2010 SECAC Resource Fair

The Mid Maryland Musculoskeletal Institute will be attending the 2010 SECAC Resource Fair on Saturday March 20, 2010. The Resource fair is from 10 am until 2 pm at Rock Creek Elementary. It will be a great resource for families with children with special needs. Below is more information about the SECAC fair. We hope to see you there!!


The Frederick County Special Education Citizens Advisory Committee (SECAC) is hosting its annual Resource Fair on March 20, 2010 at Rock Creek School from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. The school is located at 191 Waverley Drive in Frederick, MD. SECAC’s main purpose is to advise the Board of Education and the Director of Special Education and Psychological Services on issues relevant to special education in Frederick County Public Schools. In addition, it hosts an annual Resource Fair that provides information and opportunities for parents and community members to attend workshops relative to services available to families of children with special needs. The Parents’ Place of Maryland will present two workshops: “Making Your Health Plan Work for You” and “Managing the Maze: Record Keeping,” while The Arc of Frederick will be presenting “Educational Advocacy, Information, and Referral.” Dr. Scott Winget is also presenting a workshop on “Understanding Temperament Differences,” in which he explains ways to match strategies to an individual’s behavioral style. In addition, vendors will be present and available to answer questions and provide additional information on services available to these families, including, but not limited to, camps, equipment and therapeutic services.

The ARC of Frederick County will provide a sibshop for brothers and sisters of children with special needs to celebrate the many contributions made by siblings. Siblings ages 6 – 11 may participate in this program from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. during the Resource Fair. In addition, the YMCA of Frederick County will provide an Activity Center at the fair for children in attendance to participate in arts and crafts activities.

Walkersville High School Band Boosters will be selling food at the fair and the Rock Creek Graduation Committee will be hosting a bake sale.

For more information or to register for a workshop, contact Susan Donoghue-Rick at 240-236-8744 or email susan.donoghue-rick@fcps.org.

Information from Frederick County Public Schools at http://bhs.sites.fcps.org/node/306

Pediatric Occupational Therapy

The pediatric team at Mid Maryland Musculoskeletal Institute (MMI) would to like announce the addition of Jennilee Ambush, MS, OTR/L. Jennilee is a pediatric occupational therapist who has been working with children in a clinical setting for 3 years. Jennilee received her undergraduate degree from the University of Maryland and her Masters of Science in Occupational Therapy from Shenandoah University. During her studies, Jennilee participated in a day rehab program at Children’s Health Care of Atlanta for pediatric brain injuries. Jennilee was part of a team that provided children with intensive therapy in one on one and group settings.

Jennilee will be able to develop customized therapeutic plans for children whether their needs range from minimal to maximal support. Jennilee specializes in sensory integration, fine motor coordination, self care difficulties, and visual/ perceptual skills. She has experience in sensory processing disorder, hand writing, ADHD or ADD, stroke, and rehabilitation after a traumatic event. Jennilee is excited to be working with area children and helping them reach and surpass their goals.

To schedule an appointment with Jennilee or if you have any questions please contact the pediatric therapy department at 301-694-8311 ext 145.

Jennilee will also be at the Parent Support Group meeting which is Monday March 8th from 6pm-7pm at 184 Thomas Johnson Drive, Suite 104!!

Take Care and have an injury free weekend :)