http://wilsonhometrust.org.nz for Children with Disabilities Tue, 23 Dec 2008 22:18:13 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Rodney: Tuesday lunchtime2nd September 12.30-2.30 Where: Orewa Community Centre, Moana Court North Shore: Tuesday lunchtime 9th September 12.30-2.30 Where: Glenfield Community Centre, Cnr Glenfield Rd & Bentley Ave Waitakere: Tuesday evening 16th September 5.00-7.00pm Thursday evening 18th September 2.30-2.30 Where: Kelston Community Centre Cnr Great North & Awaroa Rd Family/Whanau Focus Groups Are you a ... http://wilsonhometrust.org.nz/news/2008/09/03/wdhb-seek-family-feedback/ Family Matters Newsletter for August and September is now published. Articles include: Wilson School Opening ME interactive health programme Child Psychotherapy at AUT Trust Partnerships Conference Spectacles Subsidy Depression Research Autism Workshops Parent2Parent Transition Expo MSD & Parent & Family Resource Centre Disability Law & Special Education Advocacy Family Matters August September 2008 http://wilsonhometrust.org.nz/news/2008/09/02/family-matters-august-september-2008/ Child Psychotherapy is a specialist way of working with children who are experiencing some distress or difficulties in their life. These difficulties may be as a result of past or current experiences such as abuse, neglect, medical intervention, or a change in their environment, for example the death or illness ... http://wilsonhometrust.org.nz/news/2008/09/02/child-psychotherapy-clinic-aut/ Carers NZ is pleased to announce the launch of Family Care Radio, a one hour internet radio show for families with health and disability needs. Family Care Radio's hosts are Pip Fowler, Margie Wheeler, and senior journalist and broadcaster Todd Niall ... all past or current carers. The magazine-style radio ... http://wilsonhometrust.org.nz/news/2008/09/02/new-monthly-programme-for-family-carers/ Families of diagnosed ASD pre-school children are invited to attend the INFORMATION MEETING of the NAS EARLYBIRD® PROGRAMME WAIPUNA HOTEL AND CONFERENCE CENTRE 58 Waipuna Road, Mt Wellington The EarlyBird® Programme is a three month programme which combines group training sessions for parents (caregivers) with individual home visits when video feedback ... http://wilsonhometrust.org.nz/news/2008/08/25/information-meeting-of-the-nas-earlybird-programme/ The Family Matters newsletter for June & July 2008 has just been published and includes articles on the following topics: Wilson Home Trust initiatives Know How Day Spina Bifida Coffee Group Carer Strategy What Do I Say? Talking to children about disability Download june-july-08Family Matters June July 2008 [260 KB pdf] http://wilsonhometrust.org.nz/news/2008/06/18/family-matters-june/ This is a recreational learning Programme for ADHD Children. There are well-constructed eisure activities that will enhance Physical, Social, Cognitive, and Communication skills, as well as movement, action, team building, art, music and much more. There are only eight in the class. Staff are fully trained and provide an accessible, safe environment. Using ... http://wilsonhometrust.org.nz/news/2008/06/12/activ8-auckland/ Meeting dates for the rest of the year are: 19 June – 16, July – 21 Aug – 18 Sept – 15, Oct - 20 Nov - 17 Dec - 15 A support group for Parents… to share experiences… Also, to find solutions. Coffee, tea and biscuits are available as you ... http://wilsonhometrust.org.nz/news/2008/06/12/adhd-asd-support-group-ignite-waitakere/ PFRC is seeking your support to identify a parent whose disabled family member is aged between 0-5 years. I have attached Terms of Reference for the PFRC Focus Group. The parent will be a member of a Focus Group that will help to inform PFRC how we might better respond ... http://wilsonhometrust.org.nz/news/2008/06/12/pfrc-focus-group-0-5-years/ For Parents of Children with ASD Expand your knowledge: Choose the best for your child! If you would like the opportunity to learn about a range of topics that may assist your child to achieve their optimal potential these workshops will answer many questions for you. Being more informed should reduce ... http://wilsonhometrust.org.nz/news/2008/05/22/autismnz-auckland-branch-parent-education-workshops-may-august/