Showing posts with label Pleasanton. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Pleasanton. Show all posts

Saturday, April 6, 2013

Sensory Conference, Pleasanton, CA - April 26


SENSORY PROCESSING DISORDERS IN CHILDREN"
Carol Kranowitz, MA


Carol Kranowitz, MA, offers sensory strategies and activities that are applauded not only in the United States, but around the world. The Out-of-Sync Child has soldover 500,000 copies. Carol holds an MA in education and human development and, until recently, was a music and drama teacher. She has developed a purposeful curriculum that integrates sensory-motor activities into the school day.
By attending participants can:
    • Identify and describe the six types of SPD and how they can affect the daily lives of children
    • Recognize co-existing problems (e.g., visual, auditory, eating, sleeping, and emotional difficulties)
    • Discuss several research studies by the world’s top investigators
    • Demonstrate “In-Sync” activities, specifically designed to engage various sensory systems and thereby improve learning and regulate behavior
     More information HERE.

    Wednesday, November 2, 2011

    Advanced Parents Guide to Gluten and Casein Free Diet

    November 8, 6:30-8:30 PM
    Child Care Links, 6601 Owens Drive, Suite 100, Pleasanton

    Dr. Thauna Abrin, Naturopathic Doctor, will outline the steps to transitioning to a whole foods and fermented foods diet. Parents will learn how to prevent cross-contamination in the kitchen and how to read labels to ensure the best success on the diet. She will also discuss challenges and risks of the GFCF diet, including picky eaters, weight loss, and mineral deficiencies caused by the diet. Included will be a demo on how to make coconut milk kefir. For more information and to RSVP, contact Christy at csamson@childcarelinks.org, or (925) 249-3908.

    Tuesday, January 4, 2011

    Epilepsy Foundation Of Northern California Volunteer Intern Position- Pleasanton Office

    The Epilepsy Foundation of Northern California is looking for a volunteer intern for their Pleasanton office. More info HERE.