자폐 + 발달 장애 센터(C.A.D.D.)
발달 장애 커뮤니티의 변화
스페셜 니즈 네트워크는 역사적인 와츠/윌로우브룩/콤튼 지역에서 종합적인 의료 및 발달 서비스를 제공하는 풀서비스 자폐증 건강 및 커뮤니티 센터인 자폐증 및 발달 장애 센터(CADD)를 운영합니다.
새로운 마틴 루터 킹 주니어 커뮤니티 병원 캠퍼스에 위치한 CADD는 청소년과 그 가족을 위한 통합 진단 및 중재 서비스를 제공합니다. 커뮤니티 병원 캠퍼스에 위치한 CADD는 청소년과 그 가족에게 자비로운 통합 진단 및 중재 서비스, 언어, 작업, 물리 및 응용 행동 분석(ABA) 치료를 주로 Medi-Cal 수급자, 무보험자, 저소득층 및 중저소득층 가정에 제공합니다. 파트너인 세인트 존스 웰 아동 및 가족 센터를 통해 가족들은 의료 및 치과 치료를 받을 수 있습니다. 추가 서비스에는 유아를 위한 조기 개입 치료 프로그램, 무료 법률 클리닉, 가족 자원 센터, 직업 및 기술 교육, 방과 후 전환 프로그램 등이 포함됩니다.
행동 치료
기술 구축 및 긍정적 행동 향상
응용 행동 분석(ABA) 치료는 새로운 기술과 긍정적인 행동을 가르치고 강화하는 동시에 발달을 방해하는 행동을 줄이는 것을 목표로 합니다. 연구에 따르면 ABA는 특히 어린 나이에 지속적으로 도입할 경우 효과적인 개입으로 밝혀졌습니다.
SNN은 개별 평가 훈련(DTT), 놀이 치료, 자연 환경 훈련, 사회성 기술을 통해 ABA를 제공합니다. 모든 아동은 일주일에 여러 번 치료사와 함께 개별화된 목표를 향해 노력하며, 이는 일반적인 발달 아동의 수행 수준을 향한 디딤돌이 됩니다. 궁극적인 목표는 모든 아동에게 일반 아동이 누릴 수 있는 기회와 환경을 제공하는 것입니다.
부모 지원 및 교육
부모 교육은 모든 프로그램의 핵심 요소입니다. SNN은 부모에게 가족 전체의 성공을 돕는 데 필요한 지원과 리소스를 제공하는 데 우선순위를 둡니다. 가정 내 아동에 대한 지원과 개입은 개입을 제공하는 데 필수적입니다.
저희는 부모와 협력하여 다양한 환경에서 어린이가 SNN에서 받는 치료를 강화할 수 있도록 설계된 개별화된 프로그램을 제공합니다. 여기에는 간병인이 언어, 사회성 및 운동 능력을 키우는 데 도움이 되는 다양한 상황에 가장 잘 대응할 수 있는 방법을 설명하는 단계별 서면 계획이 포함됩니다.
또한 부모와 보호자에게 교육, 치료 및 사회적 환경에서 아동을 옹호하는 데 필요한 기술을 가르칩니다.
또한 SNN 전문가가 제공합니다:
+ 추가 특별 지원 서비스 추천 및 링크
+ 종합적인 1차 및 예방 의료 서비스
+ 행동 건강 서비스 및 평가
323.291.7100번으로 전화하거나 이메일( snnaba@snnla.org)로 문의하여 서비스를 이용하세요.
Dear Friends and Supporters of Special Needs Network,
I hope this letter finds you well. As we approach the holiday season, we are excited to announce the return of the Special Needs Network’s Holiday Cares Toy Drive, and we are reaching out to you with a heartfelt request for your support. As we gear up for our annual Christmas Cares Holiday Toy Drive, we invite you to be a part of this wonderful initiative by contributing to our cause.
The holiday season holds a special place in the hearts of the underserved communities that Special Needs Network supports year-round. Many of the families we serve face economic challenges, are overwhelmed by their circumstances and are silently struggling. This year, there is a heightened sense of urgency to reach out to our community partners for support. In the wake of the pandemic and the subsequent inflationary period, we aim to provide help, hope, and joy to these families, ensuring their holiday season is filled with warmth and happiness.
We are seeking sponsors, donors of toys, food, and home essentials, supporters, vendors, and volunteers to make this event a resounding success. Your contribution, whether in-kind donations or financial support, can make a significant difference in the lives of those we serve. You can also donate toys here.
Any and all toy donations are welcomed. To learn more about the Special Needs Network and the impact of our work, please watch our video.
Your generosity can bring joy to countless families during this festive season. Your support is pivotal in helping us uplift parents and caregivers, providing them with the help and hope they desperately need.
As we approach Giving Tuesday, we have been thrilled by the momentous milestone that fills our hearts with pride and hope. As you may know, we’ve officially unveiled the Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities (C.A.D.D.), a groundbreaking facility that promises to transform lives, nurture hope, elevate standards, and advance the field of autism and developmental care. And this facility has now been serving individuals who need and deserve these services for months.
Located within the Martin Luther King, Jr. Medical Campus, the C.A.D.D. is not just another clinical space; it is a place designed to feel like home. We understand that the families we serve yearn for environments that inspire connection and nurture growth, where their children can flourish. The scientific research reinforces the positive impact of spaces that model warmth and welcome, and our C.A.D.D. embodies this vision.
This monumental project draws upon my experiences as a mother to a child with special needs, the insights gained as a leader in antiracism work, and the latest innovations in developmental care. Collaborating with Plana Architects, we’ve created living, breathing spaces that invite you in and ground you, making you feel part of the world. Natural light, green spaces, and a focus on learning and collaboration are at the core of our design philosophy.
What sets the C.A.D.D. apart is its comprehensive, data-driven approach to developmental care, with a special emphasis on Natural Environment Teaching (NET). NET is a method that empowers children with autism in various ways, helping them grasp concepts, practice skills in real-world settings, and focus on topics of interest. Our center provides spaces like a light-filled kitchen, a model bedroom, and an engaging game room and music center where children and teens can develop life skills, connect socially, and challenge themselves.
The impact of physical spaces on improving social communication, cognition, and motivation is backed by research, and we are committed to embracing this new understanding. We believe the C.A.D.D. will have an enormous impact on children and families and further our understanding of what works best.
This endeavor is not just about creating a state-of-the-art facility; it’s about addressing a profound need in the Watts/Willowbrook community. Residents in this region have faced long-standing disparities and under-resourcing, and our center aims to change this narrative. Through anti-racist service delivery, community outreach, and targeted support for families at the highest risk of roadblocks, the C.A.D.D. offers a comprehensive and integrated range of services that are unique to the region. Our mission is to ensure that every child receives the support they deserve, regardless of their background.
We invite you to join us on this incredible journey and be a part of our Giving Tuesday campaign. Your contribution will not only support our ongoing work but also help us continue to provide vital services at the C.A.D.D. The impact of your generosity is immeasurable and will touch countless lives.
We kindly request you to consider contributing to our cause. Special Needs Network Inc. is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, and all donations (in-kind, financial, or services) are 100% tax-deductible under our tax ID number 05-0617904. If you have any questions or require further information, please do not hesitate to contact us.
On behalf of the Special Needs Network and the families we serve, we would like to express our deepest gratitude for your consideration and potential support. Together, we can make this holiday season truly special for those in need.
Sincerely,
Areva Martin
Founder and CEO, Special Needs Network