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For OC Kids Neurodevelopmental Center is dedicated to the earliest identification
and intervention
of Orange County children birth through five years with developmental, behavioral or learning problems, including
Autism and ADHD.
 

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All artwork contained in the calendar has been completed by a child whose life has been impacted by Autism, ADHD, or other neurodevelopmental disorders.  100% of the proceeds will go towards offsetting the cost of providing services to families in need.

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Center Club Small Bites for Big Causes
 

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Costa Mesa, CA (November 2, 2011) - Center Club raises over $22K at inaugural small plates charity event, Small Bites for Big Causes.
To read the Post Event Press Release, please click [HERE].

 

       
 

Children with special needs are 38% more likely to be obese, a startling statistic that needs attention and action now!  Join us in celebrating the launch of @AbilityPath's report "Finding Balance: Obesity and Children with Special Needs," a comprehensive look at how parents, educators and the community can help fight the obesity epidemic in the special needs community. Read more...[HERE]
Autistic boy as homecoming prince? Bam!
 By LORI BASHEDA/THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER

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Finding Balance: Obesity and Children with Special Needs
 

 


 

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Kylie Leggett, 15, made fliers urging fellow Tesoro High students to vote for special education classmate, Mark Fitzpatrick, 15, for homecoming sophomore prince. Although the two have gone to the same schools since kindergarten, the Coto de Caza residents never really got to know each other until they joi

ned Best Buddies, a nonprofit organization dedicated to building one-on-one friendships.

CINDY YAMANAKA, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER

To read more about this teen's story please visit the original article featured on the Orange Country Register website HERE.



 

 

 
 
 

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COMMUNITY EVENTS
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SUPPORT/NETWORK

For OC Kids Support Group
3rd Tuesday of the month
6:30PM-8:00PM

 Facilitators:
Maureen Dillon, LCSW of For OC Kids
Eliza DelPizzo-Cheng, Ph.D., BCBA-D of NMUSD

For OC Kids Parent Support Group Interest Form *Click Here*

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CONFERENCES/SEMINARS/EDUCATION 2011

Helping the Behaviorally Challenging Child Workshop
 Event starts this week!
 6 Thursdays, January 12 - February 16, 2012
7:00PM-9:00PM
UCP of Orange County
Registration is required and class is limited to first 20 participants
Please click the appropriate link below:

Flyer             Registration Form            Credit Card Form

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SEEPAC
 Support, Education, and Empowerment for Parents of Autistic Children

SEEPAC Winter 2012 Dates posted HERE
 Registration is open NOW!
La capacitación es simultáneamente traducida al español



CHOC/UCI Neurodevelopmental Programs
 Supported by The Children and Families Commission of Orange County

 For OC Kids Neurodevelopmental Center is part of the CHOC/UCI Neurodevelopmental Programs which include; EDAC (Early Developmental Assessment Center), CUIDAR, and Help Me Grow. These programs offer:
 A variety of services to diverse populations.
Welcome any family concerned about how their child talks, walks, thinks, plays or acts.
Connects children and their families with resources in our community.
AND
Provides caring services to children & their families!

In collaboration with:
 The Regional Center of Orange County and The Orange County Department of Education
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Last Update January 18, 2012