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November 2007
Meet Amelia Carolla….
Ms. Carolla is an attorney and
regularly represents parents of
children with special needs.
She also serves on the Board
of Directors of the Good
Looking Foundation, a non-
profit organization established
to promote the fight against
autism in South Jersey. In her
role as Chair of the Board of
Trustees for the Collaborative,
Ms. Carolla would like to
promote high level services for
children in South Jersey and
assist families in caring for
their children’s special needs.
Meet Pamela Kenwood….
Mrs. Kenwood is currently a
stay at home mom and new to
the Board of Trustees. Along
with her husband Richard,
they care for their son with
special needs in Burlington
County. Mrs. Kenwood is a
former Director of Marketing
for a Software Manufacturer
in Pennsylvania. Her hope for
the region is that the system
embrace change, adapts and
creates innovative ways to
ultimately prosper to new
heights.
Meet Jason York…
Mr. York is in the
Information Technology field
and lives in Burlington
County with his wife and two
sons. Their family believes in
the philosophy of “Pay It
Forward.” Mr. York also
volunteers his time as a
volunteer firefighter and
EMT. His vision for the
region is a redefinition of
early intervention services
with extraordinary customer
service that every parent or
caregiver will feel.
create some calm before the
storm.
That Lace Dress was so cute
in the store...We are all
guilty of dressing our little
ones in outfits overloaded
with bows, buttons and
unnatural fabrics. If you
have a little one with sensory
issues that outfit may be
better left on the hanger.
Find or create a quiet
space...the music, the lights,
the smells... the sensory
overload. Taking time out
from all of the festivities can
lessen the possibility of a
meltdown, for you and your
child.
Create your own traditions!
If everyone gathers at
Grandma's on Christmas, try
going on Christmas Eve
when things may not be so
The holiday season is filled
with joy, excitement, wonder
and the occasional burden of
stress. Careful planning and
realistic expectations can
make the time a little easier!
Family gatherings can be hard
for anyone to manage. If you
are a family with special
needs, the difficulties can be
huge. The amount of noise,
unfamiliar food and people
can be overwhelming. Here
are some tips to help families
enjoy this time of year :
Coordinate an
evacuation plan. The
way to make a graceful
exit from a party should
be discussed beforehand.
Arranging a time limit or
discreet signal when its
time to leave can help
hectic. Doing what
works for your family
could create a whole new
custom.
The holiday season should be
filled with family and friends
that love you. If someone
offers assistance take it!
Sometimes we create an idyllic
vision about the perfect
holiday. That perfection can
be found in small ways. The
memories that you create,
acknowledging the progress
that has been made over the
year and giving thanks for the
little miracles placed in our
lives. Happy Holidays!!
Nothing you do for
children is ever wasted.
They seem not to notice us,
hovering, averting our eyes,
and they seldom offer
thanks, but what we do for
them is never wasted.
-Garrison Kellior
Surviving the Holiday Season
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