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DBP WEEKLY NEWS A weekly newsletter for families of Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics
(DBP) at Boston Medical Center during COVID-19 Social Distancing
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Issue 22 | November 13, 2020
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Massachusetts has implemented a "Coronavirus Stay At HomeAdvisory", which includes a few restrictions. Here's what you needto know: The new restrictions include a stay-at-home advisory from10:00p.m. - 5:00 a.m. daily, which urges Massachusetts residents tostay home during these hours with the exception of going to work.Restaurants will be required to stop table service at 9;30 p.m.Theaters, casinos, package stores, and other stores will now beclosing at 9:30 p.m. too. Everyone over the age of 5 will be requiredto wear a face mask in all public places. Indoor gatherings will belimited to 10 people and outdoor gatherings will be capped at 25people. Fines for violating the gathering order will be $500.00 perperson above the limit.
Sensory bins are so much fun and can bring a senseof calm and focus to your child. They can also fosterimaginative play! We decided to share a veryAutumnal themed sensory bin with house hold itemsalong with some outdoor items that we harvested! Tomake this bin, add some popcorn kernels, pumpkins,leaves, acorns, or anything else. and add in somescoops and spoons. Your child will have a blast!
Boston Public Schools have partnered with Staples andare sending every student a $50 Staples store card topurchase school supplies! If you haven't yet receivedyour Staples store card, reach out to your school. Cardsexpire 11/30.
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Do you know about the Preventative Food Pantry atBoston Medical Center? Created in 2001, the FoodPantry works to address nutrition-related illness andunder-nutrition for our low-income patients.Families can visit the Food Pantry every two weeks(maximum twice per month) and receive three tofour days’ worth of food for their household eachtime. The Food Pantry is open Monday to Fridayfrom 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. It is managed by fourstaff members and many volunteers. Patients need tobe screened and referred to the Food Pantry by theirPrimary Care Provider. Talk with your PCP today ifyou think your family may be eligible!
Project Bread "connects people and communities inMassachusetts to reliable sources of food whileadvocating for policies that make food moreaccessible—so that no one goes hungry. For anyonein Massachusetts who needs food assistance, startby calling the FoodSource Hotline. The Hotline isyour one-stop-shop to learn about all the resourcesavailable to help you. Use the FoodSource Hotlineto find accessible and afforable food for yourself oryour family."
Many Boston Neighborhoods--including Jamaica Plain,Dorchester, Allston, Cambridge, Somerville, and Roslindale--have started organizing their own community fridges. Thesecommunity fridges are open 24 hours, 365 days a year toanyone that is in need of fresh produce, pre-made meals,beverages, or pantry supplies. Anyone can take from and/orgive to the fridge. The Community Fridges in Boston arehelping to reduce food waste and increase family access tofresh and nutritious meals.
With the Thanksgiving holiday fast approaching, we are highlighting several Greater Bostonresources to ensure every family can access a safe and delicious holiday meal.
THANKSGIVING
Issue 22 | November 13, 2020
Boston Public Schools are still offering free meals to all students. Click here to view the locations
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Boston Medical Center is here to support youduring this difficult time.
Check out our new resource spreadsheet, which haslinks to online learning, social stories,music/animal/fitness programs, live online classesand more. See the second tab for free meals andfinancial services throughout Massachusetts. Thisspreadsheet is available in multiple languages andwill be continuously updated as new resourcesbecome available.
tinyurl.com/CoronaResourcesBMC
Know of something to add? Email [email protected] with suggestions.
This newsletter is brought to you by the AutismProgram at Boston Medical Center, a family
support program of Developmental &Behavioral Pediatrics. We are committed to
supporting any family of DBP during this time,regardless of diagnosis. Please don't hesitate to
reach out, and follow us on social media formore tips and information!
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For past recordings of our webinar series: Caring for Kidswith Autism and Developmental Differences, please visithttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCifYfJKUuSa8XzytUcn-Anw
Developmental & Behavioral Pediatricsclinicians are available by phone/Zoom for
telehealth visits and consultations. Pleasecall us at 617-414-4841 if you have any
questions or are in need of support. To createa free Zoom account, visit zoom.us/signup.
OUR CLINICIANSMarilyn Augustyn, MD
Naomi Steiner, MDArathi Reddy, DO
Ana Carolina Sanchez, MDJodi Santosuosso, NPRachel Amgott, NP
Christina Lazdowsky, NPMei Elensary, MDAlyssa King, PhD
Ana Treadaway, MDMediatrix Mbamalu, MDChristine McGivney, DO
Jocelyn Kuhn, PhDAudrey Christiansen, MD
Issue 22 | November 13, 2020