THE BRIGHT BEGINNINGS EVENT
Screening Children | Educating Families | Changing Futures
Friday and Saturday, May 16-17, 2008
School of Imagination
6444 Sierra Court
Dublin, CA 94568
877-KIDS-TLC, Ext 704
Friday, May 16. 10am-4pm: Screening and Family Services REGISTER
Saturday, May 17. 10am-4pm: Teaching workshops and Guest Lecturers REGISTER
(See below for event schedule)
Imagine being a parent of a child who can not speak, make eye contact with others or even show
you simple expressions of love. As a parent, you don’t know where to turn or what to do.
The Bright Beginnings Event is the first of its kind autism early detection and workshop program
that will extend its reach to thousands of children and families in the Bay Area.
The inspiration for this very special event emerged from our own personal heartbreak. Since we opened
our home to help children with autism in 2000, we have seen far too many miss their critical window of opportunity
for early intervention.
In each child’s life, there were chances that slipped by and we knew we had to do more.
This event can help ensure that every child reaches their full potential. Together, we have the
support of the Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation, California First Five Alameda County and KKIQ Radio,
to just name a few. Also, leading pediatricians, therapists and educators are banding together to
donate their services to ensure every child gets the help they need, as early as possible.
The success of this event depends on our ability to reach as many families as possible to make
a difference in children’s lives. We need your help!
Thank you for becoming part of our mission to bring out the extraordinary in every child...
Warm Regards,
Charlene and Mitch Sigman
Co-Founders
THE BRIGHT BEGINNINGS EVENT SCHEDULE
FRIDAY MAY 16, 10:00AM to 4:00PM
In partnership with leading Bay Area pediatricians; speech-language, behavioral, and occupational therapists;
and family advocates. Complimentary childcare and refreshments will be provided.
10am-4pm Free developmental screenings for children (ONLINE REGISTRATION)
10am-4pm Free Family Support Services
11am-11:30am Child Development Milestones Seminar with Lionel Herrera, M.D.
SATURDAY MAY 17, 10:00AM to 4:00PM
FREE seminars for parents, teachers and professionals; and special guest, Mayor of Dublin, Janet Lockhart.
Complimentary refreshments will be provided.
9:30am-10am Welcome to The Bright Beginnings Event with Charlene Sigman, M.S., CCC-SLP
10am—10:45am What Every Parent Should Know with Dr. Joan Baran
10am—10:45am Helping Families and School Districts Work Together with Joe Feldman of C.A.S.E
11am—11:45am Encourage Reading in Your Child with Ruth Nathan, PhD
11am—11:45am Navigate Resources for Special Needs Children with Wanda Davis of R.C.E.B
12:15pm-12:45pm Support and Services Provided by your S.E.L.P.A. with Ken Wyatt of M.A.C.S.E.L.P.A
1pm—1:45pm Roadmap to Additional Support and Services with Marianne Toedtmann of Autism Speaks
1pm—1:45pm Child Development Milestones: A Guide for Parents and Providers with Dr. Erica Buhrmann of C.H.O.
2pm—2:45pm Encourage Speech and Language Development with Dr. Deborah Swain
2pm—2:45pm Dietary and Medical Interventions for Children on the Autism Spectrum with Dr. Ann Wolf
3pm—4pm Round Table Discussion with pediatricians, therapists, parents and local family support services.
Print a Bright Beginnings Event Flyer (PDF)