Better Speech and Hearing Fair

by Guam CEDDERS Uncategorized
Leah Abelon, GSAT AT Center Assistant (left), provided information on Assistive Technology to a visitor at the GSAT table during the Better Speech and Hearing Fair at the Micronesia Mall Center Court on May 7.
Leah Abelon, GSAT AT Center Assistant (left), provided information on Assistive Technology to a visitor at the GSAT table during the Better Speech and Hearing Fair at the Micronesia Mall Center Court on May 7.
Vera Blaz, Guam CEDDERS Training Associate (left), distributed information on Project Tinituhon and Guam EHDI to a visitors during the Better Speech and Hearing Fair at the Micronesia Mall Center Court on May 7.
Vera Blaz, Guam CEDDERS Training Associate (left), distributed information on Project Tinituhon and Guam EHDI to a visitors during the Better Speech and Hearing Fair at the Micronesia Mall Center Court on May 7.

Early Childhood Providers from Licensed Child Care Facilities Participate in Training

by Guam CEDDERS Community Services: Training
Eight early childhood providers from five child care centers participated in the Project Tinituhon Ages and Stages (ASQ) Learning Activities Training facilitated by Elaine Eclavea, Guam CEDDERS Early Childhood Consultant, and Vera Blaz, Project Tinituhon Project Coordinator. Participants received a refresher on screening and scoring the ASQ-3 as well as orientation to the revised Guam Early Learning Guidelines Birth to 36 Months and Three to Five Years. These five child care centers are part of the islandwide Developmental and Behavioral Screening System (iDBSS) pilot program under Project TInituhon. Each center received a copy of the ASQ Learning Activities and the Guam Early Learning Guam Early Learning Guidelines. Pictured L-R: Maria Zenaida Unsay, ABC 123 Learning and Development Center; Elaine Eclavea, Guam CEDDERS Early Childhood Consultant; Alma Vitug, ABC 123 Learning and Development Center; CarmenBelle Gumataotao and Dora Camacho, Lots of Learning Child Care Center; Gloria Datuin, Giggles & Scribbles Child Care Center; Marinta Neth, Dededo Child Care and Learning Center; Tina de Leon Guerrero, Tina's Learning Center; Teresa Halladay, Dededo Child Care and Learning Center; and Vera Blaz, Project Tinituhon Project Coordinator.
Eight early childhood providers from five child care centers participated in the Project Tinituhon Ages and Stages (ASQ) Learning Activities Training facilitated by Elaine Eclavea, Guam CEDDERS Early Childhood Consultant, and Vera Blaz, Project Tinituhon Project Coordinator. Participants received a refresher on screening and scoring the ASQ-3 as well as orientation to the revised Guam Early Learning Guidelines Birth to 36 Months and Three to Five Years. These five child care centers are part of the islandwide Developmental and Behavioral Screening System (iDBSS) pilot program under Project TInituhon. Each center received a copy of the ASQ Learning Activities and the Guam Early Learning Guam Early Learning Guidelines. Pictured L-R: Maria Zenaida Unsay, ABC 123 Learning and Development Center; Elaine Eclavea, Guam CEDDERS Early Childhood Consultant; Alma Vitug, ABC 123 Learning and Development Center; CarmenBelle Gumataotao and Dora Camacho, Lots of Learning Child Care Center; Gloria Datuin, Giggles & Scribbles Child Care Center; Marinta Neth, Dededo Child Care and Learning Center; Tina de Leon Guerrero, Tina’s Learning Center; Teresa Halladay, Dededo Child Care and Learning Center; and Vera Blaz, Project Tinituhon Project Coordinator.

Quansheng Song, Database Consultant Provides Technical Assistance for Guam EHDI

by Guam CEDDERS Guam Early Hearing Detection & Intervention
Quansheng Song, Database Consultant for CDC Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (CDC EHDI) project was on Guam to provide technical assistance on April 18-20. Pictured left to right: Quansheng Song, Database Consultant; and JJ Mendiola, Interoperability Data Specialist, Guam ChildLink-EHDI. During the visit Mr. Song addressed issues related to minimizing data duplication, interoperability, emergency back up and recovery plan.
Quansheng Song, Database Consultant for the CDC Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (CDC EHDI) project was on Guam to provide technical assistance on April 18-20. Pictured left to right: Quansheng Song, Database Consultant; and JJ Mendiola, Interoperability Data Specialist, Guam ChildLink-EHDI. During the visit Mr. Song addressed issues related to interoperability, emergency back up and recovery plan.

3rd Annual Week of the Young Child

by Guam CEDDERS Department of Public Health & Social Services Guam Launch Project Bisita I Familia Project Kariñu Tinituhon WOYC

The Guam Early Learning Council, in collaboration with Early Childhood Agencies, facilitated training event in celebration of the 3rd Annual Week of the Young Child held on April 9-15.

Senator Nerissa Bretania Underwood, Ph.D., presented a legislated resolution to the ICC, congratulating them on sponsoring the Early Childhood Parent Conference held at Pacific Star Hotel on April 9. Pictured L-R: Laura Taisipic, DOE Parent Services; Cathy Tydingco, DOE School Program Consultant; Dr. Nerissa Bretania Underwood, Senator in the 33rd Guam Legislature; Karlyn Borja, Interagency Coordinating Council Chairperson; Elaine Eclavea, Guam CEDDERS Consultant; and Pauline Camacho, Project Kariñu Lead Family Partner.
Senator Nerissa Bretania Underwood, Ph.D., presented a legislated resolution to the ICC, congratulating them on sponsoring the Early Childhood Parent Conference held at Pacific Star Hotel on April 9. Pictured L-R: Laura Taisipic, DOE Parent Services; Cathy Tydingco, DOE School Program Consultant; Dr. Nerissa Bretania Underwood, Senator in the 33rd Guam Legislature; Karlyn Borja, Interagency Coordinating Council Chairperson; Elaine Eclavea, Guam CEDDERS Consultant; and Pauline Camacho, Project Kariñu Lead Family Partner.
Governor Eddie Baza Calvo signed the proclamation for the Week of the Young Child on April 11, 2016 at the Governor's Complex in Adelup. Attending the proclamation signing were representatives from various Early Childhood Agencies.
Governor Eddie Baza Calvo signed the proclamation for the Week of the Young Child on April 11, 2016 at the Governor’s Complex in Adelup. Attending the proclamation signing were representatives from various Early Childhood Agencies.
On April 15, early childhood providers and parent leaders gathered to attend a training on "Bringing the Protective Factors Framework to Life in Your Work: Social and Emotional Competence," at the Sinajana Mayor's Office during the Week of the Young Child. The training was facilitated by Vera Blaz, Guam CEDDERS Training Associate.
On April 15, early childhood providers and parent leaders gathered to attend a training on “Bringing the Protective Factors Framework to Life in Your Work: Social and Emotional Competence,” at the Sinajana Mayor’s Office during the Week of the Young Child. The training was facilitated by Vera Blaz, Guam CEDDERS Training Associate.

Guam LEND Team Meets Co-Director of the UH LEND Program

by Guam CEDDERS LEND
The University of Hawaii, Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disorders (LEND) Program, under the John A. Burns School of Medicine, recently sponsored the participation of two Guam LEND fellows and faculty to attend the Association of Maternal Child Health Program (AMCHP) Conference held on April 6-9 in Washington, D.C. The Guam Team met with Louise Iwaishi, M.D., Co-Director of the UH LEND Program. (L-R): Terrie Fejarang, Guam CEDDERS Associate Director and Guam LEND faculty; Dr. Iwaishi; Leone Rohr and Zenaida Okada, Guam LEND Fellows.

The University of Hawaii, Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disorders (LEND) Program, under the John A. Burns School of Medicine, recently sponsored the participation of two Guam LEND fellows and faculty to attend the Association of Maternal Child Health Program (AMCHP) Conference held on April 6-9 in Washington, D.C. The Guam Team met with Louise Iwaishi, M.D., Co-Director of the UH LEND Program. (L-R): Terrie Fejarang, Guam CEDDERS Associate Director and Guam LEND faculty; Dr. Iwaishi; Leone Rohr and Zenaida Okada, Guam LEND Fellows.

GSAT Advisory Council General Membership Meeting

by Guam CEDDERS Guam Systems for Assistive Technology
The GSAT Advisory Council held its General Membership meeting on Tuesday, April 19. Attending the meeting were (starting at left, counter clockwise) Evangelis Babauta Jr, ASL Interpreter; Barbara Johnson, Chairperson; Josephine Cortez; Lisa Ogo, Member-at-Large; Jennifer Vicente, GLSC-DLC Representative; Lou Mesa, Member-at-Large; Ben Servino, DISID Director; Roy Rosario, Member-at-Large; Rudy Ignacio, Vice Chairperson; and Carla Torres, ATP, Assistive Technology Special Projects Program Coordinator.
The GSAT Advisory Council held its General Membership meeting on Tuesday, April 19. Attending the meeting were (starting at left, counter clockwise) Evangelis Babauta Jr, ASL Interpreter; Barbara Johnson, Chairperson; Josephine Cortez; Lisa Ogo, Member-at-Large; Jennifer Vicente, GLSC-DLC Representative; Lou Mesa, Member-at-Large; Ben Servino, DISID Director; Roy Rosario, Member-at-Large; Rudy Ignacio, Vice Chairperson; and Carla Torres, ATP, Assistive Technology Special Projects Program Coordinator.

Guam ADOS-2 Cohort with Dr. Irina Zamora, ASD Trainer from USC

by Guam CEDDERS Guam Department of Education

Through a contract with the Guam Department of Education (GDOE), Division of Special Education, Guam CEDDERS has partnered with University of Southern California (USC) and Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) to facilitate a comprehensive Autism assessment training to continue building the capacity of GDOE Early Intervention and Special Education providers in identifying and assessing children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD).  The training includes didactic information, detailed examples and hands-on activities on the administration, scoring and interpretation of the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule, Second Edition (ADOS-2) using the Western Psychological Services (WPS) clinical training.  The ADOS-2 improves “the gold standard” instrument for observational assessment of ASD.  An interdisciplinary cohort of six GDOE Early Intervention and Special Education providers has been identified to engage in the intensive on-site and off-site training conducted by Irina Zamora, Psy.D., Assistant Professor of Clinical Pediatrics, USC Keck School of Medicine and CHLA, who is a licensed Psychologist and ASD trainer.  Dr. Zamora is on-site April 18-22, 2016 to conduct the first of two on-site training sessions.  Off-site consultation includes individual consultation calls with each cohort member.  The second on-site training sessions will be held in September 2016, which will result in each cohort member certified as a WPS clinical ADOS-2 administrator.

Guam ADOS-2 Cohort with Dr. Irina Zamora, ASD Trainer from USC. Pictured L-R: Tom Babauta, Special Education Licensed Clinical Social Worker; Nicole Duenas, Speech Language Pathologist; Jessica Atoigue, Autism Technical Assistance Provider; Dr. Zamora; Gajee Parsons, Early Intervention Provider; Marita Gogue, School Psychologist; Tricia Taitague, Emotional Disabilities Program Coordinator; and Paula Ulloa, School Program Consultant.
Guam ADOS-2 Cohort with Dr. Irina Zamora, ASD Trainer from USC. Pictured L-R: Tom Babauta, Special Education Licensed Clinical Social Worker; Nicole Duenas, Speech Language Pathologist; Jessica Atoigue, Autism Technical Assistance Provider; Dr. Zamora; Gajee Parsons, Early Intervention Provider; Marita Gogue, School Psychologist; Tricia Taitague, Emotional Disabilities Program Coordinator; and Paula Ulloa, School Program Consultant.

LEND Alumni and Faculty meets the Secretary of the Board of Family Voices

by Guam CEDDERS Uncategorized
LEND Alumni and faculty also met with Grace Williams, Secretary of the Board of Family Voices, a national advocacy organization of parents with children with special health care needs. Information on the organization was shared, in addition to strategies to access supports for various initiatives. (L-R): Zenaida Okada and Leone Rohr, LEND Alumni, and Grace Williams. Not shown: Terrie Fejarang
LEND Alumni and faculty also met with Grace Williams, Secretary of the Board of Family Voices, a national advocacy organization of parents with children with special health care needs. Information on the organization was shared, in addition to strategies to access supports for various initiatives. (L-R): Zenaida Okada and Leone Rohr, LEND Alumni, and Grace Williams. Not shown: Terrie Fejarang

AMCHP Conference

by Guam CEDDERS Uncategorized
LEND Alumni and faculty recently traveled to Washington, DC to attend the annual AMCHP Conference. Before the conference started, the team had the oppotunity to visit the national office of the Autism Society of America (ASOA) to meet with staff on April 5. L-R: Scott Badesch, President/Chief Executive Officer, ASOA, Zenaida Okada and Leone Rohr, LEND Alumni, and Terrie Fejarang, LEND faculty and Guam CEDDERS Associate Director. Not shown: Rose Jochum, Director of Internal Initiatives.
LEND Alumni and faculty recently traveled to Washington, DC to attend the annual AMCHP Conference. Before the conference started, the team had the oppotunity to visit the national office of the Autism Society of America (ASOA) to meet with staff on April 5. L-R: Scott Badesch, President/Chief Executive Officer, ASOA, Zenaida Okada and Leone Rohr, LEND Alumni, and Terrie Fejarang, LEND faculty and Guam CEDDERS Associate Director. Not shown: Rose Jochum, Director of Internal Initiatives.