www.SpecialKidsCrusade.org
Special Kids Crusade is dedicated
to developing resources, raising awareness, and
providing support
for children with disabilities and their families
residing in Monterey County.
Monitoring Development
Validating Concerns
Getting Services
Establishing a Support Network
Educating for Advocacy
Finding Community Resources
One may walk over the highest
mountain one step at a time.
MONITORING DEVELOPMENT
Special Kids Crusade’s Family Resource Center
One-to-one Parent Education Appointments & developmental
milestones screening tools.
1900 Garden Road, Monterey or in-home appointments
(831) 372-2730 or frc@SpecialKidsCrusade.org
Go Kids-Nuevas Posibilidades
Developmental screenings & parent education for zero-five in
the 93905 zip code or Alisal School District. Funded by First 5.
1330 E. Alisal Street, Salinas
(831) 757-4537
MONITORING DEVELOPMENT
Parent Education Programs
The Parent Center at Salinas Adult School
Parent’s Place in Pacific Grove
Cabrillo Family Resource Center in Seaside
Early Head Start & Head Start through MCOE
First 5 Vision 1 Programs to begin July 2011
MONITORING DEVELOPMENT
Centers for Disease Control & Prevention
Milestones Checklist:
www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/actearly/milestones
Department of Developmental Services
Reasons for Concerns brochure:
www.dds.ca.gov/EarlyStart/docs/ReasonsForConcern_Englis
h.pdf
Also available in Spanish, Chinese, Hmong, Vietnamese.
Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers (M-CHAT)
www.FirstSigns.org/downloads/m-chat.pdf
VALIDATING CONCERNS
Schedule appointment with child’s Pediatrician Ask for a
referral to a specialist who can perform a more in-depth
evaluation.
Developmental Pediatrician
Child Neurologists
Child Psychologists or Psychiatrists
VALIDATING CONCERNS
Birth to 36-months:
Point of Entry: San Andreas Regional Center (SARC)
Schedule an Intake Interview
Local Education Agency(LEA) & SARC will provide assessment
Eligibility for Early Start will be determined
Over 36-months to 21-years:
Point of Entry: School District
Provide a written request for assessment
School District will provide assessment
Individualized Education Plan meeting will be scheduled
Contact Special Kids Crusade for assistance.
GETTING SERVICES-Early Intervention
Birth to 36-months:
San Andreas Regional Center
Consultation with Family Services Coordinator
Early Intervention Team recommends services*
Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP) developed
Transition assistance into preschool services at 36-months
*Early Start Services may include Assistive Technology, Family
Training & Home Visits, Health & Medical Services, Respite,
Occupational & Physical Therapy, Speech & Language Service.
GETTING SERVICES-36-months to 21-years
Special Education through School District or MCOE
Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meeting will be scheduled
following District performed assessment
IEP will list all services to be provided
Parents should be well-informed prior to IEP meeting
San Andreas Regional Center
Schedule an Intake Interview
Intake Team will gather information from School District, physicians,
psychologists & other professionals
Eligibility for services will be determined (only services not
available through School District)
GETTING SERVICES
San Andreas Regional Center
344 Salinas Street, Suite 207, Salinas
(831) 759-7500
www.SARC.org
Monterey County Office of Education, Special Education
901 Blanco Circle, Salinas
(831) 755-0345
www.Monterey.k12.ca.us/drupal/student-services/special-ed
***Prior to obtaining service recommendations, be certain to describe
what is important to the family, including philosophies & culture.
ESTABLISHING A SUPPORT NETWORK
Support Groups
Parents of Children with Special Needs Support Group
Second Wednesdays, 6-8:00pm
Stilwell Community Center, Fort Ord
Sponsored by Exceptional Family Member Program & Easter Seals
(831) 242-7960 or (831) 684-2166 x 120
Mom’s Night Out (non-hosted dinner)
Second Mondays, 6:30-9:00pm
Alternate between Salinas Area & Peninsula restaurants
Sponsored by Special Kids Crusade
(831) 372-2730 or events@SpecialKidsCrusade.org
ESTABLISHING A SUPPORT NETWORK
Support Groups
Father’s Group Dinner Get-Together
Meets once per month, various dates
Coordinator: Alex von Dallwitz
(831) 626-3524 or adallwitz@redshift.com
Grupo de Apoyo
First Fridays, 6:00pm
Early Head Start, Alisal & Front Streets, Salinas
Sponsored by Padres Compartiendo Juntos
(831) 261-2528
ESTABLISHING A SUPPORT NETWORK
Parent Mentor Program & Special Family Events
Special Kids Crusade
(831) 372-2730 or frc@SpecialKidsCrusade.org
AND Padres Compartiendo Juntos
(831) 261-2528
Consider wide-range of support
Family Doctor, Specialist, Marriage & Family Counselor, Physical
Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Speech Therapist, Case Manager,
Parent Advocacy Trainer, Special Education or Resource Teacher,
Inclusion Specialist, 504 Coordinator
Contact Special Kids Crusade for assistance.
EDUCATING for ADVOCACY
Special Kids Crusade Parent Empowerment Workshops
Autism Spectrum Disorders Educational Series
Second Tuesdays thru Aug 2011, 6-7:30pm
San Andreas Regional Center, 344 Salinas Street, Salinas
Presented by Dr. Linda Lotspeich, Stanford Autism Center
Wrightslaw: Special Education Law & Advocacy Seminar
Thursday, March 24, 8:00am-4:30pm
CSUMB World Theatre, Seaside
Presented by Pete Wright, Esq.
Other regularly scheduled workshops: www.SpecialKidsCrusade.org
EDUCATING for ADVOCACY
Monterey County Special Education Local Plan Area
Basics of Autism Spectrum Disorders;
An Introduction for Parents & Community
January 29, 8:30-11:30am
901 Blanco Circle, Salinas
Ongoing Workshops: www.monterey.k12.ca.us/drupal/studentservices/selpa/workshops
Easter Seals Central California
& Safeway All Kids Can Funding
Understanding ASD: Interactive Parent Training Series
Contact Stella Lauerman: (831) 684-2166 x114
EDUCATING for ADVOCACY
Talk About Curing Autism: www.TacaNow.org
Global Autism Collaboration: www.Autism.com
Autism Research Institute: www.DefeatAutismNow.com
Autism Speaks: www.AutismSpeaks.org
Wrightslaw: www.Wrightslaw.com
Disability Rights California: www.DisabilityRightsCA.org
Consumer’s Guide to the Lanterman Act:
www.dds.ca.gov/ConsumerCorner/LantermanActGuide.cf
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Social Security: www.ssa.gov/kids
FINDING COMMUNITY RESOURCES
Project Playroom: www.ProjectPlayroom.org
Therapeutic Toy Lending Library for special needs children.
Kernes Adaptive Aquatics: www.KernesPool.org
Warm water exercise programs for health, strength, mobility &
confidence.
Christine Marie’s Star Riders: www.CMStarRiders.com
Equine facilitated horseback riding experiences to maximize
potential of children & adults with disabilities.
Salinas Circle for Children: www.SalinasCircle.org
Provides tools & support for children with special needs.
FINDING COMMUNITY RESOURCES
Project Lifesaver: www.ProjectLifesaver.org
Protecting the wandering through rapid-response partnership with
law enforcement. Local contact: Office of the Sheriff at (831) 6477702
Parents Helping Parents Assistive Technology Services:
www.php.com/services/itech
Preview & demonstration center in Bay Area for Assistive
Technology.
Curriculum & Assistive Technology Resource Center:
www.monterey.k12.ca.us
Variety of workshops offered to MCOE staff & parents.
FINDING COMMUNITY RESOURCES
Easter Seals Central California:
www.CentralCal.EasterSeals.com
P.L.A.Y. Project for children 0-6 with autism.
Special Kids Crusade: www.SpecialKidsCrusade.org
Including Special Kids Adaptive Skills Program
VIP Basketball Camp designed for developmentally disabled
players (8 weeks beginning Feb each year)
Ability Awareness Trainings in collaboration with the Monterey
County SELPA to offer children & adults experience at what it might
be like to live with a disability (Autism Station)
Family Resource Directory in print & on-line (Spa & Eng)...search
“autism”
Including Special
Kids Program
VIP Basketball
Ability
Awareness
Trainings
Empowerment
Workshops &
Mom’s Night Out
Special Kids Crusade
Executive Director, Laura Harris
1900 Garden Road, Suite 230
Monterey, CA 93940
execdir@SpecialKidsCrusade.org
www.SpecialKidsCrusade.org