lcdc newsletter spring 2015
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Maya’s Story
SPRING 2015
VOLUME IX, ISSUE 1
Save the Date...
Annual Family Picnic June 18, 2015
Breakfast with Santa December 5, 2015
Annual General Meeting January 28, 2016
Wine Tasting April 29, 2016
Inside this issue:
Talk with me... 2
A Picture is Worth a 1,000 words
3
New Programs! 4
Willoughby Junction Preschool
5
C&Y Youth Directed Programmes
6
Opportunities for giving! 7
Bulletin Board 8
“Partners in Developing Potential”
LANGLEY Child Development Centre
Maya was born on August 16th, 2012. We felt so totally blessed, after trying for two years to get pregnant we were unsure this day would ever come. The doctor looked her over and mentioned to us that he was concerned about her left eye as it hadn’t opened. I thought there must have been some swelling from her delivery and hoped that it would be fine. The next day her eye still hadn’t opened and they sent a pediatrician to see us. He was unsure of what it could be but booked us an appointment at Children’s Hospital. Maya had an ultrasound of her eyes at Children’s Hospital at eight days old. As soon as I saw the picture on the ultrasound screen, I knew something was very wrong. We were then told by the pediatric ophthalmologist that Maya had been born with severe complex microphthalmia. I had never heard of microphthlamia before, I had no idea that the eye could just not develop. It was already kind of scary having a new baby, and now we were faced with something that we had never
heard of before. We were told we would see an ocularist when Maya was three weeks old. Otherwise, there was no real information. For the first few days we cried, unsure of what the future would hold for our little girl. We saw the ocularist and came up with a treatment plan. It involved something called a conformer, which is a piece of acrylic that is used to help enlarge the eye socket. Maya would need a new one every three to four weeks. These appointments were often difficult and quite traumatizing for us all. Imagine trying to pull a small object that sort of resembles a marble in and out of a tiny eye socket. We were very concerned about Maya’s vision and how it would be for her to only see out of one eye. When she was a month old, I was told about the Infant Development program and called to inquire about it. We met Tori a week or so later. Tori has been one of the most important members of Maya’s team. She came to visit us once a month and made sure we were
on the right track. She has brought various specialists to see Maya over the two years we have been a part of the program and has also introduced us to Dr. Sass who has been very helpful with information to help develop Maya’s vision. We have been so very fortunate to be a part of this program and Maya has come so far with all the help we have received. It has made a huge difference not just for Maya, but for me as well. Maya received her first
prosthetic eye at seven months
old. She is now on her second
and has recently turned two.
She has excelled in every way
and her vision isn’t holding her
back. I am excited to see what
she teaches us and so happy to
watch her continue to amaze us
as she grows.
~Paula & Curtis Harling
Baby Steps — Infant Development Programme Supporting the developmental needs of children, birth to three years of age
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LANGLEY CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTRE
Talk to me….Play with me….Car ry me!
Send us a special picture of your child and we may include it in our
next newsletter! Email: Cora Boecker at
“Babies who are carried cry less, have better digestion, sleep better and have more secure attachments with their caregiver.”
~Cora Boecker, IDP Supervisor
Leanne, SCD Support
Worker carrying
daughter Riya.
During playtime don’t have a TV on in the background; it can interfere with your child’s play and learning. It can also have a negative effect on language development and cognitive functioning.
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Taking Steps Together —Suppor ted Child Development Prog ramme Supporting children in the Langley Community, birth to 19 years of age
Sometimes everyone needs a visual to give them reassurance that they are on the right track. As adults we depend on visuals without thinking about it (day planners, scheduling apps, etc.) What do children have? Every three and four year old is trying to make sense of their world. Visuals can help script social behaviours.
Remember drawings by hand in the moment can have an impact - keep a pen + post-it note pad handy. Helpful websites: www.setbc.org/pictureset/and www.challengingbehavior.org
Visuals help everyone hold the idea in their mind when the spoken words disappear. Pictures of a daily routine can be a tool to help build independence. They help a child anticipate what is expected.
If you have any questions, please
contact Tina Thomlinson
Phone: 604-534-1155 ext. 104
A picture is worth a 1,000 words….
“No one is more susceptible to being misunderstood than the preschooler. Precocious, brazen, obsessive, endearing, hysterical, impulsive, anxious, delightful, unreflective, dogmatic, generous, unstable, aggressive, resistant, compul-sive, and anything but consistent—the preschooler could qualify for any number of personality and behaviour disor-ders. Unlike infant and toddlers, preschoolers actually bear a resemblance to grown-ups and therefore fool us into thinking that they are much more like us than they really are. Projecting adult psychology onto them is a typical mistake.”
~Gordon Neufeld
Isn’t that what we all want to know?
RESOURCES We are delighted to announce a new addition to our resource library.
Gordon Neufeld DVDs
www.neufeldinstitute.com/
DVDs are a wonderful resource for parents and caregivers alike. Other DVDs available:
Making sense of play
Power to Parent
Common Challenges
Helping Children Grow Up
Making Sense of Discipline
Making Sense of Anxiety
The Alpha Child Ask your Consultant for details.
1. wash your hands 2. eat snack 3. put dishes in the bin 4. put garbage away
Sometimes I don’t know how I feel
Sometimes me body says hit and kick
I ask my teacher “help please”
We may sit down and have big breaths
I tell myself “No hitting, no kicking”
When I’m ready I can go play more
We may count slowly “1, 2, 3…”
New Programs!
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LANGLEY CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTRE
If you have any questions about
our Aboriginal Services, please
contact Kathy Finley
Phone: 604-534-1155 ext. 142
Email: [email protected]
Stepping to the Beat—
Aboriginal Infant and Supported Child Development AIDP and ASCD support Aboriginal children both in the home and the community—working on developmental milestones Supporting children in the Langley Community, birth to 19 years of age
Sensory Processing and
Self Regulation
Presented by: Marc Landry, Occupational Therapist
Learn about:
Strength-Based Models and Neuroplasticity.
Basic Brain hierarchy - quick review.
Understand the human stress response system and its impact on learning, behaviour, function.
Understand more about the senses.
Learn more about Sensory Processing, how it changes from person to person, and how it affects how we feel and how we act.
How to identify and meet a child’s sensory needs based on Neurological Threshold Continuum.
Teaching Self Regulation (the Alert Program) and how this differs from “emotional regulation”.
Use sensory and motor input to manage levels of arousal - Sensory Diet.
Practical suggestions to help kids calm down.
Incorporate Collaborative Problem Solving & Heavy Work.
* Registration Required
Little Feathers Playgroups
Little Feathers Playgroup is a drop in programme
welcoming parents and caregivers with Aboriginal Children from birth to six years of age living in the City and Township of Langley. The core of our philosophy is the belief that we “cherish each and every gift” of our children. Aboriginal culture is the heart of our pro-gramme incorporating traditional teachings, stories, drumming and songs; facilitated by our playgroup coordinator and guided by Kwantlen Elder “Tsakwiah” Josette Dandurand. A Consultant from Langley Child Development Centre’s Aboriginal Infant and Supported Child Development Programme attends each session to address any questions/concerns parents and caregivers may have regarding their children’s development.*Drop-in Format
Little Voices Program
Learn about culture and
Upper Stó:lō Halq’emeylem
Language through storytelling and songs guided by Elder and Language Keeper Auntie Barb; Speech & Language Pathologist Selena Prost. This program is for parents and caregivers with Aboriginal Children from birth to six years of age. * Registration Required
Lower Fraser Valley Aboriginal Society, Langley Child Development Centre’s Aboriginal Infant and Supported Child Development Programme and Ministry of Children and Family Development are pleased to announce new programs funded through the Aboriginal Services Innovations - Early Years initiative. These programs are for families with Aboriginal Children (birth - 6 years of age) living in the Township and City of Langley. Bringing Tradition Home
is a 9 week, supportive parenting group that is guided by traditional values and cultural practices, to help parents/caregivers raise healthy children in today’s urban Canadian context. The nine session gatherings:
Respect
Belonging
Love
Honouring
Humility
Courage
Wisdom
Generosity
Celebration Elder Guide: Cheryl Gabriel, Kwantlen First Nation Facilitators: Gary Robinson and Josette Dandurand * Registration Required
Website of Interest
Museum of
Anthropology (MOA)
The Museum of Anthropology at the University of British Columbia is world-renowned for its collections, research, teaching, public programs, and community connections.
The museum's most impressive collections are works by First Nations peoples of the Pacific
Northwest Coast and their varied art and cultural influences. Work is constantly being done to im-prove and teach visitors about the history of Vancouver and the cultures that are still entwined in the fabric of the city. Website: www.moa.ubc.ca
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Willoughby Junct ion Ear ly Year s Preschool Supporting and fostering the steps of our children’s full potential
If you have any questions about our Preschool Services or for Preschool
Registration, please contact: Diane Yates
Phone: 604-534-1155 ext. 138 [email protected]
Stepping Out—Preschool Ser v ices The programme respects, values and recognizes that all children are unique individuals.
Children and Social Play
When you watch a group of children playing in a social environment, such as a park, preschool classroom, birthday party, etc. there are many ways children will interact, either with each other or the equipment.
In 1932 Mildred Parten observed and studied these interactions and labeled them: 1. Solitary play- a child will play alone, almost unaware there are other
children playing in the vicinity. 2. Onlooker play- A child will watch other children play. 3. Parallel play- A child will play with similar toys and in similar ways to
other children nearby, but the child does not interact with the others. 4. Associative play- A child will interact and share materials but they
appear to be playing a different game. 5. Cooperative play- A child will play with others and interact within the same game; assigning roles,
taking roles, and taking turns.
These classifications are not necessarily a measure of maturity or immaturity of a child’s play skill, but rather a way of observing a child’s ability to interact within their social environment. A child new to a group experience may observe for a time (onlooker), but will jump in when a comfort level has been reached and may ask for a role or a turn (cooperative). A student may sit at an art activity for a long time (solitary); this may mean the child has the ability to focus and may not necessarily be avoiding social interactive play.
These social play skills are not necessarily age-based, though they are observable primarily in early childhood. Young children have the capacity to learn more easily from peers in a social setting. Many children have the ability to pick up social cues from others; some children need more practice and social cue teaching. A social setting, such as a preschool class provides these opportunities and peer models.
Preschool 2015
We are in the process of accepting registration for our Preschool Summer Day Camps 2015. Our Preschool Summer Day Camp runs Monday to Friday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm. Camp Fee: $65.00 for a 5 day week.
Willoughby Junction located at Willoughby Elementary School 20766 80 Ave .
Week 1: June 22-26
Week 2: July 13-17
If your child currently attends a Preschool with a support worker, it is recommended you provide a support worker during Preschool Summer Camp as well. Thank you!
To register, please contact Diane Yates at [email protected] or 604-534-1155 (138) and leave your contact information as well as your child’s name and date of birth to reserve a space. All new clients will be placed on a waitlist pending an Intake visit with Diane Yates, Preschool Supervisor.
Summer Sun Protection
Avoid sun exposure during peak sun hours 10am – 6pm.
Wear protective clothing and a wide brimmed hat and sunglasses.
Sunscreen on sunny and cloudy days! Sun-screen should be applied liberally 30 minutes before going out in the sun, and reapplied every two hours or sooner if swimming, sweat-ing or toweling off.
Look for shade whenever possible.
Willoughby Junction
Preschool
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LANGLEY CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTRE
Var iety Junct ion Chi ld & Youth Ser vices Youth Directed Programmes - Supporting and fostering the steps of our children’s full potential
Child & Youth
September Day
Summer Social Day Camp
Camp Fee: $180 for a 5 day week / $144* for a 4 day week due to a statutory holiday. Day camps will run Monday - Friday, 9am - 3pm for youth with special needs in Kindergarten - grade 12.
Summer Camp at Willoughby Junction:
Grade K-3: at Willoughby Junction located at Willoughby Elementary School 20766 80 Ave. July 6-10 / July 20-24
Summer Camp at Variety Junction:
Grade 4-7: at Variety Junction located at Langley Child Development Centre 103-5171 221A St. *June 29-July 2 (stat on July 1-no camp) / July 13-17
Grade 8-12: at Variety Junction at Langley Child Development Centre 103-5171 221A St. June 22-June 26/ July 6-10 / July 20-24
Spots fill up fast, please register early and indicate your 1st and
2nd choice.
Child and Youth Services for
Youth with Special Needs in Grades 6 to 12
Life Skills After-School Programme (includes *Social Club Programme) - Payment required with registration
Time: 2:35 - 6:00 pm
Programme runs: September 8, 2015 - June 10, 2016
Monthly Fees: 1 day/$100, 2 days/$190, 3 days/$280, 4 days/$365, 5 days/$450
Activities: Monday: Adapted Fitness/Dance; Tuesday: Bowling; Wednesday: Swim; Thursday: Gourmet Club; Friday: Creative Arts If you sign up for 2 activities per week, then the cost per month would be $190.00
Or sign up for our *Social Club Programme - Payment required with registration
Time: 5:00 - 6:00 pm
Programme: 12 week sessions
Session 1: September 8 - November 27, 2015
Session 2: November 30 - March 4, 2016 (Christmas Break: Dec. 21, 2015 - January 3, 2016)
Session 3: March 7 - June 10, 2016 (Spring Break: March 14 - 30, 2016)
Fees: $144 per 12 week session for one activity per week If you sign up for 2 activities per week, then the cost would be $288.00 per 12 week session (approximately 3 months)
For more information or to register, please visit our website at www.langleycdc.com
or contact Rudy Mallari at 604-534-1155 ext.117 or [email protected].
The Child & Youth Programme will be offering a 9 am - 3 pm session on District Wide Professional Development Days (Pro-D Days) at a cost of $36 per session.
Friday October 23, 2015
Friday February 19, 2016
Friday May 6, 2016 *Clients registered for our Friday Life Skills activity (Creative Arts) will only pay an additional $11 per Pro-D Day (not the full $36).
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Langley Chi l dren's Society. . . Par tner s In Developing Potent ia l
Your financial gift goes a long way…become a donor in Developing Potential today!
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Address:
Phone: Email:
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Donations can be mailed to: Langley Child Development Centre, #203-5171 221A St, Langley, BC V2Y 0A2
Source: Newsletter
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Our donation page is not just for Donations!
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Bulletin Board
Thank you... Annual Family Picnic
Dominique’s family for
the variety of toys.
Jacob’s family for the
variety of toys and ride-on
toy.
Parveer’s family for the
variety of toys.
Gracie’s family for the
puzzles.
Owain’s family for the
variety of toys, ride on
toys and the Boppy
Cushion.
The views, opinions or advertisements expressed in this newsletter are not necessarily those of the Langley Child Development Centre.
CARF Accredited service provider since December 2004.
“Partners in Developing Potential”
#203-5171 221A Street, Langley, BC V2Y 0A2
Tel: 604-534-1155 Fax: 604-534-1814
www.langleycdc.com
If you would like further information about services,
please call 604-534-1155:
Infant Development Programme—ext 108
Supported Child Development Programme—ext 104
Aboriginal Infant and Supported Child Development—ext 142
Preschool Programmes—ext 138
Child & Youth Programmes—ext 117
FiT Network Keeping Special Needs “Families In Touch” http://fitnetworksociety.com Email: [email protected] FiT meets at the ABC Restaurant on (192 & HWY #10) First Wednesday of every month from 6:00 - 10:00 pm. The Centre for Epilepsy Meetings: Civic Facility-Murray Creek Room (20338 65 Ave.) The last Wednesday of every month from 7:00 - 8:30 pm. RSVP: [email protected] The F.O.R.C.E. Society For Kids’ Mental Health The Langley Civic Facility - Yorkson Creek Room (20338-65 Ave.) Second Wednesday of every month. www.forcesociety.com Email: [email protected]
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A volunteer is an individual who, beyond the confines of paid employment, contributes time and service.
Through a volunteer’s efforts and activities, they significantly enhance the existing services provided and increase community connections.
If you or someone you know is interested, please contact us. Phone: 604-534-1155 or Email: [email protected]
Call to Volunteers
New location...Aldor Acres!
When: Thursday, June 18, 2015 Time: 5:00 - 7:00 pm Where: Aldor Acres 24990 84 Avenue, Langley Hot dog, pop and a bag of chips for $2.00/per person - Cash only
Petting Zoo
Barn Animals
Arts and Crafts
Hayride
Face Painting
Bring your picnic blanket! For more information, contact Cora at [email protected] Or 604-534-1155 (108)
Thank you to our generous Sponsors!
Aldor Acres
Millennium Landscape Contractors LTD.
Murray Latta Progressive Machine
John Pybus and Mike Thompson