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Through an affiliation with The Early Learning Institute (teli), the littlest of our amazing kids are empowered to reach their potential.
A smiling three-year-old, Leah’s confidence grows with every accomplishment she makes during her therapies.
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Families affected by autism have enhanced options for care with the launch of the Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) program.
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Nine-year-old Alyssa is making connections all over the U.S. thanks to new Virtual Social Skills Groups.
Through a challenging but rewarding foster care journey, the Offredi family grew to be an incredibly loving family of four.
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Wendy A. Pardee, Ph.D. President and CEO 412.420.2209 wendy.pardee@amazingkids.org Emily Peters, J.D. Vice President of Institutional Advancement 412.420.2216 emily.peters@amazingkids.org Ned Schano Director of Marketing & Magic 412.420.2479 ned.schano@amazingkids.org
Jenna Ammer Marketing & Communications Manager 412.420.2203 jenna.ammer@amazingkids.org Writing | Kathy Fenton Design | AlphaGraphics in the Cultural District Photography | Joshua Franzos
Connecting and Growing Together Dear Friends of The Children’s Institute, Amazing things happen when compassion and skill work together. I see it every day at The Children’s Institute. It all starts with our amazing kids and their families, and the connections nurtured by our incredible team members. Growing together makes all of us stronger. To maximize our strengths, provide better access to care, and serve even more kids and families with unique needs, we have had to make some very difficult decisions over the past few years. Through this strategic decisionmaking process, we refined our vision – to offer an array of exceptional services that cross the lifespan, provide advanced models of care, and establish The Children’s Institute as an influential voice on the topics of disability, education, family support services, and behavioral health. We’re feeling a renewed sense of energy. Our Vision 2023 strategic plan is coming alive as we grow new partnerships, expand existing programs, and cultivate services that are delivered to best meet the needs of each family, either in person or through telehealth. We’re extending our reach to children from birth to age three by providing Early Intervention (EI) services through our recent affiliation with The Early Learning Institute (teli). The scope of our services to children, tweens, and young adults with autism is expanding through our new Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) program and virtual social skills groups. Today, The Children’s Institute transforms the future for more than 6,000 children each year. Learn more about four of them – Leah Wooding, Alyssa Bennethum, and John and Michael Offredi – in this issue of Amazing Kids. As we realize the goals outlined in Vision 2023, we aspire to connect with and serve thousands more. Many factors propel us forward:
• The expertise of our team members, and their willingness to collaborate with others.
• Our rich history of serving a wide variety of kids with different goals and challenges.
• How adept we are at successfully serving kids with the most complicated needs and utilizing those skills to serve a broader population of children.
• Our depth of resources provided by a community that consistently and generously supports our mission.
• Our capacity to fill gaps in care with the unique services we provide.
Through our outpatient physical and behavioral health services, educational services, and family support services, The Children’s Institute builds relationships across the lifespan. Knitting our work and their lives together creates bright and colorful futures. Thank you for growing together with us,
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The first years of life are critically important to a child’s development and learning. For parents raising a child with complex needs, trusted points of connection in their care and ongoing access to high-quality services provide comfort, increase engagement, and improve outcomes. Through a recent affiliation with The Early Learning Institute (teli), The Children’s Institute of Pittsburgh is now reaching more families and empowering the youngest kids to reach their amazing potential. “Early Intervention (EI) services support children ages 0-3 in working toward developmental milestones,” said Brooke Racicot, PT, PCS, senior director of rehabilitation services for both The Children’s Institute and teli. “Research shows the lifetime benefits of EI, which can have a significant impact on a child’s ability to learn and master skills, and to overcome challenges and meet goals.” For more than 60 years, teli has provided specialized programs and individualized Early Intervention services directly in the home at no cost to families. In the fall of 2020, teli became an affiliate of The Children’s Institute, formally bringing together these two organizations
that have nurtured a decades-long collaboration. With similar missions, values, and vision, this partnership seamlessly extends the services offered by teli to allow for continued therapies at The Children’s Institute after a child turns three years old. “We serve children with complex needs that evolve over time and we are acutely aware of the stress caused by changes in services,” Racicot explains. “The Children’s Institute always seeks to inspire continued growth in our kids and to encourage our families by advancing existing services, promoting ease of access, and providing support during transitions. We want to offer clear points of connection so that parents know they can turn to us for support.” “The affiliation with teli is very exciting,” says Dr. Wendy Pardee, president and CEO of The Children’s Institute. “Growing together to deliver the best services at the right time to more children than ever affirms a key focus of our Vision 2023 strategic plan. Partnerships such as this one expand the capacity of The Children’s Institute to provide a sustainable, holistic array of exceptional services that support individuals with disabilities across their lifespan.”
What is Early Intervention (EI)?
EI is a system of services and supports for infants and toddlers with developmental delays and disabilities and their families. These services are offered at no cost through federally funded programs. When children transition out of EI at age three, they can continue to receive physical, occupational, and speech language therapies, as well as behavioral and nutrition services, at The Children’s Institute.
Make a Connection For more information about The Children’s Institute’s affiliation with teli and the services we provide, visit amazingkids.org/early-intervention.
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Read Sienna’s early intervention story at amazingkids.org/stories/sienna.
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Leah Wooding is a three-year-old ray of sunshine who smiles all the time. She loves her big brother Sam, the cartoon character Daniel Tiger, and books – especially books about Daniel Tiger. Leah, who has Down syndrome, began receiving physical and developmental therapies through Early Intervention (EI) at three months old. Occupational therapy was added at six months, followed by speech language therapy at her second birthday. Her parents, Nici and Jonathan, were encouraged by their EI team to reach out to The Children’s Institute for additional support when Leah was 18 months old.
The Children’s Institute provides several on-site therapy options that can’t be accomplished in the home environment, where EI services typically take place. Leah was able to participate in aqua therapy to improve her strength and balance, she has access to adaptive equipment (standers and walkers) at The Children’s Institute, and her gait has improved with the use of leg orthotics.
“The team at The Children’s Institute provided a wonderful complement to Leah’s EI services,” Nici Wooding explains. “When we started, Leah was learning to stand independently. Today, she is walking on her own and climbing stairs. These skills are vital for her to interact with her peers and engage fully in preschool.”
“I’m a strong advocate for starting support services as early as possible,” says Nici Wooding. “Our son Sam began EI for autism at age 2. We received a referral for Leah the day after her birth. These early years are such an important time in a child’s development, and both of our children are flourishing because of the skilled and knowledgeable clinicians who have cared so much about what is best for them.”
“Therapists at The Children’s Institute have built great relationships with our colleagues in the EI community,” said Jennifer Brilmyer, PT, DPT, DHSc. “We receive a lot of referrals for continuation of services when children age out of EI at their third birthday. We also get connected with kids like Leah, who can benefit from outpatient services at The Children’s Institute while still receiving EI.”
Leah is motivated to learn, and she works hard. Progress is slow, but steady. Her confidence builds with every accomplishment. Leah senses the attitude of expectation her therapists have. She knows they believe in her, and she believes in herself. Though Leah speaks little, she says two phrases that those who love her can easily understand. The first, of course, is “Daniel Tiger.” The second – “I did it.”
Make a Connection Watch a video of Leah at amazingkids.org/stories/leah. To make a gift to support kids like Leah, visit amazingkids.org/giving. Amazing Kids 2021 05
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Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) enables us to understand:
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The Children’s Institute of Pittsburgh is helping to improve the lives of children with autism from 18 months to 21 years old through its new Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) program. Clinically proven as an evidence-based support for those with autism, ABA is the science of behavior and learning that focuses on increasing communication and social skills and decreasing problematic behaviors that interfere with learning, social interactions, and overall quality of life. “Lack of access to ABA services has been a common problem in our region,” says Angela Nofi, M.Ed., BCBA, LBS, director of autism services. “The Children’s Institute has a rich history of identifying and addressing the needs of children with complex health issues, so developing an ABA program was a natural fit. Our collaborative care environment and skilled clinical team are particularly adept at shaping effective and useful behaviors and responses that help children prosper and grow.” The ABA program at The Children’s Institute provides a variety of autism-focused strategic interventions. Comprehensive, integrated services include physical, occupational, and speech language therapies, behavioral health, and nutrition/feeding programs. Services are offered within the most clinically appropriate environment, including on-site at The Children’s Institute, via telehealth, or occasionally in the home.
Assessment, goal setting, and treatments are overseen by highly trained, master’s level Board-Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs), who also work closely with the family’s medical provider, therapists, and school district. Behavior technicians have expertise in implementing treatment plans and collecting and analyzing data to work toward successful outcomes. As an additional benefit, the robust parent training program teaches family behavioral techniques and principles to ensure continuity between The Children’s Institute and home. “Our ABA program incorporates ideas from the latest autism research, utilizes the knowledge and expertise of our clinical team, and actively seeks family input to develop individualized goals that lead to a future of possibilities for their child,” Nofi says. “As we continue to extend the reach of our services and offer exceptional care, we want parents to know that The Children’s Institute is here to help.”
Make a Connection To learn how your child could benefit from ABA services at The Children’s Institute, please call 412.420.2371 or visit amazingkids.org/aba-services.
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My style is collaborative – I want to develop a safe plan so the child and family can feel comfortable.
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Let’s Talk About It! Benefits of Behavioral Health
Katie Ashman, LPC outpatient behavioral health therapist
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Healthy communication and expression are skills that last a lifetime. The Behavioral Health Services team at The Children’s Institute connects with families through conversation and expressive activities to restore health to the mind, body, and spirit. “For kids to feel comfortable with something new, much like Daniel Tiger would suggest – first, talk about it,” explains Jonathan Kole, M.D., medical director of behavioral health at The Children’s Institute. “My first job is to understand, and then we can work on goals together.” The dialogue among children, families, and behavioral health team members begins during the evaluation process. Conversations and relationship-building then carry over into individual, family, and group talk therapy sessions, as well as for children who need psychiatric medication management. “Our certified registered nurse practitioner, licensed behavioral health therapists, and medical director comprise a high-quality, compassionate team offering diverse skill sets and a robust environment of collaboration,” describes Kay Kutz, LSW, regional director of behavioral health. “Their knowledge and expertise, combined with our varied and flexible treatment options, provide families with a safe and supportive environment to build skills and grow.”
Therapy is work and fun. It’s a balance of the two.
My first job is to understand, and then we can work on goals together.
Jonathan Kole, M.D. medical director of behavioral health
The Children’s Institute values every child’s preferences, whether their expression is by talking or through creative activities such as play or art therapy. Art expression groups held at a neighboring Squirrel Hill school are just one example of how The Children’s Institute offers creative intervention strategies that meet clients ages 5-21 wherever they are, both mentally and physically. “Sometimes there are directives if we’re working on a specific goal, but other times it’s more of just expressing whatever you need to that day, or whatever is going to help you feel more calm and at ease,” Casey Harvilla, M.A., ATR-BC, LPC, behavioral health therapist explains. “We strive to eliminate barriers that prevent access to behavioral health services,” says Kutz. “Through in-person and telehealth service delivery, as well as school-based programs, we ensure clients and families receive the support they need, where they need it.”
Make a Connection Please visit amazingkids.org/behavioral-health or call 412.420.2447 for more information or to schedule an appointment. To make a gift to support our behavioral health initiatives, please visit amazingkids.org/giving.
KINDLE’S STORY Kindle, age 10, was fully engaged in life until a seemingly minor incident on the playground at school triggered a rapid cascade of frightening physical, sensory, and cognitive challenges. Read more about Kindle’s amazing progress and how the behavioral health team taught her how to mentally, emotionally, and physically self-heal at amazingkids.org/stories/kindle.
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Making Virtual Connections Through a virtual social skills group offered by The Children’s Institute of Pittsburgh, Alyssa Bennethum discovered from the comfort of her home in rural Elkton, Md., that there are other kids like her from far away who want to learn how to be friends. “Alyssa is a creative, imaginative, artistic, spiritual girl,” describes her mom Brigitte Bennethum. “At nine years old, she’s working hard to define what autism means to her. Alyssa desperately seeks to form and maintain relationships in her peer group, but it’s a significant challenge. Our Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) provider suggested virtual social skills groups, and internet research connected me with The Children’s Institute.” Students from pre-K through high school with autism, ADHD, anxiety, communication impairments, or other unique needs can benefit from the virtual social skills groups. Online 30-minute sessions, facilitated by The Children’s Institute’s expert team members, are offered one or two evenings weekly for five weeks. Each group includes a small number of participants (typically between five and eight students) to allow for a high level of interaction among the students and facilitators. “These virtual social skills groups open doors for communication to far more children, tweens, and young adults in geographic locations around the country and across the globe,” explains Kristen Stackiewicz, M.S., associate chief school administrator. “Distance is empowering for participants, who benefit from the knowledge that they are not alone in the challenges they face. This format also expands the reach of The Children’s Institute to families who lack access to services or face scheduling demands, and for kids who learn better in their home environment.”
Make a Connection For more information about our virtual social skills groups and how to enroll your child, please visit amazingkids.org/virtual-social-skills-groups-registration.
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For students in grades 3-5, 6-8, and 9-12+, the virtual social skills groups focus on abilities they need to successfully interact with peers. Making and keeping friends, understanding peer communication, gaining attention appropriately, and accepting disappointment may be addressed. Alyssa’s class, Interacting with Friends, covered topics such as greetings, personal space, listening, and sharing. Programs for young adults include help to prepare them for job interviews and other life skills. Virtual playgroups – for children ages 3-5 and grades K-2 – encourage using a range of social-emotional skills that are important to everyday life, from taking turns and asking for help to waiting and self-management. An adult helper must be present for younger participants and available for older children as needed. “I’m forever thankful for the benefits Alyssa achieved by interacting online with peers across the nation and professionals at The Children’s Institute,” Brigitte Bennethum concludes. “Alyssa is consistently applying new skills, like using her manners, and she has gained the confidence to get another child’s attention in an effective way.”
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The journey into foster care is both challenging and rewarding, and it takes amazing individuals to provide consistency and love to children who have experienced trauma and loss. Rachel and Al Offredi were ready to open their hearts and home. The couple was willing to adopt, but always understood their purpose was to provide a loving, safe home for children unable to reside with their biological families – whether that placement be short-term or long-term. Through fostering, Rachel and Al Offredi grew to be a family of four as their foster home became an adoptive home to sons John and Michael, ages 13 and 15. “When health issues made it impossible for us to become biological parents, we began exploring other options,” says Rachel Offredi. “Our ultimate goal was adoption, but by fostering, we could make a difference for a child in crisis. Our home is a safe place and we have plenty of love to share.” Family Support Services at The Children’s Institute (formerly Project STAR) matches children who are unable to remain at home with loving, caring families who provide a safe and supportive environment. Team members provide the highest level of support to families throughout the emergency placement and matching process, whether it is short-term assistance or long-term support on the path to potential adoption. The Children’s Institute strives to match both children who are meeting developmental milestones and those with physical, emotional, and intellectual disabilities. “Rachel and Al are a compassionate, committed couple who always put the children’s best interests first,” explains Foster Care Specialist Marylee Hendricks of The Children’s Institute. “They are two of the most patient people I have ever met but they are also stubborn! They never give up when it comes to securing the best resources for their sons.” John – who was placed with Rachel and Al in April 2018 and adopted Feb. 1, 2019 – and Michael – who
was placed in May 2019 and adopted on Nov. 21, 2020 – are both learning to manage several mental, emotional, and behavioral health challenges resulting from trauma they experienced with their biological families. Rachel and Al also attend therapy, have been active participants in support groups, and serve as a resource for other parents navigating the foster care system. They have also fostered two other children. Through it all, Hendricks continues to serve as a valued resource for the family. “Foster parenting is hard, but the rewards are great,” says Al Offredi. “We show the boys unconditional love, we always keep our promises, and they know they are our children. Michael and John have worked so hard to learn to trust and feel safe with us.” “I love being John’s brother,” says Michael.
And our parents are amazing, awesome, and loving. They are always there for us, no matter what.” “I agree,” John responds. “I agree with that.”
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Tribute Gifts Honor Amazing People At The Children’s Institute of Pittsburgh, we know what it’s like to work and play with amazing people. Our incredible team members interact with remarkable children and families every day, and we love to acknowledge their hard work and achievement. Is there an amazing person in your life who you would like to recognize? Consider a tribute gift to The Children’s Institute to honor someone special, perpetuate the legacy of a loved one who has passed away, or mark an important occasion in your family’s life. Gifts can be made in honor or in memory, and your contribution in their name will make an impact on the lives of the special kids and families we serve. “We have a distinctive tribute program,” explains Abby Pittinaro, MBA, director of development. “In addition to one-time and monthly monetary gifts, donors can consider purchasing a personalized brick or sunflower garden paver. Placed in our Nimick Family Therapeutic Garden, these long-lasting tributes are displayed
in a lovely setting where a person will be revered or remembered for many years to come.” The Nimick Family Therapeutic Garden is an accessible place of play and memory that is available to all who visit The Children’s Institute, from team members, families, and students to donors and residents from the surrounding community. The garden, dedicated in 2011, features interactive sensory activities, including a motion-activated fountain and a sound bench, as well as plants and flowers that flourish during the changing seasons. A delightful mural in memory of Patricia “Patsy” Singer Talotta, a lifelong resident of Squirrel Hill and friend of The Children’s Institute, features friendly woodland animals who welcome visitors into the garden. For every tribute gift made, The Children’s Institute sends a watercolor postcard with a personalized message from the donor to the honoree or family, a beautiful reminder of a gift that brings meaning beyond their life to the lives of others.
To honor an amazing person in your life with a tribute gift to The Children’s Institute, contact Abby Pittinaro, MBA, director of development, at 412.420.2204, or visit amazingkids.org/more-ways-to-give.
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At The Children’s Institute of Pittsburgh, we are here as a lifeline for the amazing kids and families that need us. As we continue to grow and expand our offerings to best serve individuals across the lifespan, we invite you – our generous donors, community, and supporters – to join us as we work together to eliminate barriers and increase access to care for all.
You can help ensure each child and family receives the care they need when you give to the Amazing Kids Fund at amazingkids.org/giving.
Our amazing kids thank you for your loyal support. To see the impact you have made on their lives, visit amazingkids.org/stories.
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At The Children’s Institute of Pittsburgh, we build our legacy on being “amazing.” After more than a century of the highest quality care and service to children and their families, we are forever proud of our team members who don’t just make a career here – they make a difference. From our outpatient physical and behavioral health services, to our educational services, family support services, and more, we’re grateful for the many passionate individuals who dedicate their expertise, time, and talent to our amazing kids and families. The Children’s Institute is a mission-focused organization, and our long-term success in serving kids and families is rooted in hiring and retaining the most talented team who is passionate about making a difference. Organizational goals focus on developing each team member’s knowledge and expertise within a collaborative framework to make an impact on kids and families that lasts a lifetime. The Children’s Institute offers a wide variety of career opportunities at our main campus in Squirrel Hill and several satellite locations in the Pittsburgh region. Direct care positions include physical, occupational,
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and speech language therapists; special education teachers and aides; board-certified behavior analysts and behavior technicians; behavioral health therapists; and family support services professionals. High-energy team members are also part of our information systems, marketing and development, plant operations, scheduling, and administrative teams. “While every team member brings a unique set of talents and skills, our team members also have many characteristics in common,” says Monica Smith, talent on-boarding and engagement specialist. “First and foremost, they all love kids. As team players, they bring excitement, creativity, and a playful spirit to their roles, balanced with the responsibility they hold to improve the quality of life for those we serve.” Ensuring an amazing team is a top priority for The Children’s Institute and is one of the three goals of our Vision 2023 strategic plan. At the heart of every team member at The Children’s Institute is the mission – To Heal. To Teach. To Empower. To Amaze. Together, we strive to do our best work so kids and families can live their best lives.
Are you passionate about transforming the lives of kids and families? If you want to contribute your talents to our team, please visit us today at amazingkids.org/careers. Amazing Kids 2021 19
2021-2022
Board of Dir
Chair
J. A. Katarincic Jr.
Vice Chairs
Lisa C. Fagan Jonathan M. Kamin Henry B. Stafford
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Pamela W. Golden
Treasurer
Romayne L. Botti
President and Chief Executive Officer Wendy A. Pardee, Ph.D.
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Directors
Urmi Ashar, M.D. Marshall L. Balk, M.D. Gregory B. Benckart Susan L. Boyle Janis Burley Wilson Dan Caste Tina Chekan, Ed.D. Kate Dewey Thomas A. Doran Brett Fulesday Anthony Gabbianelli Robert I. Glimcher Michael J. Hannon Steffanie J. Jasper Brian M. McInerney Lidia C. Turzai, M.D. Jason R. Wilburn
Associate Board
Nancy M. Armstrong Thomas J. Bachman Mary Florence Brown Paulette P. Cantwell Patricia Suzanne Chesko Henry C. Cohen N. John Cooper, D.Phil. Sandy W. Côté Christina A. Decker John R. Denny George M. Egan Sheila C. Fine Henry J. Gailliot Lillian H. Goldsmith George C. Greer Joseph E. Imbriglia, M.D. Ellen P. Kessler Pradeep K. Khosla, Ph.D. Eileen L. Lane
Allan MacDougall III Ann M. McGuinn Michele M. McKenney B. Gordon Nelson III Barbara K. Nelson Maureen S. O’Brien Judy G. Papernick Ruth S. Perfido F. Brooks Robinson Jr. Susan Baker Shipley Lea H. Simonds Matthew Smith Ann E. Sullivan Harry A. Thompson II Ginny Thornburgh John Thornburgh Jamee W. Todd James W. Ummer Susan C. Williams Margot B. Woodwell
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