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Back to School Language Tips During these unprecedented times, you may have many unanswered questions about the upcoming school year. Will my child go to back school or complete distance learning at home? How can I teach my child what they need to continue to grow? How will I be able to work with them while doing work myself? Regardless of where your child completes their schoolwork, you can easily incorporate language and learning into daily tasks you are already completing. There are many ways to build your child’s language without making drastic changes in your normal life. Teaching language naturally within daily routines is anything but “routine”! It is an exciting, familiar, and engaging way for kids to learn meaningful information that they can use every single day. Children thrive off of a consistent schedule and you likely already have them within your daily lives. For example, most families have a consistent morning, mealtime, or bedtime routine. If you don’t feel like you have much daily consistency, that’s okay! There’s no better time than this coming school year to incorporate some stability in your and your child’s lives. By knowing what is expected during an activity (i.e. getting ready each morning), they are able to focus on the language rather than guessing what will happen next. In addition, learning in a natural and engaging way within routine activities allows your child to retain the information and use it in a meaningful way! Every morning is a fresh opportunity to help your child learn and grow. When getting dressed, you can work on following directions and understanding common words with toddlers, such as “sit down”, “pull up your pants”, or “where’s your shoes?”. You can also work on requesting/ labeling items. By having your child use their words to tell you what they want, you are showing them that their words are powerful and get them what they want. Don’t be afraid to use
wait time. When getting dressed, if your child points to their shoes to request them, hold the shoe up and say “I have your SHOE… you want the…..” and wait to see if they say the word themselves. For kids with more language, you can describe the styles of clothing (jeans, sweats, sweater, etc) or the weather outside (i.e. “what kind of shoes should we wear since it’s raining?”). You can also work on your child requesting what they need for breakfast. Sabotage, where you do something wrong on purpose, is another great strategy to use to elicit spontaneous words. For example, you can give your child their cereal without a spoon and wait to see if they ask for it on their own. Sabotage can also be used with older kids! You can “forget” how to make cereal and have your kid tell you what to do. Make sure you do exactly what they say- so if they tell you to “put the cereal in the bowl” before they have you open it, set the whole box of cereal in the bowl. Not only will they find this absolutely hilarious, but they will also need to use more specific language and sequencing vocabulary to get you to do it right! We may not know what this coming school year will bring, but by incorporating language into normal activities you are helping your child learn in the most functional and natural way. Remember, each morning is a fresh start to make a routine activity anything but!
Kelsey Davis M.A. CCC-SLP Speech and Language Pathologist St. Joseph Institute for the
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Single Parenting in a 2 Parent Household My client was on overload. She stated that her husband’s work encompassed his being. She explained that she was quite different from her husband. Her role, her essence, was that of a manager. She managed the kids, put in a full day at work, and helped at her children’s’ school. She saw herself as a life manager. Her job was to plan, coordinate, and delegate. Lately my client’s life had felt out of balance. Her husband had been depressed and he was saving all of his energy for his work. She was on overload and it depleted her of her spirit. She was functioning on “automatic”. As a result, she was emotionally drained, sleepdeprived, and less able to experience the joy in her life. Her resentment was affecting her children because she knew that she was less tolerant, less able to enjoy them and not nearly as focused on their activities. She was trying to be “Supermom” because of perfectionistic tendencies and life circumstances. Normally, I would have encouraged my client to create more lifelines and find more ways to replenish herself. However, she said she was so exhausted that she needed to simply meet her basic needs— like sleeping. Since her role was to manage the family, she had gone into overdrive. When you go into overdrive for an extended period of time, the “automatic pilot” kicks in and it’s tougher to enjoy life. Research has shown that the quickest way to finding the state of happiness is to be able to deal with life in the present. If you want to be a happy parent than you need to stay focused on what is happening right in front of you. Unfortunately, my client was feeding into her own problem, since she was supporting her own role of “single parent in a two-parent household”. She must do something to get out of overdrive and share the piloting again. However, there was no guarantee that this
woman could have gotten her husband to participate more. Regardless of outcome, she did need to assert herself and ask for his help. She is a very strong woman, but her schedule was so engrained that she needed some strategies to break the Carol Juergensen Sheets cycle, not to mention that SHE needed the extra support. If this profile fits you, it’s time for you to approach your life differently. Here are five things you can do to invest your energy differently: • Slow down! No matter how hectic your day, make an effort to slow it down. • Do less! Look at your day differently. Multitask less. Women are notorious for multitasking. This actually can take a toll on your energy. Do things differently—at home and at work. Put the kids to bed earlier. Make fewer trips to the store. Prepare meals straight out of the refrigerator. Who cares if you’re out of milk? Right now, you’re trying to fortify yourself. Take on less at work. • Get more sleep. If you are sleep deprived, you can not proceed with the normal activities and enjoy them as you should. Call a friend to take the kids so that you can take a two-hour nap. Tell your spouse that you are going to get to bed fifteen minutes earlier. • Replenish! Tell a few good friends that you are exhausted so that they can hold you accountable. Use some self care strategies to recharge you. • Ask for help from anyone who can give it. • Lastly, find ways to put yourself first.
Carol Juergensen Sheets LCSW PCC is a psychotherapist and personal life coach. She does motivational speaking and empowerment trainings locally and nationally. To find out more about her services--contact her at www.carolthecoach.com or call her at 317-218-3479. Please say “I found it in the IndyKids’Directory!” Thanks!
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Autism Awareness – From Spectrum to Kaleidoscope Awareness is more than gaining knowledge. It’s about changing your perspective. Consider the history of autism. In the 1960’s, individuals diagnosed with autism were often considered unteachable and ultimately sent to institutions. Behavior analysts, using the principles of applied behavior analysis, questioned that perception and began treating those with autism as individuals who simply learned in different ways. Here’s a new perspective for Autism Awareness Month. Autism is more than a spectrum. Autism is a kaleidoscope. A spectrum conjures up images such as a rainbow, with colors moving from red through orange, yellow, green, and blue to finally arrive at purple. The problem with a spectrum is that it makes it seem like one’s position falls somewhere between two extreme opposites. For autism, those extremes are often labeled high functioning autism and low functioning autism. But terms like high functioning and low functioning tell more about our society than they do the individual with autism. Applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy, an evidence-based treatment for individuals with autism, reminds us that each individual is unique. Like a kaleidoscope, our strengths and challenges create a unique pattern of who we are and how we interact with the world. One individual may relish friendships with others yet have difficulty reading social cues that make those relationships last. Another individual may prefer to do things on their own yet have difficulty finding the way to communicate that preference to others. The way we relate to each other does not fit neatly on a spectrum but rather creates a brilliant pattern of light and dark, brightness and intensity, color and form. At the Applied Behavior Center for Autism we remain committed to helping each individual grow by acknowledging who they are, building on their strengths, and overcoming their challenges. Utilizing the principles of applied behavior analysis, we seek to create an environment in which each individual is successful, each individual has the opportunity to learn, and each individual has a chance to improve their quality of life. The Applied Behavior Center for Autism - building brighter futures, for a kaleidoscope of individuals. Please say “I found it in the IndyKids’Directory!” Thanks!
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& Access Behavioral Solutions Clinic www.accessbehavioralsolutions.com Info@accessbehavioralsolutions.com 317.802.7447
Access Behavioral Solutions is making ABA services available by bringing the therapy to you- in your home, in your community, or in the clinic.
Applied Behavior Center for Autism Pgs 10, 11 & 20
7901 E. 88th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46256 The Applied Behavior Center for Autism is Indiana's longest running ABA provider. With over 20 years of service, ABC is building brighter futures every day. Each of our center offers unique attributes that allows us to provide high quality treatment to children and teens with autism spectrum disorder. With locations in Greenwood, Carmel, Castleton, Terre Haute, Richmond, and West Indianapolis we offer ABA therapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy, diagnostic testing, special needs swim lessons, and so much more! We are now enrolling for part-time and full-time schedules. Find us on social @ABCforAutism to learn more.
www.AppliedBehaviorCenter.org info@ AppliedBehaviorCenter.org 317-849-5437
Proud Sponsors of Resources for Special Needs Natural Valley Ranch www.NaturalValleyRanch.com www.NaturalValleyTherapeuticRiding.org Marie@NaturalValleyRanch.com 317-509-3577 Birthday Parties, Trail Rides, Lessons, Petting Zoo Hayride/Bonfire, Therapeutic Riding
Phoenix Karate www.phoenixrisingkarate.com 317-228-1872
Martial arts are great for children! A psychological study found that children in martial arts have an increased sense of responsibility, a decrease in the willingness to take foolish risks, and a higher sense of self-esteem.
St. Joseph Institute for the Deaf Pgs 4, 5 www.sjid.org 317.471.8560 Leaders in Listening and Spoken Language.
Supervision Infrared Sauna SupervisionWeightLoss.com 317-849-8446 For treatment of autism.
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August August 6, Fort Ben Farmer’s Market 2020 Relief Market 4PM – 7 PM 9230 Memorial Park Dr. Indianapolis. Join
us for our fourth market season supporting local folks. The market will operate as an essential, outdoor location for local food, information to support struggling communities, and a safe place to find food and resources in the open air and sunshine. This will be a GRAB AND GO MARKET ONLY. No food or drinks are permitted to be ingested on the market site. Vendors will be spread out to encourage safe social distancing of ten feet. We are asking the public to please attend masked and only one person per household if you are able. We encourage social distancing and will have lines marked for your convenience. No pets are permitted unless they are service animals. This is not an event for patrons to socialize. The Marion County Health Department has rules in place so we can continue to serve as a much needed food location for the local community. Please support our requests so we are able to serve everyone and support local farmers. Follow our social media as we share information how markets are the safest choice for in person shopping and how we can all be safe when obtaining our food.
Aug. 7th 11 am – 1 pm 2020 500 Festival Kickoff to May.
The 500 Festival & Indianapolis Motor Speedway welcome the magical month of May with their Kickoff to May event at Monument Circle. From Indianapolis Colts Punter, Pat McAfee, to the Indy Eleven, to our most lovable mascots, you never know WHO will kick off the Month of May or HOW they’ll do it! Learn more: https://www.500festival.com/ community-events/kickoff-to-may/ 16
Aug. 8, 2020 Art In Park at Garfield Music Festival 11AM – 8:30PM at MacAllister
Amphitheater Indy Parks and Recreation Music Festival Headlines R&B national recording artist Shirley Murdock and Southern Soul Artist Terry Harris performs a tribute to Gerald Levert and The O'Jays..Indy very own Tony Bryant Project and much more..free for kids under 12 yrs of age. enjoy food, vendors, free activities and kids zone.
Aug. 8 500 Festival Kids Day 12PM – 4PM on Monument Circle
Indianapolis, Hosted by Cookie Dough Bliss. We’re traveling to Indy, to make some cookie dough dreams come true!
Aug. 8, 2020 Felted Soap Making Class 1-3 PM Montrose Farms Come join
us for a class in soap felting. Students will learn to wet-felt carded fleece from the alpacas at Montrose Farms onto a 3-5 oz. bar of goat milk soap. Goat milk soap is moisturizing; its high fat content hydrates the skin, with a pH balance of fatty acids similar to those in humans. It’s a great soap for people suffering from acne, eczema, dry or sensitive skin. Felted soap produces luxurious lather while the fiber coating gently exfoliates the skin. Because it’s like having a wash cloth wrapped around your soap, it eliminates the need for a bath sponge, washcloth or loofa. The fleece coating makes it easier to hold onto, so this is a great soap to use in the shower, or for children and people with arthritis.
August 11, 2020 10 – 11 AM Early Childhood Summer Outdoor Series: Nature Play
We will be taking advantage of the nature around the museum during our special summer program. Kids
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2020 will become nature explorers as we create nature inspired art, explore mud painting, and go on a scavenger hunt. Other activities include interactive story time and station explorations time.
Aug. 14, 2020 Zoobilation 2020 Journey to Africa Tons of Fun 7PM – 11:59PM Zoobilation presented by
Indianapolis Power & Light Company is Indianapolis’ premier black-tie fundraiser and the biggest party for animal conservation in the state! This year's event is August 14 — the second Friday of the month — and theme is A Journey to Africa: Tons of Fun, celebrating the arrival of the Indianapolis Zoo's newest animals — snakes & sloths!
Aug. 14, 5th Annual Flap Jacks 5K Virtual Walk / Run The Flapjacks 5K is a community event to raise money
to support westside trails. Funds raised helps to support the work of the B&O Trail Association and the White Lick Creek and Vandalia Trail Alliance. Each year, we have had a great partnership with our breakfast spot in town "Flap-Jacks Restaurant". For the 5th year we are joining forces in creating a 5k experience that is rooted in fitness, fun, and most of all celebrating our community on the west side of Indianapolis. Amid these challenging times, we have a creative response and are very excited to be able to offer an amazing alternative to the original event that is safest for our community.
Aug. 23, 2020 summer FUN Craft and Vendor Event 12PM – 4PM at Bartholomew County 4-H Fair Swing into
the Community Building Sunday, August 23rd from 12pm to 4pm to shop our fantastic group of craft
artisans and vendors! We will have hourly basket drawings, a $5 meal in the kitchen, and a delicious bake sale! Don't miss your chance to grab a sweet treat, fill your belly, and win a basket chocked full of goodies!Come support small business owners and your local kitty rescue!FREE admission and FREE parking.
Aug. 23, 2020 7-8 pm Arts in the parks – the Taffetas at Whitewarter
Canal. Join Duck Creek Center for the Arts for performances of “The Taffetas”, a musical staged in the 1950s featuring a fictional all-female quartet from Muncie. Price: Free to the public. Site admission and tours are sold separately. Questions? Call us at 765.647.6512 or email whitewatercanalshs@ indianamuseum.org.
August 28, 2020 at 2 PM
drive Up food pantry Need food? Visit our CARE Center during the designated hours to receive a bag of essential groceries.
Due to COVID-19, you will experience a contactless pickup. Aug. 29, 2020 Foster Family Back to School Bash! 2-5 PM
SAVE THE DATE Foster Family Back to School Bash! You won't want to miss out on the fun. More details to follow.This event is open to all foster, Safe Family & kinship/guardianship families.
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