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From the Executive Director
Dear Friends,
As we approach Thanksgiving, I reflect on how fortunate we are to have PCDA. We have a remarkable group of professionals who are dedicated to advancing each child’s development through attunement to the child’s ideas, close partnership with parents, and helping children to grow into thoughtful, kind and considerate young adults. In addition, we have a beautiful facility, and large group of volunteers and supporters who make this all possible. I occasionally have the opportunity to travel and teach in other countries, and I am reminded of how exceptional it is to have these services for children and families. Thank you to all who contribute to this great effort.
Thank you,
Diane Cullinane, M.D.
Executive Director |
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Teen Art Show
Teen Club/Teen Buddies held another successful art show on October 7 at the Pasadena Public Library, Central Branch! Thanks to all the parents, clinicians, volunteers and artists who made it possible!
Christy & Joshua
Thanapong
Andrew
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Harvest Moon
What a night! On October 1, PCDA celebrated its 20th anniversary at our annual Harvest Moon Gala & Art Auction. South Pasadena City Councilmember Bob Joe and Teen Club alum Ethan Uy were honored for their achievements, California Poet Laureate Dana Gioia gave a special reading, MC Lolita Lopez of NBC4 kept the evening moving, and many other special guests, community leaders and PCDA supporters enjoyed a beautiful evening under the stars and raised over $102,000 to support the children and families who need PCDA’s therapies and programs! Thanks to all who made this outstanding event possible!
PCDA’s children’s choir, The Note-Ables
PCDA Ambassador & State Senator Anthony Portantino with Community Service Award honoree Bob Joe and his granddaughters
Dr. Diane with Achievement Award honoree and Teen Club alum Ethan Uy
and his parents, Tina and Sonny
PCDA co-founders Mimi Winer and Dr. Diane Cullinane celebrate 20 years of helping children with auctioneer and PCDA alum parent Craig Watson
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THREE NEW PROGRAMS
Young Adults Program
A 6-month program that meets twice weekly for 18-21 year-olds who are ready to advance towards greater independence.
Fun and Friends
A social skills group for 3-4 year-olds and their parents.
Friday mornings 9:00-10:30 am at PCDA
Socials Skills Group now in Baldwin Park!
These programs are vendored by the regional center! For more information, please contact Jennifer Avendano at 626-793-7350 x 222.
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Dr. Diane accepting a grant to PCDA
from the Pasadena Host Lions Club Memorial Trust –
thank you, Lions, for your generous support!
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SPOTLIGHT OF THE MONTH: Ethan Uy
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PCDA’s 2017 Achievement Award was given to Ethan, a recent graduate of PCDA’s Teen Club and a freshman at Citrus College with plans to transfer to Cal Poly Pomona and major in Engineering. Ethan went to Arcadia High School, where he excelled in math and science and graduated with a 3.0 GPA. Ethan was also a member of the Arcadia High School Marching Band all four years, playing the alto saxophone. Ethan’s other hobbies include movies, video games, hiking and cooking. Ethan joined the PCDA Teen Club in 2013, and the outings and meetings helped him to make friends, gain confidence and express himself. According to Ethan’s mom Tina, “The Teen Club helped Ethan to communicate his thoughts and feelings. He has made several friends from PCDA, and they have had outings to movies and spent time hanging out at our home. I am glad Ethan came to PCDA because it has helped him became the fine young man he is today!” Congratulations, Ethan, and best wishes for your continued happiness and success!
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DI OF THE MONTH: Rebecca Read
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We are honored to announce Rebecca Read as the DI of the Month for October. She has been working with PCDA as a Developmental Interventionist since November 2016. Rebecca has a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of California, San Diego. Rebecca has experience working with infants through adults. Prior to PCDA, Rebecca worked as a teaching assistant at a school in Pasadena. She also worked as a lab assistant at UCSD working with adolescents at the Eating Disorder Center for Treatment and Research. Rebecca has shown a lot of growth over the past year, building great relationships with her clients and their families. Rebecca has had the opportunity to work with clients in our Building Blocks, SEDI, Social Skills, and Teen Club programs. We greatly appreciate Rebecca for her dedication and hard work. |
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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/
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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
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Book of the Month:
Waiting is Not Easy
By Mo Willems
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In the latest book in the series, Gerald loses patience with Piggie when he is told that a surprise is in store, but that he must wait for it. Piggie knows that the surprise is worth the wait, but she has to contend with Gerald’s impatience. The story is about friendship, human emotions, and the beauty in the world around us. Simple words and expressive illustrations make this a good choice for parents and young children to read together. |
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Nutrient of the Month:
Carotenoids
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Carotenoids are red, orange and yellow pigments produced by plants. These phytochemicals are known to be good for your skin and eyes and may also play a role in preventing cancer. Carotenoids are found in many vegetables, such as pumpkin, sweet potato, butternut squash, peppers, and tomatoes.
Pumpkin Pie is a great dessert choice for all members of the family this time of year. It is high in protein and has a vegetable as a main ingredient. It can be altered to be lower in calories while still tasting good. Try this pumpkin pie recipe at one of this year’s holiday dinner for kids and adults to enjoy! |
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Pumpkin Pie
Ingredients
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 can (15 oz.) 100% pure pumpkin
- 1 can (12oz.) evaporated milk
- 2 unbaked 9-inch (2 cup volume) pie shells
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Mix ingredients thoroughly.
- Pour mixture in to pie shells.
- Bake for 15 minutes.
- Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and bake for 20-30 minutes.
Customize Your Pie!
Casein (milk) free ideas:
- Use ¾ cup coconut milk instead of evaporated milk. If mixture is not thick enough for your taste, add 1 tablespoon tapioca flour
- Use a tub of Tofutti Better than Cream Cheese instead of evaporated milk (contains soy)
Gluten-free ideas:
- Go crustless!
- Use a gluten free pie crust
- Use ground nuts as a crust
- Make a crust from ground gluten-free cereal
Egg-free ideas:
- Use 4 tablespoons corn starch
- Use one-banana instead of 2 large eggs
- Use ½ cup of applesauce instead of 2 large eggs
Ideas for less calories:
- Use fat-free evaporated milk
- Use 16 ounces fat-free cottage cheese instead of milk. Put cottage cheese in blender first to make smooth. This will make more of a cheesecake like texture
- Go crustless!
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We are honored to have your support – thank you,
October 2017 Donors!
Leslie & Michael Bernard
BurkeTriolo Studio
Michael Cacciotti
Debra & James Cahill
CCFS
Josie & John Clark
Denise & Tom Clark
Claud & Co. Catering
Brad Colerick
Cornejo Effie & Nick Cacarnakis
Chelby Crawford
Kimber & Matthew Crow
Dr. Diane & Bill Cullinane
Dr. Mona & Scott Delahooke
Julie & Mike Delucia
Lucy & Vartkes Demirjian
Leah & Kirk Dilbeck
Peter Dong
John Eppick
Albert Fohrer
Farrell & Shane Foley
Camille & Manny Gonzales
Tracy Green
Gabby & Joe Griffin
Marilyn & Tom Hancock
Denise & Brian Holmes
Matthew Jones
Kimberly & Eric Kaufman
Tracy & Armen Khatchadourian
Sally Kilby
Gloria & Paul Kilian
Judge Ruth Kwan
Ellen & Joseph Lee
Cynthia Lewis & Paul Jan Zdunek
Diana Mahmud & Richard Helgeson
Vidia Mamesah
Greta & Peter Mandell
Ron Margolis
Mejia, Anthony
Linda Wah & James Okazki
Peggy O'Leary
Nadia Olstad
Pasadena Host Lions Club Memorial Trust
Joan & Joe Payne
Anne Perry
Elizabeth Peterson
Lori & Philip Putnam
Lissa & James Reynolds
Rachel Rosales
Carrie & Andy Salter
Julie & Steve Schultz
Reyhanak Shafiiha-Taylor & Jason Taylor
Ching-Pyng Shiang & Alex Chen
Jaromy Siporen
Charlotte & Tim Stratz
Preetha Sundareswaran
The Capital Group Charitable Foundation
UPS Foundation
Lin & Alan Vlacich
Carolyn & Craig Watson
Ruth & Chuck Woldhuis
Ziegler, Scott & Susan
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Amazon donates 0.5% of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases to the charitable organization of your choice. Support your PCDA by starting your shopping at smile.amazon.com. To learn more please click here.
Click here to visit our wish list to
make an in-kind donation.
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PCDA is committed to providing children with developmental challenges and their families with the best possible child development programs. Your donations will help us continue our commitment in leadership in service and professional education. PCDA is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization. Please learn more about the ways that you can support our efforts.
For further information, please contact Franci Levine-Grater at (626) 793-7350 ext. 289. |
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PCDA improves the lives of children and young adults who have autism or other developmental challenges, through leadership in family-centered, multidisciplinary services and professional training.
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