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      <title>Creation Station</title>
      <link>http://www.dsatallahassee.org/creation-station-2012-05-21.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 21 May 2012 21:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt">DSAT is continuing to partner with Progressive Pediatric Developmental Center in 2011 to resume the therapeutic music and art program...JUST FOR US!</div>
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt">There are a few changes to note from 2010:</div>
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt">1) The day for Creation Station is now Monday (the time 5:30- 6:45 remains the same)</div>
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt">2) Now requesting a RSVP - a quick phone call or email on Monday or earlier to Beth Spears at Progressive Pediatrics will ensure successful planning&#160;</div>
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt">For those of you who haven't&#160;joined us yet, here is what it's all about:</div>
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt">Every Monday, Progressive Pediatric Developmental Center hosts the Creation Station.&#160;The Creation Station is a weekly therapeutic music and art program designed for children with Down syndrome.&#160;The session starts at 5:30 and last until 6:45.&#160;Sessions are open to children of all ages.&#160;Classes will be divided into developmentally appropriate groups each week.&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;</div>
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt">Attendance is FREE to DSAT members!&#160;Come every week, every other week, once a month or as your schedule permits.&#160;This is a great opportunity for our children to engage in activities designed to enhance:</div>
<div style="text-indent: -0.25in; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in"><span>·<span style="font: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </span></span>Social skills (eye contact, greetings, turn taking)</div>
<div style="text-indent: -0.25in; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in"><span>·<span style="font: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </span></span>Communication skills</div>
<div style="text-indent: -0.25in; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in"><span>·<span style="font: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </span></span>Fine &amp; gross motor movement through dance &amp; instrument play</div>
<div style="text-indent: -0.25in; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in"><span>·<span style="font: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </span></span>Vocalization &amp; vocabulary through song &amp; visual aids</div>
<div style="text-indent: -0.25in; margin: 0in 0in 10pt 0.5in"><span>·<span style="font: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </span></span>Increased self esteem &amp; self expression</div>
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt">Music and art is where it can all come together for a child.&#160;Given the chance, skills will emerge through creative activities that lead to other developmental milestones. DSAT is excited to partner with the professional staff and trained therapists at Progressive Pediatric Developmental Center to make the Creation Station a place where our kids can come and have the kind of fun that offers long-term benefits.</div>
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt">So make plans to join us at the Creation Station</div>
<div>Progressive Pediatric Developmental Center</div>
<div>1915 Welby Way Suite 5</div>
<div>Tallahassee, Florida 32308</div>
<div>(850) 325-6301</div>
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt">&#160;</div>
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt">What it's all about:</div>
<div style="text-indent: -0.25in; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in"><span>·<span style="font: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </span></span>Monday, 5:30-6:45</div>
<div style="text-indent: -0.25in; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in"><span>·<span style="font: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </span></span>FREE to DSAT members</div>
<div style="text-indent: -0.25in; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in"><span>·<span style="font: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </span></span>Open to children of all ages (if under 2, parents may be requested to sit in on the activities)</div>
<div style="text-indent: -0.25in; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in"><span>·<span style="font: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </span></span>Developmentally appropriate groups</div>
<div style="text-indent: -0.25in; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in"><span>·<span style="font: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </span></span>Includes 20-30 min of Music and Movement&#160;</div>
<div style="text-indent: -0.25in; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in"><span>·<span style="font: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </span></span>Music and movement will focus on social skills (eye contact, greetings, turn taking), fine and gross motor movement through dance and instrument play, increasing vocalization and vocabulary through song and visual aids, and increased self esteem and self expression</div>
<div style="text-indent: -0.25in; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in"><span>·<span style="font: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </span></span>Includes 20-30 minutes of Art</div>
<div style="text-indent: -0.25in; margin: 0in 0in 10pt 0.5in"><span>·<span style="font: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </span></span>Art will focus on fine motor, hand-eye coordination, self-expression, communication, creativity and social skill</div>
<div>Note: First time attendees will be asked to fill out a registration/permission and release form</div>
<div>&#160;</div>
<div>Hope to see you there!</div>]]></description>
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      <title>Creation Station</title>
      <link>http://www.dsatallahassee.org/creation-station-2012-05-28.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 28 May 2012 21:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>/creation-station-2012-05-28.aspx</guid>
      <description><![CDATA[<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt">DSAT is continuing to partner with Progressive Pediatric Developmental Center in 2011 to resume the therapeutic music and art program...JUST FOR US!</div>
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt">There are a few changes to note from 2010:</div>
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt">1) The day for Creation Station is now Monday (the time 5:30- 6:45 remains the same)</div>
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt">2) Now requesting a RSVP - a quick phone call or email on Monday or earlier to Beth Spears at Progressive Pediatrics will ensure successful planning&#160;</div>
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt">For those of you who haven't&#160;joined us yet, here is what it's all about:</div>
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt">Every Monday, Progressive Pediatric Developmental Center hosts the Creation Station.&#160;The Creation Station is a weekly therapeutic music and art program designed for children with Down syndrome.&#160;The session starts at 5:30 and last until 6:45.&#160;Sessions are open to children of all ages.&#160;Classes will be divided into developmentally appropriate groups each week.&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;</div>
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt">Attendance is FREE to DSAT members!&#160;Come every week, every other week, once a month or as your schedule permits.&#160;This is a great opportunity for our children to engage in activities designed to enhance:</div>
<div style="text-indent: -0.25in; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in"><span>·<span style="font: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </span></span>Social skills (eye contact, greetings, turn taking)</div>
<div style="text-indent: -0.25in; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in"><span>·<span style="font: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </span></span>Communication skills</div>
<div style="text-indent: -0.25in; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in"><span>·<span style="font: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </span></span>Fine &amp; gross motor movement through dance &amp; instrument play</div>
<div style="text-indent: -0.25in; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in"><span>·<span style="font: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </span></span>Vocalization &amp; vocabulary through song &amp; visual aids</div>
<div style="text-indent: -0.25in; margin: 0in 0in 10pt 0.5in"><span>·<span style="font: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </span></span>Increased self esteem &amp; self expression</div>
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt">Music and art is where it can all come together for a child.&#160;Given the chance, skills will emerge through creative activities that lead to other developmental milestones. DSAT is excited to partner with the professional staff and trained therapists at Progressive Pediatric Developmental Center to make the Creation Station a place where our kids can come and have the kind of fun that offers long-term benefits.</div>
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt">So make plans to join us at the Creation Station</div>
<div>Progressive Pediatric Developmental Center</div>
<div>1915 Welby Way Suite 5</div>
<div>Tallahassee, Florida 32308</div>
<div>(850) 325-6301</div>
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt">&#160;</div>
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt">What it's all about:</div>
<div style="text-indent: -0.25in; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in"><span>·<span style="font: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </span></span>Monday, 5:30-6:45</div>
<div style="text-indent: -0.25in; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in"><span>·<span style="font: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </span></span>FREE to DSAT members</div>
<div style="text-indent: -0.25in; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in"><span>·<span style="font: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </span></span>Open to children of all ages (if under 2, parents may be requested to sit in on the activities)</div>
<div style="text-indent: -0.25in; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in"><span>·<span style="font: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </span></span>Developmentally appropriate groups</div>
<div style="text-indent: -0.25in; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in"><span>·<span style="font: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </span></span>Includes 20-30 min of Music and Movement&#160;</div>
<div style="text-indent: -0.25in; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in"><span>·<span style="font: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </span></span>Music and movement will focus on social skills (eye contact, greetings, turn taking), fine and gross motor movement through dance and instrument play, increasing vocalization and vocabulary through song and visual aids, and increased self esteem and self expression</div>
<div style="text-indent: -0.25in; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in"><span>·<span style="font: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </span></span>Includes 20-30 minutes of Art</div>
<div style="text-indent: -0.25in; margin: 0in 0in 10pt 0.5in"><span>·<span style="font: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </span></span>Art will focus on fine motor, hand-eye coordination, self-expression, communication, creativity and social skill</div>
<div>Note: First time attendees will be asked to fill out a registration/permission and release form</div>
<div>&#160;</div>
<div>Hope to see you there!</div>]]></description>
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