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Resources for Parents
Below you can find an abundance of resources including books, websites and organizations that can assist you and your child.
General:
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Children and Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
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National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities
Legal Rights:
Employment
- Autism NOW: provides on the job transitional planning for job opportunities
Education
- National Resource Center: provides information on education issues, educational rights, books on IEPs, and on understanding your child’s educational rights
- Autism NOW provides in the classroom and transition planning for students
Organizations
With infants/young children:
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Easter Seals Chicago-Windy City Kids Children’s Development Center
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Easter Seals: Metropolitan Chicago Child and Family Connections
With pre-teen and high school-ers:
Community Involvement, Networking:
Books:
Education:
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Wrightslaw: From Emotions to Advocacy The Special Education Survival Guide
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The IEP from A to Z: How to Create Meaningful and Measurable Goals and Objectives
Social Skills for Children:
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Friends Forever: How Parents Can Help Their Kids Make and Keep good Friends
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Raise Your Child’s Social IQ: Stepping Stones to People Skills for Kids
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Why Don’t They Like Me? Helping Your Child Make and Keep Friends
Health:
Research and Data:
Sneak Peek at this Week's Books
This Week: Simply Be Heard!
On Wednesday, July 17, and Saturday, July 20, 2013, we held two the last Terrific Tales Story Time sessions of this summer at West Englewood Library! Check out some of the pictures below.
- Down By The Cool Of The Pool by Tony Mitton
- Froggy Learns to Swim by Jonathan London
- The Day The Crayons Quit by Drew Daywalt
- The Dot by Peter H. Reynolds
- Press Here by Herve Tullet
- How I Became A Pirate by Melinda Long
- Hilda Must Be Dancing by Karma Wilson
- Where The Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak
Remember this!
S-- Simple; Be clear and be heard.
T -- Theme; What is the story saying?
O -- Out-loud; What makes a story fun to read out loud? How to pick the right book.
R -- Reading; How to connect with your child or group.
Y -- Say Yes! Be positive, take a chance!
Please join us at the next session on Saturday, September 14, 2013 from 10:00am-11:00am at West Englewood Library 1745 W. 63rd Street Chicago, IL 60636. To register, please visit www.companies-that-care.org/tt-story-time-registration!
Nili Yelin Biography
Terrific Tales Story Time
Center for Companies That Care has recently expanded the Terrific Tales program to include a family literacy component, called Terrific Tales Story Time. On the third Saturday of most months, at the West Englewood Library in West Englewood, The Storybook Mom is bringing her books, her games, her reading tips and her sparkle. You just need to bring yourself and an adult.
Register for the next Story Time!
What is 'Family Literacy?'
Barbara Bush once said, "The home is the child's first school, the parent is the child's first teacher, and reading is the child's first subject." (www.barbarabushfoundation.com).
A child's learning starts in the home at a very young age. Family literacy programs such as ours seek to involve parents and other family members in the educational development of younger children through reading and storytelling activities.
Why is Family Literacy important?
Several research studies have demonstrated the connection between early literacy skills and overall academic achievement.
According to the National Center for Family Literacy:
- Children’s reading scores improve dramatically when their parents are involved in helping them learn to read.
- Low family income and a mother’s lack of education are the two biggest risk factors that hamper a child’s early learning and development.
How does Terrific Tales Story Time work?
On the third Saturday year-round (excluding August), professional storyteller Nili Yelin, known as "The Storybook Mom," will lead a story-time event for parents/guardians, adult relatives and younger children. After each storytelling session, Nili will provide tips to adults on the 5 key elements of telling a good "STORY." These sessions will be provided free of charge to community members.
S -- Simple; Be clear and be heard.
T -- Theme; What is the story saying?
O -- Out-loud; What makes a story fun to read out loud? How to pick the right book.
R -- Reading; How to connect with your child or group.
Y -- Say Yes! Be positive, take a chance!
About The Storybook Mom
To read about the award-winning professional storyteller, Nili Yelin, click here.
Who is invited?
All community members are welcome to join in the monthly storytelling sessions.
Where and When is Terrific Tales Story Time being held?
Questions?
For more information, call Center for Companies That Care: 312-661-1010.
Click here for a sneak peek at some of the past weeks' stories.
Click here to see the Terrific Tales Story Time flyer and bring your friends!
Click here to REGISTER for the next Terrific Tales Story Time.
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