Soccer Associations The following associations offer boys’ and girls’ leagues (4-19), summer camps and special needs programs: American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) (800) USA-AYSO,
www.soccer.org; and Cali- fornia Youth Soccer Association, (888) 429-2972,
www.calsouth.com
YMCA Boys’, girls’ and coed indoor soccer teams at the following branches: Anaheim (3-6), Fullerton (3- 14), Weingart-Lakewood, Santa Ana (3-14) and Yorba Linda (3-5). See “Youth and Family Groups” for contact information.
special needs
Referral agencies, support groups and recre- ational activities. Programs listed throughout Kidsguide are often open to those with spe- cial needs, see your area of interest and con- tact to inquire.
Family Resources and Referrals Comprehensive directories and/or referrals are avail- able for parents of children with special needs through the following agencies: Comfort Connection, (714) 796-5100,
www.rcocdd.com; Family Resource Cen- ter at Miller Children’s Hospital, (800) 636-6742; Family Support Network, (714) 854-7762, www.
familysupportnetworkca.com; Harbor Regional Center, (888) 540-1711,
www.harborrc.org; Help Me Grow, (866) 476-9025,
www.helpmegrowoc.org; and Team of Advocates for Special Kids (TASK), (866) 828-8275,
www.taskca.org.
• Kelly Summer Music Therapy Studio (562) 833-6444, Long Beach
www.kellysummermusic.com Music therapy for children with developmental disabilities is offered with Kelly Summer Music Therapy Studio. Music therapy is the clinical and evidenced-based use of music interventions to accomplish individualized goals within a thera- peutic environment. Music therapy can help your child to reach educational/IEP goals, improve communication, improve gross/fine motor skills, express feelings, and improve emotional and af- fective development. Also see “Music.” See ad on page 39.
Learning Disabilities and Autism Programs Information and resource organizations for au- tism, dyslexia and ADD/ADHD. Autism Society of America, (800) 328-8476,
www.autism-society. org; Autism Solutions for Kids, (949) 221-0126,
www.ask4aba.com; Autism Speaks, (323) 549- 0500,
www.autismspeaks.org; Dyslexia Founda- tion, (941) 807-0499,
www.yesread.org; Learn- ing Disabilities Association, (949) 673-3612,
www.ldaca.org; TACA, Talk About Curing Autism, (949) 640-4401,
www.tacanow.com; and Inter- national Dyslexia Association, (410) 296-0232,
www.interdys.org.
• Life Without Limits Pediatric Center 980 Roosevelt, Ste. 100, Irvine (949) 333-6408
www.ucp-oc.org An experienced team of instructors provide after- school classes for children and teens with all types of developmental disabilities. Classes are offered in art, dance, music, yoga, gymnastics and martial arts at the United Cerebral Palsy of Orange County’s Life Without Limits Pediatric Center. They offer “Let’s Grow!,” a developmental play group for parents and their infants and toddlers (birth-36 mos), as well as parenting classes for children who have challenging behaviors, including social skills classes for children. Check their website for a class schedule.
• Pretend City Children’s Museum 29 Hubble, Irvine (949) 428-3900
www.pretendcity.org Special autism events are offered monthly for families with children whose developmental abili- ties fall on the Autism Spectrum. These events al- low children and their parents/caretakers to play in an autism-friendly environment along with other families. See “Calendar” and “Museums” for com- plete listings. See ad on the back inside cover.
• Rancho Rio Verde 1000 W. Carson St., Long Beach (310) 830-2060 Special-needs students of all ages can participate in a vaulting program (gymnastics on horseback); Mondays, 2-7 p.m. No experience necessary. See ad on page 32.
Recreation Departments Most city recreation departments offer various adaptive programs for kids with special needs. See “Recreation Departments” for contact infor- mation.
support groups
Parent, caregiver and child support groups. Also see: “Emergency and Family Services,” “Parent Education” and “Play Groups.”
AD/HD Support Group (714) 490-7022
www.chadd.org Children and adults with attention-deficit/hyper- activity disorder (CHADD) offer an AD/HD general support group for parents, teachers and care- givers. Last Tuesday of the month, 7-9 p.m. St. Paul’s Lutheran School, 901 E. Helm St., Orange. Free.
60 kidsguide fall/winter 11/12
Boot Camp for New Dads (949) 754-9067
www.bcnd.org A trained coach conducts workshops to help new fathers step up to the challenges of being a dad.
Breast Feeding Support Breast Feeding Clinic
(562) 427-3782
Conducted by a lactation consultant, the clinic at Columbia Pediatrics is designed for any mother (first-time or experienced) with concerns or ques- tions related to breast feeding. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9 a.m., $20; preregistration required. 2840 Long Beach Blvd., Ste. 425, Long Beach.
La Leche League (800) 525-3243
Free support and information for women who are, or want to learn more about, breastfeeding. Bilin- gual.
www.llli.org
Child Support Services The following organizations offer assistance, infor- mation and referrals relating to child support and custody: Orange County Child Support Services, (866) 901-3212,
www.css.ocgov.com; and Single Parents United ‘N’ Kids (SPUNK), (562) 432-8802,
www.spunklb.org.
• Connie Wax, LCSW #27430 Individual, Couple, Family & Child Therapist 3351 Florista St., Ste. 1-D, Los Alamitos (714) 300-3163
www.CounselorForTheGiftedAndTalented.com Confused about parenting a gifted child? Certi- fied SENG (Supporting the Emotional Needs of the Gifted) facilitator, Connie Wax, helps parents gain skills and strategies for parenting a gifted child, through consultation, therapy and work- shops for individuals and families. Her ten-week support groups (new sessions begin in Septem- ber and January) allow parents to discuss the unique challenges that a gifted child brings to a family. LCSW #27430. Also see “Parent Educa- tion.” See ad on page 40.
Doulas of North America (888) 788-3662, Ext. DONA
www.dona.org Referrals to certified doulas, individuals providing support for women and their families during preg- nancy, labor/delivery and post-partum. English and Spanish.
Helping Kids Cope (with Divorce) 500 S. Main St., Ste.1100, Orange (714) 532-4333
www.brightfutures4kids.org A one-time workshop designed to teach parents how to minimize the negative effects of separation or di- vorce. Support group referrals are also available.
Mom and Baby Support Group (562) 933-8117
www.memorialcare.org Ongoing, nurse-led support group for new mothers; moms are encouraged to bring their baby. Wednes- days, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Free.
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