Simeon’s Moment to Shine At Simeon's school, each fifth grader must memorize a declamation. They are about 3 minutes long and they had to stand in front of the class and present it. The three fifth grade teachers selected the top 20 of the 90 fifth graders and had them perform the declamation again. From there the top 12 were chosen. Simeon made the top 20 and then the top 12. His declamation was titled "Jack's Big Headache". Once making the top 12 the students performed it for a panel of judges, all the forth and fifth graders in the school. Simeon's declamation was a satire and had puns and jokes in it. I watched him perform his declamation and couldn't be prouder. He was the only student with a hearing impairment and when I reflected on how far we've come and how hard he's worked, it brought a tear to my eye. For him to hit the jokes appropriately, with proper pitch and intonation was amazing to see. In my eyes, he worked so much harder then some of his peers but he takes it in stride. It reminds me of his first days at St. Joseph’s and his first program. It was the Christmas program, he was a sheep and his line was "baaaa!" I was as proud then as I am now! He didn't place in the top three to get a medal but he's first place for me! Submitted by Simeon’s mom 2
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Check Your Contempt At The Door Divorce is a really tough experience to go through. It rarely happens under good terms and typically involves a lot of anger and hurt feelings. Even when you know that “it is for the best� it is hard to ignore all the sad feelings that accompany the process of ending ties and breaking up the family. If you are a divorced parent or perhaps you are in the process of getting a divorce right now, this column will help you to assess how you are doing with the process of divorce. For your sanity and the mental health of the kids, it is important to handle your feelings appropriately and model behavior that is healthy and helpful to all involved. John Gottman, the father of marital research says there are four indicators of divorce. He calls them the Four Horsemen. These four things are indicators that the prognosis for a good marriage is poor and divorce may be eminent. Unfortunately, these indicators typically continue after divorce The Four Horsemen include: criticism, stonewalling, defensiveness, and contempt. Unfortunately children witness these four indicators all the time when there is marital difficulty. If you're getting a divorce or perhaps you've already gotten a divorce, it is imperative that you break the cycle of criticizing, being defensive, stonewalling, or displaying contempt for your ex. If you made the decision to get the divorce it is so important that your child see that this was truly a good decision for both of you. If you did not want the divorce, it will be helpful to reframe what has happened to your family to reinforce the concept of empowerment. The key is figuring out how to do that and do it with consistency. That can be difficult because divorce is a hardship for everyone! In many divorce situations, adults can truly look at each other with disgust and contempt and wonder how the person they married
changed into a person they cannot stand. These are always the hardest types of situations because it involves so much hurt and betrayal. If this sounds like Carol Juergensen Sheets your situation, I'm going to ask you to do the following: 1. Practice extreme emotional maturity and focus on your ex-partners positives whenever around the kids. 2. Talk about the good things that your ex feels for your children. Remind them of all the positive experiences that the kids have had with their parent in the past and present. Remind them about what an important person they are in their life. 3. Under no circumstances, share with friends or family your woes about your ex-partner if your child is within a 50 mile radius. I promise you, they will hear your venting and will not know how to process it. 4. Create your own life filled with fun and activities that support you. 5. Find plenty of support meetings to provide resources to you and your children. Parents Without Partners, www.meetup. com groups for families and church can offer many opportunities for families who are transitioning from divorce. It is important that you teach your children that you can have fun together as a family in any situation. 6. Get plenty of rest. Being a single parent means you have to conserve your precious energy because it is tough doing it all, day in and day out. 7. If you are having trouble adjusting, then seek out a counselor or recovery group to help you rebuild your life. You deserve it!
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AUTISM PARENT CARE At Autism Parent Care students attend a Montessori pre-school program in the morning and ABA therapy in the afternoon with the support of an ABA therapist in both settings. Clients enter the program after a brain map shows deficits in cognitive, social, language and/or behavioral areas along with a medical diagnosis. At first these teaching philosophies seem to contradict one another, however, when combined they provide a well-rounded educational fit for all children. Through both programs a client is allowed the freedom to learn by choice and by programmed targets through DTT teaching. The school provides a setting for both typical and non-typical peers to learn from one another. The therapists guide activities and also support self-directed learning activities through exploration of the environment. Learning is guided at each individual’s pace. Clients learn in group settings as well as in individual therapy. Both Montessori and ABA stress the importance of repetition, self-responsibility, individualized instruction, peer interactions
and language growth. Daily living activities are stressed in culturally diverse terms. World current events are discussed on a daily basis. Independence and self-care are highlighted in a natural way. The materials support functional learning in a natural de-velopmental sequence. Clients with autism thrive in this unique program because of the multi-faceted teaching methods with one-on-one ABA therapist support. Social and language growth are supported throughout the day by peers, teachers and therapists. Executive function and other cognitive skills are practiced when the clients choose their work, discover a solution and complete the task. Along with other data collection, brain maps are repeated every six months to document individ-ualized progress. Weekly targets are reviewed and updated by using the VB-MAPP assessment tool. Daily parental communication facilitates program carryover from the school and therapy time into the home. The assessment tools we utilize as well as parental anecdotal testimony supports the positive results we see every day.
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Take a Break! How many times have you said to a co-worker, “I’ve got to take a break.”? When you are working hard whether it is a physical or mental task, a break can be refreshing and allow you to preserver. This is true whether you are working at a job or at home. The life skills classroom that I work in also allows the students an opportunity to take a break. There are areas of the classroom that are designed and designated as break areas. One area is a small room with pillows and blankets. The student may choose to have the lights on or have the lights off, whichever is more relaxing for the child. There is a rocking chair available as well as a small sofa that can be used while taking a break. Other areas have been created to meet the individual needs of students. During the course of the typical school day, students may request a break from their work. Typically the student is given time to relax. The work that they are doing does not “go away”, nor will someone else complete the student’s job and the break is usually limited by timed. Once the time is up, the student returns to the work they were doing and finish the assignment. Often the teacher will notice that a student is becoming agitated and distracted. She may suggest that the student take a break for a specific period of time. This allows the student a chance to get away from the situation that is causing anxiety or concern. This is not considered punishment. It is an opportunity for the student to regroup and prepare themselves to continue working.
There are times when a time-out is required. A time-out is considered to be a consequence for poor behavior. Taking a break is not intended to be a consequence; it is a chance for the student to relax and prepare him/herself to continue without resorting to unexpected behavior. Very often, after taking a break, the student is able to resume their school work, making good choices about their behavior. In the classroom there are a variety of places available for break time. Once a student has completed their break they are asked if they are ready to go back to work. If the student answers “no” they are usually given additional break time. Typically the student will answer “yes” and head back to work. If a student is able to make good behavior choices throughout the remainder of the day, they are rewarded with super student. This is an effective way to help students make good choices regarding their behavior. It can be used at home as well. Providing your child with a relaxing place to take a break and allowing them the opportunity to determine when they need one can help them maintain good behavior throughout the day. The more the strategies used at school are incorporated in to the rest of the student’s day, the more effect they will be.
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ABC at a Glance
Get to know The Applied Behavior Center for Autism We Understand the Autism Parent Journey ABC was founded in 1997 when CEO, Sherry Quinn’s son Michael was diagnosed with autism. At the time, autism was a rare diagnosis. In fact, Michael was the only child in his entire school district with the diagnosis. After doing extensive research, Sherry realized that Applied Behavior Analysis Therapy (ABA) was the best possible treatment for her son. At the time, ABA therapy was not offered anywhere within the state of Indiana. Sherry set out to change that and The Applied Behavior Center for Autism was created. We are Indiana’s Largest & Longest Running ABA Therapy Provider ABC has grown to be the largest and longest running ABA therapy provider in the state of Indiana. We are proud to offer 7 beautiful outpatient facilities throughout the state. This includes our Indy North Center, Early Childhood Center, Carmel Center, Indy West Center, Greenwood Center, Richmond Center and Terre Haute Center (located inside the Terre Haute Children’s Museum). Each of our centers offers a unique blend of amenities including custom-crafted indoor gyms and individual therapy rooms. We Offer More than ABA Therapy At ABC, we offer a wide variety of high-quality services. These include: speech therapy (lead by duelcertified BCBA/SLPs), occupational therapy, behavior consultation, special needs swim lessons, diagnostic testing, desensitization programming, a 100% effective potty-training program and more. We Serve a Broad Age Range ABC proudly specializes in serving clients of all ages. From the stages of early intervention used with toddlers and children, to the daily living skills training needed for adults on the spectrum, we have specialty staff for every stage of life. We Do Not Only Serve Autism With the expansion of our ancillary services, we are excited to announce that several of our services are now open to all age and ability levels. Services such as speech therapy, occupational therapy, indoor private swim lessons and diagnostic testing are open to all ages and ability levels. These services are not limited to those who have a diagnosis of autism.
We Offer Specialized Programming for Teens & Adults Our LIFE Program (Learning in Functional Environments) serves ages 10 and older. LIFE is a fullday program that uses the science of ABA to teach skills that promote independence, quality of life and happiness. Children and teens in this program learn to work on functional skills within a simulated home environment and real life, community-based settings. Important skills such as budgeting money, grocery shopping, peer interactions, doing laundry, hygiene and more are worked on within this program. All therapy within our LIFE Program is seamlessly blended with our Behavior Consulting, Speech Therapy and Occupational Therapy services on an as-needed basis. We Provide Full Insurance Management Services (Free of Charge) At ABC, we understand that there are several stresses and pressures that come with searching for the right services for your child. Sorting through insurance struggles should not be another stressor added to that list. Because of this, our trained team of experts handles all insurance processing on behalf of our clients. This is a service that we offer to all families completely free of charge. We Also Offer Home Therapy Programs ABC offers services across a variety of locations. Although center-based is our most popular option, we also offer school-based, community-based and home-based programs. Our home-based programs can be provided throughout Central and Southern Indiana. Little to No Wait for Diagnostic Testing At ABC for Autism, we provide diagnostic testing through our centers with little to no wait time. Many diagnostic providers have wait lists ranging from several weeks to several months. At ABC, our team gets families in for testing within 1-2 weeks. Real Kids. Real Stories. Real Testimonials. We pride ourselves on the fact that our Facebook page and website are filled only with real kids, real stories & real testimonials. To learn more about the exciting progress happening at ABC, like us at Facebook.com/ AutismHope or visit us at AppliedBehaviorCenter.org.
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August Calendar Saturday, August 1, 10:00am Cereal Cinema – Bedknobs and Broomsticks at The Athenaeum Theatre. Parents and kids are invited to experience Cereal Cinema, a unique family friendly experience created by the Indy Film Fest, The Athenaeum and the Indianapolis Museum of Art (IMA). Cereal Cinema features the two things every family needs on a Saturday morning - a classic movie that the whole family can enjoy and a cereal bar! www. athenaeumfoundation.org Friday, August 7 – Sunday, August 23 Indiana State Fair 2015 - Year of the Farmer at the Indiana State Fairgrounds. The Indiana State Fair is held for 17 days each summer, yet it lives for generations in the memories of families who experience it together. Over 750,000 people visit the Indiana State Fair each year for family fun, rides and games, barnyard animals and fabulous fair food. It started with corn. It continued with pigs. The Indiana State Fair has subsequently featured tomatoes, trees, soybeans and Dairy cows during its annual summertime celebration, and now it plans to promote the one thing that all these commodities have in common – the farmer. While the fair is the state’s largest annual celebration of agriculture and includes many hard-working youth and adults exhibiting their crops and livestock, the majority of fair visitors still don’t fully appreciate the key role farmers play in feeding and clothing the world population. www.in.gov/statefair
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Saturday, August 8, 8:30am – 12:00pm Pass the Torch for Women Relay Event at Michael A. Carroll Track & Soccer Stadium in Indianapolis presented by USA Funds. Mentoring Women’s Network Foundation is putting on their inaugural Pass the Torch for Women Relay Event to help raise scholarships funds for women who need it the most (i.e. women in transition, single mothers, women in underserved populations, women business owners, and college students). Do you know someone who fits one of these profiles? Your donation helps these women gain the resources they need in order to leverage their personal and professional life forward. You can make a difference! Donate, become a team captain, or join a team today. Learn more at www. mentoringwomensnetwork. Tuesday, August 11 – Wednesday, August 12 Just Between Friends North Indy: Huge All Season Children’s Consignment Event at Hamilton County Fairgrounds. They will have clothing, shoes, baby equipment and gear, maternity items, feeding and bathing gear, bedding, room decor, outdoor and indoor toys, sports equipment, electronics, books, games, musical instruments and toys, baby and children's furniture, strollers and SO MUCH MORE... Saturday, August 22, 8:00am COLTS 5K at Lucas Oil Stadium. Celebrate the return of football season. Start your 5K run/walk outside of Lucas Oil Stadium, and then experience the thrill of NFL football when you finish at the 50-Yard-Line! All participants will
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receive an exclusive Colts 5K t-shirt. Kids also have the opportunity to enjoy the thrill of the 50-yard-line and receive an exclusive Colts 5K t-shirt by participating in the Kid’s PLAY 60 Fun Run. A portion of the proceeds from the Colts 5K will benefit Riley Hospital for Children at Indiana University Health. www.colts.com/fanzone Saturday, August 29, 7:30am Special Olympics Indiana presents The FedEx Plane Pull Challenge at Indianapolis International Airport. The FedEx Plane Pull Challenge raises funds and awareness for more than 11,000 Special Olympics athletes in Indiana. Don’t miss the fun as teams of up to 20 people compete to pull a jumbo jet a distance of 12 feet across the tarmac in the least amount of time! Looking for a great team-building event for your co-workers, friends or family? The 2015 Plane Pull Challenge to benefit Special Olympics Indiana! www.soindiana.org Beginning Saturday, August 29 The Children’s Museum presents National Geographic Sacred Journeys Exhibit. Each year, more than 330 million people around the world journey to a sacred place. Through awe-inspiring immersive environments created with photography from National Geographic, families will be able to observe, discuss, and begin to understand some of the sacred journeys made by people to places such as the Western Wall and Church of the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem, the Great Mosque in Mecca, the Ganges River in India, Uluru in the Australian outback, and more. Artifacts from a
variety of faith traditions will enrich the experience. www.childrensmuseum.org Sunday, August 30, 12:00pm – 5:00pm A Taste of Indiana 2015 at White River State Park. Dig IN Presents the Sixth Annual Taste of Indiana: They bring together Indiana farmers, the best chefs in the state, and YOU for a one of a kind experience in Indiana agriculture and culinary arts. They source premium Hoosier ingredients from all over the state, and ask chefs to come up with a culinary creation to delight your taste buds. Nowhere else will you find this unique collection of restaurants-from Evansville to Valparaiso, Terre Haute to Roanoke-all in one place at one time, and all dedicated to buying local ingredients in their businesses. Saturday, September 19 St. Vincent Cancer Walk. There is something for everyone at this year’s Challenge! Some of the fun includes music spun by Dr. Dance, free snacks and refreshments after the finish line, and food trucks, including Flat 12 Bierworks, which is offering one free drink to each participant age 21 or older! Here are more details about the 2015 St.Vincent Cancer Challenge: Starts and Finishes at Lions Park in Zionsville, IN at 7:30 am. Distance is 5K or 10 mile walk or run and is now a timed event! The courses will go through scenic Zionsville. www.StVincentCancerWalk.org
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Jim Dandy Family Restaurant Kids’ 5 and under eat free 2301 Conner St.773-3288 Noblesville PaPa Roux 8950 E. 10th Indy 603-9861 Nightly after 4 Perkins 250 Noble Creek Dr. Noblesville Monday Thru Wednesday 4 to close 776-2800 Barley Island Brewing Co. 630 Conner St.Noblesville 770-5280 Tuesday and Wednesday Quizno’s 14300 Mundy Dr Noblesville 7 days a week 4 to close dine in only 773-7041 The Original Pancake House 3 Free Pancakes for children 7 and under with adult entrée purchase Monday through Sunday at Noblesville, Fishers, and Indianaopolis locations
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Chick Fil-A 3360 W. 86th St. The Pyramids, Indy 871-5330 Latitude 39 4016 E. 82nd Fee Game Bowling, Kid’s Meal and $5 game card with adult meal 813-6565 Mexico City Grill Fishers 11653 Fishers Station Rd 577-1900 Mexican City Grill Indy 8028 S. Emerson Ave 884-4901 Castlers Kitchen and Bar 11501 Geist Pavilion Dr.596-9810 Fishers 5-9 Texas Road House Fishers 12950 Publishers Dr. 585-5020 Family Night 1.99 Kid’s Meal Culvers Kids NightFishers 96th St Every Monday, 5:30-8:30 pm and Indy 71st and Georgetown – Every Monday, 5:30 – 8:30 pm
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MacKenzie River Pizza Carmel and 82nd St Castleton 564-4211 and 288-0609 Scotty’s Brewhouse 3905 E. 96th Street Indianapolis, IN & 1 Virginia Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46204 CR Heroes 10570 E. 96th St. Fishers 576-1070 5-p Face Painting & Balloon Animals Cancun 6714 E 82nd St, Indianapolis 578-7054 Chick Fil A Avon Rt 36 Back to School event Tuesday
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Chick-fil-A Noblesville Buy one Get one Free Tuesday 5-9 773-4100 Chick Fil A Carmel 14647 US 31 North Family Night each Tuesday from 5-8pm 815-9465 Hellas Café 8501 Westfield Blvd 257-6211 Indy Champps Indy Northside 8711 N. River Crossing Blvd. 2 children eat free with 1 adult meal all day Tuesday Bob Evans’ Family Night from DJ 6-8pm One kid eats free with adult meal purchase. Greenwood In Perkin’s Castleton East 82nd St. Indy 842-9447 4-9 Joe’s Shelby St. Diner Indy 783-9590 Cheese Burger In Paradise South Indy 883-4386 Patriot Grill Restaurant 1265 N. Madison Greenwood 851-8252 Kid’s Eat Free and Magician Teddy’s Burger Joint 222W.Southport Rd Indy 893-2791 Thr3e Wise Men Brewery 1021 Broad Ripple Ave Indy 255-5151 Max and Erma’s Carmel and Greenwood 705-3988 and 882-4477 Panda Express 17055 Geist Pavilion Dr. Fishers 5-9 770-9684 Culvers Kids Night Indy 96th Street – Every Tuesday, 5:30 – 8:30 pm and Greenfield – Every Tuesday, 5:30 – 8:30 pm
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Johnny Carino’s Greenwood 885-5735 Culvers Kids Night Noblesville – Every Thursday, 5:30 - 8:30 pm
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Scotty’s Brewhouse 3905 E. 96th Street Indianapolis, IN & 1 Virginia Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46204 Granite City Food and Brewery 150 W. 96th St Carmel 218-7185 5-9 Magician 5-8 Steak N Shake all Indianapolis locations Rock Star Pizza 922 E. Main St. Brownsburg 858-1188 all day dine in Only (Please call ahead to verify details)
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