Parents with questions or concerns about their children’s development can get answers and advice later this month during a free Alberta Health Services (AHS) community event.
Offered by Children’s Rehabilitation Services, Dino Days provides parents an opportunity to connect with a variety of health professionals, including occupational therapists, speech and language pathologists, physical therapists, and social workers. Dino Days will also show parents how they can promote development during their everyday routines.
Dino Days is a chance for parents to learn more about childhood development and have fun. Dino Day is Wednesday, July 17 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Dino Days will be held in Drumheller July 17, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Rotary Spray Park.
A second Dino Days will be held in Drumheller next month and similar events are planned for Hanna and Three Hills over the summer.
Initiated in 2010 as a prevention-focused initiative, Dino Days offers engaging activities for children by using developing skills in a series of activities. The activities are related to dinosaurs as much as possible, which adds an element of fun to the day.
An obstacle course incorporates activities from all the disciplines involved in Children’s Rehabilitation Services, including verbal sequencing, listening and attention skills, motion and movement, and fine motor skills. As children make their way through the obstacle course, health professionals observe their abilities and offer tips and suggestions, when requested, to parents, who must be present.
More than 200 participants have taken part in Dino Days since 2010.
Children’s Rehabilitation Services provide initial assessments, treatments, recommendations and referrals to community services for children up to 16 years of age.