Toddler Times
Chester County Infant & Toddler Early Intervention News
September 2017
Stay healthy & connected with these opportunities and events!
Back to School Time -
It Impacts the whole family!

Even the youngest family members can feel the change in pace and routine at the start of a new school year. The transition to more structure, rules and responsibilities can be stressful for both children and parents, but keeping perspective can help.

We know that children feel safe, secure and ready to learn when their lives are predictable,
but "real life" isn't always that simple! There will be days when the family schedule falls apart and routines break down. Challenging behaviors can be more pronounced when children are going through transitions.

Being flexible when plans change, trying to keep a positive attitude, and finding humor in chaos can be valuable coping skills. Another coping skill is knowing when to reach out to family and friends for support. Learning to adapt to challenges and cultivating a "supportive community" are important aspects of resilient families.
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When does your baby start “learning?” Take the Early Learning GPS quiz for reliable tips about supporting your child’s development and choosing quality child care/ early learning programs at www.earlylearninggps.com from Pennsylvania’s Promise for Children.
October 1, 2017
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

PNC First Sundays
for Families at the Brandywine River Museum!

This free event includes a visit and book signing by Judy Schachner, the author of Sarabella's Thinking Cap.
Learn more at the museum website. Click here .
Check Out Early Intervention Connections!

This local group works to enrich the lives of families using Early Intervention Services. Made up of parents and EI professionals, the group meets regularly to plan fun social events for families and learning opportunities for parents. The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, September 19 at 1:00 PM at the Chester County Intermediate Unit in Downingtown.

Click here to see the new brochure with all the meeting dates, times and locations.

Click here to visit the Early Intervention Connections Facebook page and stay in touch.
September is National Recovery Month and Chester County recognizes this observance throughout the month. Click here to see what is happening in the area.
Lagging Skills May be Behind Challenging Behaviors in Children with Autism.

Click to read more from the Children's Hospital Of Philadelphia's Center for Autism Research.
T he PA Infant Mental Health Conference comes to Philadelphia every 3 years! Click for flier to download .
Suicide Prevention Awareness is observed every September


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STAY CONNECTED
Try the Helpful Links below!

6th Annual Nemours Audiology Conference - September 28, 8:00 AM until 4:30 PM.

The Center for Autism Research (CAR) at CHOP is holding Next Steps Workshop for Families - for those supporting a child newly diagnosed with Autism on September 27. Click for details .

Chester County's Highway Safety Project and Safe Kids Chester County have car seat checks all year. Schedule an appointment to have your seat checked.





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Chester County Department of Mental Health/Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities
Chester County Commissioners 
Linda Cox, Administrator, Chester County MH/IDD
Lori Gallagher, Director, Early Intervention Services
Stacy Barno, Early Intervention Coordinator
Michelle Davis, Service Coordination Manager 
Chester County Early Intervention, 601 Westtown Road, West Chester 19380