Spring Newsletter
This Spring is full of special observances including National Autism Month, Occupational Therapy Month in April, and Better Hearing and Speech Month in May!
Below are some more to celebrate:
April 10th: National Siblings Day
April 16th: World Voice Day
May 1st – 7th: Deaf Awareness Week
We kicked off April with another fantastic Sibshop’s! Many thanks to our Sibshop staff and families for providing unforgettable sibling experiences at our workshops. Sibshops are events for siblings of children with neuro-diverse needs. They incorporate play and discussion based activities, providing a safe space for siblings to build confidence, navigate challenges of living with siblings with disabilities, make new friends, and explore their unique role within their families. Don’t miss our next meet up on June 10th!
Below are some more to celebrate:
April 10th: National Siblings Day
April 16th: World Voice Day
May 1st – 7th: Deaf Awareness Week
We kicked off April with another fantastic Sibshop’s! Many thanks to our Sibshop staff and families for providing unforgettable sibling experiences at our workshops. Sibshops are events for siblings of children with neuro-diverse needs. They incorporate play and discussion based activities, providing a safe space for siblings to build confidence, navigate challenges of living with siblings with disabilities, make new friends, and explore their unique role within their families. Don’t miss our next meet up on June 10th!
Inclusive Events
AUsome Resource Market
AUsome Sauce is the perfect blend of safety and connection for parents with young children on the spectrum. We come together to allow open dialogue and various views of every families journey through an autism diagnosis. Our goal is to bring comfort in knowing you are not alone by providing resources and growth within a community of able minded individuals.
Join us at this event!
Dear Mom Conference
“Dear Mom, Conference is needed for us as much as it is needed for you. This is our invitation. That we come to know you, because we are you. You are welcome to join us on this journey, together. To pave new paths for seeking hope, finding your voice, and leaving your fears behind.”
For moms raising a person with Down Syndrome and/or any disability. A day to find respite, reset, and connect with other moms walking on the same journey.
Local Happenings
April 22nd
TeWinkle Park, Costa Mesa
Held to raise critically needed funds to help children, teens and adults find relief from seizures.
April 15th + 16th
OC Fairgrounds, Costa Mesa
A free family event produced by OC Fair staff that focuses on STEAM education and hands-on learning.
April 11th + 27th
Pretend City Children’s Museum, Irvine
Enriching play experiences done in a sensory-free environment.
May 6th
Championship Soccer Stadium, Irvine
Annual community fundraiser that supports children and families who rely on the life-changing services and programs provided by RMH OC.
Resources
Kids todo List App
This is a great app for building a visual schedule to help with sequencing and routines. The app has options for using clip art photos of common places and actions as well as an option for taking your own photos to use as aids.
The Neurodiversity Podcast talks with leaders in the fields of psychology, education, and beyond, about positively impacting neurodivergent people. Our goal is to reframe differences that were once considered disabilities or disorders, promote awareness of this unique population, and improve the lives of neurodivergent and high-ability people.
School Psyched Podcast is a bi-weekly podcast by school psychologists because none of us is as skilled as all of us. Come join the conversation!
Testimonials
Here are what our Sib’s are saying:
“Sibshops is my favorite place in the world“
“It was so fun! I want to stay all day”
Inspiration
– Emily Perl Kingsley
Visit our new Blog posts, including Family Fun Spring Activities!
