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April is Autism Month Signs & Symptoms to Watch For:
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Early signs of autism in babies and toddlers
• Doesn’t make eye contact (e.g. look at you when being fed). • Doesn't smile when smiled at. • Doesn't respond to his or her name or to the sound of a familiar voice. • Doesn’t follow objects visually. • Doesn't point or wave goodbye or use other gestures to communicate. • Doesn’t follow the gesture when you point things out. • Doesn’t make noises to get your attention. • Doesn’t initiate or respond to cuddling. • Doesn’t imitate your movements and facial expressions. • Doesn’t reach out to be picked up. • Doesn’t play with other people or share interest and enjoyment. • Doesn’t ask for help or make other basic requests.
The following delays warrant an immediate evaluation by your child’s pediatrician. • By 6 months: No big smiles or other warm, joyful expressions. • By 9 months: No back-and-forth sharing of sounds, smiles, or other facial expressions. • By 12 months: Lack of response to name. • By 12 months: No babbling or “baby talk.” • By 12 months: No back-and-forth gestures, such as pointing, showing, reaching, or waving. • By 16 months: No spoken words. • By 24 months: No meaningful two-word phrases that don’t involve imitating or repeating. Source: Helpguide.org
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Learning About Autism
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utism spectrum disorder (ASD) and autism are both general terms for a group of complex disorders of brain development. These disorders are characterized, in varying degrees, by difficulties in social interaction, verbal and nonverbal communication and repetitive behaviors. This disorder affects 1 in 88 children. My brother is 1 of those 88. He opened my eyes. Growing up with a brother on the autism spectrum was hard. It was hard because he didn’t get it. It was hard because I couldn’t understand him. It was hard because we could communicate with him at the bare minimum. It was hard because some days, I just wanted him to be “normal”. It was even harder because he had no friends. He opened my eyes.
As I got older, I was able to comprehend his situation better. I learned to embrace his weirdness and be better understanding when he insisted we cut off the tags to his shirt because he couldn’t stand the way they felt on his neck. I saw that having no friends meant entertaining himself by cutting a hole in the carpet the size of a fist and shoving toys underneath. He opened my eyes. Cody is a one of a kind guy. He wears his socks half way up his calves and insists on always wearing a hat. He can tell you what kind of spiders are poisonous and which ones you can smash with your hand. He almost always knows the weather in at least five states. Being on the autism spectrum isn’t something these kids, or adults, choose. As a community, I urge you to research and learn more about these amazing people who want to live and love just like the rest us. Open your eyes.
April is Autism Awareness Month - for more information on signs and symptoms see page 18.
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Modern Manners for Kids Summer Camp! The School of Etiquette, Leadership and Image Development
Socialization and Dining Skills for Boys and Girls Grades 1-6 Includes: introductions, making and keeping friends, table manners, telephone skills, gratitude and respecting others. Lunch is served each day.
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Happy ! Easter A Note From The Publishers In celebrating our 15th year Anniversary we would like to say thank you to Treasure Valley families for making us your #1 Resource Guide. In 15 years we have added a monthly calendar, birthday party ideas with links to ouradvertisers, and “healthy advice” articles to our website along with our online digital print publication. We’ve also established ourselves on facebook doing weekly drawings on “Wednesday Winsday”, informing our readers about community happenings and keeping families socially interactive. We couldn’t have done it without you! As the schoolyear winds down, many parents are looking to enroll their children in educational schooling that place an emphasis on not only learning but also healthy, active environments. We have picked the best of the best in the Treasure Valley, please see our recommendations on pg. 18.
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Kids, Meet Vegetables Fruits and veggies are packed with healthy nutrients that are important for children’s health and development. It can be tough to get kids to try new foods, especially fruits and vegetables. Try these tips from the High Five Children’s Health Collaborative to get your little ones excited about healthy foods. Be A Role Model: Frequently say “I love tomatoes” and eat fruits and vegetables around your kids to set a good example. Try One Bite: Try a new fruit or vegetable at each meal. Requiring one bite will make new foods less scary. If they don’t like it, that’s fine. It may take three or more meals before getting used to new tastes. Eat Healthy Snacks: Keep “grab and go” snacks with fresh vegetables and fruits waiting in the refrigerator to encourage nutritious snacking. Make It Fun: Veggies and fruits can be weird. Use your imagination. Call broccoli “little trees” or make faces on plates using the ingredients as features. Take Kids Shopping: Allow children to have a choice. Let them pick out a new fruit or vegetable at the grocery store or ask which one they want for dinner. Get Kids Cooking: Kids are more likely to try something they helped prepare. Allow kids to help with age appropriate activities like mashing, whisking, mixing and pouring. The High Five Children’s Health Collaborative—powered by the Blue Cross of Idaho Foundation for Health—is a group dedicated to fighting childhood obesity in Idaho. Learn more about them, access healthy recipes, activities and daily tips at HighFiveIdaho.org
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Eagle Acupuncture serves thousands of Treasure Valley Residents each year and is regularly featured on television, radio, newspaper and magazines around the country. We treat children, the elderly and everybody in between! If you’ve thought about Acupuncture for your health concerns, call today and take advantage of this once in a lifetime offer to get healthy!
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Inspires a love for learning Boise Montessori believes that every child has a curiosity about the world around them. Classrooms are designed and organized to challenge, stimulate, and inspire exploration. We emphasize the process of learning. Knowledge comes from the children asking questions, not being given the answers.
Boise Montessori believes that education is all about enjoying education through new discoveries and experiences; to foster joyful, lifelong learners and thinkers. We have an extensive curriculum with multi-sensorial activities: Reading, writing, mathematics, geometry, biology, geography, history, art, music, foreign language, and physical science.
Now enrolling ages 2- 5 years, but it is never too early to waitlist your infant to guarantee their future! Call for your free tour or to find out when our next open house is available.
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