Free Parent Education Classes

 

Free parent education classes are offered at both the Kokomo and Peru locations. The following are classes being offered currently.

Kokomo

All of the following programs will be held at Positive Results for Kids, 1226 E. Hoffer St. in Kokomo.


Infant Positioning and Use of Infant Seating Devices 
· September 23, 7:00 – 8:30 pm
· Presented by Toni Cassidy, a Positive Results For Kids pediatric Physical Therapist’s Assistant with almost 20 years experience. 
· This session will help you understand how to position your child during sleep, diaper changes, during play time, and carrying to promote more symmetrical body

 

and head development. It will also discuss how and when to use items such as Bumbo seats, Johnny Jump-ups, Exersaucers, infant carriers, etc.


Stepping Stones to Play
· October 28, 7:00 – 8:30 pm
· Presented by Sabra Rennaker, a Positive Results For Kids pediatric occupational therapist with over 20 years experience. Sabra specializes in sensory integration training, Autism Spectrum disorders and feeding disorders.
· This session will help you identify skills that are obtained in relation to appropriate development and play activity within an age-appropriate time frame, as well as provide suggestions for toys and play activities.
 
What Foods to Introduce and When?
· November 18, 7:00 – 8:30 pm
· Presented by Sabra Rennaker, a Positive Results For Kids pediatric occupational therapist with over 20 years experience. Sabra specializes in sensory integration training, Autism Spectrum and feeding disorders.
· This session will provide an overview of when to introduce various types of foods and textures, as well as a spoon, fork and cup. It provides information about when you should seek assistance and what warning signs you should look for if you are concerned with your child’s oral intake.
 
Orthopedic Injuries in Children
· December 16, 7:00 – 8:30 pm
· Presented by Kirk Heathers, a physical therapist and Positive Results For Kids Clinical Director
· This session will help you understand current pediatric orthopedic injuries and their management through therapy techniques.
 

Free child care will be provided on a limited basis,
please call for availability.
For the Kokomo classes RSVP to 765-454-5340.

 

Peru

All of the following programs will be held at Positive Results For Kids, 105 S. Benton St. in Peru.
 
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· September 24, 7:00 – 8:30 pm
· Presented by Joy Smith, a Positive Results For Kids speech therapist with over 20 years experience. Joy has a son with autism and has personally worked with the public school system for the last 15 years. Joy has been an advocate for her child, addressing issues within his school corporation and ensuring that he receives high quality care.
· This session will help you identify your child’s needs at school and in the classroom, and provide suggestions on adaptations and tips to help your child be successful.
 
Speech and Language Development
· October 22, 7:00—8:30 pm
· Presented by Joy Smith, a Positive Results For Kids speech therapist with over 20 years experience. Joy specializes in treating various disorders such as Autism, Downs Syndrome head trauma, language disorders, voice disorders and swallowing disorders.
· This session will help you identify the development of sounds and language as well as what to look for when a child stutters and has voice disorders.
 

Free child care will be provided on a limited basis, please call for availability.
For the Peru classes RSVP to 765-473-6744.


 

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Autism Resources

Physical Therapy

Occupational Therapy

Speech-Language

Developmental Therapy

Our Therapy Team

Free Parent Education Classes

Free Developmental Screenings

Early Childhood Intervention / First Steps

Passport to Friendship our Social Skills Group

Young Superstars, a pediatric orthopedic clinic

Handwriting Clinic

Pediatric Orthopedic Clinic

 

 

 

Positive Results for Kids

1220 E Laguna

Kokomo

Open Mon. through Fri.

from: 7:45 am to 5:00 pm

Phone: 765-454-5340

Positive Results for Kids

1226 E. Hoffer

Kokomo

Open Mon. through Fri.

from: 8:00 am to 12:00 pm

and 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm

Phone: 765-868-4686

 

Positive Result &

Positive Results for Kids

105 S. Benton

Peru

Open Mon. through Fri.

from: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm

Phone: 765-473-6744

 

 

 

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