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In This Issue

FOCUS on FOCUS

Meet and Greet Guest

Spotlight

Summer Activities forChildren and Teens with

ADHD

How to Obtain a HandicapPlacard or Plate

Respite Update

EFMP Library Update

Summer EFMP Events

Fun in the Sun Crafts

Summer Safety Tips

 

Summer is finally here and our focus for this newsletter is to let you kn

and their teens to come and learn the strategies to stay cooChallenging Children Day and Evening workshops will continue each month

FOCUS on FOCUS

 

Have you ever had one of those days where nothing seems to go right? Youfind yourself feeling stressed and upset.

Now what? Your spouse needs help with the dishes, the kids want your att

 

Using the Feeling Thermometer can help you regulate your emotions by be

The Feeling Thermometer is a way to talk about how strongly you feel an e

The green zone indicates "comfortable" feelings (e.g., calm(e.g., annoyed, frustrated, worried, upset, sad), and the r

We use the words "comfortable" and "uncomfortable" insteworried and all of those emotions might put you at a high

On the other end of the spectrum you might feel really happy, calm, conte

 

We also use the Feeling Thermometer to help us identify our ideal zone. Tzone we have just enough stress to motivate us, but not so stressed that w

 

We cannot regulate our emotions until we become aware of how we feel. our emotions so we can function optimally. Consider the examples below:

 

Once I become more aware of when I am high on the Feeling Thermometesituation in a way that is more useful and supportive.

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Give them time to dream. Even the most energetic kids need downtime. Help them find a hobby for qtime in the morning, and save structured activities for the afternoon, when Article found at: http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=bmzi8jdab&et=1105758345786&s=912&e=001z

Obtaining Handicap Placards & Plates"North Carolina law provides for parking assistance to vehicle owners whosarthritic, neurological or orthopedic conditions" (NC General Statutes 20-37Peranent placards and license plates are available as well as a temporary pDOT DMV website at http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=bmzi8jdab&et=11057583BFP_ZdhuHnZwf1rTKoOEzzoHMeBR6xUmBsENTEWPfnz90lrk_VxTVa8KzevJo

Respite

1.  Exceeding 6 hours of respite care in a day

Respite care is to be used for short durations of rest. He2.  Submitting reimbursement request late

Respite reimbursement claims should be submitted no l

3.  Receipts not completed properly

Respite care receipts must be filled out each time care i

4.  Missing signatures

When submitting the reimbursement request, please ensignature areas are highlighted in yellow for ease in loca

5.  Writing in blue & green sections of reimbursement req

 The only areas to be completed by the parent or childca

Please be sure to review the Statement of Understandin

For further information regarding respite care reimburse

EFMP Library Update 

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The newest additions to our library are great tools for parents, educators o This innovative and timely picture book teaches children that they have thintroduces children to the anatomy and various functions of the brain in a

All Dogs Have ADHD takes an inspiring and affectionate lo

instantly recognizable to those who are familiar with ADHit means to be considered 'different.' Absorbing and enjo 

With simple words and delightful pictures, Angela Wine e 

Other titles available include:How to take the Grrrr Out of AngerOf Mice and Aliens An Asperger AdventureA Rainbow of FriendsDon't Call Me Special A First Look at DisabilityWhat do Do When You Worry Too MuchThe Special Needs Acceptance Book Being a Friend to Someone with SpeciaThe Autism Acceptance Book Being a Friend to Someone with Autism.

Check our the summer EFMP workshops

JUNE 

15 1100 Informed Effective Parents Webinar/WorkshopRegister today:http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=bmzi8jdab&et=1105758345786&s=9

dH7QBFfjwr7dL9bwn8_JqxouJuO60RBPXPYm9b_PENRdJCYjYPyDAb0_Y 22 1100 Challenging Children Daytime Workshop 

28 1830 Challenging Children Evening Workshop

JULY 1 1130 EFMP Meet and Greet - TRICARE 

13 0900 Keeping Your Cool All Summer Long Parent/Teen  Workshop 

20 1100 Writing Effective IEPs

 26 1830 Challenging Children 

27 1000 Verbal Behavior Communication Techniques 

AUGUST 5 1130 EFMP Meet and Greet - Disability Rights of North Carolina 

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17 1100 I'm Growing Up! Moving from Early Intervention toPreschool/Kindergarton

 23 1830 Challenging Children Evening 

24 1100 Challenging Children Daytime

 31 0900 Creating a Positive Environment

Take advantage of the summer events at your base library! The library off The Children Youth and Teens program also offers activities for our youth.somewhere for your teen to hang out during the summer? Try the CYPT Te There are a number of youth sports activities that are held during the sum For more information about all of the mentioned activities, or to check ou

Fun in the Sun Crafts

Instructions:Start out by painting or coloring the paper plate yellow. This will be th

Trace 6 hand prints onto yellow or orange construction paper. Cut thePut a little bit of glue on the bottom edge of the palm of each hand prAs a finishing touch, draw or paint a face on your sun. Now you can haOther craft activities can be found at:http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=bmzi8jdab&et=1105758345786&s=912&e=001zJgL8CglQuk9J9tc1YSga_4l3iNTWva9vJdIbTJ655ZU=

  Safety Tips for Children with Special Nee

 Article from The National SAFE KIDS Campaign .Nine million or 13% of U.S. children under 18 years have a special

cognitive, emotional or social limitations have significantly higher r

ATTENTION-DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER  Kids with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) get hurt

children tend to act more impulsively and appear to be at special r

• Use visuals reminders: The "Mr. Yuk" stickers from poison preventtools, the attic door, the stove, the knife drawer, or any other pot

• Make rules specific and clear. 

• Establish exactly what's off limits. 

• Make a chart of specific safety rules and post it in your child's ro

FIRE SAFETY FOR CHILDREN WITH HEARING IMPAIRMENTS

There are 28 million deaf and hard of hearing Americans who are uavailability of flashing or vibrating smoke alarms, and the importan

The United States Fire Administration (USFA) encourages the hear

• For children in wheelchairs, an accessible exit is critical. The

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• Contact your local fire department for information about ob

• Install a flashing or vibrating smoke alarm on every level of

• Make sure a TTY/TDD or phone (if used) is next to your bed

• Keep emergency telephone numbers and hearing aids (if ne

• Be sure to inform family members, the building manager, o

TTY devices if necessary) and explain your special needs.

• Ask emergency providers to keep your special needs inform

Your EFMP staff is here to serve you! We hope you find this newsletter us

Sincerely,

Your MCCS-EFMP Staff  Main Office 910-451-4394

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