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Early Childhood Intervention

PO Box 509

Agency Village, SD 57262

605-698-4400 Ext: 300

ecip@venturecomm.net

Your Child is Important to Us!

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08/24/09

EARLY CHILDHOOD

 INTERVENTION

 PROGRAM

Tel: 605-698-4400   

EXT. 300  

FOR INFORMATION, CONTACT:

EARLY CHILDHOOD INTERVENTION

 PROGRAM

605-698-4400

EXT.  300

“YOUR CHILDREN ARE

 IMPORTANT TO US!!”

 “YOUR CHILD IS IMPORTANT TO US!!”  

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First-time Clients with Early Childhood Intervention must read and fill out the following forms. Forms can either be opened to view or saved to your computer. To save the file (word) right click and save as:

Assistance Policy

Assistance Form

Children with Developmental Delays or Disabilities often have difficulties in one or more of the following areas:

• Cognitive/Mental               

• Emotional                           

• Fine Motor Development    

• Gross motor Development

• Social Behavior                  

• Language and Speech      

Early Childhood Intervention helps families and children receive all the early intervention services necessary for normal growth and development from birth through five (5) years of age. 

Early Childhood Intervention works with you to find the appropriate educational services to care for your child!

Early Childhood Intervention coordinates with other agencies such as, Head Start, Early Head Start, Child Protection, Enemy Swim FACE Program and Healthy Start to assure delivery of needed services.

ECIP Staff:  Phone 698-4400

Program Coordinator

 Terri Crawford      Ext:300 ecip@venturecomm.net

Early Childhood Professional/Asst. Coordinator

Dr. Welsonia Magat  Ext:305    ecip@venturecomm.net

Screening/Intake

Carole Adams      Ext:302         

Intervention Specialist

  Ext:301           

Screening/Intake

Crystal DeCoteau   Ext: 304     

Intervention Specialist

Debra Bernard     Ext: 301        

Intervention Specialist

Patsey Seaboy  Ext: 306          Patsy.seaboy@swst.us

Safe and Healthy Travel

By: Sonia J. Magat, D.O., Ph.D.

Summer is a busy time for parents traveling with infants and young children. Travel risks for children are greater than for adults. Infants and children account for about 25% of travel-related hospitalizations. Many of the problems can be avoided with appropriate measures.

Travel tips and survival guides to safe travel with infants and children, according to an article written by physicians (Drs. Mathur and Kamat; Consultant, July 2005) and from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (www.cdc.gov/travel) include the following:

1.      Be Proactive by learning about your destination and preparing children for travel.

·       Reduce children’s anxiety by preparing them for travel with books, videos, internet resources and foods.

·       Include them in the planning by letting them know about areas they will visit and people they will meet. This will make them feel that they have a control of the travel process. The child can bring a special toy or blanket for establishing a sense of security.

·       For long travel times and layovers between flights, especially for international travels, children must have identification on them at all times.

·       Think about children’s health status. Air travel is not recommended for children younger than 2 weeks and for children with middle ear infections. Physicians recommend waiting for about 2 weeks after ear surgery and after starting treatment for acute ear infection.

2.      Be prepared.

·       Parents traveling with a child with chronic illness should have adequate supply of prescription medications in their original containers in their carry-on luggage. Parents should have an adequate supply of the items for administration of the medications and instructions for use. If syringes and needles are needed, provide a letter from the physician justifying their need.

·       Know what to do if you or your children become injured or sick during the trip. Carry analgesics or antipyretics (eg, ibuprofen or acetaminophen), DEET-based repellent, diaper rash ointment and sunscreen greater than 15 sun protection factor(SFP).

·       Have a contact card with the following information:

Address and phone numbers of family member or other contact person in the U.S. as well as the Health Care Provider at home.

3.      Be protected.

·        Diseases acquired from contaminated food and water can be prevented by commonsense approaches. Use bottled water. If this is not available, parents should boil water or use chemically decontaminated water. Consume food that has been peeled or cooked. Parents should be encouraged to carry finger foods or snacks because of the irregularity of meal times.

·        A car seat should be available for children younger than 4 years. It is recommended that parents rent larger, heavier cars with appropriate seat belts.

For air travel, FAA- approved car seats are permitted, if parent purchases a ticket for a child younger than 2 years. FAA prohibits the use of lap belts or booster seats for this age group.

·        Swimming-associated illness such as swimmer’s itch may be treated with topical lotions and antihistamines. In general, fresh, non chlorinated water should be avoided. Drowning is the second leading cause of death among children. Parents should closely supervise children around water. If vacation includes water activities, parents should carry approved safety devices, if not available at the destination.

·        Travelers to South America and Africa should be informed about ground-dwelling parasites. Parents should avoid spreading diapers or clothes on the ground. They should make sure that children wear protective footwear.

·        Infants and children are unable to avoid heat and cold stress and are therefore more prone to injury than adults. Prevent heat injuries by wearing loose and light –colored clothing, limiting physically demanding midday activities and avoiding exposure to direct sunlight. Water is sufficient for mild  dehydration.

·        Parents should seek medical attention at the first signs and symptoms of disease, such as: high fever, lethargy, unexplained fussiness or crying without tears, dry mouth, high respiratory rate or increased work of breathing.

·        Children and infants are less prone to jet lag than adults. Use extreme caution with anti anxiety medications such as benzodiazepines in children due to potentially devastating effects of accidental overdose. Melatonin is not prescribed for children.

Parents can obtain online resources from the CDC ( www.cdc.gov/travel) and from their family physician, especially if their child has a chronic disease. Whatever your reason for traveling- vacation or business, pay attention to your health, as well as your children’s health before you travel and when you come home. Have a safe and healthy travel!

This is one of a series of articles from the Early Childhood Intervention Program. Your questions and comments are welcome. Phone: 698-4400, ext 305, email address: ecip@venturecomm.net  or contact as at the website: http://www.hjprovoice.com/ecip.htm

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