Weighted Toys and Christmas a great combination

Im happy to report many people are buying weighted toys for their children and grandchildren  for Christmas.

It really is the perfect present for a child with special needs, it fulfils their sensory requirements while being a special friend.

I went out and bought a heap of new puppies for our range, when i bought them home Toby saw them and wanted one, so it went of to Nana's to be modified, now he has a puppy called 'Cuty Booty' and he adores him.

Most children latch on to one toy at some point in their life, and as i have personally learned it doesn't matter how much you pay for a toy, how incredibly beautiful it may be, how soft, or just cute.

The Child will choose what he or she wishes to latch onto.

Fortunately we are finding our Weighted Toys seem to be favoured as 'the special toy' i keep getting feedback saying they have to take it everywhere with them, some have even bought a second one to keep at school or pre school. ( spares are a good idea!!)

Toby my son, now 7 has two now, the cow he got when we started making toys, and now he has the fluffy puppy too, you should see him crammed into bed with all his toys, its quiet silly but if i try and move them he has a fit!!

Like i always say, 'Whatever keeps him happy"

Patience is a hard virtue, im struggling.

I desperately want my new website, i feel like it is taking forever, Im so impatient. I want it, and i want it now!!!! haha.

 I have so many things i want to put on it, utube testimonials, quiz's, the opportunity to receive e news. maybe even the odd quiz.

 Ive learned so much from Newcastle Business Education Centre and i am frustrated that i cant put it on my page as quick as i want it.

Do you think it will help if i hold my breath and stamp my feet..... hahah...

The importance of feedback.

This is the most recent feedback we received.
Comment: Hi Nana,
I just want to say thanks so much for our weighted "pirate" blanket.
My son Zachary was diagnosed with Asperger's disorder, he has had trouble sleeping since he was a newborn and usually wakes early, we have used the blankets now for 4 nights and not only has he slept right through the night ( and woken at 7:30) but he has also been dry every night!!!! this is a small miracle for us because he has always been wet at night (always), to have 4 nights of dry beds has been FANTASTIC...
THANKYOU NANA..</p>
Whats really important about this is, not only does it make me and Irene aka Nana feel really good, warm and fuzzy inside, with the knowledge we have helped yet another family, but also, other families, who think it might help, but just arent sure, things like this help them to see the benefits. 
I am a true believer in our blankets, but its not always easy to 'sell' the benefit to others, if you see it and feel it your convinced, but with only the internet and some pictures, not so easy. 
This is why feedback is so important, 
thankyou to all that give us feedback, it means a lot to us. 
Sharon

Change is as good as a holiday

Well our webpage is going a major revamp, its very exciting it will have all the social media attached including Facebook, twitter and utube, yes we will be making videos. wow.
We have a nice Novacastrian, Jeremy,  doing our website, and i am using the mountains of information i am learning at the Online Marketing course i am doing.
There will be some big changes, some price changes, (we will still have the bottom line price tags) but will have more options.
And NEW as of today we now do FaHCSIA Packages they contain a Single Weighted blanket, 2.5kg, value $170.00 and a Large Lap Blanket, 2kg value $130.00 and a Weighted Vest Size 4 to 6 with 1kg of weight, value $140.00 AND a weighted toy, value $55.00.
all up the value is $495, but we are doing it for $450.00 AND WE THROW IN A TAG RAG FOR FREE. Value $15.00.

"Attitude" is Awsome

Last night i went to a talk by Justin Herald, he is the guy who invented the 'attitude' brand.
Starting out with $50. borrowed of his brother he is now a multi millionair. Rarely do you meet someone so down to earth, What a great speaker, so inspirational. Ive learned things  i will put into practice that will help my business.
Nick Bowditch is a very similar case, i saw him talk a few weeks ago, another down to earth guy, incredibly interesting.
Dont you love to see people make it big despite the odds.
My dream is to oneday be the person giving the talk, how we started out with nothing and built our business, blanket by blanket.
I want to be that millionaire everyone is impressed with.

Mad Frantic Dash For Toys.

We are off to the Tony Attwood Conference via Aspia next weekend, Looking forward to it, but madly making toys, toys, toys.

Toys always go well at conferences.

I am going with my 16 year old son James, Im really looking forward to it.

Camp Autism, Huge Disapointment

We went to lemon tree passage for our 4 day camp autism, still with no itinerary, then we are told in the afternoon that our coordinator cant make it. very disappointing, apparently there are  10 families there but we managed to find 3.
Camp Autism sent a young girl from Queensland down, they flew her, she turned up  told us it was all up to us and left, so pretty much nothing happened.
we are struggling to keep our families happy let alone organise a camp.
despite the let down, it was a lovely place and i will go again with my son, but as for camp autism. what a dud!!
i have been told they are volunteers and i shouldn't expect so much but when someone says they provide a service, they should, ie SES is volunteers but what if they decided to be a no show. where would we be.
Would i recommend Camp Autism, not unless they changed their ways and attitude big time, the idea was wonderful, if it had gone off it would have been great, but better planning on their part with back up plans in place.

Camp Autism here we come

Looking forward to Camp Autsim at Port Stephens, Toby is having the day off school to make the most of it.

Rev Larry Scott orders 25 blankets for orphans in Haiti

Sounds good doesn't it, pity its a scam!!
The Rev contacted me asking for a quote for 25 blankets.

Then he asked me to contact his choice of logistics.  I got a quote from the logistics people, it was nearly three thousand dollars, more than the blankets!!!.

Because it was so expensive i checked out Aus post for options, they could do it for a third of the price.

so i quoted the reverend the price of his logistic person and the aus post quote.

he was quiet annoyed and insisted i used his logistic person.

of course, i have been wary of this order from the get go as well Weighted Blankets for orphans in Haiti seemed a bit weird.

so, with my gut saying, hmmmmmm doesnt seem right, i go to lunch, chat to partner who seems also to think its a bit odd.

next he phones me and wants to process the transaction via credit card over the phone. so we take the details, then when i get to the security code on the back he acted like he didnt know what i was talking about. next thing he tells me he will call me back.

now i have his credit card details, so i call the fraud part of my bank and they say, 'oh yes the reverand buying things for orphans in haiti is acutally quiet common  scam'.

they now have all the emails and details so they can follow up.

the rev rang thismorning after i sent him a disgusted email about what a awful person he is and that Karma is gonna bite his butt.... i had to hang up on him twice.

TRUST YOUR GUT... if it doestn feel right, it probably isnt

if anyone ever follows my blog i think they will find it interestin..haha.. new info

Hi to everyone

Updating progress on establishing the Cessnock Gaming Group for children diagnosed with an ASD/Aspergers.

Meeting of interested parents is being held to discuss a start date and establish a code of conduct for the running of these gaming sessions.

When:  Tuesday 14 September , 10 am

 At:    Lower Hunter Peer Support building 92 Station Street, Weston.

It is planned to start the group on a Saturday 1xmonth at the Peer Support building.

If anyone has any comments or ideas and you are unable to attend please email me pat.wade@dadhc.nsw.gov.au

Sorry for the short notice but things are moving along quite nicely now.

There has also been a request to establish a ten pin bowling league at Maitland Super Strike for children with ASD/Aspergers so again if anyone is interested please let me know.

 Bye for now

Pat

Pat Wade I Local Support Coordinator for Singleton & Cessnock I Ageing Disability &Home Care I Department Human Services NSW I

Ph. 6571 3517 I Mobile. 0429 989 065 I Fax. 6571 3472 I PO Box 3118, Singleton Mail Centre, Singleton 2330 I

myob software what a nightmare

i am doing a MYOB 3 day course 9 hours all up. Its living hell. i cant wait till its over.

I wont fail, i refuse to fail, but i may struggle i think.

I wont give in, it will not beat me.

New Item in stock very soon

We are getting a new item in stock very soon, it It will be on our web page in a few days,

Its a sensory swing. It cocoons the child while they sit in it, a bit like a teepee hanging from the roof.

They are Awesome, Aspect Base for the hunter has one in one of its rooms and the kids love it.

Nana is getting one for Toby for his Birthday, 27th October!!! Ive just booked his b irthday party at Hype for Kids in Rutherford, he had it there last year and it was great.  It is Superhero theme this year fancy dress, should be fun.

Melbourne Workshops

2 Separate  One Day Workshops

MELBOURNE

WORKSHOP ONE: Thursday 28th October, 2010

WORKSHOP TWO:  Friday 29th October, 2010

Please see attached 5 page flyer / registration form for full workshop details

Please note: FaHCSIA funding is available for families who have been approved under the "Helping Children with Autism Package" & have "Letter of Introduction" for eligibility

WORKSHOP ONE :

Conducting a Functional Behavioural Assessment (CAFBA)

 Thursday 28.10.10

Objectives

This programme is designed to teach professionals and carers who work with individuals using "Challenging Behaviours", to develop valuable assessment tools to effectively identify and understand the reasons why these unwanted behaviours are occurring. This is an essential step that MUST occur prior to effective Positive Behavioural Interventions being developed and implemented (covered in course entitled "Positive Behavioural Interventions for People Using Challenging Behaviours  " - PBI).

All course participants will leave equipped with the knowledge of all the required steps to conduct and efficiently use a Functional Behavioural Assessment in their home or work setting. 

 WORKSHOP TWO :

Positive Behavioural Interventions for People Using Challenging Behaviours (PBI)

 Friday 29.10.10

Objectives

A person, who used Challenging Behaviour(s), is likely to be responding to a situation they perceive as challenging and that they do not currently have the appropriate means to manage effectively. Challenging Behaviours are often a person's only existing skills to communicate a message to other people: "I don't know how to manage this situation i am finding challenging".This programme is designed to assist individuals wanting to change their own unwanted behaviours and those who work with people using challenging behaviours to: (1) better understand the reasons why challenging behaviours occur and (2) to develop effective interventions based on preventative and skills-building strategies. Strategies learnt will assist an individual to use appropriate behaviours and therefore better manage, in these same situations they previously found to difficult to handle effectively.

Location:

ARBOUR ROOM - Level 14

Swanston Grand Mercure

195 Swanston Street

MELBOURNE, VIC 3000

The Hotel is positioned between 2 main train stations - Melbourne Central & Flinders Street Stations, they are a 5 minute walk from the Hotel & tramline 16,5 & 8 all stop outside the Hotel

Provided:

Morning Tea

Afternoon Tea

Due to dietary restrictions we request you provide your own lunch or cafes are close by

Costs:

FULL PRICE: $220.00 per person per workshop

EARLY BIRD: Paying before 07.10.10

Single Booking: $198.00 per workshop

$175.00 per person for group bookings (2 or more people) per workshop

ALL prices inclusive of GST & cancellation fees apply

Please Note:

ALL bookings are $220.00 single or multiple after Early Bird date

ALL payments must be finalised prior to workshop

To Register: 

Please fill in the registration form (page 5) of the attachment and return by fax, email or post

Contact:

Amanda Fullarton

Client Services & Event Co Ordinator

Suite 34 Worongary Shopping Centre

1 Mudgeeraba Rd

Worongary Qld 4213

Phone:	(07) 55 305 099
Fax:	(07) 55 305 079
Email:	info@fabic.com.au
Web:	www.fabic.com.au

Busy day with Brochures

Ive just stuffed dozens and dozens of envelopes with brochures to send out to customers.

If you want a brochure let me know and ill send you some.

Is it Behavioural or is it Sensory...

Is it Behavioral or Is it Sensory?

Introductory Day to Sensory Integration Theory and Practice and Presentation of Behaviour
Management Strategies


Ever wondered what motivates your child’s behaviors?


Then come and listen, feel, move and learn.


This recognised Sensory Integration Course from SI Network UK and Ireland is coming to
Australia


It includes additional information on Behavioural Management and Home and Classroom strategies
It is suitable for a wide range of different participant groups e.g. Therapists, Parents, Educators,
Nurses/Medics and anybody interested in learning more about this approach.
Content: The introductory workshop covers the basic concepts underlying assessment and
treatment of Sensory Processing Disorder.


Sensory Processing Disorder is often found in children with ADHD, ODD, ASD and Asperger’s
Syndrome as well as children with motor coordination difficulties. However childhood behaviours are
not always sensory based so we will explore the different types of behaviour and how each should
be approached. Practical strategies will be provided


Duration: 1 day course 9.00am to 4.30pm
Date: 9th October 2010
Venue: Newcastle Grammar School, Newcomen Street, Newcastle
(Holland Building, Top Floor) Click here for MAP


Course fee: $100* Helping Children with Autism FaHCSIA funding available
*PLACES ARE STRICTLY LIMITED AS THIS IS AN ACTIVE COURSE!


Presenters:
Valerie Cribbens, Occupational Therapist working in Child and Adolescents Mental
Health and founding member of SI Network UK & Ireland and an
internationally approved Sensory Integration trainer


Dr Lee Sturgeon, Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Warner’s Bay


Anna Behnke, Paediatric and Adolescents Occupational Therapist and director of
The Sensory Clinic


Course information book, certificates, lunch and refreshments are included in the fee.
Further information about Sensory Integration and the S.I Network can be found at
www.sensoryintegration.org.uk


To book your place go to http://www.stickytickets.com.au/4286 (stickytickets website)
OR send a cheque to “The Sensory Clinic” PO Box 615 Maitland NSW 2320
OR parents with FaHCSIA funding can use their funding for this course, booking is essential
OR contact Caitlin Hamilton on 0458070586 OR thesensoryclinic@gmail.com

Here we go!

This is going to be the blog for Nana's Weighted Blankets.

I hope to let everyone know what is happening in our world.

I get a lot of information of what is going on in the Autism and Aspergers world, i hope to keep that info up in here.

If you dont know, we make Weighted Products, blankets, toys, vests etc.

we have a great webpage which is about to go under some upgrading due to advice from Newcastle Business Centre, where i am currently doing a 10 week course on Marketing.

This blog is actually part of the advice.

so hang on and enjoy the ride.

Thanks Sharon