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Understanding Speech and Language Delays
How Are Speech and Language Different? What Are Speech or Language Delays? Here is an interesting article from KidsHealth for anyone concerned about their child’s speech and language development. As with other skills and milestones, the age at which kids learn language and start talking can vary. Many babies happily babble “mama” and “dada” well before their first birthday, and most
Summer and Sensory Processing Issues
How to help kids stay comfortable in what can be overstimulating outdoor activities Check out this article by Rae Jacobson, from the Child Mind Institute, with useful tips for helping your child with sensory processing issues… For many kids, summer vacation holds the promise of months of school-free fun. But for children with sensory processing issues, summer can be a
Matrix June 2018 Bimonthly Express
Register Run, and Support Mighty Milers, Our Youngest Superheroes Read Ella’s Story This issue, read about Ella and her journey to self-advocacy. You won’t want to miss this good news success story! Click here to download a pdf
The Nika Project Recycles Old Mobile Tech Tools
The Nika Project spreads the power of technology in the world of special education. Don’t know what to do with your old mobile technology tools? Here is an opportunity to share the power of technology to children with special needs worldwide through the Nika Project. The Nika Project spreads the power of technology in the world of special
Urgent Action Needed Today
Our good friend, Andrew Ownby, Assistant Superintendent Solano County SELPA, has an action item for you today and/or tomorrow: The California State Budget Conference Committee is meeting at this moment to discuss special education funding. The Assembly budget proposal included a $200 million dollar increase to special education funding that was not included in the Senate Budget proposal. The conference committee
Summer and Sensory Processing Issues
How to help kids stay comfortable in what can be overstimulating outdoor activities. Here’s a great article by Rae Jacobson at the Child Mind Institute: For many kids, summer vacation holds the promise of months of school-free fun. But for children with sensory processing issues, summer can be a challenging time. From the sand on the beach to the fireworks
Lanterman Housing Alliance Needs Your Help!
Please help the Lanterman Housing Alliance and the State Council on Developmental Disabilities gather data on housing needs of folks in our communities! Hello, The Lanterman Housing Alliance, in partnership with the Corporation for Supportive Housing and the State Council on Developmental Disabilities, has created a survey to gather data on the housing needs of people with intellectual or
Share Summer Camp Ideas With our Matrix Community!
It’s that time of the year again. Got a favorite summer camp your child absolutely loves? Activities are fun any time of the year. When school is out many families are looking for summer camps that offer children with special needs creative outlets. Does your child love art, or music? Perhaps your child is a budding scientist? Maybe your child
DSE Playtime Coming June 2nd!
Dedication to Special Education (DSE) Playtime and Positive Parenting Program session coming this Saturday Held on June 2nd at 10:00 am on the Marindale campus. Includes a Positive Parenting Program (Triple P) session at 10:30 am. Also include an interactive musical performance led by a special musical guest. Triple P is designed for parents of children with special needs. The
Self Determination / Auto-Determinación
June 18, 2018 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm Self Determination: Your Money. Your Choices. Your Life. Auto-Determinación: Su Dinero. Sus Decisiones. Su Vida. Come and learn more about Self-Determination at an informational (pre-enrollment) meeting presented by the Golden Gate Regional Center. For Golden Gate Regional Center clients who live in Marin County only. Please check with your local Regional Center
Petaluma Bounty, a Wonderful Community Resource
Sliding Scale Farmstand, Educational Programs, Volunteer and Internship Opportunities, and more. Petaluma Bounty is a Program of Petaluma People Services Center (PPSC). Petaluma Bounty’s mission is “Healthy food for everyone through collaboration, education and promoting self-reliance.” Click here to read more about their programs. Petaluma Bounty has put together Food Resource Guides in English and in Spanish. If you are
Matrix Early Edition – Spring 2018
Support Groups in the Early Years Click here to download Early Edition