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SPECIAL NEEDS
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ranch-themed events into adaptable
and accessible activities for children and adults of all ages and abilities. Registration required. roughriderroundup.com.21449 Roughout Road. (209)256- 9640.
Sensory friendly films. Prime Cinemas; Red Bluff. 2nd Saturday of the month
at 10:30 a.m. Year-round for families of individuals with disabilities. Lights will be dimmed, trailers limited and sound vol- ume lowered. The films will also be open captioned. 400 S Main Street. Primered- bluff.com. (530)529-5491.
Sensory Hour at Turtle Bay; Redding. Sensory Hour is an event for children
with Autism Spectrum Disorders and/or Sensory Processing sensitivities and their families to experience the Museum at their own pace. Dimmed lighting, minimal sounds and a relaxed atmosphere. Free, but preregistration is required, and spots fill quickly. Check the website or call for information about upcoming dates. turtle- bay.org/sensory-hour. 844 Sundial Bridge Drive. (530)242-3108.
Shasta Head Start, Inc.; Redding. Shasta Head Start is dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of young children, one family at a time. Opportuni- ties for education, parenting support, and resources to families in Shasta, Siskiyou, and Trinity counties. Highly qualified staff provide full-day and part-day classes, nutritious meals, safe and inclusive envi- ronments, parent education and support, and curricula supporting kindergarten readiness. Free for qualifying families. shastaheadstart.org. 375 Lake Blvd., Ste. 100. (530)241-1036.
Small Talk Pediatrics; Redding. Provides speech therapy services for children of
all ages. Each therapist has a passion for speech therapy and understands the value of communication in each persons’ life. smalltalkpeds.com. 2526 Goodwater Avenue. (530)226-8255.
SISKIYOU COUNTY
Alyssa Araiza Wings of Angels. Redding. Committed to aiding families who have children suffering with pediatric cancer or life-threatening illness by providing unique support including groceries,
gas, bills and other support. aawoa.com. (530)378-2373.
Siskiyou Early Head Start; Yreka. Compre- hensive child development services to low-income families in Siskiyou County. Parent involvement is a key part of the program. Choose the Early Head Start op- tion from the programs and services drop down menu. siskiyoucoe.net. 1 Childs Way. (530) 842-8493.
Siskiyou Opportunity Center; Yreka
and Mt.Shasta. Organization that helps individuals with developmental disabilities ages 18+ find meaningful employment. siskiyouoc.org. Mt. Shasta (530)926-4698. Yreka (530)842-4110.
DIVERSE ABILITY SWIM LESSONS
SHASTA COUNTY
Shasta Family YMCA; Redding. Offering swim lessons for youth with mental & physical dis- abilities Lessons help build confidence in the water and reinforce social skills through spe- cially trained instructors and the use of visual aids. 25-minute classes are $29 for members and $39 for nonmembers. Call for updated in- formation and upcoming class dates. sfymca. org. 1155 N. Court St. (530) 246-9622.
EQUINE ASSISTED
LEARNING &
PSYCHOTHERAPY
Ananda Ranch; Grenada. Provides girls & women a place to awaken their full poten- tial. Founded by Tricia Weldon PHD, MA., EAP, EAL, CTS. Tricia holds Level II certifica- tion under the Equine Assisted Growth & Learning Association as an equine specialist & facilitator. She is also a Girls Circle certified facilitator & a trauma specialist/intervention & consultant. anandaranch.org. 901 White Rock Rd. (530) 925-2567.
Horse Encounters; Redding. Equine Assisted activity for special needs. An approach to learning life skills where participants and certified equine specialists team up with a horse to reach their goals. roughoutranch. org. 21449 Roughout Road. (209) 256- 9640. Stable Hands; Yreka. Improves the physical, mental, emotional & social health of people living with disabilities through equine assisted activities & therapy. Ages 2 & up. Horses Helping Heroes veterans program (free). Scholarship pro- gram available. stablehands.org. (530) 842-3082. Triple Creek Ranch; Shasta & Tehama County locations. Therapeutic horseback riding for individuals of all ages with physical, emotional & mental/learning disabilities. The unique relationship developed with a horse can lead to increased confidence, patience, self-esteem & more. Also offers youth horse- manship activities. tcri.org. triplecrkranch@ yahoo.com. (530) 527-9394.
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REFLECTIONS OF A SPECIAL NEEDS PARENT BY JENNIFER ARNOLD
Uniquely Us is a unique opportunity to address special needs issues and concerns and to celebrate life.
Shasta County author Jennifer Arnold is the mom of four, two of whom have been diagnosed with
multiple special needs. She hopes to raise awareness of many issues that parents of special needs chil- dren face on a regular basis.
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