Santa for Super Kids 2017

This event was put on by Northern Utah Pediatrics and Families of Super Kids.

Thank you to Santa and Mrs. Clause for visiting our Super Kids! Santa and Mrs. Clause have a great love for children with special needs. This was a special night where families were able to come out before it gets too cold, avoid big crowds, and have some personal time visiting with Santa and the Misses. Children received a candy cane from Santa and if they could not eat candy, Santa gave them a special sensory toy. Families enjoyed the glow of lights, soft Christmas music, a...nd making sensory crafts while Santa and Mrs. Clause complimented their artwork and entertained with sleigh bells!
We had a wonderful turn out. Thank you, families who were able to make it. We wish families who were sick or otherwise busy a very wonderful, healthy holiday season.
(If you are a family who came and you do not see your photos, we do not have a media release and are happy to get one to you to share your photos.)

Santa for Super Kids

 

Mrs. Clause will also be joining Santa to visit with children and families with special needs. Come enjoy a wonderful holiday event before it gets to cold!

Autumn Social and Santa for Super Kids

"Communication is My Super Power" Conference

 

This conference is for the entire family with fun classes for kids, including those with special needs and amazing presentations for parents and professionals. This is the event you won't want to miss! Children are invited to dress up as super heroes. The topics apply to all families of children with special needs.

 

 

REGISTER HERE

Supplemental Security Income for Children with Special Needs

For children with special needs who have a financial disadvantage, SSI may be an option of assistance. A recent contact at the SSI office informs that an approved SSI applicant will receive retro-payment from the date of application. Since this is the case, the earlier the application, the better. SSI funds may be used for shelter and basic necessities. After the child's basic necessities are taken care of, the money may be used to offset medical costs not covered by insurance. The beneficiary cannot have more than $2,000 in assets. Past SSI funds not used can count toward these assets. https://www.ssa.gov/pubs/EN-05-10076.pdf

Call the SSI office right away to see if your child qualifies within the income requirements.
1-800-325-0778
1-800-772-1213

For families who need a savings account not affecting SSI assets, families can open an Able Account. Financial Institutions offering Able Accounts are not currently in Utah, however, Utah families can still open an Able Account in another state.
https://secure.ssa.gov/poms.nsf/lnx/0501130740

Apply for SSI Disability for a Child
https://www.ssa.gov/disabilityssi/apply-child.html

The application can be started online and must be finished by visiting the local SSI office. Use this SSI Interview Checklist to have everything prepared. Part of the checklist suggests to bring any doctor's notes you already have. The SSI office can contact your doctor's offices to gather additional records. To expedite the process, gather all possible medical and school records to have them ready. Some doctor's offices may have a printing fee. Typically, this is a reasonable amount. Some parents feel it is definitely worth making the process go more smoothly and quickly. When submitting your records, it may be helpful to place all of the diagnoses at the top or front to help the person reviewing to easily find what they need.

2017 Special Needs Support Conference

Our annual conference is Saturday, September 23, 2017. This year's theme is "Communication is My Super Power" and the entire family is invited to attend. The Super Sib Shop will be held again for siblings of children with special needs ages 7-12 with super fun activities provided by Allies with Families and Kai Shi of Ogden. We will also have an Amazing Kid's Class for children with special needs ages 0-18 as well as young siblings ages 0-6. Space is limited, so register today! We have some wonderful presenters coming, including Dr. Barhorst's sister, Annette Stanislav, a Speech Language Pathologist and Dyslexia expert from Texas. Come enjoy booths, great presenters, and meeting other super families. A light morning snack will be provided. Feel free to share with friends and family. This event is sure to please!

https://communicationismysuperpower.eventbrite.com

Adapted Sea Quest Field Trip

Thursday, July 20th, 1-4 p.m.

Layton Hills Mall

1201 N Hillfield Rd., Layton, UT

Bring your whole family to our Adapted Sea Quest Aquarium Field Trip! This will be a fun experience for our children with special needs. Sound will be turned down. Children are welcome to interact with any of the animals that have open tanks and cages. Families are encouraged to stay with the guided tours. Guided Tours at 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. The Birthday Room is reserved for any of our children and families who need a break from the commotion. Sea Quest is located across from Dick Sporting Goods in the Layton Hills Mall. 

RSVP at Families of Super Kids Facebook event or text "Sea Quest" and number of attendeees to 801.896.3608.
Tell the front desk that you are with Families of Super Kids for these discounted rates:
$6.50 Adults (12+), $5 Children (2-11), Free for ages 0-23 months

June Support Group for Families of Children with Special Needs

Free STAR WARS Event for Families with Special Needs

Every Parent and Caregiver Needs a Break

Eye Gaze Communication Class

For parents and caregivers of children with special needs who are non-verbal or who have difficulty being understood by others in the community. This technology has helped individuals with Autism, Rhett Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, ALS, and Lennox Gastaut Syndrome, to name a few.
*Guest Speaker: Leigh Cooley, Utah Representative at My Tobii Dynavox
Come and learn how eye gaze communication can give your child a voice!

2017 Dependent with a Disability Form

It's tax season! Ask your child's school principal sign this form to claim an exemption on your taxes. In some situations, the form can be signed by a primary care physician. Read the instruction page for all situations.
http://www.tax.utah.gov/forms/current/tc-40d.pdf