BROOKLYN, N.Y. (PRWEB) APRIL 13, 2020
Contact: Robin Waxenberg,
[email protected], 917-301-1350
PUNKINFUTZ OFFERS PARENTS OF CHILDREN WITH ADAPTIVE NEEDS A SAFE HAVEN TO DISCUSS AND UNDERSTAND THE UNIQUE CHALLENGES OF COVID-19
New Week of “Wednesdays at Noon” on FACEBOOK:
Inspiring Experts & Parent Advocates to Provide Best Protocols & Personal Experiences
Additional Friday Sessions Have Been Added
PunkinFutz, the award winning company that makes sensory play products for children with adaptive needs, is providing resources for parents to help navigate the unique challenges they now face with work and children at home and in light of the international COVID-19 pandemic. Throughout April it is hosting weekly Wednesdays at Noon FACEBOOK discussion on timely topics, recommendations and best practices. It has also added Fridays at Four, designed for parent and child, together.
This week’s topic:
Noon Eastern Time, Wednesday, April 15, 2020
On-Line Occupational Therapy: Expert Advice for Making it Work
Occupational therapist Camille Crayton, OTR/L will provide tips for supporting your child’s occupational therapy needs while at home. Camille Crayton is a pediatric occupational therapist at a preschool in New York City, providing services for children ages 3-5. Camille is passionate about occupational therapy and committed to helping children meet their school related goals.
4:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Friday, April 17, 2020
Preparing to Learn: How to Use Relaxation and Focus to Your Advantage
Florencio Palomo is the Founder and Executive Director of "REACH swim academy," a learn-to-swim program that focuses on children of all abilities and needs located in the Bronx, NY. Florencio's career working with special needs children spans over 30 years, the last 25 in aquatics.
“Community support continues to be everything,” says company founder and CEO Lisa Radcliffe, “As the mother of two children with adaptive needs, I know how disruptive and overwhelming this is. Our series has engaged parents nationwide who are connecting with us, sharing their stories and seeking advice from our guests. We are so glad to be in contact with our community, offer valued insight and learn from each other. With uncertainty all around us, we all benefit from this collaborative dialogue.”
The virtual discussions include a broad range of timely topics, featuring parent advocates, educators, performing artists, occupational therapists, business leaders, health professionals and PunkinFutz staff, among others. Wednesdays at Noon conversations last 45 minutes, a shared ‘lunchtime,’ starting with a structured discussion based upon the announced topic, then providing opportunity for audience participation and questions. Sign language interpretation is provided, either real-time or within 48 hours, depending on the interpreter’s availability. Fridays at Four also last 45 minutes and feature activities parents and children can do together, including cooking, circus and relaxation exercises.
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