desire, but one central location.Maybe this is a pie-in-the sky idea?But can you just imagine if it actually could happen?I am putting this out there to see if other parents feel the same way.If enough do, maybe we can join forces and resources to make something like this happen if possible.I know this is a big proposal, just let me know what you guys think.Looking forward to hearing from everyone,Debbie Moed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 24, 2010 Report Share Posted May 24, 2010 Debbie I am a mom but I am also an OT. I'm a lincense professional and just took a short course on grant writting. To do this the right way. We need a grant and a group of professionals. I don't enjoy ARC or the Lucanis Center I believe its called. I don't know about you but I have ideas about this and really can't wait to get things started. Email me off this list so we can meet up for coffee. I reside in Weston. Give me a heads up when we can meet. Thanks Connected by MOTOBLUR™ on T-Mobile Grassroots idea As I sit here on a Saturday, Sunday, or any day off from school, I see my son bored and doing all the things he should not do. I know I can keep him busy to a certain extent, but not for 12 hours, as other moms I have other responsibilities and I may even want to have 5 minutes to myself.The point of all of this is an idea that has been rattling around in my mind for about 5 years. It is more of a question I have asked myself many times, which is why is there not a place, or a center, for special needs children? What I mean is a place where they can go and play and feel comfortable, this place can also provide different therapies if the parents desire, one place for everything-not run here for OT, here for speech, here for PT, here for ABA, music therapy, sensory therapy, and can go on and on. We as parents of these children know what it is like to feel like a pinball machine bouncing across South Florida to take these children to their therapies, and this is besides traveling all over town for errands and our other children. One centrally located place where they can go on weekends, days off, to play, socialize, also bring in typical children to model. Therapies offered to parents if this desire, but one central location.Maybe this is a pie-in-the sky idea?But can you just imagine if it actually could happen?I am putting this out there to see if other parents feel the same way.If enough do, maybe we can join forces and resources to make something like this happen if possible.I know this is a big proposal, just let me know what you guys think.Looking forward to hearing from everyone,Debbie Moed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 24, 2010 Report Share Posted May 24, 2010 Debbie I am a mom but I am also an OT. I'm a lincense professional and just took a short course on grant writting. To do this the right way. We need a grant and a group of professionals. I don't enjoy ARC or the Lucanis Center I believe its called. I don't know about you but I have ideas about this and really can't wait to get things started. Email me off this list so we can meet up for coffee. I reside in Weston. Give me a heads up when we can meet. Thanks Connected by MOTOBLUR™ on T-Mobile Grassroots idea As I sit here on a Saturday, Sunday, or any day off from school, I see my son bored and doing all the things he should not do. I know I can keep him busy to a certain extent, but not for 12 hours, as other moms I have other responsibilities and I may even want to have 5 minutes to myself.The point of all of this is an idea that has been rattling around in my mind for about 5 years. It is more of a question I have asked myself many times, which is why is there not a place, or a center, for special needs children? What I mean is a place where they can go and play and feel comfortable, this place can also provide different therapies if the parents desire, one place for everything-not run here for OT, here for speech, here for PT, here for ABA, music therapy, sensory therapy, and can go on and on. We as parents of these children know what it is like to feel like a pinball machine bouncing across South Florida to take these children to their therapies, and this is besides traveling all over town for errands and our other children. One centrally located place where they can go on weekends, days off, to play, socialize, also bring in typical children to model. Therapies offered to parents if this desire, but one central location.Maybe this is a pie-in-the sky idea?But can you just imagine if it actually could happen?I am putting this out there to see if other parents feel the same way.If enough do, maybe we can join forces and resources to make something like this happen if possible.I know this is a big proposal, just let me know what you guys think.Looking forward to hearing from everyone,Debbie Moed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 24, 2010 Report Share Posted May 24, 2010 Debbie I am a mom but I am also an OT. I'm a lincense professional and just took a short course on grant writting. To do this the right way. We need a grant and a group of professionals. I don't enjoy ARC or the Lucanis Center I believe its called. I don't know about you but I have ideas about this and really can't wait to get things started. Email me off this list so we can meet up for coffee. I reside in Weston. Give me a heads up when we can meet. Thanks Connected by MOTOBLUR™ on T-Mobile Grassroots idea As I sit here on a Saturday, Sunday, or any day off from school, I see my son bored and doing all the things he should not do. I know I can keep him busy to a certain extent, but not for 12 hours, as other moms I have other responsibilities and I may even want to have 5 minutes to myself.The point of all of this is an idea that has been rattling around in my mind for about 5 years. It is more of a question I have asked myself many times, which is why is there not a place, or a center, for special needs children? What I mean is a place where they can go and play and feel comfortable, this place can also provide different therapies if the parents desire, one place for everything-not run here for OT, here for speech, here for PT, here for ABA, music therapy, sensory therapy, and can go on and on. We as parents of these children know what it is like to feel like a pinball machine bouncing across South Florida to take these children to their therapies, and this is besides traveling all over town for errands and our other children. One centrally located place where they can go on weekends, days off, to play, socialize, also bring in typical children to model. Therapies offered to parents if this desire, but one central location.Maybe this is a pie-in-the sky idea?But can you just imagine if it actually could happen?I am putting this out there to see if other parents feel the same way.If enough do, maybe we can join forces and resources to make something like this happen if possible.I know this is a big proposal, just let me know what you guys think.Looking forward to hearing from everyone,Debbie Moed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 24, 2010 Report Share Posted May 24, 2010 Hi DebbieI am a mom a two autistic boys and would like to get involved in your project in any way that I can help.Thanks and it's a great and much needed idea!! Caroline Hopton Hey kim I'm trying to create a team would you mind emailing me directly with your information because I'm creating a team of professionals. ThanksConnected by MOTOBLUR™ on T-Mobile Grassroots idea As I sit here on a Saturday, Sunday, or any day off from school, I see my son bored and doing all the things he should not do. I know I can keep him busy to a certain extent, but not for 12 hours, as other moms I have other responsibilities and I may even want to have 5 minutes to myself. The point of all of this is an idea that has been rattling around in my mind for about 5 years. It is more of a question I have asked myself many times, which is why is there not a place, or a center, for special needs children? What I mean is a place where they can go and play and feel comfortable, this place can also provide different therapies if the parents desire, one place for everything-not run here for OT, here for speech, here for PT, here for ABA, music therapy, sensory therapy, and can go on and on. We as parents of these children know what it is like to feel like a pinball machine bouncing across South Florida to take these children to their therapies, and this is besides traveling all over town for errands and our other children. One centrally located place where they can go on weekends, days off, to play, socialize, also bring in typical children to model. Therapies offered to parents if this desire, but one central location. Maybe this is a pie-in-the sky idea?But can you just imagine if it actually could happen?I am putting this out there to see if other parents feel the same way.If enough do, maybe we can join forces and resources to make something like this happen if possible. I know this is a big proposal, just let me know what you guys think.Looking forward to hearing from everyone,Debbie Moed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 24, 2010 Report Share Posted May 24, 2010 Hi DebbieI am a mom a two autistic boys and would like to get involved in your project in any way that I can help.Thanks and it's a great and much needed idea!! Caroline Hopton Hey kim I'm trying to create a team would you mind emailing me directly with your information because I'm creating a team of professionals. ThanksConnected by MOTOBLUR™ on T-Mobile Grassroots idea As I sit here on a Saturday, Sunday, or any day off from school, I see my son bored and doing all the things he should not do. I know I can keep him busy to a certain extent, but not for 12 hours, as other moms I have other responsibilities and I may even want to have 5 minutes to myself. The point of all of this is an idea that has been rattling around in my mind for about 5 years. It is more of a question I have asked myself many times, which is why is there not a place, or a center, for special needs children? What I mean is a place where they can go and play and feel comfortable, this place can also provide different therapies if the parents desire, one place for everything-not run here for OT, here for speech, here for PT, here for ABA, music therapy, sensory therapy, and can go on and on. We as parents of these children know what it is like to feel like a pinball machine bouncing across South Florida to take these children to their therapies, and this is besides traveling all over town for errands and our other children. One centrally located place where they can go on weekends, days off, to play, socialize, also bring in typical children to model. Therapies offered to parents if this desire, but one central location. Maybe this is a pie-in-the sky idea?But can you just imagine if it actually could happen?I am putting this out there to see if other parents feel the same way.If enough do, maybe we can join forces and resources to make something like this happen if possible. I know this is a big proposal, just let me know what you guys think.Looking forward to hearing from everyone,Debbie Moed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 24, 2010 Report Share Posted May 24, 2010 Hi DebbieI am a mom a two autistic boys and would like to get involved in your project in any way that I can help.Thanks and it's a great and much needed idea!! Caroline Hopton Hey kim I'm trying to create a team would you mind emailing me directly with your information because I'm creating a team of professionals. ThanksConnected by MOTOBLUR™ on T-Mobile Grassroots idea As I sit here on a Saturday, Sunday, or any day off from school, I see my son bored and doing all the things he should not do. I know I can keep him busy to a certain extent, but not for 12 hours, as other moms I have other responsibilities and I may even want to have 5 minutes to myself. The point of all of this is an idea that has been rattling around in my mind for about 5 years. It is more of a question I have asked myself many times, which is why is there not a place, or a center, for special needs children? What I mean is a place where they can go and play and feel comfortable, this place can also provide different therapies if the parents desire, one place for everything-not run here for OT, here for speech, here for PT, here for ABA, music therapy, sensory therapy, and can go on and on. We as parents of these children know what it is like to feel like a pinball machine bouncing across South Florida to take these children to their therapies, and this is besides traveling all over town for errands and our other children. One centrally located place where they can go on weekends, days off, to play, socialize, also bring in typical children to model. Therapies offered to parents if this desire, but one central location. Maybe this is a pie-in-the sky idea?But can you just imagine if it actually could happen?I am putting this out there to see if other parents feel the same way.If enough do, maybe we can join forces and resources to make something like this happen if possible. I know this is a big proposal, just let me know what you guys think.Looking forward to hearing from everyone,Debbie Moed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 26, 2010 Report Share Posted May 26, 2010 Johanna went to Ann Storck Center from 5 months to 3 years. Their preschool is preschool and designed to be a preschool. They provide many services to all persons with disabilities. I have the greatest faith in ASC, if you are providing services just to partake and get funds, and not for the sake of the person, you shouldn’t be doing the job. Even when funding has been severely cut, ASC always maintains the services and quality standards to their clients and families. Many times they supplemented Jojo’s therapies and orthotics to give her the best experience and environment they could. No one else here compares, There, I said my peace. Sherry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 26, 2010 Report Share Posted May 26, 2010 Johanna went to Ann Storck Center from 5 months to 3 years. Their preschool is preschool and designed to be a preschool. They provide many services to all persons with disabilities. I have the greatest faith in ASC, if you are providing services just to partake and get funds, and not for the sake of the person, you shouldn’t be doing the job. Even when funding has been severely cut, ASC always maintains the services and quality standards to their clients and families. Many times they supplemented Jojo’s therapies and orthotics to give her the best experience and environment they could. No one else here compares, There, I said my peace. Sherry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 26, 2010 Report Share Posted May 26, 2010 My daughter has attended their spring break and winter camps and also uses services for support in an inclusion county camp. She is 6yrs old. We pay for camp but it is a fair price. We also receive respite services as a discounted rate in our home. Call Jackie at Respite (561) 721-2818 and at recreation . Waiting lists probably exist but services are definitely available. From: sList [mailto:sList ] On Behalf Of Milian Sent: Wednesday, May 26, 2010 5:09 AM To: sList Subject: Re: Grassroots idea Well Sara Just so you know I'm not trying to miss inform you but my son attended ARC for summer and aftercare last year. The kids who qualified for there once a month respite were the ones who were not on med wavier. I would call again and maybe ask for the camp coordinator who is also in charge of this program. I know of a mom who also worked there and had 2 sons on the spectrum which her boys were 6 and 7 would go there. And I know from my sons age group they we're 11 or 12. Really its like a once a month respite that even when my son was there I found out because I talked to another mom. They never told me about this because they new my son was on the wavier. They don't really tell everyone of all there services to all because they have such a waiting list regardless I think you should call back and ask to be placed on the list. If you keep calling every month they are bound to get your son in there. Good luck Cat Connected by MOTOBLUR™ on T-Mobile Grassroots idea To: sList@ yahoogroups. com Date: Saturday, May 22, 2010, 8:21 PM As I sit here on a Saturday, Sunday, or any day off from school, I see my son bored and doing all the things he should not do. I know I can keep him busy to a certain extent, but not for 12 hours, as other moms I have other responsibilities and I may even want to have 5 minutes to myself. The point of all of this is an idea that has been rattling around in my mind for about 5 years. It is more of a question I have asked myself many times, which is why is there not a place, or a center, for special needs children? What I mean is a place where they can go and play and feel comfortable, this place can also provide different therapies if the parents desire, one place for everything-not run here for OT, here for speech, here for PT, here for ABA, music therapy, sensory therapy, and can go on and on. We as parents of these children know what it is like to feel like a pinball machine bouncing across South Florida to take these children to their therapies, and this is besides traveling all over town for errands and our other children. One centrally located place where they can go on weekends, days off, to play, socialize, also bring in typical children to model. Therapies offered to parents if this desire, but one central location. Maybe this is a pie-in-the sky idea?But can you just imagine if it actually could happen? I am putting this out there to see if other parents feel the same way. If enough do, maybe we can join forces and resources to make something like this happen if possible. I know this is a big proposal, just let me know what you guys think. Looking forward to hearing from everyone, Debbie Moed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 26, 2010 Report Share Posted May 26, 2010 Love this…great way to start. Then grow from there. I am open to this. From: sList [mailto:sList ] On Behalf Of Lydia Glider- Sent: Monday, May 24, 2010 5:00 PM To: sList Subject: Re: Grassroots idea Why not just do a round-robin of playdates at the homes of those interested... everyone brings potluck and if your home is too messy or too small you can choose a park, the beach etc. as your meeting location when it's your turn to play host/hostess. You could make a Yahoo group or something and keep track of it on the calendar within the group. Just an idea... my 8 year old would enjoy meeting other kids too. She's lonely. On Sun, May 23, 2010 at 8:41 AM, sara <autismsara> wrote: I've thought the same thing. ARC is set up for 18 year olds and up, but there is nothing for younger kids. I just don't understand why this is. Liability-wise, it would be too expensive for parents to run an organized program. The insurance would be a killer. It would have to be funded and run like ARC operates. Sara From: Debra <dlmoedbellsouth (DOT) net> Subject: Grassroots idea To: sList Date: Saturday, May 22, 2010, 8:21 PM As I sit here on a Saturday, Sunday, or any day off from school, I see my son bored and doing all the things he should not do. I know I can keep him busy to a certain extent, but not for 12 hours, as other moms I have other responsibilities and I may even want to have 5 minutes to myself. The point of all of this is an idea that has been rattling around in my mind for about 5 years. It is more of a question I have asked myself many times, which is why is there not a place, or a center, for special needs children? What I mean is a place where they can go and play and feel comfortable, this place can also provide different therapies if the parents desire, one place for everything-not run here for OT, here for speech, here for PT, here for ABA, music therapy, sensory therapy, and can go on and on. We as parents of these children know what it is like to feel like a pinball machine bouncing across South Florida to take these children to their therapies, and this is besides traveling all over town for errands and our other children. One centrally located place where they can go on weekends, days off, to play, socialize, also bring in typical children to model. Therapies offered to parents if this desire, but one central location. Maybe this is a pie-in-the sky idea?But can you just imagine if it actually could happen? I am putting this out there to see if other parents feel the same way. If enough do, maybe we can join forces and resources to make something like this happen if possible. I know this is a big proposal, just let me know what you guys think. Looking forward to hearing from everyone, Debbie Moed -- Lydia Glider- Broward County Special Needs Parents Examiner www.examiner.com <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 WE CAN DO THIS http://www.nopom.info <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 Hear the REAL Voices of Autism: www.iamautism.org <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 " First they ignore you, then they ridicule you, then they fight you, then you win. " ~~Mahatma Gandhi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 26, 2010 Report Share Posted May 26, 2010 Love this…great way to start. Then grow from there. I am open to this. From: sList [mailto:sList ] On Behalf Of Lydia Glider- Sent: Monday, May 24, 2010 5:00 PM To: sList Subject: Re: Grassroots idea Why not just do a round-robin of playdates at the homes of those interested... everyone brings potluck and if your home is too messy or too small you can choose a park, the beach etc. as your meeting location when it's your turn to play host/hostess. You could make a Yahoo group or something and keep track of it on the calendar within the group. Just an idea... my 8 year old would enjoy meeting other kids too. She's lonely. On Sun, May 23, 2010 at 8:41 AM, sara <autismsara> wrote: I've thought the same thing. ARC is set up for 18 year olds and up, but there is nothing for younger kids. I just don't understand why this is. Liability-wise, it would be too expensive for parents to run an organized program. The insurance would be a killer. It would have to be funded and run like ARC operates. Sara From: Debra <dlmoedbellsouth (DOT) net> Subject: Grassroots idea To: sList Date: Saturday, May 22, 2010, 8:21 PM As I sit here on a Saturday, Sunday, or any day off from school, I see my son bored and doing all the things he should not do. I know I can keep him busy to a certain extent, but not for 12 hours, as other moms I have other responsibilities and I may even want to have 5 minutes to myself. The point of all of this is an idea that has been rattling around in my mind for about 5 years. It is more of a question I have asked myself many times, which is why is there not a place, or a center, for special needs children? What I mean is a place where they can go and play and feel comfortable, this place can also provide different therapies if the parents desire, one place for everything-not run here for OT, here for speech, here for PT, here for ABA, music therapy, sensory therapy, and can go on and on. We as parents of these children know what it is like to feel like a pinball machine bouncing across South Florida to take these children to their therapies, and this is besides traveling all over town for errands and our other children. One centrally located place where they can go on weekends, days off, to play, socialize, also bring in typical children to model. Therapies offered to parents if this desire, but one central location. Maybe this is a pie-in-the sky idea?But can you just imagine if it actually could happen? I am putting this out there to see if other parents feel the same way. If enough do, maybe we can join forces and resources to make something like this happen if possible. I know this is a big proposal, just let me know what you guys think. Looking forward to hearing from everyone, Debbie Moed -- Lydia Glider- Broward County Special Needs Parents Examiner www.examiner.com <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 WE CAN DO THIS http://www.nopom.info <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 Hear the REAL Voices of Autism: www.iamautism.org <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 " First they ignore you, then they ridicule you, then they fight you, then you win. " ~~Mahatma Gandhi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 26, 2010 Report Share Posted May 26, 2010 Love this…great way to start. Then grow from there. I am open to this. From: sList [mailto:sList ] On Behalf Of Lydia Glider- Sent: Monday, May 24, 2010 5:00 PM To: sList Subject: Re: Grassroots idea Why not just do a round-robin of playdates at the homes of those interested... everyone brings potluck and if your home is too messy or too small you can choose a park, the beach etc. as your meeting location when it's your turn to play host/hostess. You could make a Yahoo group or something and keep track of it on the calendar within the group. Just an idea... my 8 year old would enjoy meeting other kids too. She's lonely. On Sun, May 23, 2010 at 8:41 AM, sara <autismsara> wrote: I've thought the same thing. ARC is set up for 18 year olds and up, but there is nothing for younger kids. I just don't understand why this is. Liability-wise, it would be too expensive for parents to run an organized program. The insurance would be a killer. It would have to be funded and run like ARC operates. Sara From: Debra <dlmoedbellsouth (DOT) net> Subject: Grassroots idea To: sList Date: Saturday, May 22, 2010, 8:21 PM As I sit here on a Saturday, Sunday, or any day off from school, I see my son bored and doing all the things he should not do. I know I can keep him busy to a certain extent, but not for 12 hours, as other moms I have other responsibilities and I may even want to have 5 minutes to myself. The point of all of this is an idea that has been rattling around in my mind for about 5 years. It is more of a question I have asked myself many times, which is why is there not a place, or a center, for special needs children? What I mean is a place where they can go and play and feel comfortable, this place can also provide different therapies if the parents desire, one place for everything-not run here for OT, here for speech, here for PT, here for ABA, music therapy, sensory therapy, and can go on and on. We as parents of these children know what it is like to feel like a pinball machine bouncing across South Florida to take these children to their therapies, and this is besides traveling all over town for errands and our other children. One centrally located place where they can go on weekends, days off, to play, socialize, also bring in typical children to model. Therapies offered to parents if this desire, but one central location. Maybe this is a pie-in-the sky idea?But can you just imagine if it actually could happen? I am putting this out there to see if other parents feel the same way. If enough do, maybe we can join forces and resources to make something like this happen if possible. I know this is a big proposal, just let me know what you guys think. Looking forward to hearing from everyone, Debbie Moed -- Lydia Glider- Broward County Special Needs Parents Examiner www.examiner.com <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 WE CAN DO THIS http://www.nopom.info <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 Hear the REAL Voices of Autism: www.iamautism.org <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 " First they ignore you, then they ridicule you, then they fight you, then you win. " ~~Mahatma Gandhi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 26, 2010 Report Share Posted May 26, 2010 Just saw this. Soooo frustrating not to have services!!! Maybe you can motivate them to get something going in that area. See if they cant connect with PB ARC for some support??? From: sList [mailto:sList ] On Behalf Of sara Sent: Wednesday, May 26, 2010 9:53 AM To: sList Subject: Re: Grassroots idea We're in Volusia county. They probably operate differently in this county. I've spoken to two different people at ARC in Volusia county, and there are no such programs here. I wish they existed here. Volusia county is a complete void for our children. Not sure why we're here. Sara From: Debra <dlmoedbellsouth (DOT) net> Subject: Grassroots idea To: sList@ yahoogroups. com Date: Saturday, May 22, 2010, 8:21 PM As I sit here on a Saturday, Sunday, or any day off from school, I see my son bored and doing all the things he should not do. I know I can keep him busy to a certain extent, but not for 12 hours, as other moms I have other responsibilities and I may even want to have 5 minutes to myself. The point of all of this is an idea that has been rattling around in my mind for about 5 years. It is more of a question I have asked myself many times, which is why is there not a place, or a center, for special needs children? What I mean is a place where they can go and play and feel comfortable, this place can also provide different therapies if the parents desire, one place for everything-not run here for OT, here for speech, here for PT, here for ABA, music therapy, sensory therapy, and can go on and on. We as parents of these children know what it is like to feel like a pinball machine bouncing across South Florida to take these children to their therapies, and this is besides traveling all over town for errands and our other children. One centrally located place where they can go on weekends, days off, to play, socialize, also bring in typical children to model. Therapies offered to parents if this desire, but one central location. Maybe this is a pie-in-the sky idea?But can you just imagine if it actually could happen? I am putting this out there to see if other parents feel the same way. If enough do, maybe we can join forces and resources to make something like this happen if possible. I know this is a big proposal, just let me know what you guys think. Looking forward to hearing from everyone, Debbie Moed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 26, 2010 Report Share Posted May 26, 2010 Just saw this. Soooo frustrating not to have services!!! Maybe you can motivate them to get something going in that area. See if they cant connect with PB ARC for some support??? From: sList [mailto:sList ] On Behalf Of sara Sent: Wednesday, May 26, 2010 9:53 AM To: sList Subject: Re: Grassroots idea We're in Volusia county. They probably operate differently in this county. I've spoken to two different people at ARC in Volusia county, and there are no such programs here. I wish they existed here. Volusia county is a complete void for our children. Not sure why we're here. Sara From: Debra <dlmoedbellsouth (DOT) net> Subject: Grassroots idea To: sList@ yahoogroups. com Date: Saturday, May 22, 2010, 8:21 PM As I sit here on a Saturday, Sunday, or any day off from school, I see my son bored and doing all the things he should not do. I know I can keep him busy to a certain extent, but not for 12 hours, as other moms I have other responsibilities and I may even want to have 5 minutes to myself. The point of all of this is an idea that has been rattling around in my mind for about 5 years. It is more of a question I have asked myself many times, which is why is there not a place, or a center, for special needs children? What I mean is a place where they can go and play and feel comfortable, this place can also provide different therapies if the parents desire, one place for everything-not run here for OT, here for speech, here for PT, here for ABA, music therapy, sensory therapy, and can go on and on. We as parents of these children know what it is like to feel like a pinball machine bouncing across South Florida to take these children to their therapies, and this is besides traveling all over town for errands and our other children. One centrally located place where they can go on weekends, days off, to play, socialize, also bring in typical children to model. Therapies offered to parents if this desire, but one central location. Maybe this is a pie-in-the sky idea?But can you just imagine if it actually could happen? I am putting this out there to see if other parents feel the same way. If enough do, maybe we can join forces and resources to make something like this happen if possible. I know this is a big proposal, just let me know what you guys think. Looking forward to hearing from everyone, Debbie Moed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 26, 2010 Report Share Posted May 26, 2010 Just saw this. Soooo frustrating not to have services!!! Maybe you can motivate them to get something going in that area. See if they cant connect with PB ARC for some support??? From: sList [mailto:sList ] On Behalf Of sara Sent: Wednesday, May 26, 2010 9:53 AM To: sList Subject: Re: Grassroots idea We're in Volusia county. They probably operate differently in this county. I've spoken to two different people at ARC in Volusia county, and there are no such programs here. I wish they existed here. Volusia county is a complete void for our children. Not sure why we're here. Sara From: Debra <dlmoedbellsouth (DOT) net> Subject: Grassroots idea To: sList@ yahoogroups. com Date: Saturday, May 22, 2010, 8:21 PM As I sit here on a Saturday, Sunday, or any day off from school, I see my son bored and doing all the things he should not do. I know I can keep him busy to a certain extent, but not for 12 hours, as other moms I have other responsibilities and I may even want to have 5 minutes to myself. The point of all of this is an idea that has been rattling around in my mind for about 5 years. It is more of a question I have asked myself many times, which is why is there not a place, or a center, for special needs children? What I mean is a place where they can go and play and feel comfortable, this place can also provide different therapies if the parents desire, one place for everything-not run here for OT, here for speech, here for PT, here for ABA, music therapy, sensory therapy, and can go on and on. We as parents of these children know what it is like to feel like a pinball machine bouncing across South Florida to take these children to their therapies, and this is besides traveling all over town for errands and our other children. One centrally located place where they can go on weekends, days off, to play, socialize, also bring in typical children to model. Therapies offered to parents if this desire, but one central location. Maybe this is a pie-in-the sky idea?But can you just imagine if it actually could happen? I am putting this out there to see if other parents feel the same way. If enough do, maybe we can join forces and resources to make something like this happen if possible. I know this is a big proposal, just let me know what you guys think. Looking forward to hearing from everyone, Debbie Moed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 27, 2010 Report Share Posted May 27, 2010 This is a great idea Frances! Ana To: sList Sent: Wed, May 26, 2010 9:56:37 AMSubject: Re: Grassroots idea Hello and everyone I am meeting tomorrow with the people from ARC, to see if I cna do a music program for children with special needs. I teach Music Together, and would love to run a class there for young children, and maybe another one for a older group. It will not be therapyu, it will be just fun and good positve stimulation and social for families and maybe we cna even include siblings, to have a model of behavior and making it inclusive, but comfortable . I will keep you posted . I hope we can do it! From your end, let me know if you would be interested, please Frances Ghitis954 4248464www.letitbe- music.com From: Milian <cathymilian@ yahoo.com>To: sList@ yahoogroups. comSent: Wed, May 26, 2010 5:08:47 AMSubject: Re: Grassroots idea Well Sara Just so you know I'm not trying to miss inform you but my son attended ARC for summer and aftercare last year. The kids who qualified for there once a month respite were the ones who were not on med wavier. I would call again and maybe ask for the camp coordinator who is also in charge of this program. I know of a mom who also worked there and had 2 sons on the spectrum which her boys were 6 and 7 would go there. And I know from my sons age group they we're 11 or 12. Really its like a once a month respite that even when my son was there I found out because I talked to another mom. They never told me about this because they new my son was on the wavier. They don't really tell everyone of all there services to all because they have such a waiting list regardless I think you should call back and ask to be placed on the list. If you keep calling every month they are bound to get your son in there. Good luck :)CatConnected by MOTOBLURâ„¢ on T-Mobile Grassroots ideaTo: sList@ yahoogroups. comDate: Saturday, May 22, 2010, 8:21 PM As I sit here on a Saturday, Sunday, or any day off from school, I see my son bored and doing all the things he should not do. I know I can keep him busy to a certain extent, but not for 12 hours, as other moms I have other responsibilities and I may even want to have 5 minutes to myself.The point of all of this is an idea that has been rattling around in my mind for about 5 years. It is more of a question I have asked myself many times, which is why is there not a place, or a center, for special needs children? What I mean is a place where they can go and play and feel comfortable, this place can also provide different therapies if the parents desire, one place for everything-not run here for OT, here for speech, here for PT, here for ABA, music therapy, sensory therapy, and can go on and on. We as parents of these children know what it is like to feel like a pinball machine bouncing across South Florida to take these children to their therapies, and this is besides traveling all over town for errands and our other children. One centrally located place where they can go on weekends, days off, to play, socialize, also bring in typical children to model. Therapies offered to parents if this desire, but one central location.Maybe this is a pie-in-the sky idea?But can you just imagine if it actually could happen?I am putting this out there to see if other parents feel the same way.If enough do, maybe we can join forces and resources to make something like this happen if possible.I know this is a big proposal, just let me know what you guys think.Looking forward to hearing from everyone,Debbie Moed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 27, 2010 Report Share Posted May 27, 2010 This is a great idea Frances! Ana To: sList Sent: Wed, May 26, 2010 9:56:37 AMSubject: Re: Grassroots idea Hello and everyone I am meeting tomorrow with the people from ARC, to see if I cna do a music program for children with special needs. I teach Music Together, and would love to run a class there for young children, and maybe another one for a older group. It will not be therapyu, it will be just fun and good positve stimulation and social for families and maybe we cna even include siblings, to have a model of behavior and making it inclusive, but comfortable . I will keep you posted . I hope we can do it! From your end, let me know if you would be interested, please Frances Ghitis954 4248464www.letitbe- music.com From: Milian <cathymilian@ yahoo.com>To: sList@ yahoogroups. comSent: Wed, May 26, 2010 5:08:47 AMSubject: Re: Grassroots idea Well Sara Just so you know I'm not trying to miss inform you but my son attended ARC for summer and aftercare last year. The kids who qualified for there once a month respite were the ones who were not on med wavier. I would call again and maybe ask for the camp coordinator who is also in charge of this program. I know of a mom who also worked there and had 2 sons on the spectrum which her boys were 6 and 7 would go there. And I know from my sons age group they we're 11 or 12. Really its like a once a month respite that even when my son was there I found out because I talked to another mom. They never told me about this because they new my son was on the wavier. They don't really tell everyone of all there services to all because they have such a waiting list regardless I think you should call back and ask to be placed on the list. If you keep calling every month they are bound to get your son in there. Good luck :)CatConnected by MOTOBLURâ„¢ on T-Mobile Grassroots ideaTo: sList@ yahoogroups. comDate: Saturday, May 22, 2010, 8:21 PM As I sit here on a Saturday, Sunday, or any day off from school, I see my son bored and doing all the things he should not do. I know I can keep him busy to a certain extent, but not for 12 hours, as other moms I have other responsibilities and I may even want to have 5 minutes to myself.The point of all of this is an idea that has been rattling around in my mind for about 5 years. It is more of a question I have asked myself many times, which is why is there not a place, or a center, for special needs children? What I mean is a place where they can go and play and feel comfortable, this place can also provide different therapies if the parents desire, one place for everything-not run here for OT, here for speech, here for PT, here for ABA, music therapy, sensory therapy, and can go on and on. We as parents of these children know what it is like to feel like a pinball machine bouncing across South Florida to take these children to their therapies, and this is besides traveling all over town for errands and our other children. One centrally located place where they can go on weekends, days off, to play, socialize, also bring in typical children to model. Therapies offered to parents if this desire, but one central location.Maybe this is a pie-in-the sky idea?But can you just imagine if it actually could happen?I am putting this out there to see if other parents feel the same way.If enough do, maybe we can join forces and resources to make something like this happen if possible.I know this is a big proposal, just let me know what you guys think.Looking forward to hearing from everyone,Debbie Moed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 27, 2010 Report Share Posted May 27, 2010 This is a great idea Frances! Ana To: sList Sent: Wed, May 26, 2010 9:56:37 AMSubject: Re: Grassroots idea Hello and everyone I am meeting tomorrow with the people from ARC, to see if I cna do a music program for children with special needs. I teach Music Together, and would love to run a class there for young children, and maybe another one for a older group. It will not be therapyu, it will be just fun and good positve stimulation and social for families and maybe we cna even include siblings, to have a model of behavior and making it inclusive, but comfortable . I will keep you posted . I hope we can do it! From your end, let me know if you would be interested, please Frances Ghitis954 4248464www.letitbe- music.com From: Milian <cathymilian@ yahoo.com>To: sList@ yahoogroups. comSent: Wed, May 26, 2010 5:08:47 AMSubject: Re: Grassroots idea Well Sara Just so you know I'm not trying to miss inform you but my son attended ARC for summer and aftercare last year. The kids who qualified for there once a month respite were the ones who were not on med wavier. I would call again and maybe ask for the camp coordinator who is also in charge of this program. I know of a mom who also worked there and had 2 sons on the spectrum which her boys were 6 and 7 would go there. And I know from my sons age group they we're 11 or 12. Really its like a once a month respite that even when my son was there I found out because I talked to another mom. They never told me about this because they new my son was on the wavier. They don't really tell everyone of all there services to all because they have such a waiting list regardless I think you should call back and ask to be placed on the list. If you keep calling every month they are bound to get your son in there. Good luck :)CatConnected by MOTOBLURâ„¢ on T-Mobile Grassroots ideaTo: sList@ yahoogroups. comDate: Saturday, May 22, 2010, 8:21 PM As I sit here on a Saturday, Sunday, or any day off from school, I see my son bored and doing all the things he should not do. I know I can keep him busy to a certain extent, but not for 12 hours, as other moms I have other responsibilities and I may even want to have 5 minutes to myself.The point of all of this is an idea that has been rattling around in my mind for about 5 years. It is more of a question I have asked myself many times, which is why is there not a place, or a center, for special needs children? What I mean is a place where they can go and play and feel comfortable, this place can also provide different therapies if the parents desire, one place for everything-not run here for OT, here for speech, here for PT, here for ABA, music therapy, sensory therapy, and can go on and on. We as parents of these children know what it is like to feel like a pinball machine bouncing across South Florida to take these children to their therapies, and this is besides traveling all over town for errands and our other children. One centrally located place where they can go on weekends, days off, to play, socialize, also bring in typical children to model. Therapies offered to parents if this desire, but one central location.Maybe this is a pie-in-the sky idea?But can you just imagine if it actually could happen?I am putting this out there to see if other parents feel the same way.If enough do, maybe we can join forces and resources to make something like this happen if possible.I know this is a big proposal, just let me know what you guys think.Looking forward to hearing from everyone,Debbie Moed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 28, 2010 Report Share Posted May 28, 2010 This is one of the reasons that I joined this group!! I would love to start a "playgroup" for our children who want to play outside with other kids, but whom we feel we must watch at all moments! My son is 10, and feels that he can go outside and play ball and ride his bike like others can. The sad part is that he will either get into an argument with another child if one remark is said, or he will think that he is more independent than his skills allow. There are many businesses that would open their doors for us as well. For instance, if we told the local movie theatre, bowling alley, or restaurant that we were interested in going to their place of business, we can get a discounted rate or special accommodations. I spent a good part of this year speaking with many local businesses in the Broward area who will also work with a group on fundraising. (Just a thought for future reference!) I live in Plantation, and I am willing to open my home for a playgroup. I do not have a pool, but my home is filled with enough toys to have a small preschool!! We are also in walking distance to a park, ice cream shop, and Starbucks!! Debbie Marcus I really like the idea of having social gatherings at each other's houses. That's one of the reasons I offered to have people over to trick or treat in Parkland last Halloween. In Cypresshead we have a club house with a kitchen and a pool which can hold a decent size group and I would be willing to host a gathering one weekend this summer and then again in the fall. For kids who don't like or know how to swim, we can have indoor activities as well. Let me know how many of you would be interested in this. Joyce From: Debra <dlmoedbellsouth (DOT) net> Subject: Grassroots ideaTo: sList@ yahoogroups. comDate: Saturday, May 22, 2010, 8:21 PM As I sit here on a Saturday, Sunday, or any day off from school, I see my son bored and doing all the things he should not do. I know I can keep him busy to a certain extent, but not for 12 hours, as other moms I have other responsibilities and I may even want to have 5 minutes to myself.The point of all of this is an idea that has been rattling around in my mind for about 5 years. It is more of a question I have asked myself many times, which is why is there not a place, or a center, for special needs children? What I mean is a place where they can go and play and feel comfortable, this place can also provide different therapies if the parents desire, one place for everything-not run here for OT, here for speech, here for PT, here for ABA, music therapy, sensory therapy, and can go on and on. We as parents of these children know what it is like to feel like a pinball machine bouncing across South Florida to take these children to their therapies, and this is besides traveling all over town for errands and our other children. One centrally located place where they can go on weekends, days off, to play, socialize, also bring in typical children to model. Therapies offered to parents if this desire, but one central location.Maybe this is a pie-in-the sky idea?But can you just imagine if it actually could happen?I am putting this out there to see if other parents feel the same way.If enough do, maybe we can join forces and resources to make something like this happen if possible.I know this is a big proposal, just let me know what you guys think.Looking forward to hearing from everyone,Debbie Moed -- Lydia Glider-Broward County Special Needs Parents Examinerwww.examiner. com<3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 WE CAN DO THIShttp://www.nopom. info<3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3Hear the REAL Voices of Autism:www.iamautism. org<3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3"First they ignore you, then they ridicule you, then they fight you, then you win." ~~Mahatma Gandhi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 28, 2010 Report Share Posted May 28, 2010 This is one of the reasons that I joined this group!! I would love to start a "playgroup" for our children who want to play outside with other kids, but whom we feel we must watch at all moments! My son is 10, and feels that he can go outside and play ball and ride his bike like others can. The sad part is that he will either get into an argument with another child if one remark is said, or he will think that he is more independent than his skills allow. There are many businesses that would open their doors for us as well. For instance, if we told the local movie theatre, bowling alley, or restaurant that we were interested in going to their place of business, we can get a discounted rate or special accommodations. I spent a good part of this year speaking with many local businesses in the Broward area who will also work with a group on fundraising. (Just a thought for future reference!) I live in Plantation, and I am willing to open my home for a playgroup. I do not have a pool, but my home is filled with enough toys to have a small preschool!! We are also in walking distance to a park, ice cream shop, and Starbucks!! Debbie Marcus I really like the idea of having social gatherings at each other's houses. That's one of the reasons I offered to have people over to trick or treat in Parkland last Halloween. In Cypresshead we have a club house with a kitchen and a pool which can hold a decent size group and I would be willing to host a gathering one weekend this summer and then again in the fall. For kids who don't like or know how to swim, we can have indoor activities as well. Let me know how many of you would be interested in this. Joyce From: Debra <dlmoedbellsouth (DOT) net> Subject: Grassroots ideaTo: sList@ yahoogroups. comDate: Saturday, May 22, 2010, 8:21 PM As I sit here on a Saturday, Sunday, or any day off from school, I see my son bored and doing all the things he should not do. I know I can keep him busy to a certain extent, but not for 12 hours, as other moms I have other responsibilities and I may even want to have 5 minutes to myself.The point of all of this is an idea that has been rattling around in my mind for about 5 years. It is more of a question I have asked myself many times, which is why is there not a place, or a center, for special needs children? What I mean is a place where they can go and play and feel comfortable, this place can also provide different therapies if the parents desire, one place for everything-not run here for OT, here for speech, here for PT, here for ABA, music therapy, sensory therapy, and can go on and on. We as parents of these children know what it is like to feel like a pinball machine bouncing across South Florida to take these children to their therapies, and this is besides traveling all over town for errands and our other children. One centrally located place where they can go on weekends, days off, to play, socialize, also bring in typical children to model. Therapies offered to parents if this desire, but one central location.Maybe this is a pie-in-the sky idea?But can you just imagine if it actually could happen?I am putting this out there to see if other parents feel the same way.If enough do, maybe we can join forces and resources to make something like this happen if possible.I know this is a big proposal, just let me know what you guys think.Looking forward to hearing from everyone,Debbie Moed -- Lydia Glider-Broward County Special Needs Parents Examinerwww.examiner. com<3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 WE CAN DO THIShttp://www.nopom. info<3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3Hear the REAL Voices of Autism:www.iamautism. org<3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3"First they ignore you, then they ridicule you, then they fight you, then you win." ~~Mahatma Gandhi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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