Check out this bulletin for information on the Lanterman Family Service Guide for clients 3 years of age and older available in three languages, as well as a KYRC Library reading program, a community event celebrating all abilities, resources for puberty and adolescence, tips for staying cool, and the DDS SafetyNet on vaccinations.
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Check Out the Family Service Guide for Lanterman Clients 3 Years of Age and Older
Lanterman understands that meeting the needs of your family member may be challenging. With that in mind, we put together this Family Service Guide for clients 3 years of age and older to help you make informed decisions about services and supports your family member may need.
 
This Family Service Guide provides an overview of the services available to clients. The hope is that the information contained in this guide will facilitate a better conversation between service coordinators and families.

The Guide is available to download in the following three languages:
August 12 ~ Three-Week We Read Together/Leemos Juntos Program Starts

Attend workshops led by a children's librarian. Learn what you can do to help your child be ready to read./Asista talleres conducidos por una bibliotecaria de ninos de la bibliotec publica para aprender sobre lo que pueden hacer para ayudar a sus ninos prepararse para leer.

Friday, August 12, 2016
Help children get ready to read/Ayude a sus ninos prepararse para leer

Friday, August 19, 2016
Make-a-Book workshop/Taller de hacer libros

Friday, August 26, 2016
STEAM observation workshop/Taller de observacion cientifica

Space is limited (espacio limitado), registration required. The program runs for three weeks on Fridays, August 12, 19 and 26, 2016 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Lanterman. By registering for the first session, you will be registered for all three sessions, and must attend at least two of the sessions.

For questions, more information and to register, contact 213.252.5600 or kyrc@lanterman.org.

"We Read Together" made possible with support from the Library Foundation of Los Angeles. "Leemos Juntos" es posible gracias al apoyo del Library Foundation of Los Angeles.

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August 13 ~ Join in a Wonderful Day Celebrating All Abilities with FACT

Mark your calendars for a fun family event celebrating all abilities being held on Saturday, August 13, 2016 starting at 2 p.m. and hosted by our neighborhood council and FACT (Family, Adult and Child Therapies).

The event will be highlighting work by local artists with developmental disabilities, feature entertainment performed by individuals with developmental disabilities and food/barista booths. Lanterman's Koch-Young Resource Center will be hosting an informational booth.

The community event will take place on the corner of Berendo and 6th Street at the Founders Church (no religious affiliation), located at 3281 W. 6th Street, Los Angeles.

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Puberty and Adolescence Resources
Puberty can be a time of mixed feelings for parents and preteens. It can be hard for preteens to understand the many changes that come along with puberty. Also, parents may feel unsure of how to explain these changes to their child. All parents eventually face the challenge of teaching their children about the natural changes of puberty. Parents of preteens with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) may need the help of additional strategies to ease the transition. The aim of this toolkit is to provide guidance on the subject of puberty that can be directly applied to preteens with ASD. These resources are meant to increase families’ understanding of puberty and their ability to adapt to these changes confidently.

Topics covered in this toolkit presented by the Autism Speaks ATN/AIR-P include:
  • Body changes
  • Self-care and hygiene
  • Public vs. private rules and behaviors
  • Staying safe: strangers, secrets and touching
  • Safety planning for runners and wanderers
  • Safety planning for increased aggression
  • Internet safety
View more information online

Download ATN/AIR-P Puberty and Adolescence Resource: A Guide for Parents of Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Stay Cool with the Following Resources
Tips from Los Angeles' Mayor
Check out Mayor Garcetti's Web site at www.lamayor.org/heatwave for how to stay cool and safe, conservation tips for saving energy, and information about cooling centers.

Lanterman's Fast Facts Sheet on Heat and Dehyrdation
Check out the one-page Fast Facts sheet on Heat and Dehyrdation for things to consider during the summer months, heat-related resources and other key points.
View the fact sheet
DDS SafetyNet
Don't Get Sick, Get Vaccinated

August is National Immunization Awareness Month. Immunizations, or vaccines, are shots. Learn how shots can keep you healthy.

What are shots?

Shots keep you from getting sick. You get shots at the doctor's office. Learn more about getting shots.

Which shots do I need?

Vaccine lists tell you which shots to get. Here are vaccine lists for children, teens and adults.

Can shots prevent the flu?

You should get a flu shot every year. Watch this video to learn more about the flu shot. 
To learn more about shots, visit the DDS SafetyNet.
Stay in Touch with Lanterman
Follow along on Instagram in 2016 as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the regional center system through photos. 

We’ll document the successes and struggles in establishing a statewide system comprised of 21 regional centers, and highlight milestones, achievements and challenges faced during the five decade long journey from 1966 to 2016.

Find Lanterman’s Instagram Account
If you have an Instagram account, search for us @frankdlantermanrc and follow our page from your phone app.
 
You can also view our Instagram page on your computer.
Have you heard? You now have another great way to keep up to date with what's going on at Lanterman - our Facebook page. Like and follow our page to find out about the latest trainings, meetings, events and other information related to Lanterman and our community. It's also a great way to find out what's going on in the general news with regards to developmental disabilities.
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Board Welcomes Your Attendance At Its Meetings

Anyone in the community is welcome to attend Lanterman’s board of directors meeting. The monthly meeting is conducted on the fourth Wednesday of the month at 6 p.m. Meetings are held at Lanterman Regional Center. Contact Frank Lara in advance at 213.252.4902 or flara@lanterman.org so you can be placed on the list of attendees.

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