PCDA

PCDA’s mission is to empower young people with Autism and developmental disabilities by fostering strengths, relationships, and a sense of belonging.

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Family testimonial: A PCDA client mom shares her family’s journey with PCDA’s Interdisciplinary Feeding Team. 💙💛

Want to help support all of PCDA’s work with children and families? Your support makes such a difference ➡️ https://t.co/RmAu5A5f3U https://t.co/47iygFt9nQ

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Reminder you have until the week until December 31st to donate to our 3rd Annual Town Square Toy Drive, which benefits the @pcdakids Holiday Toy Drive. Purchasing a gift from their wishlist is the easiest and safest! https://t.co/EoHlML78FR #holidaytoydrive

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@TownSquareRLSTT So grateful to you! 💙💛

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This holiday season, give the gift of play! PCDA's virtual holiday toy drive is in full swing. Donations made through this year's virtual drive will help families in need receive access to telehealth services, toys, and other essential items. https://t.co/tGEW30ClcD

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Bingo is fun for the whole family, and we can't wait until our virtual Bingo FUNdraiser on November 22! We hope your whole household can join us for #PCDAbingo.

Details, tickets, and sponsorship ➡️ https://t.co/5qIgecTF2J

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"Does your infant cry in terror every time you wear a facial covering to reduce the spread of COVID-19, or when they see a stranger wear one? ... @Parenting_Now wanted to provide some tips for acclimating your baby/toddler to seeing you in a face mask." https://t.co/3uIcAZJBk8

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In PCDA's latest newsletter: Save the date for PCDA's Virtual Bingo Night, honoring our Client of the Month, PCDA board member spotlight, kicking off the NoteAbles Children's Choir's virtual fall session, tips on sensory schedules, and more! 👋💙💛 https://t.co/Ti47k4OctU

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#Autism is front and center on a new #PBS KIDS show and a 27-year-old who's on the spectrum is helping to make it happen and ensure the portrayal is authentic. https://t.co/bGGGKojO12 #disabilities #specialneeds

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"For kids who have trouble sleeping, sensory techniques designed to calm & organize the body can be helpful. In fact, many of the same techniques and methods we use to calm a newborn or infant can be adapted for use with older kids..." (via @inspiredtree) https://t.co/6tc9SL1IIr

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"This concept of ‘meaning making’ made me reflect on how frequently we speak with our children assuming they know what we are talking about, and expecting them to understand us." https://t.co/99YxLtwBkK

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The DIR/Floortime Coalition of CA (@FloortimeCA) holds their advocacy FUNdraiser on Sunday! This is an event that PCDA will not be receiving funding from. We are participating as a partner because the work of this coalition is so vital to ours. Learn more: https://t.co/2y8Meu7EPJ

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"As David Brooks suggests...children ‘need to have been bathed in love so they have some sense of identity, some confidence about their own worth & some sense of agency about their own future.' During the pandemic, these words could not be more important." https://t.co/czjN9gCIjf

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Useful information about the recently expanded recall of some hand sanitizers: https://t.co/R4z1wIp0Bv

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The #PowerOfPlay shines through in this series of articles from @NYTparenting:

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“Even in the most difficult times,” @JessGrose writes in an intro to our series about play, “our kids are capable of boundless joy, and their fertile imaginations provide solace when our grown-up world falls short.” https://t.co/U82XSaHKGk

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Moment to Moment: Supporting Parents’ & Children's Playful Interactions

Monday, 7/27
4 - 5:30 pm EDT
FREE

Presented by Sherri Cawn, MA, CCC-SLP and Traci Swink, MD
Register: https://t.co/HqgWIXyrP9

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There's an updated application deadline of July 15 for the P-EBT program, which is for students who are normally able to get free or reduced price school meals. Applicants can apply to receive up to $365 per child to spend on groceries. Learn more ➡️ https://t.co/tAJFEVvRtT

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Would you share your story for a DIR/Floortime Coalition of California forum that will help other families, children and young adults? The group is asking for your support by sharing your story: https://t.co/s7ik7BLvmk

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"What message does a child receive from hearing, 'Good Job'? We hope they hear our interest, encouragement & approval. However, when 'Good Job!' becomes a habit, is it still successful in conveying this meaning?" PCDA cofounder Dr. Diane Cullinane explains https://t.co/HT5ZFC4O3f

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The P-EBT program is for students who are normally able to get free or reduced-price school meals. This website allows you to apply (by June 30) for up to $365 per child to spend on groceries: https://t.co/tAJFEVvRtT

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Helping your child wear a mask with play and sensory strategies: https://t.co/JLQCQ32rrg