The Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health declares the first week in May as National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week. The theme for the week of May 3-7, 2010 is “Promoting Positive Mental Health from Birth to Adulthood.”
To combat stigma, advocates and community members may be seen wearing green ribbons to signify new growth, [...]
National Poison Prevention Week, the third week in March each year, is a week nationally designated to highlight the dangers of poisonings and how to prevent them. However, every day people can and do prevent poisonings. We invite you to review the information compiled by the Poison Prevention Week Council and become actively involved in [...]
February 28 – March 6, 2010 is National Eating Disorders Awareness Week. If you are an individual living with an eating disorder (such as anorexia or bulima), a family member, or a friend looking to offer support to a loved one, or a treatment professional looking to help others, check out the National Eating Disorders [...]
October 11, 2009 – 7:25 pm
Dr. Thomas Frieden, the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention gave a press briefing in which he talked about the H1N1 flu and an increased risk for complications and death for children with developmental disabilities. We think this is important so we are including the information here.
Here’s what Dr. Frieden had to [...]
September 25, 2009 – 5:38 am
Here is a helpful and informative parent handout that describes “Everyday Ways” parents can help their young children get ready for the school years.
September 22, 2009 – 5:33 am
ZERO TO THREE: National Center for Infants, Toddlers and Families, has a web-based, interactive learning tool designed to help parents and caregivers support their young children’s early learning. You’ll find age-based information on how children develop the four key skills–language and literacy skills, thinking skills, self-confidence and self-control–that are critical to later school success. Click [...]
September 21, 2009 – 3:18 am
There’s a new playgroup on Wednesdays from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. starting on October 14, sponsored by the C.O.O.R. Intermediate School District Great Start program, one of our community partners.
It is free for all Roscommon County families with children age birth to 5 years old and will be held at the CRAF Center. Contact [...]
August 11, 2009 – 5:36 am
You will have to take your child out of school for some appointments. For the initial evaluation, you will most likely have to bring the child during their usual school day. If your child receives psychiatric services, the appointments also are during the school day.
Other therapy and case management appointments are more flexible as far [...]
When a therapist or case manager evaluates the child’s condition and reaches the opinion that it is medically necessary for a child to see a psychiatrist, the therapist or case manager discusses it with the parent. In those situations, most often there is a belief that medication may be helpful to the child. If the [...]
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