Children Ages 0-9yrs
Music Therapy (Ages 0-7)
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.
Facilitator: Nicole Patton, Board Certified Music Therapist
Location: DSCBA, Danville
Dates: Saturdays- Jan. 9, Feb. 13, March 5, April 2, May 7, June 4
Times: Ages 0-3-- 9:00am - 10:30am
Early Connections (Ages 0-3*)
Early Connections offers a friendly and supportive environment for parents and their babies (ages 0-3.) We will share helpful information that is helpful in understanding and supporting your baby's development. Some months we will invite guest speakers and focus on a specific topic. This group meets 2 times a month, one Wednesday morning and one Saturday morning.
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.
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.
Session 1- Jan. 4, 11, 25, Feb. 1, 8 (Please note, no class 1/18)
Session 2- Feb. 22, 29, March 7, 14, 21, 28, 31
Session 3- April 11, 18, 25, May 2, 19, 16
*Please inquire about age appropriate classes. Ages listed above are a guideline and are based on current attendees in the classes. Please contact Marianne Iversen at Marianne@dsconnection.org if you are interested in either of these programs.
