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A Halloween Party Idea

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How to host the classroom festivities.

36 Are Your Children Shouldering a Heavy Burden?

The link between posture and your child’s health.

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The First Three Years Build a Lifetime The Kuper family’s experience with the Birth to Three program.

9 Cranial Helmets

Banish Flat Spots on Babies’ Heads Why early treatment is key.

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12 Girls and Math Phobia Ten tips to lower anxiety.

13 E arly Childhood Screenings and Evaluations

Assessing your child’s development and identifying possible concerns.

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5 ‘Hood on the Web

‘Hood’s newly expanded website is up and running. Check out our exclusive online content.

14 Families that Inspire

Meet four local families with some pretty extraordinary kids.

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28 G enius Level Studying Teaching output strategies to overcome test anxiety and help your child perform at a genius level.

35 S pecial Needs

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Discounts on the Rise!

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and Youth Who Have a Sibling with a Special Need

Nine ways you can help.

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33 Chronic Conditions: Coping with Celiac Disease

The importance of family support.

34 Tackling Behavior:

Calling the Right Play!

Reasons for children’s inappropriate behaviors and how to react.

11 in every issue 4 Welcome 11 Kara’s Kreative

22 Calendar of Events 30 Menu Planning 38 Business Directory

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UPCOMING EVENTS: Reading Festival

Saturday, October 19, 9am-12pm This free event provides a great way for families to spend a Saturday morning.

Various booths host free activities and crafts, and every child receives a free book.

Spooky Science Night

Friday, October 25, 5:30–8:30pm Saturday, October 26, 10am–8:30pm Join ‘Hood as we go back in time! We will be hosting a Caveman Photo Booth complete with props. Strike a pose as a family for this prehistoric photo opportunity.

Next ISSUE: Holiday Gift Guide Our next issue will feature a guide to the best gifts available locally.

There will be something for everyone and for all ages!

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October ‘Hood Additional Content

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on the WEB Online Directory ‘Hood’s new online directory connects you with area businesses broken down by category.

The Directory is searchable and easy to use.

Businesses can create a listing for free. Do you know of any area businesses that belong in ‘Hood’s directory? Let us know! Email hoodlums@thehoodmagazine.com.

Online Calendar of Events ‘Hood’s calendar is now better than ever. All of our events are categorized by ages as well as by the type of event. Each event lists the date, time, location, price, and appropriate ages. There is so much to do in the Sioux Falls area that we can’t fit all events in print. Check it out!

Assistive Technology and Achieving Dreams The definition of assistive technology is quite technical and is, to be honest, very boring. But when thinking about using assistive technology (AT) with children with disabilities, an easier and more exciting definition is any item that supports a child to be able to learn, play, communicate, and do things that other children do, and do these things as independently as possible.

A Home for Austin Austin was born a typical, healthy little boy. However, complications from meningitis caused doctors to remove all four of his limbs to save his young life. Read more about Austin’s story and how Tea Elementary teachers are working to improve Austin’s independence at home.

Creating a Trust for a Special Needs Child There can be many costs associated with caring for a child with a special need. A special needs trust can offer comfort and stability and help protect your child’s future.

Adaptive Camp Experiences We all need some time to step away from our routines and try something new. Joy Ranch and Camp High Hopes offer a variety of adaptive camp experiences for all ages and abilities.

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birth to three The First Three Years Build a Lifetime Christmas day 2011 was supposed to bring Abby and Donny Kuper the greatest gift a family could wish for — a new baby. But Christmas came surprisingly early for the Kupers; on Nov. 21, Gracie Kuper was born five weeks premature.

Labor was long and difficult, and during labor the child began to show signs of distress. Instead of an emergency Caesarean section, the doctor used forceps, which created a hematoma on the right side of her head.

“During her first night she started displaying subtle signs of seizure activity,” explained Abby Kuper. “This included flexing her wrists toward her body and lip smacking. Her doctor thought this was a complication from the hematoma which could be pushing against her brain, so a CT scan was ordered and thankfully ruled out any abnormalities.”

The Kupers were informed that Gracie would need to go straight to the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) immediately after birth. “During her stay at the NICU, Gracie was seen by many different specialties to rule out any developmental delays. An occupational therapist (OT), physical

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therapist (PT), and audiologist all did an initial assessment and we were told Gracie was on the right track physically and developmentally.”

With the initial fears behind them, the family brought Gracie home and at first, she flourished. But Abby started noticing that Gracie had a preference of looking right, and the back of her head started to flatten. Gracie went to the doctor and the diagnosis was Torticollis.

“Torticollis is caused by shortening or tightening of the neck muscles resulting in decreased rotation and bending to the side opposite the affected muscle,” said Kuper. “They determined the cause could have been from the trauma surrounding her birth.”

Gracie’s physician, Dr. Scott McKercher , informed the Kupers about a South Dakota program called Birth to Three at the Center for Disabilities. He gave the family a Birth to Three pamphlet and explained the program in detail.

“Dr. McKercher stressed the Birth to Three program is a resource that is free to any child whose medical history falls with certain guidelines and thought it would be a perfect fit for Gracie,” Kuper said.

Birth to Three is a program of the South Dakota Department of Education, Office of Educational Services and Support.

Birth to Three works with other agencies to support families with children birth to three years of age with identifying needs and accessing community services.

The Kupers contacted the Birth to Three office at the Center for Disabilities with the doctor’s referral and diagnosis of Torticollis. One of the Birth to Three coordinators set up a time for an OT, PT and developmental expert for formal evaluations.

“They worked with my schedule; the developmental screening was conducted at our home and the PT/OT evaluated Gracie at her daycare,” said Kuper.

Once the screenings were complete, Birth to Three contacted the Kupers to go over the results. A Birth to Three coordinator, a representative from the school district and a physical therapist went to the Kuper’s home to explain the results and the path forward.

“They all gave great input into Gracie’s developmental map. The two areas she lacked in were gross motor and communication,” noted Kuper. The PT started working with Gracie after the evaluations.

The flexibility of the Birth to Three program was one highlight for the Kupers.

“The PT would do some sessions at daycare and at our home. It was so special because we could be present and watch the growth take place,” said Kuper.

“At Gracie’s six-month review we had the Birth to Three coordinator and PT over at our home to discuss the progress,” Kuper explained. “There were some developmental milestones in relation to communication and fine motor skills that the PT was not seeing that just didn’t sit right with her.”

The PT noticed when she conducted sessions at Gracie’s daycare she lacked any personal connection, no eye contact, no repetitive speech/sounds. The PT also noticed that Gracie lacked the desire to either feed herself or crawl. Gracie received a referral to both a speech therapist and an OT.

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Birth to Three services are available to any family with a child birth to three years of age who has difficulty learning, growing or behaving like other children in their age group or has a medical condition which doctors feel may need special attention.

As part of the Birth to Three program, there is a six-month and annual review.

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“The communication piece of her assessment came as a surprise to her dad and I,” said Kuper. “Gracie was always attentive when talking to her, and she repeated sounds and words as best she could. I asked the PT do to a session at home to see if there was a difference; sure enough, there was!

Gracie passed the milestones with flying colors.”

The Kupers pulled Gracie out of that daycare, and three days into her new daycare, Gracie would feed herself and showed an interest in crawling again.

“I really feel that without Birth to Three, Gracie would still be trying to catch up developmentally to kids her age. Now, she surpasses them!” Kuper said. “Gracie graduated and met her goals early. After roughly nine months of therapy, the PT and Birth to Three coordinator signed off and decided it was time for our little peanut to fly on her own. And believe me, her dad and I can barely keep up.”

The Birth to Three motto is “The first three years build a lifetime.” For the Kupers, their early Christmas gift of Gracie is ensured a lifetime of limitless possibilities, thanks in part to the Birth to Three program. n

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Cranial Helmets Banish Flat Spots on Babies’ Heads

For various reasons, more babies today have misshapen heads. Greater use of infant devices like bouncy seats, swings and car seats, plus the American Academy of Pediatrics’ successful “Back to Sleep” program (to address Sudden Infant Death Syndrome), have all added up to babies spending more hours on their backs. The result is that babies’ soft skulls tend to develop a flat spot, which is referred to as plagiocephaly. The best defense for plagiocephaly is prevention. Parent education, which can come from an experienced physical therapist, on re-positioning techniques during sleep and daily routines (i.e., feeding and playtime) as well as increased “tummy time” are important. These techniques are often successful even after a baby has developed a flat spot to help them “round out” on their own. Close attention to re-positioning and tummy time should continue at least until the baby starts to move independently.

Statistics show that as many as 85-90% of infants with plagiocephaly also have torticollis, which is tightness/

weakness of the muscles in the neck. Because of this babies may rest with their heads in the same position, creating an area of flatness and further neck muscle imbalance. Left untreated, flat spots on the infant’s head may continue even with efforts at repositioning. For infants with torticollis and/or plagiocephaly that cannot be resolved with repositioning techniques at home, a cranial remolding helmet and physical therapy assessment is recommended. Torticollis and plagiocephaly treatments are both very time sensitive. For cranial remolding with a custom-fit orthosis, helmet use usually corresponds to the age the child begins treatment. Ages four to seven months are ideal for re-shaping as the head is continuously growing. Because torticollis affects head shape, this treatment can and should start as soon as possible, even as young as 2-3 months of age. Treatment is more effective at a younger age before the child develops abnormal movement patterns and/or asymmetrical gross motor skills. n October 2013 | thehoodmagazine.com

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by Kara Weber, Creative Ideas Director

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AHHHH!!!! So you are on the committee to plan (or are in charge of) your child’s fall classroom party this year. Fear not! Here is a MAD station idea that is craft project, science experiment, and drink all in one, plus your costume idea will be covered as well.

Set the Scene: You are a Mad Scientist, and you are going to teach the classroom kids how to make their party drink of “pumpkin juice” with a surprising result!

Your Costume: Mad Scientist! Go for messy hair, the bigger the better. Hair spray is a must. Wear a long-sleeved white button down shirt with a front pocket, pocket protector optional, over a base of a t-shirt and your choice of pants. Suspenders can add a fun touch. Time to accessorize! Add in some safety goggles or safety glasses. We grabbed the safety goggles from my husband’s tool stash.

Craft/Drink Supplies and Directions: Small bottles of water with the label removed. Black sticky back foam cut into triangles and half moon shapes. Instruct students to choose one half moon and three triangle shapes and stick them to their water bottles so that they form the eyes, nose, and mouth of a pumpkin. Have a container of powdered Tang® or Orange Kool-Aid® ready for mixing into bottles. Have a funnel handy.

Secret Experiment: On a small scale tell the kids you are going to show them how to turn their water into pumpkin juice.

In reality you are going to mix a small container of a few drops of orange food coloring, covered by a tablespoon or two of baking soda (you call it drink mix) and add in some vinegar for water. Use a small clear glass container like a salt and pepper shaker with the lid removed to look like a science beaker, and place it in an aluminum baking pan. Play it cool, like you are just going to mix the drink to show them how, and “FIIIZZZZZZZ” your cup will be running over with an orange colored chemical reaction. Oops!

Maybe you need more vinegar? “FIZZZZZ.” This will be followed by wide-eyed children who just saw you make a mistake and a mess! MAD FUN!

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Finish Up: Explain that you used the wrong ingredients, and get ready to make your drinks the right way. Let them use a spoon and funnel to put their own (nonreactive) drink mix into their bottles, put the lids back on and shake. You may need to let them take a sip of water to make room for the drink mix.

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by Richard E. Bavaria, Ph.D., Sylvan Learning

Girls and

Math Phobia One of the most common anxieties I’ve seen in my 40-year teaching career is from middle-school girls who have fallen for the “boys do better at math than girls” myth. They’ve internalized the myth and have convinced themselves that math has no relevance to their lives, they’re no good at it anyway, and if boys are so good at it, let them have it! When it’s time for math class, the girls feel anxious and uncomfortable, unable to do the work. Here are some tips to break free of that myth and lower the anxiety level.

1. Believe you can do it. Don’t fall for stereotyping. It’s damaging to your confidence, your skills, and your grades. It’s not fair to you. Worry can affect your thought processes and your memory. Don’t listen to the misconception that boys are better at math (or sports, or science, or debate, or anything). Laugh at it when you hear it. The more you laugh at it, the more ridiculous the myth sounds and the stronger you’ll feel. Commit yourself to improvement, strengthen your study habits, and establish homework and study routines. Stick to it.

2. Get a “study buddy” to help you with math assignments, homework, and studying for tests. Having a study buddy will give you confidence, a supportive friend with similar goals, and the friendly challenge you need to stay on track. It’s sometimes easier to ask a study buddy questions you’re not sure how to ask of a teacher. Plus, when your grades begin to rise, you’ll have someone to celebrate with!

3. Get some extra help if you begin to feel your grades drop. Get it early. This may be a tutor, a teacher willing to come in early or stay late, or an honor society student looking for community credit.

4. Have a math mentor or role model. This may sound silly, but you probably already know someone who’s really, really

good at math. Look up to that person, notice how she studies, and how she organizes herself for school or work.

It’s good to have admirable people you can look up to.

Someday, you’ll be someone’s role model.

5. Participate in math class. Don’t worry what other kids say. Raise your hand whenever you can. Ask questions, volunteer, and provide answers. Make sure your teacher calls on you as much as he calls on others. Be persistent. You’ll find that you know as much as your classmates. Before you know it, you’ll be the one other kids look up to.

6. Do positive self-talk. Yes, talk to yourself. Remind yourself of all the hard study time you’re logging, of the work you’re doing with your tutor or study buddy, of the improving grades on your quizzes, and of the many times you’ve participated in class. All of these things accumulate. Positive self-talk can ease a lot of stress.

7. Notice how you use math in everyday life. You use math more than you think – in stores as you shop, at home when you help with meals or chores, when you do crafts or other artwork, when you travel with your family, when you decide how to divide your allowance into spending and saving, when you determine how long it will take you to save for a particular goal. Recognize that you’re doing math.

8. Recognize your math growth. Every time you get a right answer, volunteer in class, raise your hand (whether you get called on or not), do well on a quiz, or help out a classmate, give yourself a silent high-five. You’re improving.

9. Recognize your growing confidence. Every little step forward is a step in the right direction.

10. Celebrate your successes. These don’t have to be big celebrations, but take some time to celebrate with your study buddy, your role model, your friends and family.

These steps are equally helpful with just about any subject, by the way, or with any anxiety you have. The most important thing is to commit to improving, notice small improvements, and give yourself credit for erasing an anxiety from your life and replacing it with confidence. Good luck! n

P.S. These suggestions will work for boys, too!

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by Jennifer Bauer-Fuhr, Early Childhood Administrator, Sioux Falls School District Screening and Evaluation Office

Screenings and Evaluations for Children

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The Sioux Falls School District offers early childhood screenings to children ages birth through five. The developmental screenings are a quick and simple check on how children are growing and learning. Early childhood screenings can help identify possible learning or health concerns that might need to be addressed at an early age. Trained screeners help to encourage children to participate in the screening process through fun games and activities.

general areas of development through a variety of games and activities. The areas of development assessed are: motor skills, concepts, and language. An additional important piece of the visit to the early childhood office is a vision and hearing screen. Vision problems can be frustrating for children and can impact many different areas of development. Hearing loss can greatly impact a child’s language development.

For infants and toddlers up to the age of three, the screenings typically take place in the child’s own home, where children are most comfortable. Parents participate in the screening process by providing developmental information to the screener. The screening tool, the Denver, looks at skills in the following areas: personal/social, fine motoradaptive, language, and gross motor.

When the screen is complete, the screener will take the information gathered and compare how the child did, according to national averages, with children who are exactly the same age. The screener will visit with the parent and share the results. The screener may give the parents suggestions or handouts of ideas to help with their child’s development, or further testing may be recommended.

For children ages three to five, the screenings take place at the early childhood office. The screening tool, the DIAL-4 is used to assess the child’s abilities in three

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Are there any resources you would recommend? As far as

resources go, I have learned a great deal from the staff at Excel Achievement Center. I have extensive experience working with students with attention difficulties, but it is an entirely different perspective when looking at it from a parenting standpoint. It is amazing how important it is to consult with other parents and professionals who have dealt with it, even if you have a lot of experience with teaching students with ADHD.

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When did you first start to think that your daughter might have attention difficulty? How did you decide what to do next?

When my daughter was in 1st grade she always seemed distracted during activities, both at home and at school.

Maddy did not struggle in school and was not a behavior issue or hyperactive.

She has always been very imaginative and catches on to concepts extremely quickly and, therefore, her academic performance was never hindered. She, in fact, is very gifted in the area of reading and language arts and read at a very young age.

Did your family consult with a professional regarding treatment options? Why or why not? We initially did not consult

with her pediatrician. We modified things at home as concerns at school were not being brought up as readily. In 4th grade, we chose to take her to our pediatrician, and she was diagnosed with ADHD without Hyperactivity.

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What role did your children’s school/teachers play? In 4th

grade, Maddy’s teacher told us that while she knew all of the material, Maddy was very distracted during school and often just took out a book and began reading at these times. We also had her tested for the gifted program in her school.

What was your family’s course of action? We initially start-

ed by doing things at home to provide structure during unstructured times (i.e. getting ready for school/bed). We would post checklists around the house as visual reminders. We guided her through for the first several weeks until she was able to do them on her own. After the diagnosis, we started her on a very low dose of medication. Our concern was that she was not being pushed to her full potential academically because of her lack of focus at school. It is difficult to see a true picture of abilities if a child is so often unfocused. We wanted Maddy to be given every opportunity without attention difficulties holding her back.

We also provided her with one-on-one tutoring to help get a clear picture of her potential and also to help her realize it.

What advice do you have for other parents of children with attention difficulties?

Take a deep breath and be patient. Attention problems can be so frustrating. It can appear as if a child is non-compliant or just lazy. They struggle focusing their thoughts and cannot help it. Provide them with short, manageable tasks and then always follow-up. Have ongoing communication with the school and teachers. It is important for parents to know that the teachers and staff at school are in a partnership with them.

It has to be a team approach. Be sure they know of any expectations you have of your child and them and remember to be reasonable with requests. Most importantly, it is important to go with your intuition. Maddy did not struggle in school and was not a behavior issue or hyperactive. She is also very shy, and it is difficult to know her potential. I was very persistent in helping her teachers see this in her. She is now scoring advanced in all standardized testing and is enrolled in advanced language arts, math, and science in middle school. She wants to become a general surgeon, and I am sure she will. n

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What is Spina Bifida? Spina

Bifida is a birth defect that happens when the baby’s spine doesn’t close properly. It happens before birth while the baby is still developing in the womb. This opening in the spine exposes nerves and can cause varying degrees of paralysis, bowel and bladder issues, hydrocephalus (a build up of fluid within the brain), and other developmental delays.

When did you first find out about your son’s Spina Bifida diagnosis? How did you decide what to do next?

We found out that Carter would be born with Spina Bifida at his 19 week ultrasound. They could see the opening in his spine as well as spinal fluid that was collecting in the ventricles of his brain. We were scared and completely overwhelmed with a flood of medical terms and jargon. We learned everything we possibly could about Spina Bifida in the four months leading up to his birth. We learned he would face surgery to close his back soon after he was born, and he would also need a shunt in his brain to take care of the fluid in the ventricles.

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us a lot of reassurance. After meeting these kids and their families, we learned quickly that these kids were much more like any other kid than not. Yes, they had some challenges and yes, some things were done differently, but they were kids first – bright, happy, fun-loving little kids who were loving life.

Are there any resources you would recommend? In addition to meeting with other families that have kids with Spina Bifida, there are some great online resources such as the Spina Bifida Association’s website. We also found it very informative to read blogs and CaringBridge sites of families with kids that had Spina Bifida.

It’s amazing what parent support can do for you. Walking alongside someone in a similar journey and being able to support them as well as having them support us has been very helpful.

What role did your child’s school/teachers play?

We started seeing the local school

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system’s Birth to Three program soon after Carter was born. They regularly evaluated his needs and implemented in-home therapies that would help him reach important developmental milestones. After he turned three, we started with the Early Childhood program where he attended preschool and received his therapies.

We give so much credit to the people who implement these programs.

Working with them in a partnership to do what’s best for Carter has always been key. We believe home and school working together will continue to be key as we transition into the school years with him.

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What advice do you have for other parents of children with Spina Bifida? Take things

one day at a time and don’t get too far ahead of yourselves. If you encounter setbacks, handle them and move on.

As Carter’s parents, we’ve learned so much about what’s important in life.

Our perspectives have changed for the better. Having a disability like Spina Bifida isn’t so much about what you can’t do. It’s more about finding the things that you can do and building on those things.

Is there anything else you’d like to add? Having any kind of

medical diagnosis can leave you feeling like you wear a label. Seeing beyond that label is important. Don’t let a diagnosis limit you or your family. None of us knows where our life journey will lead, but it’s certain that every day is a gift to live to its fullest. n

What was your family’s course of action? To say our emotions were on overload is an understatement. There were so many unknowns that we couldn’t control.

We relied heavily on our faith, as our friends and family lifted our baby and our family up in prayer. There is great power in prayer and we felt it everyday.

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Overcoming Obstacles

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by Kacey

I guess my title could be “stay-athome mom,” but it doesn’t really fit what I do. I am a mother of three wonderful children. My middle son, Owen, is 14 years old and has autism. He is very handsome.

I can’t call him “cute” anymore because it embarrasses him. He has a set of eyes and a smile that make you melt. Right now life is pretty good considering where we came from: constant meltdowns, lack of ability to communicate, physical aggression, etc. We made it through those difficult times. People now comment on how much he has changed over the years. Maturity and a service dog might be some of it. I can’t pinpoint exactly the things that worked or didn’t work.

We tried many different things, from medications and supplements to biofeedback and therapies. What I think worked more than anything was constantly teaching and constantly removing obstacles. I never let one moment go by without teaching him something. If he asks a question or makes a comment about a tree, we learn about trees.

If he is doing something that is not socially acceptable, we talk about it. I always take him with me – if he has a meltdown other people will just have to deal with it. After all, Owen is going to have to figure out how to work and live in this society, and I make sure that he is involved as much as possible.

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What made you decide to try sensory therapy? We were introduced to sensory therapy when Braxon was diagnosed with SID (Sensory Integration Disorder) and Autistic tendencies. The woman who did his initial “screening” said that sensorywise Brax was literally “off the charts.”

I really did not want to use medication for many reasons, one being Braxon’s age (4). I was willing to do any therapies, diet changes, and homework to develop true cognitive coping skills for Braxon.

We were then referred to Robin Mills at Children’s Care. After his evaluation and our discussion, she thought sensory therapy was a good fit.

that Braxon experiences. I explained that most things we feel, hear, see, or experience is just “more” for Braxon, and the things he does at Children’s Care help bring that to a comfortable level. I had each sibling join us for a session hoping they could see the apparent and immediate difference it creates in Braxon.

Robin was great about designating an interactive “helping” job for the joining sibling. I hoped they would listen and watch how Robin interacted with Braxon and that her tone and approach with him would be an example for harder times at home. I felt they might acquire more tolerance if they were able to have a part in the therapy process.

Why did you choose to bring Braxson’s siblings along to therapy? Braxon has four siblings, one of which is his twin sister. Braxon’s “spirit” is something we all as a family have to work with. The tantrums, isolation, and extreme mood swings can be very trying. Braxon’s daily behavior at times determined what activities we are able to do as a family. I have worked very hard to help my other children understand the “differences”

Do you do any activities at home in addition to scheduled sensory therapy sessions? At home I try to maintain a structured schedule for Braxon while still allowing some fluctuation. His time at home is the time I have to make each lesson count. It is a lot of “deflating behavior” followed by a lot of talking and role-playing so he can see the whole picture of the situation. We keep a calendar where we write certain things

or days that are going to be different so we can be talking about them before they take place. Doing that seems to help ease the transition the change requires Braxon to make.

Are there any resources you would recommend?

In the beginning, I read everything I could get my hands on that explained SID. Once I felt I had a basic understanding of SID, I began to seek out other families, children, and parents that had learned to cope with cognitive skills instead of medication. I have since found a couple of blogs that I follow. These are words written by real people with a real “Braxon” in their own lives. That connection is sometimes in itself a comfort. I know that they “know.” The last thing we have utilized is faith. Regardless of the “higher power” you choose, I have honestly seen Braxon at times be emotionally and physically relieved by just asking for (in our case) God’s help. It is at

times a way to take the pressure off of his shoulders. Behavior analysis is a constant for these kids, and I think it’s only fair that they at times are able to pass it over for even just the sleep hours or a family picnic.

What advice do you have for other parents of children with sensory challenges? I would recommend seeking out any and all sources of information. Become educated so that when your child is struggling, you don’t feel helpless and frustrated. Remember that this is actually harder on them than it is on us. We feel frustration, but they feel that and so much more. Our acceptance of them, just as they are, is so critical in beginning to set goals to achieve together. At those moments when you feel like you cannot handle it anymore, remember it is only a moment. We are exactly who they need!

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We will, at times, do an incentive chart. I allow Braxson to make his own choices. For instance, if he is beginning a tantrum, I will tell him he can make a good choice, stop the bad behavior, and get a star for his chart, or he can continue and not get the star. I also let him help decide what the driving incentive is. That way I know it is something he wants. The charts also give me an overview of his behavior (struggles and strengths). Than I am able to relay that to Robin, and she reinforces with her own incentives and determines what things may be best for him to do in their sessions. At different times we have also included emotion/behavior flash cards, chiropractic care, and massage therapy. We use a homemade weighted blanket and toys that are “sensory driven” toys. The tool is dependent on the day or week’s needs.

We also do pet therapy at home.

Braxon is responsible for helping care for our dog, Izzy. He helps feed, water, walk, and brush her. She has a very calming effect on him. Also he deeply loves her and is very attached to her.

She is sometimes his reason for choosing good behavior.

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What is vision therapy, and what does it treat? Optometric vision therapy is therapy that improves and enhances visual and vision information processing skills.

Vision therapy (VT) treats several different binocular vision deficiencies, whether they be oculomotor dysfunction (eye tracking), accommodative dysfunction (eye focusing), or binocular vergence dysfunction (eye teaming). Strabismus (eye turns) and Amblyopia (often referred to as a lazy eye) are often treated as well.

Why is vision therapy effective? Vision therapy is effective because the brain has the ability to reorganize how it communicates with the eyes. Having a doctor trained in vision therapy, along with a trained therapist, is essential.

Therapy is effective when the right patients are in the therapy room; if someone in the therapy room is having symptoms or behavioral issues not due to a visual reason, vision therapy will not be effective.

Lastly,VT is most successful when the patients (and parents) follows through on the recommended and prescribed home practice.

How does vision therapy support visual development?

Vision is a learned process; it is not hardwired from birth. Therapy helps in visual development by improving visual skills that haven’t developed the way we’d like.

What is the vision therapy examination process? The first step is a comprehensive ocular health evaluation. Once that is completed (whether with me or a referring professional), two exams are typically conducted.

First, a visual efficiency exam is completed. This evaluation takes a comprehensive view on how the two eyes are working together. Eye movements, focusing, teaming, and processing are all evaluated. For the second evaluation, we conduct specific, standardized visual processing testing that looks at the patient’s visual system in action.

We assess laterality/directionally, visual motor, and visual analysis skills (to name a few).

Goals of vision therapy: • Sustained visual attention • A ccurate and effortless eye movements • Stable alignment of the eyes • Optimum accommodative (focus) ranges • Comfortable and accurate spatial orientation • Improved eye/hand/body coordination • Excellent visual perceptual skills • Good comprehension skills

Symptoms of vision issues that vision therapy can treat: • Poor attention span

Are there risks associated with vision therapy? From a medical standpoint, I don’t see risks with vision therapy. The risk in VT comes in doing therapy with someone who isn’t experienced and properly trained. In this case, there is risk in not meeting the goals set.

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PLANT THE SEED...READ! 13th Annual Reading Festival

Saturday, October 19 • 9am to 12pm Ramkota Exhibit Hall • 3200 W Maple St Plan to attend for: • Free book for every child • Free activities & crafts for children (Birth to 7 years) • Live storybook readings • Literacy information & resources • Children’s entertainment • Puppet shows Sponsored by: www.seuw.org or 605-336-2095

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• Parents should thoughtfully consider implications of assigning responsibilities to siblings for care of the child with a special need.

• Get professional help when needed – for the sibling and to help the parent support all family members.

• Consider having the sibling ages 6-12 attend a free Sibshops, offered by SD Parent Connection.

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Genius Level While Studying

Do you have a child who seems to do well on homework assignments but then seems to “bomb out” on a test?

Sometimes these students claim to have test anxiety. This is probably true as test anxiety comes from a lack of preparation.

Now, before you get upset, I realize these same students may have studied for hours – which is why they are so frustrated.

However, when we ask these same kiddos what they did while they were studying, their answers are almost always the same.

They say something thing like, “I looked over my notes and the chapters in the book, or sometimes I read a little, then cover it to see if I remember it.”

When students tell me this, I say, “Perfect! You did a great job of inputting information. You took the information from the page, and inputted it into your short-term memory. Unfortunately, testtaking is an outputting activity. On a test, you have to take what is in your mind and output it back onto the paper. This requires the use of your long-term memory. In order to output most effectively, you will need to practice outputting before the test.”

How can you teach this? Below I have listed a variety of ways to output information. Have your child choose two or three of these strategies to practice while studying for a test, and you will see amazing results!

Outputting Strategies • Draw pictures explaining the concept • T each the information to someone (If you can’t teach it, you don’t know it!)

• Create quizzes for yourself • Make up a song or rhyme • Use clay or other building materials to “build the concept” • Make a game and play it using vocabulary • A sk yourself questions about confusing concepts, find the answer, and then paraphrase it in your own words • Write about the concepts n

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Lazy Day Beef & Vegetable Soup Recipe provided by South Dakota Beef Council

Ingredients • 2-1/2 lbs beef stew meat, cut into 3/4-in pieces • 2 cans (14 to 14-1/2 oz each) reduced-sodium beef broth • 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, rinsed, drained • 1 can (14-1/2 oz) no-salt added diced tomatoes, undrained • 1 c water • 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning • 1/2 tsp salt • 1/2 tsp pepper • 2 c frozen mixed vegetables • 1 c uncooked ditalini or other small pasta • Shredded Romano cheese (optional)

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Combine beef, broth, chickpeas, tomatoes, water, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper in 4-1/2 to 5-1/2 quart slow cooker; toss to coat well. Cover and cook on HIGH 5 hours, or on LOW 8 hours. (No stirring is necessary during cooking.) Stir in mixed vegetables and pasta. Continue cooking, covered, 1 hour or until beef and pasta are tender. Season with salt and pepper, as desired. Stir well before serving. Serve with cheese, if desired.

Total Recipe Time: on HIGH setting: 6-1/4 hours; on LOW setting: 9-1/4 hours. Makes 6 to 8 servings.

• 1 beef shoulder, arm or blade roast boneless (2 to 2-1/2 lbs) • 1 tbsp vegetable oil (optional) • 1 large onion, chopped • 2 tbsp minced garlic • Salt and pepper • Recipe Variations (recipes follow)

Directions

For optional browning, heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Brown beef roast on all sides.

Place onion and garlic in 3-1/2 to 5 quart slow cooker; place roast on top. Cover and cook on LOW 9 to 10 hours or on HIGH 5 to 6 hours or until roast is fork-tender. Remove roast from slow cooker.

Skim fat from cooking liquid, if necessary, and reserve 1 cup onion mixture. Shred beef with 2 forks. Combine shredded beef and reserved onion mixture. Season with salt and pepper, as desired.

Continue as directed in Recipe Variations below, as desired.

Recipe Variations Mexican Shredded Beef- Combine tomato or tomatillo salsa and beef mixture, as desired. Place in large microwave-safe bowl. Cover, vent and microwave until heated through, stirring occasionally. Serve in warmed flour or corn tortillas topped with pico de gallo, sliced avocados, shredded cheese, chopped cilantro, and/or chopped white or green onions, as desired.

BBQ Shredded Beef- Combine prepared barbecue sauce and beef mixture. Place in large microwave-safe bowl. Cover, vent and microwave until heated through, stirring occasionally. Serve on whole wheat rolls topped with creamy horseradish sauce, coleslaw, cheddar cheese slices, chopped green bell pepper and/or canned french fried onion, as desired.

Asian Shredded Beef- Combine prepared hoison or teriyaki sauce and beef mixture. Place in large microwave-safe bowl. Cover, vent and microwave until heated through, stirring occasionally. Serve in lettuce or cabbage cups topped with shredded carrots, sliced cucumber, chopped fresh cilantro or mint, sriracha or crushed red pepper flakes and/or chopped peanuts, as desired.

Indian Shredded Beef- Combine prepared Indian cooking sauce, such as Tikka Masala or Vindaloo. Place in large microwave-safe bowl. Cover, vent and microwave until heated through, stirring occasionally. Serve in naan or pita bread topped with toasted chopped pistachios or coconut, raisins, Greek yogurt or mango chutney, chopped fresh mint or cilantro and/or sliced cucumber or green onion, as desired.

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Caramel Marshmallow Apples Ingredients 6 small apples 1 (14 oz) bag caramels, unwrapped 1 c mini marshmallows 1 tbsp water 6 popsicle sticks

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1 box spice or carrot cake mix (regular size) 2 c chopped peeled tart apples 20 caramels, unwrapped 3 tbsp 2% milk 1 c finely chopped pecans, toasted 12 popsicle sticks

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Prepare cake batter according to package directions; fold in apples. Fill 12 greased or paper-lined jumbo muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely. In a small saucepan, cook the caramels and milk over low heat until smooth. Spread over cupcakes. Sprinkle with pecans. Insert a wooden stick into the center of each cupcake.

Apple Pie Crescent Bites Ingredients • 1 red, tart juicy apple, washed and sliced into 8 slices (skin left on) • 4 tbsp brown sugar • 3 tsp cinnamon • 1 tbsp melted butter • 1 can refrigerated crescent rolls

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Roll out the crescent rolls on a greased baking sheet. Brush with melted butter, then sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon. Place an apple slice at the wide end of the crescent roll, and roll up the apple inside the crescent. Repeat until all the rolls are rolled up, then brush more butter on top and sprinkle them lightly with cinnamon. Bake for 15 minutes until golden brown. Cool and serve with vanilla ice cream.

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Pumpkin Fluff Tassies Ingredients • • • • •

1 (5 oz) box instant butterscotch pudding mix 1 (15 oz) can pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling) 1 (16 oz) container frozen whipped topping, thawed 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice (can sub cinnamon) 1 (9 oz) box frozen mini fillo shells, thawed

Directions

Mix pumpkin puree, pudding mix, whipped topping, and pumpkin pie spice together (by hand) in a very large bowl. Chill for several hours before serving. Once set, spoon about 2 tablespoons pumpkin mixture into each mini shell. Sprinkle with cinnamon. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Pumpkin Fluff Ingredients • 1 (5 oz) box instant vanilla pudding mix (can substitute cheesecake or white chocolate flavored mix) • 1 c milk • 1 (15 oz) can pumpkin puree • 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice (or more depending on taste) • 1 (16 oz) container frozen whipped topping, thawed

Directions

Mix first four ingredients together in a large bowl. Gently fold in whipped topping. Chill before serving. Serve with ginger snaps, Nilla wafers or graham crackers.

Pumpkin “Ice Cream” Sandwiches Ingredients • Pumpkin Fluff (see recipe) • Graham Crackers

Directions

Spread pumpkin fluff in between two graham crackers. Freeze for at least 30 minutes. Store in airtight container in the freezer or wrap them individually in plastic wrap.

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by Alyssa Kuecker, Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center

Chronic Conditions: “Celiac disease is just one of many chronic conditions which may be diagnosed during childhood. It’s important for parents to learn about the disease, so they can understand how to best help their child,” said Stephen Nanton, MD, a Pediatric Gastroenterologist of Avera Medical Group Pediatric Specialists Sioux Falls.

Celiac disease stems from a negative reaction from eating gluten, found in wheat, barley, rye and possibly oats. It damages the lining of the small intestine, preventing it from absorbing nutrients that are important for staying healthy.

Children with celiac disease experience a number of physical symptoms, including digestive issues, a lack of energy, hair loss and/or a delay in normal growth.

Opposed to an “acute illness” like chicken pox or the flu, which comes on, is treated and then resolved, a chronic illness typically lasts longer than three months or keeps reoccurring. “Most chronic health issues are a combined result of both genetic and environmental factors,” said Dr. Nanton.

“For example, celiac disease interplays with a diet of gluten, but the child must first have a genetic predisposition.”

Celiac disease cannot be cured, so it must be managed with the support of family and medical professionals. Symptoms of celiac disease will go away with a gluten-free diet. This means that parents – and children as they grow up – must learn to read food and medication labels carefully to look for hidden sources of gluten. Because gluten is so common in the American diet, sticking with a diet is challenging.

Among foods to be avoided are breads, cakes, cereals, French fries, processed lunch meats, gravies, potato and

tortilla chips, soups and soup bases, just to name a few.

However, these foods can be eaten if labeled gluten-free or made with corn, rice, soy or other gluten-free grains.

In the short term, celiac disease causes a lot of uncomfortable symptoms for the child and may result in poor school performance or low self-esteem. In the long term, if left undiagnosed and untreated, celiac disease can cause life-threatening complications such as cancer, liver disease, anemia and more.

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The challenges of chronic disease can leave parents feeling anxious and hyper-vigilant – or in denial.

“It’s important for parents to remember that most chronic illnesses can be resolved effectively with diligent attention.

Whether the disease is short or long term, a person can live a quality life with supportive and encouraging friends and family,” Dr. Nanton said.

Special medical care, consults with a dietitian and support groups are all fundamental in helping families cope with celiac disease.

“The most rewarding part about being a pediatric gastroenterologist is seeing children improve with the right treatment and therapy,” said Dr. Nanton. “If you’re concerned in any way about your child’s help, take the first step and see your local family practitioner. He or she can give you an accurate diagnosis and make a referral to the most appropriate, specialized professional to begin the healing and management process.” n

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There are also several government programs available to help you save on regular expenses and recreational fun.

Unfortunately, many services and discounts offered to those with special needs are not advertised very often on websites or in print, so you will need to ask around or call the companies directly to find out if they offer any special discounts. In general you always want to call ahead before you book your next flight, hotel room, or resort vacation to see if they offer any special discounts or special services.

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Fall is in the air and our children are back in school.

It’s an exciting time for the kids, and as parents, we want to do whatever we can to ensure their success for the coming year. For many kids however, the most significant obstacle to their well-being may be closer than you think!

The latest research is conclusive in linking abnormal posture with very serious health concerns. For instance, almost all children carry a backpack to school, but did you know that a heavy backpack not only creates strain on the shoulders and back, but causes significant structural changes as well? The weight of the backpack forces the child’s head forward and applies direct pressure to the front of the spinal cord and can directly alter the curves of the spine and even lead to reduced lung volume.

At least you know they are safe once they get home right?

As the popularity of hand-held technology increases, children often spend hours a day seated, looking down. This posture in children as well as adults is like a fast-track to lifelong spinal distortion, pain, and even more significant health concerns.

So what is a parent supposed to do?

Consider the following tips to keep your child healthy and growing correctly in the years to come: • L ighten the load. Keep your child’s backpack weight below 10% of their total body weight. One way to do this is to simply buy a smaller backpack for your child

• R aise it up! When children read or utilize technology, make sure they are seated at a desk or table and that the computer or book is raised up so the top is at or very near eye level.

• F inally, take a look yourself. When spinal alignment is appropriate, your child’s ear should be directly over the shoulder, not ahead of it. If you see that your child demonstrates the forward head posture on a regular basis, take them to your family chiropractor for a postural screening or more in-depth evaluation.

After all, the nerve system is the operating system for the entire body and if it can’t function correctly, your children may end up shouldering many unnecessary burdens as they grow. n

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• W ear both straps and keep them tight with the load up close to the back. Sagging backpacks or wearing just one strap causes significant postural distortions and unnecessary curves.

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