Pediatric obesity is a growing problem not only in the general pediatric population but also in children with intellectual/developmental disabilities (IDD), autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and attention deficit disorders (ADD) (1). The health risks associated with obesity may be exacerbated in this population by medical concerns, medication use, sensory processing, limited opportunity for physical play and activity and rigid food choices including highly processed foods. Addressing weight issues presents unique challenges in this population.
Pasadena Child Development Associates’ innovative F3, or Food, Fitness and Fun program, was developed to address obesity in children with developmental disabilities and autism spectrum disorders. The program is based on the DIR®/Floortime approach. The DIR® philosophy suggests that social-emotional development is the core area for inspiring and organizing growth in the child. Specifically, the program considers the developmental, physiological, sensory and emotional underpinnings of food choice and appetite, the influence of family relationships on eating behavior and the need for health promoting diet and behaviors for all children with consideration of their diagnosis and medical nutritional needs.
This workshop will introduce the program and provide training for its use for group or individual intervention. All participants, including physical therapists, dietitians, psychologists, occupational therapists, nurses and educators will receive the F3 curriculum manual as part of their participation.
Speakers: Patricia Novak, MPH, RD, CLE and Kristen Van Rooyan, MPH, RD
Pasadena Child Development Associates
620 N. Lake Ave.
Upstairs Auditorium
Pasadena, CA 91101
California law and regulation requires that regional centers display on their Web sites information about the dollar value of services they purchase for clients. These data (called "purchase of service" or "POS" data) must be reported separately by clients' ethnic/racial group, langauge and diagnosis.
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Lanterman is seeking your feedback and assistance in completing a short survey so we can better understand the current service needs. This survey is for our community to complete, including clients, family members, service providers or community partners. Thank you in advance for your time!
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Lanterman busca sus comentarios y ayuda para completar una breve encuesta para que podamos comprender mejor las necesidades actuales del servicio. Esta encuesta es para que la complete nuestra comunidad, incluidos los clientes, los miembros de la familia, los proveedores de servicios o los socios comunitarios. ¡Gracias de antemano por su tiempo!
Regional centers must post information regarding how providers are doing with ensuring individuals served are part of their communities (Welfare and Institutions Code section 4519.2(b)). This information is to be updated at least every six months until DDS has determined that statewide compliance has been met.
El Internet está inundado de información y recursos sobre el Coronavirus (COVID-19) desde el nivel federal hasta el estatal y local. Comenzamos esta página para compartir algunos de los recursos e información que encontramos más útiles y accesibles, además de compartir información específica para Lanterman sobre cualquier efecto que esto tenga en nuestras operaciones, nuestros proveedores de servicios y la comunidad en general.
The Internet is awash in info and resources about the Coronavirus (COVID-19) from the federal to the state and local levels. We're starting this page to share some of the resources and info we found most helpful and accessible, plus to share information specific to Lanterman about any effects this is having on our operations, our service providers and community as a whole.
