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Christmas Toy Donation

December 21, 2022

Anna Shaw Children’s Institute (ASCI) recently received a surprise Christmas donation. Larry McDaniel, owner of Broken Arrow Tattoos, completed a toy drive with his clients. He donated a full truck bed and back seat full of toys for children to use in therapy.

“Sometimes Santa brings deliveries early, and in the bed of a pickup truck,”
“He (McDaniel) was so kind and so excited to pull together all of these toys for the children. His donation is very appreciated!”

Terri Woodruff, ASCI executive director
Broken Arrow Tattoos Toy Donation to Anna Shaw Childrens Institute Dalton

From left are McDaniel, Brooke Mullins (ASCI front office supervisor) and Krista Rogers (ASCI care navigator).


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Anna Shaw Children’s Institute Helping Children, Families

February 12, 2020

Anna Shaw Children's Institute

Hamilton Health Care System’s Anna Shaw Children’s Institute (ASCI) has helped more than 400 children with developmental delays and their families since opening last April. There have been approximately 3,800 patient visits.

“We have had an amazing beginning,” said Terri Woodruff, executive director.

Most of the patients are Georgia residents, however some patients have come from Tennessee and Florida.

Dedicated to the memory of longtime Whitfield County resident Anna Sue Shaw, the Institute is a regional leader of and advocate for the care of children who are experiencing the challenges of autism spectrum disorder, cerebral palsy, ADHD/ADD, down syndrome, spina bifida, Apert syndrome, cri du chat syndrome, Lennox Gastaut syndrome, hydrocephalus, spinal cord injury, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy or developmental delays.

“There is a high volume of children with complex conditions in our area who need services,” said Woodruff. “We are getting to know the needs of the children and families in our community and beyond, and we’re so excited to be able to partner with parents and caregivers to provide state-of-the-art, evidence-based care for their children.”

Anna Shaw Children’s Institute Providers who specialize in the care of children include: a psychologist, developmental behavioral pediatricians, neurodevelopmental pediatrician, social worker, speech-language pathologists, physical therapists, behavior analysts, music therapist, occupational therapists, care navigator and others.

“Our team is phenomenal,” said Woodruff. “Everyone has a passion for children. The coordination of all care services under one roof has benefited the providers, the children and the families.  Collaboration among all caregivers has streamlined services and been such a convenience for families.”

ASCI has initiated free programs since opening, including Arts in the Treetops (music events designed to introduce people to music therapy), Classes to Help, Advise & Motivate Parents (CHAMP, educational classes on the first Tuesday of the month), parent support group (second Tuesday of the month) and Reading around the Tree (story time for children).

With design elements inspired by the style of a tree house, the Anna Shaw Children’s Institute was designed to be considerate of children’s differing abilities to tolerate light, sound and texture.  The Institute provides a unique environment with the overall goal to blend calming color and fun play for children of all abilities.

 

Anna Shaw Children’s Institute The room designs include forest animals, birds or butterflies. Each of the rooms has dimmable lights.  Some unique areas for care include the Swan Room, an aquatic therapy room for children with a swim tank. The Oriole room is used for occupational therapy. Feeding therapy can take place in the Finch or Falcon rooms in a booth that mimics dining out.  Children can participate in speech therapy in the Sparrow or the Seagull rooms. To emphasize the woodland theme, local artists have painted or designed an artistic piece for each room, featuring the animal assigned to the specific room.

 

Children can receive physical or occupational therapy in the Tree House Gym, a large 2,900-square-foot gym with colorful patterns on the floor, an adaptive climbing wall, an indoor slide and a fun track in the middle of the room. During pleasant weather, therapy can be enjoyed outside in the Treehouse Terrace, an outdoor therapy area with a roller slide, a spinning chair, adaptive pull up bars, a sensory wave and a fun set of tympani drums.

 

A unique gift shop, Treetop Treasures, features sensory friendly toys, weighted blankets, puzzles, books and other items specifically for children receiving care at the Institute.

Anna Shaw Children’s Institute

The Children’s Institute plans to expand support as it grows.

 

“We want to provide a focus on what children can do rather than their limitations,” said Woodruff. “We plan to create a literacy rich environment by giving children books and promoting reading to children, support families so they can meet their child’s needs, advocate for families with insurance companies, medical equipment companies and community resources, and continue to provide free classes for families to advance their understanding of caring for their child.”

 

Anna Shaw Children’s Institute A large number of families are impacted by developmental delays in this area.  Currently Whitfield, Murray, Gordon and Catoosa counties, there are 27,500 plus children who are diagnosed with a developmental disability. According to the CDC, one in 59 children in the United States are impacted by autism.

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Anna Shaw Children’s Institute to Offer Family Class On Managing Tantrums

January 2, 2020

Family Class On Managing TantrumsThe Anna Shaw Children’s Institute (ASCI), 1201 Burleyson Road, will hold a family support class on Tuesday, Jan. 7 at 6 p.m. in the Southern Magnolia Rooms on first floor of the facility. The topic will be “Early Childhood: Managing Tantrums by Encouraging Interaction and Communication.”

 

Kelsey Nelson, BCBA, board certified behavioral analyst, and Jennifer Bray, BSW, social worker, will present this class, which focuses on being a good “interactor” with children with developmental challenges. Tips to deal with tantrums will be a part of the program.

 

This class is part of ASCI’s CHAMP series. CHAMP stands for Classes to Help, Advise and Motivate Parents. The sessions will be held on the first Tuesday of each month. The CHAMP series is open to families of children of any age.

Please register by calling 706-226-8911. Space is limited. Limited childcare for children 12 and under will be available. To receive assistance with interpretation services and/or auxiliary aids during this event, please let us know when registering.

 

Participants are encouraged to park in the lower lot since the upper doors will be locked by 6 p.m.

Filed Under: Anna Shaw Children's Institute, Excellence at Hamilton, News, Parenting, Patient Education Tagged With: anna shaw, behavioral health, child, community, free, parenting

Stuffed Animals Donated to Anna Shaw Children’s Institute

December 26, 2019

Stuffed animals donated

More than 400 new stuffed animals were recently donated to the Anna Shaw Children’s Institute. Through donations made by those in the Dalton community, PetSmart donated the stuffed animals for children who are patients at the Institute. From left are Evan Anderson, pediatric psychologist; Brooke Chilton, medical assistant; Angela Sundstrom, practice manager; Jessica Truelove, nurse navigator; Jennifer Bray, social worker; Arlena Freeman, licensed family therapist; and Michael Burns, financial counselor.
 


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Toys Donated for Children’s Institute Patients

December 12, 2019

Toys donated for Children’s Institute patients

Approximately 40 new toys were recently donated to the Anna Shaw Children’s Institute (ASCI) by Brasfield and Gorrie, the general contractor for the Institute’s building. The toys will be used in therapy and in a waiting area. Pictured are ASCI and Brasfield and Gorrie representatives.


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Ramping Up Collaboration

September 7, 2018

Volunteer with Hamilton Hospice
Pictured are some of the Ramp Team members from First Baptist Church of Dalton who recently helped build an access ramp for a Hamilton Hospice patient. From left are Bill Cosby, Bob “The Builder” Harrell and Don Mincey

A Hamilton Hospice patient was recently in need of an access ramp for his residence. Ann Larkin-Huff, social worker, contacted several community organizations known to have expertise in ramp building.

 

The Ramp Team of First Baptist Church of Dalton agreed to assist and got busy.  Led by Bob “The Builder” Harrell, the team met with the spouse of the patient, assessed the need and set a plan.  Once the patient and wife agreed to the plan, the lumber and supplies were ordered.

 

The team began pre-building the ramp in a warehouse in Dalton and then delivered the sections to the residence.  The next morning, the team met at the residence, and by noon the ramp was completed.

 

“Hospice care is a collaboration of all community resources assisting patients and their families navigate a difficult season of life,” said Susie Compton, director of Hamilton Home Health and Hospice. “Patients and their families deserve the best that can be offered. Hospice cannot provide everything they need.  Community resources like the Ramp Team of First Baptist Church of Dalton are so important in providing quality end-of-life care.”

 

Compton said Hamilton Hospice is grateful for community partnerships and volunteers who offer their time and expertise.  For more information on how you can assist, call Megan Little, Hamilton Hospice volunteer coordinator, at 706-278-2848.

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