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Individualized program Tinker Bell serves tots with special needs The Acton Frea Press Wednesday Oct 11 1978 B11 Walking talking toilet training playing with other children dressing and un dressing arc a few of the that mark develop mental progress in children Children grow and develop at their own pace and in most Instances differences development are of no con cern But there are who for various reasons lag slgni behind others of their own age and who need special attention It is these children between two to five years of age that Tinker Bell Nursery School in Milton is designed to help The school located on the grounds of C Drury School for the Hearing Hand capped on Ontario St offers assls lance to children with a wide range of mild lo severe developmental problems It is open not only to children who are handicapped but also those with vis on or hearing hand caps and social emotional or behavioral lags says Carol Robinson tor Children may fall behind in development because of a congenital condition such as spina bifida detects hyperactivity injury due to accidents or setbacks resulting from Illness Or they may live in a setting where resources needed to promote growth are limited At Tinker Bell each child program is geared to his unique needs If a child requires onetoone attention this is provided Individual care is made possible by a staff of volui leers who assist the Ihrec spec ally trained teachers One of the volunteers of Acton a qualified swim instructor and a weekly Ira I for both parent and child a skill such as doing a puzzle for the child to at home during the week This year Tinker Bell which is operated by the North Halton Association for the Mentally Retarded but also supported partially by public funds has nine pupils registered The school can take with its current staff Ms Robinson says and the building is large enough to accommodate up to Enrolment was low last year as well but over two years ago preschoolers were registered She is at a loss to explain the decline in enrolment Ms Robinson says wondering whether parents with children who need the school are aware of Tinker Bell existence FEEDING oneself is one of the self helpskills receiving attention at school as at home Jason Green of Georgetown pauses in the midst of finishing up a bowl of porridge to have his picture taken pool session is included in the children schedule The program encourages growth in all ureas language motor muscular development social I playing with other children cognition menial activity and self help eating dressing An important part of the program is the or example pro vided by volunteers pre school in Idrcn who are encouraged to attend wilh their mothers As much as possible Tinker Bell s morning is patterned after that of regular nursery school Ms Robinson says Some children go on to attend a regular school on a pari lime or full time basis Others at age five or when they re ready go on to kin dergnrten or to special centres for developmental hand capped children To complement the mor program at the school a teacher is available to go to Hie child home one after noon a week She demon HEATHERINGTON formerly of Acton now of Tottenham showed hts fine roadsters at Erin Fair this weekend is a well known horse breaker and trainer renowned for fast methods of obtaining equine obedience Reed says Must bridge chasm twixt Hydro Minister While he interim report of the Royal Commission on electric power planing Is basically sound it contains certain flaws Its Inability to deal adequately with the question of utilization of waste water from nuclear power plants and lack of specific suggestions for reducing our electrical demands Liberal energy Julian Reed said this week I applaud Dr Porters recommendation that the provinces energy mix be diversified said Mr Reed This report provides the people of Ontario with another point of view based on expert knowledge to set against that of Ontario Hydro Whether the commission electrical growth rale fore cast of per cent proves to be accurate Is not as important as confirmation of the way in which we are moving The commission call for a strong move to serious conservation efforts and development of alternate energy sources supports a position which we in the Liberal party have always taken while reducing the amount of nuclear energy which will be required in Ontario the report is realistic in recognizing the need for a certain amount Charged A mail was charged this week following a disturbance at the restaurant If the scenario unfolds as the commission indicates which seems probable there will have to be some mental adjustment In the nuclear industry and a move towards alternate energy sources which will have positive and decentralizing effects on economic and technological development in Ontario Dr Porter recommend to reduce the number of megawatts of installed power by to the year compared to Ontario Hydro latest forecasts a very dramatic differential represents a saving in capital costs of some 14 billion We wholeheartedly support the recommendation that greater research funding be redirected from nuclear energy to the development of alternate energy sources While this Interim report provides the basis for a new look at electric power produc tlon in Ontario we must remember that it only makes observations It does not set does It explore the possibilities of specifically directed efforts therefore it can only have a moderating effect at best Reed says The commission will be valuable to the select committee of the legis lature on Ontario Hydro which will undoubtedly be more specific in its We must recognize that even if the growth projections of the commission are some what moderated in the on thi ahead it will be proof that Ontario Hydros la ions represent a biased point of view Steps must be taken immediately to bridge the chasm between hydro and the Minister of Energy In the past by its lacklustre per the government has permitted Ontario Hydro to run away with the pall The Minister of Energy should be responsible and accountable for Ontario Hydro No provincial minister has to date fulfilled that role in the true sense Reed claimed Parents concerned about their child development should consult their doctors Mrs Robinson advises Tinker Bell does accept and applications from parents however parents will be asked to have their child assessed by a physician If they haven t already done so The school also takes referrals from Toronto Sick Children s Hospital Crippled Children Centre public health nurses and other nursery schools It provides service to child ren from all areas in North A nominal fee charged by the school in eludes taxi transportation for children For information the number to call mornings is HEY This is fun John 3 of Milton giggles as teacher Jane Van Soelen puts him through an exercise program especially designed for him Pamela Dickinson of George town a volunteer keeps track Nursery School in Milton offers 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