Ever wonder what you can do to help your "typical" child cope with their sibling's illness?

 

Is Your Loved One on the Utah DSPD Wait List? One-Time Funding Available Now!

Time sensitive - DSPD has one-time funding for respite. If your child is on the wait list, they may qualify for temporary caregiver compensation and/or one-time respite, PPE (masks, gloves, sanitizer), assistive tech such as a tablet, and Meals on Wheels for ages 22 and above. See the link for details and submit a request by September 13th, 2020.

Special thanks goes to Governor Herbert and DSPD Director, Angie Pinna, who have worked together to get legislation signed. About 25% of families on the wait list will be able to access one-time services. That equates approximately 1,000 Utah families of children with qualifying special needs who will be able to have some relief during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Submit a request at the website below:

https://dspd.utah.gov/wlcares/ 

Online Super Kids Summer Camp

 

Super Kids Events Temporarily Cancelled

Super Kids Events including the ice cream social set for today, Monday, March 16th, are temporarily cancelled for social distancing precautions and to avoid the spread of illness.

Ice Cream Social

This event is CANCELLED for social distancing precautions and to avoid the spread of illness.

Down Syndrome Meet and Greet - Weber/Morgan area

Join UDSF Families in the Weber and Morgan areas for a Meet & Greet! We will enjoy refreshments, bounce house fun, fellowship, connection and understanding. Tickets: $5: for family and friends who WILL be jumping Free: for those with Down syndrome. Free: for those who do NOT wish to jump. We look forward to seeing you there!  Registration For questions or concerns contact [Megan Luevano] [megan@xmission.com] [801-633-3747]

Free Super Kids Conference for Entire Family this Saturday



Saturday, September 28th, 1-4 p.m.

McKay Dee Hospital

4401 Harrison Blvd., Ogden, UT

Fun activities for kids of all ability levels, presentations for adults, resource booths, mini-massages, light refreshments, and door prizes

REGISTER HERE

 

 



Come to a wonderful retreat for parents with keynote presenter, Angela Jackson, a loved Clinical Mental Health Counselor practicing in the Ogden valley for 21 years and seven years prior to that in Arizona. Her engaging personality and presentations have past audiences laughing, learning, and coming away with rejuvenated hope. Angela will be speaking on The Power of Play. Every family can use these amazing tips and uplifting empowerment to become closer and ultimately happier through play.

See Angela's bio here.


Event Outline and Instructions:

Park at the south end of McKay Dee Hospital and walk in the South Entrance. Walk left and left again up the Education Center wing.

• Check in at the end of the hall in the Pre-Function Area and sign a quick media release if it's ok to take photos of your family.
• Children with special needs and children 7 and younger will attend the Super Kids Class in the East Auditorium. Here, there will be a staff from Northern Utah Pediatrics and teen volunteers to welcome and engage children. Medical care will not be provided in this setting. Parents will be notified if medical needs arise or if children need assistance in the restroom. Please let staff know if children have specific special needs or allergies.
• Older children, (ages 8-14) who have a sibling with special needs, will attend the Sib Shop in the West Auditorium. This is an amazing fun workshop filled with activities that increase confidence, team building, and support for sibs. Sib Shop is provided by Allies with Families, a wonderful organization which values strengthening families.
• Visit community resource booths
• Presentations in rooms 3 and 4

1:15 - 1:25     What to Ask for in an IEP or 504, Sara Gailey - parent and elementary teacher
1:25 - 1:30     Welcome
1:30 - 2:00     Preventing, Identifying and Responding to Bullying, Esperanza Reyes, Parent Advocate - UPC
2:00 - 2:30     Strengthening Family Relationships, Erik Jenkins, LCSW - Willow Pines Therapy
2:30 - 2:45     Intermission, Visit Booths, and Refreshments
2:45 - 2:55     Thank you to community partners, speakers, and volunteers
2:55 - 3:00     Introduction of Keynote Speaker
3:00 - 3:55     Keynote - The Power of Play, Angela Jackson, CMHC - Behavioral Health Institute, IHC

SUPER KIDS CONFERENCE 2019

Come enjoy an afternoon of fun for the kids and a repreave for parents!

Free event with light refreshments.

Children attending activities must pre-register.

Register here to reserve your spot: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/QKGJPHF

Santa for Super Kids

This event is scheduled before the holiday rush, so that families can enjoy Santa and Mrs. Clause indoors, free of charge, in a small group, while avoiding viruses as much as possible. Looking forward to seeing you there!

Trick-or-Treat and Expert Asthma Tips

Come enjoy a 10 minute expert talk on avoiding asthma during the holidays, followed by

Trick-or-Treating booths! Costumes encouraged. Non-food items provided for children who cannot eat, have food allergies, or are on a special diet.

2018 Super Kids Conference

Register Here

Come enjoy this fabulous parent retreat while children attend the Super Kids Class.

Booths, mini massages, and refreshments provided.

McKay Dee Hospital. 4401 Harrison Blvd., Ogden, UT. South Entrance.

Topics

Mindfulness Activites, Dr. Trisha Rafferty

Laughing Therapy, Dr. Alexandra Barrera

Keynote: How Do I Get My Kid to Listen?, Angela Jackson

Register Here

Fun Summer Therapy Ideas to Do at Home or in the Community

Primary Children’s Pediatric Rehabilitation

Summer Therapy Ideas

Occupational Therapy Sensory ideas:

·         Gardening (Messy play with dirt, digging and watering plants for heavy work)

·         Running through sprinklers

·         Playing catch with sponges and blowing bubbles

·         Climbing on playgrounds for heavy work

·         Swimming

Occupational Therapy Fine Motor:

·         Legos, sticker activities, playing with coins/marbles/cheerios

·         Squirt guns

·         Drawing with chalk

·         Playdough with cookie cutters

·         Cooking with parent

Physical Therapy Strengthening

·         Riding bikes or scooters

·         Playing sports with a parent or friends

·         Hitting a balloon or beach ball in the air

·         Hiking or going for a walk in the neighborhood

Speech Language Pathology Language Development

·         Reading stories together or while child plays quietly

·         Making up stories together

·         Bath time talk (body part identification, descriptive words, action words)

·         Teaching names of objects around you at the grocery store

·         Teaching opposites at the park or zoo

·         Taking turns naming and sorting items (colors, size, shapes)

 

Have your child evaluated by a licensed therapist for ideas tailored specific to your child’s need.

 

Summer Therapy Fun this Friday, Layton Parkway Hospital 3rd floor!

Social Skills and Sensory Friendly Events Summer 2018

Many children with autism or sensory processing disorder need sensory friendly environments and social skills opportunities as they participate in summer activities. A new Northern Utah treasure has popped up - The Local-Social. Here are some great opportunities along the Wasatch Front!

The Local-Social

 

AMC Sensory Friendly Films
https://www.amctheatres.com/programs/sensory-friendly-films


Centerpoint Theater Sensory Friendly Film

Jedi Training to Live Well

Super Kids had an amazing time getting healthy eating tips and attending a "Jedi Training," battling it out with Star Wars villains on May 14th, 2018. Dr. Rafferty of Northern Utah Pediatrics shared her expertise in making nutrition fun and accessible. She recommends four steps to change up your nutrition:

1. Try no meat for a day. Increase veggies!
2. Try a new recipe each week.
3. Plant a garden together. Children are more likely to eat what they plant!
4. Let your kids help plan the menu.

Star Wars characters from Alpine Garrison showed children with special needs a great time as they interacted, gave high fives, and posed for photos. Super Kids lit up as Chandler Copenhaver of Kai Shi, Ogden showed them how to defeat a villain.

THANK YOU to Our Community Partners:
Northern Utah Pediatrics for hosting the event
Alpine Garrison
Kai Shi, Ogden - martial arts and character building

Live Well - May the Force Be with You

FREE for the whole family and every ability level! Enjoy healthy tips, Adaptive Jedi Training, photo ops with Star Wars characters, and Star Wars snacks.

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.)