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Please let us know if you would be willing to have us take photos or film your child and you, in the clinic or at home. Or, send us photos of you and your child and family together. You can send them to development@pcda.org, drop off copies at reception or give them to your clinician. We will be sure to obtain your consent before using them, and we will not use names unless you want to. Also, we love to receive quotes from you about PCDA. Thank you for helping us to tell the PCDA story- which is the story of your child and you!

PCDA Music Therapy Teaching Tour

The PCDA Creative Arts Team was a proud presenter at the 2017 World Congress for Music Therapy in Tsukuba, Japan on July 7th!

The presentation was titled, Coaching, Connecting and Creating: Music Therapy Within a Relationship-Based Family Centered Approach for Children.

The presentation helped to increase awareness of the use and practice of the DIR®Floortime™ model within the field of music therapy. Within this presentation, the team discussed the importance of valuing the Parent-Child relationship as an important factor of development and demonstrated how to support these relationships using creative music techniques. PCDA's presentation had over 9 different countries attend from around the world including, Australia, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Philippines and Thailand. Many music therapists have expressed interest in the work being done at PCDA as well as continuing their own specialized DIR® Floortime™ Training from their native country!

The Creative Arts Team would like to say Thank You to all the individuals who helped support the team in getting to Japan! We are truly proud to be part of the PCDA Team and look forward to more opportunities to spread our knowledge of Music Therapy and the DIR® Floortime™ model.

Two New Social Skills Programs

Fun and Friends*
A Social Skills group for 3-4 year olds
PCDA is now offering Social Skills playgroup for 3-4 year olds!
Friday mornings from 9am – 10:30am at PCDA.
Parents are encouraged to join the fun with their little ones.

Socials Skills Group now in Baldwin Park!*
PCDA is happy to announce their collaboration with the City of Baldwin Park Department of Recreation and Community Services. Social Skills Groups are now being offered at the Teri G. Muse Family Service Center.

*Both programs are vendored by the regional center

For more information, please contact Jennifer Avendano at 626-793-7350 x222

Thank you Maximo Marcuso and the Rose Bowl
for having our children’s choir, The NoteAbles,
participate in the 4th of July Celebration!

PCDA’s Young Adults Program is designed for those 18-21 years of age, with a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder or intellectual disabilities. The 6-month program is designed for young adults who have basic skills and are ready to advance towards greater independence. The program meets twice a week.

Activities and curriculum topics include:

• Creative Personal Goals
• Daily Living
• Social Skills in a restaurant
• Time Management
• Transportation
• Problem Solving

For more information, please contact juliane@pcdateam.org or 626-793-7350 x286

Congratulations Janet Torres for being
DI of the Month!

We are happy to honor Janet Torres as our DI of the month. Janet has a B.A. in Human Development with an emphasis on Child Development. She also has a minor in Psychology. Janet began her role as a Developmental Interventionist in August of 2016. Janet came to PCDA with experience in infant, toddler, and high school students. She has a range of clients on her case load and continues to grow in her role as a DI. We are pleased to honor her as our DI of the Month.

NOW HIRING Child Development Interventionists

A child development interventionist supports a child through play-based intervention in programs in the clinic and in the home and community settings.

For more information, visit: http://www.pcdateam.org/career-opportunities/

HELP US GET FUNDING FOR ALL AUTISM TREATMENT!

The DIR/Floortime Coalition has a new bill--Senator Anthony Portantino's SB 399 will require insurance funding for the most appropriate treatment approach for each patient with autism!

We need you to add your name to our sample letter. We must show that parents, professionals, and organizations are behind this bill.

Please click here to add your name: http://www.dirfloortimecoc.com/news--updates.html