Down Syndrome
Connection of the Bay Area
101-J Town and Country Drive
Danville, CA 94526
Fax 925-362-8663
CHILDREN 0-6
MUSIC THERAPY (*Ages 0-4)
Music Therapy meets once a month and provides physical and mental stimulation. In this environment, the children along with their parents, sing songs, play simple instruments or clap rhythms. Research supports connections between speech and singing, rhythm and motor behavior as well as overall ability of music to enhance mood, attention and behavior to optimize the student’s ability to learn and interact.
Location:DSCBA, Danville
Frequency: Monthly
Day/Time: Saturdays, 10:00-11:30 a.m. (Ages 0-4)
(1st Saturday of each month, date subject to change, check the calendar)
STEP PROGRAMS
We are proud to offer our STEP Program — A therapeutic program that is educational and developmental geared specifically to the needs of children born with Down syndrome. The STEP Program embodies a unique combination of cognitive skills and social/behavioral interaction.
BABY STEPS (*Ages 0-3)
This group meets once a month and is helpful in understanding and supporting your baby's development and provides the opportunity to share friendship, information, and the celebration of our delightful kids together!
SMALL STEPS (*Ages 5-8)
Activities focused on improving motor skills through challenging obstacle courses, cognitive tasks as we learn to follow, interpret and comprehend a story, social interaction as we learn to wait our turn encourage others and adapt to an environment of cooperation, interaction and socialization.
Fall/Winter 2013
Session 1- Sept. 16, 23, 20, Oct 7, 14, 21
Session 2- Nov 4, 18, Dec. 2, 9, 16
*Please inquire about age appropriate classes. Ages listed above are a guideline.
Please contact Marianne Iversen, Director of Programs if you are interested in either of these classes.
