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Spring into Language Tired of being cooped up inside during a chilly Indiana winter? Don’t worry! It’s finally springtime which means it’s time to head outside to play! You’ll find there are plenty of things in your own backyard that can lead to language-rich activities for you and your child. Planting flowers in pots or in your garden provides opportunities for kids young and old to learn new language. Expose your child to new vocabulary through labeling all the items you use (soil/ dirt, seeds, watering can, shovel) or, for older kiddos, the parts of a flower (stem, petal, leaf ). Emphasize new verbs through phrases like “pour the water”, “dig a hole”, and “plant the flower.” Remember to describe what you see, smell, and feel throughout the experience through words like
squishy, dry, wet, and size words like big, and small. Prepositions are also a great target for early language. Expose your child to these words through phrases like “put it in the dirt”, “pour water on top of the flowers”, and “take the seeds out of the bag.” Another opportunity to use all these language ideas is during a nature walk around your local park, gardening store, or neighborhood. There is so much to see, hear, and smell during the spring like chirping birds, crunching leaves, and fragrant flowers! So get out there and dig into these great outdoor activities. Plant the seeds of language and watch your child grow! Madeline Hayden, M.S., CF-SLP Speech Language Pathologist St. Joseph Institute for the Deaf
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It Is Not Your Fault Do you have a child who is having difficulty following the rules or does not seem responsive to the natural consequences that you impose with regularity? You are in a quandary because you are at a loss and you are starting to question what you could do differently. Does your child fail to accomplish the goals that you know he or she is capable of, and for the life of you, you just cannot figure out where you went wrong? Most likely you have examined your parenting and you know you were not perfect, but your parenting techniques worked well with the other kids in your household. You probably have had a child who excelled and seems to be assimilating well with his friends, in the neighborhood and at preschool or at school. This further confuses you because you have compared your parenting skills and you know that you handled both children in similar ways. Perhaps the most frustrating thing about parenting is that many of the parenting techniques that worked on your last child or have been identified as excellent parenting strategies” may not work with you “challenging child”. Although there are inevitably some mistakes you made that contributed to your child’s difficulties you are perplexed as to why your child seems so non-responsive to the limits, boundaries, and incentives that you provide. Now we all know that parenting is trial and error and each kid is different so it is impossible to treat them the same. The reality is that children oftentimes have inherited personality characteristics from earlier generations that play into their sense of identity. That is why some kids while others falter. Some children are born with that drive to achieve while others seem to chronically underestimate their abilities. Research show that some kids seem to be born with addictive
features while others seem detached from any external reward. Some kids look at life with that half empty mentality while others seem to see life without any barriers. If your child is challenging or an underachiever, he or she may not have the Carol Juergensen Sheets resiliency skills to know what is in his or her best interest. How do you guide them down the right path? Much of that depends on their age and circumstance. If you have a child who is having difficulties and they are preschool or elementary age, you will need to set up an infrastructure that enables others to share it will be important for you to seek professional guidance if they seem “lost”. More than likely, you have already exhausted your list of things to do to get a child motivated. If they are ages 13-18, the major interventions are to encourage any effort the child makes to do the right thing. Noticing the effort reinforces positive behavior and it provides the foundation for success. Don’t get discouraged when they show some promise and then fall short of displaying that behavior again. It is all part of their process. Secondly, you must create consequences that fit the misbehavior. Be consistent. Don’t give them a consequence for one infraction and let them slide the next time. Thirdly, be creative. Employ every adult who has significant contact with your child to reach out and take an active part in their life. Whenever you use the team approach you have increased your chances for successful intervention. It may feel heartbreaking to watch them merely exist as opposed to excel, but parents can only guide their children— they cannot do it for them.
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 Pg 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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July 1, 2020 The Elite Camp at Chuck Klein Softball complex 8:30 – 3:30 Work with Top College Coaches to improve skills in all areas with 12 Current College Coaches. Camp is for 2021-2026 graduating classes. (Current 6th-11th) Participation is limited to 80 Individuals. www. jerradhardin.com/indianapolis2020 July 2, 2020 Asthma Class: A Breath of Hope and Help 5-7 PM Community Health Network is
providing this free group asthma education class to meet the needs of adults and teens with asthma and parents of asthmatic children. Participants will learn valuable skills for managing their asthma and will receive a free comprehensive asthma education booklet, spacer and peak flow meter. Registered Respiratory Therapists who specialize in asthma education are here to teach this FREE, dynamic and highly reviewed 2 hour group class. Class locations rotate throughout the network. Location: Community Hospital South. Cardio-Pulmonary Rehab Dept. Please register your asthmatic patients by calling Deanna at 317.621.8234.
July 7, 2020 Eagle Creek Meet Up 6:15 pm – 7:30 PM Meet up
with your ITRA friends and meet new ones! The group meets in the parking lot east of the beach bathrooms near the Eagle Creek Running Courses sign. We will enjoy running 7 miles. Hope to see you there! This event is an informal gathering, and there is no specific leader. If you are new, please post to ITR Run Central for more information.
July 8, 2020 IMPD Community Day 10 AM – 1:30 PM at
Brookside Park . Please come and enjoy family fun with Commander Leary and East District officers during this community appreciation event. Free food, bounce houses, face painting, music, resources and more.
July 8,2020 at 10:00 AM Virtual Summer Camp in a Box hosted by Once Upon a Party.
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them all! You will receive everything you need to complete each of the 3 activities each week. Save money by signing up for multiple camps and having them all shipped at once! Join us live via Zoom for 3 sessions per week (up to 40 minutes) or watch when you can if you can't join us live. You also receive at home ideas and printables. Each child receives a certificate of completion at the end of each week and a gift from OUAP! Cost of camp each week including shipment of materials is $100. Shipping is FREE if you register each child for 3 or more sessions, or if you register 3 or more children! You may also choose "local pick up" if you want to pick up from our Lawrence address. Reach out with any questions to Shauna- 317-597-0250 or onceuponapartyindy@yahoo.com!
July 9, 2020 The 16U Marucci Wood Bat National Championships. This is an *All
Scout* Qualifier event. All games will be scored, stats collected, game cast provided, and All-Tournament teams released based on those stats. Players selected to an All-Tournament team from an All Scout event will be invited to the All Scout National Showcase event at the end of the Summer with guarantee college coach exposure.
July 11, 2020 Indiana Miss Amazing 2020 at Southport High
School 5-8pm Join us for our event by volunteering, participating, or attending! www.in.missamazing.org for more details
July 12,2020 4-6 pm Doodle Romp at Metazoa! Helloooo doodle
owners! Doodles of Indianapolis will be gathering ALL sorts of doodles at Metazoa Brewing Company’s petfriendly taproom and dog park on July 12 from 4-6PM. Let’s fill the dog park with oodles of doodles and doodle owners for some friendly, tail-wagging fun! We can't wait to get to know you while we watch our furry friends frolic while sipping on a crisp, cold beer. For more information, please join our Facebook group https:/wwwfacebookcom/groups/ indydoodledogs/?ref=share
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July 13, 2020 Summer Play Camps at Cooperative Play Academy
8300 S. Meridian St. Indianapolis Explore nature, splash in the creek, and try your green thumb. Join us for one of our Summer Play Camp sessions, or all three! Camp is offered in June, July and August for one week, three hours each day, for children ages 2 - 7 years old. Now enrolling! Contact us today to register. Spaces are limited.
July 19th Meet and Greet with Adaptable Dogs 12pm – 3pm 6845 Bluff Rd. Indianapolis Visit
with adoptable dogs from Tails & Trails Rescue every 3rd Sunday of the month from 12–3PM at Speck's Pet Supplies on Bluff Rd. in Indianapolis. October will be on the 2nd Sunday and December will be on the 1st Sunday.
July 20-24, 2020 Water Works Summer Camp 7:30 -5:30 Level 10 Martial Arts College It's hot!
Campers will spend time with water art, water games and a trip to the pool. Water balloons and water guns may be a part of our week as well. Don't forget your floaties! Fun activities planned all week. Perfect for ages 5-12!
July 20, 2020 Garfield Park Summer Camp 7:30 -6:00 PM CAMP EARLY BIRD
REGISTRATION IS OPEN** Register before March 31st to receive $15 off per week. Join the fabulous Garfield Park Burrello Family Center staff for a summer long adventure. This jam packed camp will include physical activities, swimming, nature, education, sports, field trips and more!
July 20, 2020 ISB Sleeping Beauty Summer Camps 9:30 -4:30 at Indianapolis Ballet
Registration is now open! For more information: https://indyballet. org/summer-camps/ Ballet and Art Camp (ages 7-9) July 20-24, 2020 | 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM This summer ballet, music, and art join forces for a dynamite day camp! Located in conveniently in downtown Indianapolis, campers will be immersed in ballet, tap, art, and music classes aimed to spark creativity, build confidence, and
strengthen dance skills. This year's theme? Sleeping Beauty! Sleeping Beauty Camp (ages 5-6) July 20-24, 2020 | 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM
July 23, 2020 Kidz Extravaganza at 5 PM – 8 PM 431 S. Shortridge Rd.
Indianapolis Kidz Extravaganza is a fun cool 3 day adventure were kids can come have fun play games do crafts receive snack an receive lots of Love!! there will be lots of clothes toys shoes an bookbags to give away each day so im inviting everyone to come out an have an awesome time with us at Cornerstone Family Worship Center as we dive into some cool activities please invite everyone you know to come out for 3 days of epic fun we looking forward to seeing everyone all kids are welcome it is a free community event so invite as many as you can we look forward to you all there!!!!!
July 24th, 2020 Unicorn Minis 6:30 -8:30 PM Attention all
unicorn lovers: Here are the details for signing up my one and only unicorn shoot this year! Unicorn Mini sessions will be held in Lizton, IN at Indianapolis Pony Ride Parties and Petting Zoo by Sandfire Farms, Inc.. Cost: $250 per session with a $100 non-refundable deposit to hold your spot. Remaining $150 will be due at the time of the session (session is available for one child at a time, if you would like to do more than one child please send an email to get a discounted rate for additional children).
July 25,2020 Calligraphy Class 9:30 – 11:30 AM at P&D Flower Farm $30/person. We are so excited to have Jill out to teach us all how to do calligraphy! Come out to enjoy a peaceful Saturday morning out at the farm, we will provide all the supplies you need and a Panera Bread Breakfast!
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