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Validate Your Child’s Thoughts Children need to have their beliefs, thoughts and feelings validated. More often than not you may notice your son or daughter feeling disheartened about a choice they made or a grade they got. I know you may say….”I wish that was my child…he doesn’t seem to care whether he makes A’s or F’s” but the truth of the matter is that 99% of all kids want to excel and if they send you the message that they don’t… it is because they come from a place of not feeling “good enough.” They have developed that hard exterior to hind their vulnerable feelings. I encourage parents to play the self-esteem game with each other and their children to increase the awareness of how often we are negative with our thoughts.
The game goes like this: • During a family meeting, a ride in the car (when you have them captive) or a family dinner, you state your intention that the family is going help each other have kinder, gentler thoughts. • When a family member hears someone say, “I am stupid,” or “I can’t do that,” or “Nobody likes me” the family member is to give the time out sign and say nothing more. • The parent or child is expected to restate the sentence in a kinder, gentler, way. I encourage Mom or Dad to make sure to have some examples that they can use to role model how to turn around a negative statement.
This might look like the following: Mom asks Tommy to pick up his clothes and then she says, “What does it matter, you never listen to me anyway!” Dad would time her out and Mom might restate the issue by saying, “Tommy I would like you to pick up your clothes. I have made a very important request.”
OR Jessica asks for a new Xbox and Dad replies, ”Jess, I am not made of money. The only time you are nice to me is when you are asking for something.” A timeout is given, and Dad restates his position. “Jessica, Carol Juergensen Sheets I know a new Xbox is important to you and I am really good at brainstorming so let’s work together and figure out how YOU can make that happen.” Perhaps Mom hears Tiffany telling her friend, “No one will play with me at recess…No one likes me!” The timeout is given, and Tiffany has to restate that and says, “I may feel lonely on the playground, but I am good at making friends.” This skill teaches your children that they will be more successful if they are more positive about how they see themselves. Take advantage of negative self-talk to instill opportunities for children to see their strengths and not rest on what they believe are their weaknesses. Developing the skill of positive selftalk is critical to good self-esteem. But it doesn’t just happen. Parents have to teach children how to practice the skill and work at it diligently. How would confidence be affected if your family participated in daily activities like the self-esteem game to remind each other of one’s strengths and the things that are working well in everyone’s life as opposed to what might not be going as planned? Learning to use kinder, gentler thoughts is a great family exercise and will create a sense of self-esteem that feeds mastery which will reap many positive rewards. Besides helping your children, it will also get you to be kinder to yourself too!
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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Early Signs of Autism Spectrum Disorder by Autism Learning Partners Navigating your child’s development can be overwhelming. Below are a couple of potential indicators of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Always talk to your family doctor or pediatrician for any questions or concerns you have regarding your child’s development. • Joint attention and eye contact – Joint attention occurs when a child looks to another person to share their interest. An example of this is when a parent is holding a toy that is making noise and showing it to the child. The child will look at his parent, look at the toy, and back at his parent. Another example is when a child is playing with a toy and attempts to initiate play with another person. She might approach an adult while holding out the toy. She might also make eye contact and point at the toy. If your child is not engaging in any of these behaviors by the time he or she is one year old, talk to your pediatrician or family doctor. • Language development – Language development in children typically starts with babbling. This babbling does not include recognizable words but may develop to have the cadence of a sentence or question. This babbling then develops into a baby’s first recognizable words. If your child has not yet said any words by the age of 16 months, talk to your pediatrician or family doctor. If at any point your child loses any speech or language, talk to your pediatrician.
Why is getting an early diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder important? An early diagnosis allows the child to begin Early Intervention ABA therapy. Early Intervention ABA is a comprehensive program which targets several different developmental areas. The earlier a child is diagnosed with ASD, the sooner they can begin Early Intervention ABA to remediate those skill deficits. Remediating those deficits will help the child to better fit in with his or her peers. ABA can focus on language and communication development, adaptive and daily living skills, social and play skills, as well as reducing challenging behaviors that the child might engage in. One in four children are at risk for developmental delay. However, most children are diagnosed with a delay after the age when treatments have the greatest impact. The results of a developmental screening are crucial for understanding the appropriate next steps for your child which could include a more in-depth assessment, diagnosis and/or therapies. Autism Learning Partners is here to guide you through the process. If you need support or have any questions about Applied Behavior Analysis, we are here to guide you. Call our team to find out how we can help your child today at 866-557-2750 or visit us at www.autismlearningpartners.com.
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Have You Ever Caught A Leprechaun? With March, comes that sneaky little leprechaun who loves playing tricks. Lucky for us, building leprechaun traps can be a great way to target language!
First, you can brainstorm with your child what materials you will need to build a trap. Anything around the house will work: straws, toilet paper rolls, Popsicle sticks, napkins, yarn or even cups. By using tape or glue, you can work together to engineer a creative trap that is sure to capture that tricky leprechaun. While you are
constructing your trap, describe what you think the leprechaun is like (sneaky, little, tiny, quick) and what he will need to do to get through your trap (climb, crawl, roll, slide). Make predictions about what you think is going to happen. Having your child follow directions containing prepositions (put the plate on top of the cup) while building the trap together works on both listening and language! Don’t forget to use sequencing words like first, then, next, and last. If you have multiple children, they can work together as a team to make a creative trap while working on social language skills through negotiation and compromise. As a bonus, this engineering task targets motor skills! When you are all done, have your child retell how they built the trap to other friends and family. Spending time with your child while fostering their creativity and language is better than any pot of gold at the end of a rainbow!
Kelsey Davis, M.A. CCC-SLP Speech Language Pathologist St. Joseph Institute for the Deaf
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Qswim: The Middle Way of Teaching Lifesaving Swim Skills to Children with Autism I’m amazed at how many older people have experiences learning to swim that fall on two ends of a spectrum. My experience learning to swim touches on both. When I was in second grade and still couldn’t swim, my parents enrolled me in a local swim program because they were afraid of all the retention ponds and pools around where we lived. In that first program, I learned that adults wouldn’t really make you put your face in the water if you didn’t want to. I became very adept at picking up pennies, nickels, and dimes with my feet, but I’m pretty sure the water never passed my lips. Round two of swim lessons involved private lessons with a college swim coach. After encouraging my sister and I to put our face in the water (which we as always politely refused) she switched tactics, picked my sister up, and threw her into the middle of the pool. No kidding! She jumped right in after her, gave her a couple seconds to breathe, and promptly dunked her back under again. I was next. At the Applied Behavior Center for Autism, we believe there is a middle way. One that focuses on individual motivation. One that focuses on gradual skill development so that we always build on progress and success. And, one that remains child centered, pursuing the goal of teaching lifesaving swim skills without requiring the development of those skills in only one particular order. Our approach, now called Qswim, has helped countless individuals learn to swim, especially children with autism.
Drowning is the number one cause of accidental death in children with autism. Like my parents, the number of water retention ponds and pools in Indiana are a concern to many families, particularly those whose children, because of social deficits, often wander off without adult supervision. In addition, studies have verified what many parents already know - water activities are a highly preferred activity for many individuals with autism. This Spring Break is the perfect time to consider swim lessons at the Applied Behavior Center for Autism. We have over twenty years of experience helping children with autism learn to swim, and staff who are familiar with the additional support that can turn frustration into celebration. Whether that’s spending more time getting comfortable around water, following the same routine to help with anxiety, or just knowing the zany, fun-filled ways to make the natural enjoyment of water turn into an ability to swim and float, we are here to help. Personally, I did learn to swim…and even joined a swim team a couple years later! But one’s experience learning to swim does not need to fit on either end of a spectrum, as mine did. Individuals with autism have the right to learn to swim in a safe, comfortable, and effective environment, not only so that they may enjoy the water that much more, but also so that they possess lifesaving swim skills in case they are ever needed. At the Applied Behavior Center for Autism, we are happy to be that middle way.
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Monday Thru Sunday Multiple Days Steak N Shake all Indianapolis locations Kids 12 and under Eat Free Saturday and Sunday for dine-in customers with every $9 purchase. Perkins 250 Noble Creek Dr. Noblesville Tuesday 4 to close 776-2800 Barley Island Brewing Co. 630 Conner St. Noblesville 770-5280 Wednesday/Thursday evenings 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 Tucanos Brazilian Grill Noblesville Kids 6 and younger eat free everyday. 770-6988 Chef Mikes Charcoal Grill 102 Woodland Dr Indy Kids 5 and Younger eat for 99 cents All Indianapolis area MCL Cafeteria Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday all day 2 kids meals free with adult entre Fresh to Order Saturday and Monday all day Hamilton Town Ct Noblesville and Castleton Indianapolis Free Kids Meal with Adult entre. Monday Mexico City Grill Emerson Ave Indy . Free kids meal with adult meal. 884-4901 Roscoe’s Taco’s Greenwood Kids meal free with Minimum $6 adult meal. Culvers Kids Night Fishers 96th St Every Monday, 5:30-8:30 pm and Indy 71st and Georgetown – Every Monday, 5:30 – 8:30 pm Tuesday All area Fazoli’s 99cent Kids meals Tuesday evenings 5-8 call for details. CR Heroes 10570 E. 96th St. Fishers 576-1070 5-p Face Painting & Balloon Animals Culvers Kids Night Indy 96th Street – Every Tuesday, 5:30 – 8:30 pm and Greenfield – Every Tuesday, 5:30 – 8:30 pm Face Painting Balloons and Clowns
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Tuesday Con't. Chick Fil A Carmel 14647 US 31 North Family Night each Tuesday from 5-8pm 815-9465 Hellas Café 8501 Westfield Blvd 317 257-6211 Entertainment by Sunny From Clowns etc. Joe’s Shelby St. Diner Indy 783-9590 Wednesday Michaelangelo’s 550 Westfield Rd. Noblesville Kids Eat Free 773-6066 Johnny Rockets Greenwood Mall and Castleton Mall 881-6240 and 578-8015 5-9 Barley Island Brewing Co. Noblesville In Free Kids Meal with Adult meal Wednesday and Thursday Johnny Rockets Castleton Mall Kids meal free with each adult meal 5 to 9 Books and Brews 9402 Upton Dr Suite 1400 Free Kids meal w/ Adult Purchase Thursday Johnny Carino’s Greenwood 885-5735 Barley Island Brewing Co. Noblesville Free Kids Meal with Adult meal Wednesday & Thursday Detour American Grill Fishers In Kids Eat Free with adult Meal Tuesday & Thursday. Johnny Carinos Greenwood Kids meal free with adult meal. Culvers Kids Night Noblesville – Every Thursday, 5:30 - 8:30 pm Face Painting Balloons and Clowns Friday Illinois Street Food Emporium Indy Free kids meal with each adult meal 4 to close Skyline Chili Indy Locations Kids meal 99 cents 5 to close. Saturday Indianapolis Indianas Victory Field Kids Eat Free with at least an $8 purchase Sunday Michaelangelo’s 550 Westfield Rd. Noblesville Kids Eat Free 773-6066 Granite City Food and Brewery 150 W. 96th St Carmel 218-7185 5-9 Magician 5-8 Grindstone Charley’s Rockville Rd and Crawfordsville Rd’s Indy 243-8760 and 481-1870 Rock Star Pizza 922 E. Main St. Brownsburg 858-1188 all day dine in Only Indianapolis Indians Kids Eat Free Sundays: Children 14 & under receive a voucher good for a hot dog, bag of chips & bottle of water with price of admission. Books and Brews 9402 Upton Dr Suite 1400 Free Kids meal w/ Adult Purchase Grand Junction Brewing Westfield Free kids Meal with Adult Meal (Please call ahead to verify details).
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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 12, 13 & 24
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.
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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 11 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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March March 1, 2020 1-3 Girl Scout Maple Syrup Program at Southeastway Park 5624 S Carroll Rd. Indianapolis PREREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED due to limited space. Please go to indyparks.org to register. A day just for Girl Scouts! Girls and families can visit Southeastway Park and experience the exciting process of making maple syrup from sap. During this naturalist-led program, participants will work with real tools used in sap collecting process, observe sap being made into syrup, and taste the delicious results. In addition, the program will cover parts of a tree and the historical aspects of maple syrup production. Program cost is $6 per participant ages 3 and up including adults. Dress to be outside.Meet at the Activity Center. March 1, 2020 2-4pm Seussical at Butler Arts Center 4602 Sunset Ave. Indianapolis Music by Stephen Flaherty, Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens. Presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI) Directed by Emily Ristine Holloway. Seussical is a fantastical, magical, musical extravaganza! This is a sung-through musical by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty, based on the children's stories of Dr. Seuss, with most of its plot being based on Horton Hears a Who! while incorporating many other stories. Our immersive production, set in the round of a circus ring is sure to thrill audiences of all ages.Tickets: butlerartscenter.org Friday March 6th FAVOR DANCES 5:00 – 7:00 pm Enjoy an evening of fun, excitement and dancing every FIRST FRIDAY of the month, 5pm-7pm at 5$ locations alternating monthly to cater to all areas of Indy. Please call or text for locations. Catered for all intellectually challenged youth and Adults (All Guardians, Caretakers and staff admission free) Contact Favor N U @ 317-978-0565 or 317-400-7734 orFavornu@yahoo.com March 6, 2020 Family Night Out: Crazy Contraptions at the Indiana State Museum 650 W. Washington St. Indianapolis Explore the Rube Goldberg experience after-hours to be inspired by the world of the wacky. Create crazy machines, join in the deconstruction zone where you can take apart everyday objects, and play with gears and levers. This event is $5/members, $10/ non-members, $7/Girl Scouts and each 18
family member; free for children younger than age 3. March 7, 2020 10-3 Naptown & Whiteriver Train Show at Emmerich Manual High School 2405 Madison Ave. Indianapolis This train show will consist of vendors selling model railroading equipment and layouts running trains for enjoyment. Food is also available. Friday March 13th, 2020 40th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade 11:30 -2:30 The Athletic Club Foundation is proud to host the 40th Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade Presented by the Hoosier Lottery on Friday, March 13, 2020 at 11:30am in downtown Indianapolis. The Parade Committee invites schools, families, companies and other organizations to be in the Parade each year and we are always looking for Parade units that have entertainment value, use a St. Patrick's theme and show originality & creativity. More information at www.IndyStPats.com/ events/st-patricks-day-parade March 14, 2020 Wild Weather Opening Day at the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis 10 – 5 Wild Weather opening day is free with museum admission! Join us as we explore the fascinating power of weather with special activities. Get first look at our new Wild Weather exhibit Test out new activities exclusively on opening day (10 a.m.–3 p.m.)️This exhibit opening will go on rain or shine! March 14, 2020 Family Discovery Day: The Human Body at the Indiana State Museum 650 W. Washington St. Indianapolis. The human body is a complicated machine. Explore the chemistry of the human brain, investigate the five senses and discover how the body really works. Learn about the importance of emotional intelligence, and pick up some tips for how to cope with a bad day. This event is included with the purchase of museum admission. March 14th. 2020 1:30 – 2:30pm Free Nature Discovery Class- Barking up the Right Tree at Earth Discovery Center, Eagle Creek Park 5901 Delong Rd. Indianapolis. March Cultural Evening in the Edelweiss Ballroom. Have you ever wondered why your ancestors came to the USA in the mid-1800s? Most of Indiana’s German immigration occurred in the decade
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2020 of the 1850s, in the aftermath of the infamous “Revolutions” of 1848. During this decade, 1.5 million Germans immigrated to the USA, and many ended up in Indiana and are known as the “Forty-Eighters”. GAK member and historian David Jackson has been studying the events in Europe that led up to this mass emigration as his primary research interest for his academic career. On March 10th, he will present his seminar: “The Germany the “Forty-Eighters” Left Behind: Roots of Mid-Nineteenth Century German Emigration”. March 15, 2020 1-4pm Puppy and Kitten Baby Shower at Indy Humane 7929 Michigan Rd. Indianapolis You're invited to our Puppy & Kitten Baby Shower! This openhouse style event will feature a number of different activities, including face painting, various games, a coloring station, and a chance to name a puppy or kitten! Come enjoy refreshments, learn how to properly care for young puppies and kittens, and of course, see some of our adorable babies! The event will be in the Low-Cost Vaccine Clinic at the IndyHumane North Michigan Road campus. Follow us on Facebook to say up-to-date on activities and details of the event, and we hope to see you there! Tickets: Indyhumane.org March 20, 2020 10:30 – 11:30 Teddy Bear Concert Series with the Indy Symphony Orchestra at Indianapolis Public Library 40 E. St. Clair St. Indianapolis. The story to be performed is The Runaway Strings. Preschoolers and kindergarteners with their families are invited to be introduced to the orchestra through story, movement and live music. ISO violinist Victoria Griswold has written each story, two of which are available as picture books, to be performed by five ISO musicians. Teddy bears welcome! This program, presented by the Learning Curve at Central Library, will be held in the Library's Clowes Auditorium. Day care or school groups larger than 10 should call 317-275-4222 to register. March 22, 2020 2-4pm White River Clean Up at Holliday Park 6363 Spring Mill Rd. Indianapolis White River Clean-up Day Clean drinking water is a universal concern and demands a global effort. Indianapolis’ very own White River provides drinking water to more than half of its citizens. Help take action and do your part to keep the White River clean and a vibrant
feature of Indianapolis. Holliday Park will be hosting a river clean-up in collaboration with the Friends of the White River in celebration of World Water Day. Come roll up your sleeves and join the cause! Wear old shoes and clothes. Ages 10+. Free! No registration required. MEET IN THE LOBBY OF THE NATURE CENTER March 26, 2020 at 6 pm. Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood Live: Neighbor Day at Butler Arts Center 4602 Sunset Ave. Indianapolis Wont you ride along with me? Following the hugely successful Daniel Tigers Neighborhood Live: King for a Day tour that traveled to more than 50 neighborhoods in 2019, Daniel Tiger and all his friends from the beloved Emmy Award-winning PBS KIDS television series are hopping back aboard Trolley for DANIEL TIGERS NEIGHBORHOOD LIVE: NEIGHBOR DAY. Price level 1 is a VIP package available that includes a prime seat and access to a post show meet & greet with the cast. Tickets: via Ticketmaster March 26, 2020 Story Time on the Reservior – Mud 9:30-10:30 at Earth Discovery Center, Eagle Creek Park 5901 Delong Rd. Indianapolis We are going to celebrate squishy, fun mud and the animals that like to live in it! Dress for mud splatters and play, because it may happen! Since participants can move through the stations at their own pace, this program can accommodate a wide variety of ages, but it is most recommended for ages 2-6. This program is free with park admission and an adult must stay for the duration of the program. In March, Story Time will take place on Thursdays. In April, we will have Story Times on Saturdays. When the weather is too cold or windy, we will meet in the Earth Discovery Center. If we have good weather, we will meet at the EDC shelter nearby. March 31, 2020 2-3pm Little Gardeners Frogs and Butterflies at Broad Ripple Park 1550 Broad Ripple Ave. Indianapolis Learn about the life cycles of Frogs and Butterflies. Fun crafts and surprises as well! Tickets: apm.activecommunities.com If you would like your event included in our monthly calendars,submit it by going to wwwIndyKidsDirectory.com
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