Mental Health Month - Anxiety Disorders

In this month of Mental Health Awareness, a number of workshops and general information sessions have been made available by the Mental Health Association NSW.  

 

Learn about Anxiety Disorders in Bathurst Monday 28th October 7pm.  For details, please Download the flyer RSVP 02 9339 6000 or email mha@mentalhealth.asn.au          

   

In addition, the Mental Health Association NSW offers free programs for all people in NSW who experience anxiety disorders.
 

iTUNES VOUCHER WINNER!

Congratulations to Howlong Preschool who successfully logged onto this blogsite and made a very helpful comment regarding the Toileting App.  An iTunes Voucher is winging it's way to them right now!

If you would like to be in the running for an iTunes voucher of your own, be one of the next five CareWest SCAN supported services to provide a review, comment, question (anonymously or identified). Start a conversation, identify an area of required supports, review a training event or resource. 
Good luck!

Saver Plus - Match your savings for school costs, $ for $. Read How!

This is a wonderful initiative that may be of interest and assistance to a number of your families.  Urge anyone you can think of to make contact.  Support is not only in money but also in finance  know how.  Fiona Carroll, The Smith Family, Saver Plus, is only too happy to take calls and have a chat regarding this helpful scheme: 0269316046 / 0437375832

 

 

The Traffic Jam in My Brain - Online training

Gen Jereb has international standing in her experience and success with inclusive programs for preschools and primary schools. She has collated music, actions and her wealth of professional expertise to come up with a popular training called "The Traffic Jam in My Brain".  Now available as an online training, you can participate throughout the month of October for the equivalent of 7 contact hours.  Click on the link below to find out how to join in - there are 20 days left in October! http://sensorytools.net/PDF/TrafficJam-Online-2013.pdf

Technology Tuesday at the Library

I've said it before and I'll say it again - our libraries are full of amazing supports, resources, and opportunities!  In the latest Wagga City Library eNewsletter, I noted that for their Technology Tuesday, they are hosting an Introduction to iPads workshop which may interest some of you.  It is for anyone who has just purchased an iPad or considering doing so.  Covered will be:- How to use apps, WiFi, email, Safari and other basic tasks relevant to the group. 
Where: Wagga City Library
Date:  Tuesday 29th October 10.30am or 4pm and Tuesday 5th November 10.30am only.
Entry:  Free
Bookings:  02 6926 9700 wcl@wagga.nsw.gov.au

What's on in YOUR library??

NEW App - Toilet training for children with special needs

Many of the preschools supported by CareWest SCAN will have received a copy of Toilet Training for Individuals with Autism or other Developmental Issues by Maria Wheeler, M.ED.  Throughout the book, reference is made to picture cues and how important accuracy is due to the often literal take on visuals.  

A new app, created by Victoria Continence Resource Centre and detailed below, is very well though-out.  It covers the differences between girls and boys, and short sequences regarding 5 key aspects of toileting.  The app supports their own handbook One Step at a Time, available to download, along with a host of other resources to support toilet training.  Please read on below.  Your comments will be most appreciated should you use the app or review any of the books. 
iTunes: Toilet Training for children with special needs _ https://itunes.apple.com/au/app/toilet-training-for-children/id694524907?mt=8

Google Play: One Step at a time Toilet Tips _ https://play.google.com/store/search?q=One%20Step%20at%20a%20Time%20Toilet%20Tips&hl=en

Children's Week NSW 19th - 27th October 2013

The right for children to enjoy childhood is celebrated Saturday 19th October to Sunday 27th October 2013. http://nswchildrensweek.org.au/

Each year one Article from the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child will be highlighted. In 2013 this is Article 31, `The child’s right to play’. The general theme “A Caring World Shares’ and the International Year themes may also be incorporated by schools and communities.