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thrive MAYJUNE2016

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A RESOURCE FOR FAMILIES LIVING WITH LEARNING DIFFERENCES AND SPECIAL NEEDS

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COPING WITH KIDS

WHO WANDER

T H E M U LT I TA S K I N GM O M A N D H E R S O N

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TAKE NOTE 7 Gone Girl 8 One-touch Temp 8 A Good READ 8 Lather Rinse Give Back

REAL MOMS 11 Mom Next Door Jana Shaffner 14 Childrsquos Play 14 Sound Advice Marriage Rx 14 Act of Care 16 Daddy Diary Mike Peace

KID CULTURE 25 Five Things to Do in May amp June

DIRECTORY 27 Directory of Special Needs Resources

departments

column 38 Life Goes On words Josh Schilling

18 MORE THAN WORDS Prompting success with a hands-on approach to speech therapy words Lauren French illustrations Julia Lavigne

22 SPECIAL FORCES Finding employment can be challenging in the best of circumstances but itrsquos especially daunting for young adults with special needs Sometimes therersquos help words Elaine Rogers

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iden was 3 years old when the autistic boy left school unno-ticed and made his way onto a busy street

When Katie Johnson (whose name has been

changed at her request) arrived to pick up her son from school that day the Little Elm mom was met by Aidenrsquos teacher who explained that he had escaped but was found by the school staff unharmed

Unfortunately Aidenrsquos wandering away from a safe environment has become a perva-sive problem for kids with disabilities

In a study published in the science and medical journal PLOS One earlier this year researchers found that more than 26 percent of kids ages 6 to 17 with autism intellectual disabilities or developmental delays wandered away from a safe place in the last year

What causes these kids to elope (the techni-cal term for wandering)

For lots of kids it has to do with fascina-tions like the enjoyment they get from run-ning and exploring or getting to a place that attracts them such as the pond down the road or the brightly colored road sign across the street For others bolting happens to escape a stressful situation (a place with loud noises for instance)

And these kids donrsquot just slip away from schools or day care They wander away from home sometimes in the middle of the night

The scariest part is that many of these chil-dren have communication social and attention

W O R D S S U N D E Y M C C L E N D O N

challenges may not be able to answer basic questions (like saying their name) and are less likely than others to recognize signs of danger (busy streets freeways and water)

So what can parents do Figure out what causes your childrsquos need or desire to wander and mitigate those situations

Stress and overstimulation make 8-year-old Payton who was born with difficulties due to prenatal exposure to drugs or alcohol (shersquos adopted) and presents symptoms of trauma disorder run from her Richardson home Her mom Angela Stephens who co-founded Itrsquos a Sensory World in Farmers Branch a nonprofit that offers multi-sensory thera-peutic recreational and educa-tional services to children with special needs and their families says the first step parents can take in preventing wandering is to identify triggers

For Payton holiday gather-ings and family functions with lots of people can overwhelm

ldquoMost of the time the child will give off a warning cue before they boltrdquo explains Priya Patel program director at Itrsquos a Sensory World copy

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ldquoThis can be something subtle mdash a sound or a look mdash but identifying [signs] can

help the parent or caregiver move into a proactive positionrdquo

Obviously prevention is the objective and experts advise securing doors windows and

fences with deadbolt locks even alarm systems that beep when the door window or fence is opened They also suggest informing neigh-bors and school workers about a

child who might be prone to dart off and teaching mdash and practicing mdash com-mands like ldquoStoprdquo with kids with

autism intellectual disabili-ties or developmental delays

Some parents outfit their wandering-prone children with a removable GPS track-ing device (see sidebar) so they can be found more easily

Unfortunately under federal criteria the Amber Alert can only be used for children confirmed by law enforcement to have been abducted Wandering doesnrsquot count And in Texas a Silver Alert is only issued for miss-ing persons 65 and older

So in the instances where kids do escape Patel says that itrsquos important to know where they might go because they often run to similar places

ldquoIf you know where they are likely to go you can have people begin searching thererdquo she says ldquoAnd you can take steps to lower the risk of dan-ger with these placesrdquo Like teaching a child to swim or to look both ways before cross-ing the street for instance

Fort Worth public infor-mation officer Tamara Valle says a plan and a recent picture are important keys to locating a missing child

ldquoRather than trying to remember these things when

yoursquore stressed [parents should] have them ready to gordquo Valle advises

gone girl

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Make a Break Out Box

If you have a child who is susceptible to wander get

these toolsFamily Wandering Emer-gency Plan Free printable plans from Autism Speaks autismspeaksorgsites

defaultfilesdocsfamily_wan-dering_emergency_planpdf

Tracking device Angel-Sense attaches to a childrsquos clothing or belt and canrsquot

be removed without a mag-netic key The GPS links to a smartphone app that keeps parents updated about their

childrsquos location Identification Create an ID to hang around their neck with their name and your phone number or lace a

Shoe ID ($1999 roadidcom) to their sneakers

Wireless door and window alarms Get battery-operated

window and door alarms (available through Amazon) Visual cues Patel suggests placing stop sign wall decals ($5 for five nationalautis-massociationorg) by the doors and on windows as

helpful reminders

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Though children with dyslexia have a lot of

educational allies and resources already therersquos

still progress to be made to make these kids feel totally

comfortable in the classroom Earlier this year dyslexia

research got a big boost when President Obama signed the

Research Excellence and Advancements for Dyslexia

(READ) Act Introduced by Texasrsquo own Rep Lamar

Smith the READ Act ensures that a yearly $25 million in

federal funding go to research focused on ldquopractical issuesrdquo such as early detection along

with curriculum tools and professional development

for educators so that schools can better serve students

with dyslexia A further $25 million is earmarked for

research on other learning disabilities (another coup

since kids with dyslexia often suffer from other learning

differences too) This special funding which takes effect

in 2017 will spark change in North Texas classrooms For more information on

the READ Act visit sciencehousegov

A GOOD READ

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Any parent who has attempted to take a totrsquos temperature in the ear under the tongue or rectally knows itrsquos no easy task Therersquos often a lot of flailing and wailing and potentially imprecise readings Until now Equipped with state-of-the-art sensors the new Withings Thermo thermometer takes 4000 measurements with a simple 2-second touch on the temple (read noninvasive) then reports the temperature on a color-coded LED

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f you were to ask Jana Shaffnerrsquos closest friends to describe her theyrsquod say shersquos a woman whorsquos constantly in motion running a million miles an hour trying to accomplish a million different things

a day Shaffner who describes herself as positive and compassionate would agree

ldquoIf I donrsquot think I have quite enough to keep me at maximum speed I add something else inrdquo says the North Dallas mom of two

ldquoI admire stay-at-home moms but Irsquom not sure Irsquod be a good one because Irsquod end up filling my day with craziness I might as well get paid for my crazinessrdquo

A Texas AampM University alumna Shaffner 40 has worked in recruiting for nearly 20 years She says the network-driven field is a perfect fit for her gre-

garious intellectually curi-ous disposition Over the last decade her focus has been on executive recruit-ment When shersquos not travel-ing for work she splits her time between her offices down-town and at home carefully balanc-ing a demanding work schedule with care for her children 2-year-old Allie and 6-year-old

Logan who was diagnosed with complete agen-esis of the corpus callosum (ACC) at 32 weeks in utero

A rare birth defect ACC occurs when the fibers connecting the right brain and left brain

are missing On a day-to-day basis this means Loganrsquos processing

speed is slower than typical kids his age and learn-

ing new things requires more repetition

ldquoSome days we just pretend it doesnrsquot existrdquo Shaffner admits ldquoIrsquom just glad we arenrsquot chasing a diagnosis so

we can proactively help him in the best way pos-

sible We try to take it one day at a timerdquoSince graduating from The

Rise School of Dallas last year Logan has attended The June Shelton School where

real momsL O C A L S T O R I E S

W O R D S N I C O L E J O R D A N

P H O T O G R A P H Y N I C K P R E N D E R G A S T

IJana Shaffner

MomNext Door

ABOVE Jana Shaffner a mom constantly in motion stops for a bit to enjoy an afternoon with her kids mdash Allie 2 and Logan 6

ldquoIrsquom just glad we arenrsquot

chasing a diagnosis so we can proactively help him in the best

way possiblerdquo

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hersquos in a language-intervention program he also does occu-pational therapy and speech therapy Impressed by The Rise Schoolrsquos model Jana and her husband Layton enrolled Allie with the hope that mdash by being surrounded by kids of all abili-ties mdash shersquoll grow into an adult who has a strong sense of com-passion and empathy

Between career two kids in two schools and Loganrsquos full therapy schedule Shaffnerrsquos days are packed Fortunately Layton a project manager for a software company is her part-ner in it all

ldquoWersquore pretty traditional in our rolesrdquo she says ldquoBut there are times mdash when I travel mdash when Layton does it allrdquo

Shaffner loves to tell the story of how the two met In 2002 she traveled to London with a few girlfriends to ring in the New Year While there she met Layton who was in the city on work Serendipitously the two quickly discovered that their offices in Dallas were less than two blocks apart As they say the rest is history The couple have now been married for 10 years

In addition to responsibili-ties around the home the duo share a deep passion for travel In 2007 they both quit their jobs to take a belated honey-moon around the world visit-ing 30 countries in 10 months (New Zealandrsquos South Island was Shaffnerrsquos favorite) Far from satiating her wanderlust the trip sparked her desire to see more corners of the world

In January the couple took a kid-free trip to Norway

ldquoTravel is absolutely a pas-sion but itrsquos something wersquore still trying to figure out how to squeeze in with littlesrdquo Shaffner says ldquoItrsquos hard to want to spend the money to go abroad when theyrsquore so youngrdquo

For the Shaffner team fam-ily vacations arenrsquot kid-centric affairs designed solely to enter-tain Logan and Allie but oppor-tunities to expose the children to new things and cultivate a love for adventure in them

ldquoWhether itrsquos a trip to the Grand Canyon or a weekend to visit friends in LA theyrsquore learning to go with the flow and that not everything is about them mdash even if theyrsquore a little bit boredrdquo she says

And what does this busy mom do when shersquos not plot-ting the next getaway She says her perfect day starts with a 4-mile run and a cappuccino Then shersquod while away the afternoon with the family mdash perusing The Perot Museum of Nature and Science eat-ing cheese fries at Snufferrsquos Restaurant and Bar and playing at Klyde Warren Park

ldquoThatrsquos how I want to spend my time doing fun things with my kiddosrdquo she says

But she recognizes the impor-tance of feeding herself too In pursuit of that all-elusive thing called balance Shaffner makes thrice-weekly morning runs with friends a priority she says they keep her sane Shersquos been a member of a book club with the same group of women for more than 10 years And recently she joined a neighborhood baby-sitting co-op so date nights at Lakewood Growler mdash her favor-ite adult hangout mdash become a more regular occurrence

ldquoThe co-op wasnrsquot my ideardquo she says ldquoBut Irsquove been screaming from the heavens about it since we started Itrsquos the coolest thingrdquo

And on top of all that Shaffner finds time to do thoughtful things for oth-ers leaving crazy socks on a friendrsquos porch for World Down Syndrome Day and volunteering at her kidsrsquo schools Candidly she admits that this million-mile-an-hour approach to life can be exhausting a weakness even Shersquos prone to spread herself too thin and doesnrsquot get much sleep Her days typically start at 530am and donrsquot stop until well after 10pm

ldquoBut itrsquos just who I amrdquo Shaffner says ldquoIf Irsquom not doing and doing for others Irsquom not happy Everybody does things differently Do things the way you want and just love on your fam-ily Thatrsquos what life is all aboutrdquo

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Coloring books arenrsquot just for kiddies Adult coloring books (most are rated G) are all the rage especial-ly with stressed-out moms and dads Researchers and therapists alike have touted the calming benefits for years Whether itrsquos getting lost in the repetitive motion or just the act of taking a few minutes for ourselves the bottom line itrsquos therapeutic

and a means of self-expression too And now the grown-up coloring craze has spawned another North Texas-inspired collection Nasher Sculpture Center collaboration Howdy Doodles A Coloring Book of Southern Drawls and Drawings showcases the work of four Dallas-based artists through doodles on Texas themes and stereotypes

Parenting the toughest job mdash and arguably the most rewarding mdash comes without a paycheck But that time you sometimes have to take away from work in order to care for kids with special needs also eats into your bottom line your take-home pay And those lost hours hurt retirement prospects as lower

wages mean lower social security benefits But the Social Security Caregiver Credit Act currently making its way through Congress as HR 3377 and S-2721 promises credits to people who spend 80 hours or more

per month caring for kids and adults with special needs These credits which depend on your income act like additional earnings boosting the amount of social security you receive But first the bills have to pass Congress

Call or email Sens John Cornyn and Ted Cruz as well as your representative you can find contact info at senategov and housegov respectively Or use the National Organization for Womenrsquos pre-written letter at noworgget-involved

childrsquos play

Itrsquos easy to lose ourselves in parenthood Wersquore cooks and chauffeurs housekeepers and coaches and constant caregiv-ers to children with special needs Amid all of the chaos and stress we put ourselves and our relationships on the back burner But the most important time to nurture these relationships is now mdash when our children are watching

Make time for your relation-ship Kids can very easily monop-olize every minute of your day but itrsquos important to remember that parents are still people with needs Every week itrsquos important that we take time to be togeth-er whether that means hiring a sitter (or Grandma) for a date night or just sitting together in silence for an hour after the kids are finally in bed

Voice your love and appre-ciation for your partner often Thank them for doing the little things they always do and say ldquoI love yourdquo every day

Communicate constructively and positively about relationship problems Criticism contempt defensiveness and shutting down are the four enemies of a strong relationship Listen to your part-ner and try to understand When yoursquove reached an impasse donrsquot be afraid to call a counselor

Angela Martilik LPC-S is the director of Family Tree Counseling in Plano Texas which serves families affected by autism as well as individu-als couples and families with a wide range of issues She is also a family mediator for the State of Texas For more information please visit ftcounselingcom

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A Day in the Life of

Mike is an independent contractor in the insurance and oil

industries He lives in Carrollton with his wife

Vanessa senior manager of brand identity at

Southwest Airlines their two children Preston 4 and Gabriella (Ella for short) 7 who has Rett syndrome and

his mother-in-law Lee Bromley known as Nanny to the kids

645AM I strap Ella into her wheelchair So many straps Everyone kisses her and she is lifted onto the bus The smile on her face reminds us that this is the highlight of her day730AM Preston Nanny and Mommy eat breakfast then Vanessa has to rush off to an early meeting at work Luckily shersquos already packed Prestonrsquos lunch815AM Breakfast is done cartoons turned off and the living room isnrsquot too messy I put on Prestonrsquos light jacket and shoes grab his lunch bag and strap him into the car for the short drive to school Afterwards I come home and log into work 1230PM I take a quick lunch break chat with my mother-in-law while she folds clothes and text my wife to remember to pick up the new meds at the drugstore She left me a note to schedule an appointment for Ella so I call the clinic1245PM I log back into work 230PM Time to pick Preston up from school The days always seem to fly by We talk about his day talk about the fact that he had to sit out at recess and practice the days of the week His kicks off his shoes and we both head up the stairs to clean up Nanny has a snack ready for him I squeeze in another hour of work 340PM Ellarsquos bus pulls up I run back down to get her off the bus I get her out of the wheelchair and sit her on the couch to let her watch an episode of Sesame Street Nanny washes her face and feeds her a light snack to hold her over until dinner4PM Ella has physical therapy today so I sit at my computer and get more work done while Ella does her own work practicing the sit-to-stand transi-tion I love to see her progress She works so incredibly hard for the most basic movements445PM I take Ella out of her stand-ing frame and leg braces (with all its straps) bring her up to her room and onto the potty chair Preston follows behind us and I bathe them both one at a time since Ella requires extra support in the tub I do the best I can with her hair Mommy will have to braid it before bed I dress the kids in their pajamas and the three of us head downstairs for dinner something Vanessa pre-made yesterday 530PM Meal time is over and I clean up around Ellarsquos chair 645PM The garage door opens Mommyrsquos here She eats a quick bite while her mom and Preston tell her

5 15AM Wake to the chatter of Ella Shersquos already excited to get up for school I stay put for a few more minutes lis-tening to my wife sleep Her

alarm will ring in another 10 minutes 530AM I get Ella out of bed diaper and PJs off and onto her special potty chair Preston is stirring in the bed next to hers I wash her face brush her teeth and hoist her onto the changing table (shersquos almost outgrown it) My wife comes in to check things out and to fin-ish getting Ella dressed She then attacks Ellarsquos hair On days when Mommy travels for work Nanny has to do Ellarsquos hair or else she looks like Don King545AM I head downstairs to get Ellarsquos medications mixed into her high-calorie juice We are desperately trying to put weight on Ellarsquos small frame I make sure her arm braces and juice make it into her backpack for school I set it on her wheelchair so we wonrsquot forget it6AM Preston is up now too I head back upstairs to tell him good morning and pick up Ella to bring her down for a cup of water while Mommy gets Preston cleaned up and dressed Ella eats break-fast at school which helps a lot since that can be an hour-long ordeal615AM I put on Ellarsquos leg braces Could there possibly be any more Velcro straps She needs a light jacket today I turn her Tobii speech device on so she can activate a few images Her brother comes downstairs to play with her and her computer for a few minutes

MIKE PEACE

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All About Mike

What hersquos reading The Bible mdash a verse a day mdash and The Short and Tragic Life of Robert Peace by Jeff Hobbs

Favorite indulgence Ice box chocolate cake from Lubyrsquos

Yearly destination Montreal my wifersquos hometown

Whatrsquos on his DVR Sports documentaries

Favorite movie The Shawshank Redemption

Favorite date night spot When we have one we like Studio Movie Grill

Beverage of choice Chick-fil-A lemonade

Best purchase ever My wifersquos immigration papers

His biggest challenge Finding enough time in the day to accomplish what must get done

Workout he manages to squeeze in I manage to run for 30 minutes almost daily

Dream vacation Australia

Fatherhood in five words Doing the best you can always

Diaries are penned by moms (and dads) in the Dallas-Fort Worth area The authors vol-unteer to share a day of their choosing and are not paid or endorsed by Thrive Send your diary to editorialdfwchildcom All submissions are subject to editing and may be cut for spaceIllu

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about their days I log back into work to finish the day715PM Time to carry Ella back up the stairs so that Mommy can play with them both a little read a book and say prayers with them 815PM I come up to check on everyone and give goodnight kisses Vanessa gets out of her work clothes and heads down to work on her fund-raising event the Rett syndrome strol-lathon I stay upstairs and watch last nightrsquos game on DVR9PM My tired wife comes up to bed We chat a few minutes Together we go kiss the kids who are both fast asleep Then we settle in to watch a show together

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hen Max was diagnosed with autism at age 2 it felt like a punch in the gut My husband and I knew something was going on but hearing the words was still a hard realization to swallow There were so many emotions running through my mind I felt

defeated I blamed myself I was incredibly sad This wasnrsquot the life I envisioned for my son But for Maxrsquos sake I picked myself up and threw myself into researching the diagnosis

Every doctor my husband and I met with and every article I read stressed that early intervention was key Since he was considered nonver-bal (or preverbal) speech was the biggest priority

Around the time he turned 3 Max began traditional articulation speech therapy It was a look-and-listen-now-do-what-I-do approach And it didnrsquot work for Max He wasnrsquot progressing the way other kids in the same program were He wasnrsquot able to imitate basic sounds lacked eye contact struggled to pay attention cried and became frustrated very easily The sessions were stressful and overwhelming for both Max and me

A N E W A P P R O A C HWe were referred to a speech-language pathologist (SLP) who specializ-es in PROMPT an acronym for Prompts Restructuring Oral Muscular Phonetic Targets Instead of asking the child to simply watch listen

W and imitate a sound or word this approach uses touch cues on the childrsquos jaw tongue and lips to manually guide them through a targeted word phrase or sentence

For example the ldquodrdquo ldquoordquo and ldquogrdquo sounds in the word ldquodogrdquo are all separate sounds mdash obvious to us yes but each of those sounds requires different muscle contractions and retractions and a variety of jaw lip tongue neck and even chest movements to produce Therefore a thera-pist attempts to stimulate all of these different areas of the body and face through touch to get the child to correctly pronounce ldquodogrdquo

PROMPT is a holistic approach to speech disorders explains Rebecca L Dana who owns WalkEZ TalkEZ in Frisco and has been a licensed SLP for more than a decade utilizing PROMPT therapy with her patients for over four years ldquoIt looks beyond just speech produc-tion and takes into consideration the childrsquos receptive language sensory system motor planning social engagement and morerdquo

PROMPT is far from a new therapy In fact it was developed more than 30 years ago and has evolved over time to help kids with motor speech disorders and articulation problems nonverbal children with asphasia apraxia dysarthria cerebral palsy Down syndrome dysfluen-cy and hearing impairment and those with autism spectrum disorders

When he was about 4 years old Max was also diagnosed with aprax-ia a disorder that makes it difficult for his brain to coordinate the facial

W O R D S L A U R E N F R E N C H

I L L U S T R A T I O N S J U L I A L A V I G N E

P R O M P T I N G S U C C E S S W I T H A H A N D S - O N A P P R O A C H T O S P E E C H T H E R A P Y

More ThanWords

20 t h r i v e m a y j u n e 2 0 1 6

and oral movements necessary to form words even if he knows exactly what he wants to say It was easier after that to appreciate his frustrations he knew what he wanted to say but he physically couldnrsquot produce the words

Carrollton mom Francheska Medina had a similar experience with her 5-year-old son Christian who is on the autism spectrum nonverbal and was also diagnosed with apraxia

ldquoChristian always babbled but had zero wordsrdquo she explains ldquoWe started traditional speech therapy when he was 2 12 but after 18 months we saw no progressrdquo

Finally after a rec-ommendation from her occupational therapist Medina started her son in PROMPT therapy

W I L L T H I S W O R K F O R M Y C H I L D The first step is to have your child evaluated

The therapy is recommended for children who show a desire to communicate mdash gesturing reach-ing for objects taking your hand to show you something or have you do something for them or vocal-izing as best they can

The PROMPT assessment looks at the childrsquos communication in three areas cognitive-linguistic (such as language skills and the ability to form and recognize con-cepts) physical-sensory (the way in which sounds are strung togeth-er to make syllables words and sentences) and social-emotional (such as interpersonal relation-ships and trust)

ldquoWhen a child first comes in there are a lot of unknowns and being touched on the face can create anxietyrdquo Dana explains ldquoSo many times therapy doesnrsquot begin with moving facial muscles It begins with establishing rap-port and setting expectations by building routines to relieve that anxiety and nurture trustrdquo This is especially beneficial for kids with

ing massager a chewy ldquoPrdquo and ldquoQrdquo and Nuk brushes We would run the massager around his head and over his jawline and then help him practice chew-ing on the other items on both sides of his mouth The practice started slowly but Max eventu-ally became so comfortable with these exercises that he would bring us his box of tools ready to start his routine This along with his increased trust in his thera-pist allowed us to begin work-ing on actual sounds as well as feeding which was also an area where he struggled

All therapy goals are devel-oped collaboratively between the therapist and the family so that the sounds or words introduced apply to the childrsquos day-to-day life build on skills they already possess and are easy enough for parents to practice at home mdash away from the therapy sessions

In Maxrsquos case we started with the word ldquomorerdquo working on putting together the ldquomrdquo sound with the ldquoardquo sound to approxi-mate the word

Now at 6 after being in PROMPT for a little more than two years Max says ldquomardquo for ldquomorerdquo with minimal PROMPTing (touch-ing and manipulating the muscles) He is able to approximate several other words with minimal or no help at all including ldquouprdquo ldquomomrdquo ldquoballrdquo ldquobubblesrdquo ldquopottyrdquo and

ldquobye-byerdquo among others Being able to use func-

tional sounds like these has dramati-

cally decreased frustration for Max but also for my hus-band and me

We have fewer tantrum-filled

evenings because Max is better able to

communicate his wants and needs and my husband and

I have less stress

H O W E F F E C T I V E I S P R O M P T Yarbrough stresses that with PROMPT similar to other thera-pies early intervention is key

autism spectrum disorders since touch can elicit feelings of anxiety

And the reason itrsquos worked well for a range of disorders and disabilities is because the therapy is individualized to address the challenges in each child accord-ing to Karen Hennington clinical instructor in speech-language pathology at Texas Christian University (TCU) in Fort Worth

ldquoThe initial assessment deter-mines where the system is breaking down and then starts at the most basic level which can be different for each individualrdquo she explains

Issues may exist because a child has difficulty coordinating their breathing to makes sounds control-ling the movement of their jaw lips and tongue and sequencing move-ments within words adds Lynita Yarbrough also a clinical instructor in speech-language pathology at TCU

PROMPT sessions are struc-tured but fun Kids may play games on the iPad swing use an exercise ball look through books or do a puzzle all while working on sounds through touch which entails the therapist manually stimulating the muscles involved to create a single sound or syllable For instance play with Mr Potato Head might help the therapist in teaching the sounds associated with various body parts And suc-cess isnrsquot necessarily measured by correctly naming the arm or mouth but when the ldquoardquo sound is used accurately for arm and the ldquomrdquo sound is made for mouth

In our situ-ation Maxrsquos level of under-standing was pretty high but his expres-sive language and his ability to engage with others needed work Max also had sensory issues and became defensive when anyone tried to touch his mouth

Treatment for Max meant trying to break through his defensiveness by practicing daily oral motor exercises with various speech tools including a vibrat-

ldquoIn our experience

PROMPT has a good success rate

in helping children to

communicate better more

functionally but itrsquos important to understand that

itrsquos not a cure-allrdquo

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ADVICE AND ENCOUR-AGEMENT FROM OTHER

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weekrdquo she explains ldquoAn ABA thera-pist may be with a child from five to 40 hours a week so I feel strongly that when children have challenges across more than one domain working as a team is importantrdquo

In our situation the ldquoteam approachrdquo works well Maxrsquos OTs and behavioral therapists are aware of our speech goals and the

sounds wersquore currently attempting to master Because of this col-laborative effort they incorporate some of those words and sounds into their time with him

ldquoIf other therapists can help work on a childrsquos specific vocabulary itrsquos a great way to support the goals of PROMPT and help the child be even more successfulrdquo Hennington says And itrsquos that repetitive consistency that actually yields the positive speech results in these kids

Medina says that this inte-grated approach has done wonders for Christian and she has seen progress in other areas outside of his speech

ldquoIt helped with his social playrdquo she explains ldquoHe never partici-

pated in imaginative play before and now hersquos playing with cars and making soundsrdquo

She says her sonrsquos frustrations have also declined his eye contact has improved and overall he is trying much harder to communi-cate with those around him She credits these successes not just to the PROMPT therapy but also to

the involvement from Christianrsquos other therapists and the fact that she par-ticipates in her sonrsquos language develop-ment too

ldquoI have never been this involved in a therapy beforerdquo Medina admits ldquoIrsquom being trained during his sessions as well and we have been able to carry on some of the work at homerdquo

Dana says that ldquohomeworkrdquo var-ies for each situ-ation Her goal is to make sure that any work outside of therapy is func-tional for the family

ldquoI try to make homework manage-ablerdquo she stresses

For one child that may be sitting at the table and doing drill practice mdash working on a

specific set of sounds repeatedly through cards or maybe with the iPad For another child that may mean playing together with family members and working on sounds and words through social activi-ties such as a board game puzzle or pretend play

The take-home work has been incredibly beneficial for 5-year-old Sumedh of Frisco who started the therapy about a year ago saying zero words

ldquoThree months into the therapy something clicked and he began to imitate sounds and words for the first timerdquo says his dad Shreesha Bhat ldquoAnd with some light PROMPTing he is now able to say his namerdquo

The technique has been ldquoespecially effective with children who are very young or preverbalrdquo she adds

It should be noted however that while there are lots of anec-dotal stories supporting PROMPTrsquos effects (my own included) there is very little in terms of tangible research supporting its efficacy

The majority of PROMPT studies to date are single-subject designs or have a sampling size of fewer than 10 kids and while the results have been promising (some kids improving from saying fewer than five words a day to more than 2000 in an hour) the studies donrsquot provide convincing evidence that improvement is based on the PROMPT therapy alone since kids are typically par-ticipating in multiple therapies as part of an overall treatment plan

Nonetheless there is merit in the treat-ment but like all therapies the success of PROMPT is due in large part to parental and even community involvement

ldquoIn our experi-ence PROMPT has a good success rate in helping children to communicate better more func-tionally but itrsquos important to understand that itrsquos not a cure-allrdquo Hennington stresses

A childrsquos progress is depen-dent on several factors including how early treatment begins how involved parents are in the therapy (read practicing regularly at home) and the skill of the therapist

A N I N T E G R A T E D A P P R O A C HIn her practice Dana holds training seminars where parents can bring therapists from other disciplines including occupational therapy (OT) and applied behavior analysis (ABA)

ldquoAs a speech therapist I may only see a child for two hours a

ldquoWhen searching for a thera-pist itrsquos important to talk to a variety of different peoplerdquo Dana suggests ldquoMake sure you have a connection with the person you choose Itrsquos key that they make you feel comfortable and you can see them as an equal invested partici-pant in your childrsquos successrdquo

TINA BOIKE Childrenrsquos Language Development Center Plano 469284-8757 childrensldccom ANNA GABELEV More Than Words Plano 214683-5123 morethanwordstherapycom

ELISSA WOODS Plano 972964-1500

STACIE SMITH Cornerstone Speech Therapy LLC Allen 214785-4608 cornerstonespeechtherapyorg

REBECCA L DANAALISON LEE WalkEZ TalkEZ Frisco 469408-4634 walkeztalkezcom JAMIE JENKINS Monkey Mouths Coppell 817479-7019 monkeymouthscom

CATHERINE HAMBLY Fort Worth cathamblygmailcom KAREN HENNINGTON Texas Christian University Fort Worth 817257-7620 tcuedu

FIND A PROMPT THERAPIST

W O R D S E L A I N E R O G E R S

Finding employment can

be challenging in the best of

circumstances but itrsquos especially

daunting for young adults with special

needs Sometimes therersquos help

CALLED TO THE PHONE unex-pectedly 25-year-old John Mason politely answers questions from a stranger about his job as a kennel tech at Petite Pooch Chateau in Farmers Branch

ldquoI wanted to work closer to home but this is a good jobrdquo he says ldquoItrsquos a high pay grade I make $9 an hour and itrsquos not hardrdquo

Diagnosed with Pervasive Developmental Disorder-Not Otherwise Specified (PDD-NOS) hydrocephalus and mild mental retardation John transitioned from his familyrsquos residence in Garland to a dorm at the Association for Independent Living in Dallas an achievement of self-reliance that often eludes young adults with special needs His dad Mike Mason says John canrsquot drive and relies on DART Paratransit Services for transpor-tation to and from his job

Johnrsquos path to living away from his family and holding down a job is a result of years of preparing and working toward smaller goals Mike says Graduating at age 21 from Notre Dame School in Dallas a private school for students with intel-lectual disabilities John spent two more years post-graduation pursu-ing vocational training Serious

discussions about the future began when John was 14 when the fam-ily consulted with Life Planning for Families of Special Needs Inc in Addison and began a lengthy process of considering his options mdash financial and otherwise

ldquoThey really helped us map out some achiev-able goalsrdquo Mike recalls

SMALL STEPS BIG REWARDSAnother success story belongs to Nick Jones one of the most popular employees at Randall Reedrsquos Park

Cities Ford Lincoln in Dallas A member of the sales support team Jones who lives in Dallas is a high school graduate with Down syndrome He works 20-hour weeks from 10am to 1pm each weekday and Angela Enright the businessrsquo director of public relations says his suc-cess at his job makes him a bit of a ldquotrailblazerrdquo for other young adults transitioning from the classroom to the workplace

As with Mason Jonesrsquo path to employ-ment required considerable patience hand-holding and collaboration on the parts of par-ents educators employers and others It started with a young manrsquos expressed interest in Ford Mustangs an unpaid internship and a small businessrsquo willingness to try some-thing new

ldquoIt was a leap of faithrdquo Enright says ldquoHe had a job coach for about six weeks who helped him learn his tasks and navigate what was expected of him And he helped us learn what we need-

ed to do to communicate what we needed from him toordquo

Having just passed his two-year work anniversary Jones reportedly loves being around cars and takes his duties very seriously He makes sure all the vehicles in the lot have closed windows inflated tires and locked doors using orange traffic cones to show his teammates where hersquos working and whatrsquos left to do

ldquoA lot of his tasks are very redundantrdquo Enright notes ldquobut they are also very important and helpful to usrdquo HARD REALITIESAs teens inch closer to adult-hood special needs situations can add thick layers of worry to the parenting equation While families of peers are planning for proms and graduation parties families of students like Mason and Jones are more keyed in on their schoolsrsquo post-secondary special education transition pro-grams and their hopes of benefit-ing from various life skills and vocational course offerings until a high school diploma or certifi-cate of completion is earned and students ldquoage outrdquo of the system between 21minus22

Early internship placements and part-time jobs are baby steps toward employability

Unemployment rates for people with disabilities are historically double that of people without mdash with current rates fluc-tuating from 125 to 108 percent in the last month as compared to 59 percent for non-

disabled Americans according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Even when employment is found individuals with disabilities are commonly relegated to menial jobs often with low social interaction

Finances can be a huge issue mdash in terms of making too much and thereby having less Many adults with intellectual and physi-cal disabilities want to work full-

22 t h r i v e m a y j u n e 2 0 1 6

S P E C I A L F O R C E S

time jobs but they and their fam-ilies are forced to choose between more on-the-job hours or quali-fying to receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits or financial assistance from other government programs Typically disabled workers are restricted to earnings of less than $900 per month in order to retain their SSI benefits which usually means a 20-hour work week for some-one earning minimum wage or slightly more

ldquoA lot of parents donrsquot want their kids to work because theyrsquore afraid of losing benefitsrdquo says Nicole Gregory a Denton ISD transition teacher handling the districtrsquos 18-plus program

Mike Mason says itrsquos hard for parents in this situation to watch their kids transition to adulthood and face so many new challenges

ldquoItrsquos tough to let go after all the years of worry and of being so protectiverdquo he says ldquoso itrsquos important to try to plan for this phase Donrsquot wait until theyrsquore teenagers to start planning for their adulthoodrdquo

IN THE TRENCHESAs graduation or aging out looms all roads point to the Texas Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services (DARS) Since 2011 Texas has required that transition be addressed in IEP by the time special educa-tion students are 14 so families are usually introduced to DARS by school person-nel involved in mapping out the stu-dentrsquos post-graduation and vocational goals

DARSrsquo Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) program mdash designed to ldquohelp people with disabilities prepare for find and keep employmentrdquo mdash entails meetings with DARS counselors to develop an Individualized

Plan for Employment (IPE) and identify what educational paths should be followed and what training is needed to properly pursue the studentrsquos career goals Referrals to various DARS-supported service providers follow with a goal of achieving guidance in job readiness job placement assis-tance andor sup-ported employ-ment services that offer on-the-job coaching Employment ser-vices come in all shapes sizes and specialties from organizations like The Arc of Texas Goodwill Industries and Rehabilitation Education and Advocacy for Citizens with Handicaps Inc (REACH) plus multiple smaller operations like the Autism Treatment Center and Mosaic

Gregory says Denton ISD and many other North Texas school districts have job coaches on their transition program staffs who do similar ldquojob develop-mentrdquo chores They help place students in off-campus intern-ships during their senior or transition years and sometimes

those evolve into paid jobs ldquoThis is an extremely individu-

alized processrdquo says Lenee Bassham vice president of community living and employment

services for the Fort Worth

office of Easter Seals North Texas

a DARS provider for children and adults with

special needs ldquoOur job seekers have such differences in their abilities and limitations There isnrsquot a one-size-fits-all type of program or scenariordquo

Shelley Glinsky an area man-ager for WorkReady Texas a DARS provider operating in both

Dallas-Fort Worth and Austin says quite a bit of sleuthing goes into helping job seekers with disabilities find a good first-job fit For someone who canrsquot drive location is a big factor for instance so her staff might look for jobs that are walking distance

from home or accessible by public transpor-tation

Then therersquos the ldquocold-callingrdquo as employ-ment special-

ists track potential employers and workplaces that might mesh with a job seekerrsquos stated goals and strengths Kaylin Francis a 20-year-old college student from Fort Worth says WorkReady helped her land her first job in April A wheelchair user due to spina bifida shersquoll be a greeter with an AMC Theatres location not far from her home

ldquoIrsquom pretty sure I couldnrsquot have gotten this job without WorkReadyrsquos helprdquo she says ldquoPeople get nervous when they see my wheelchair and arenrsquot sure if I can do the workrdquo

In a supported employment situation job placement only starts the process as DARS-supported employment special-ists stay on the case after a job placement is made spending a few days weeks or even months providing on-the-job coaching mdash whatever it takes to make sure the new employee is up to speed on job duties and that modifications are in place

ldquoIt can be an educational process to show people that hav-ing someone on your staff with a disability is really not that scary a thingrdquo Bassham says ldquoTherersquos a lot of resistance But itrsquos nice when the light bulb goes off and employers realize the person can fit in and really enhance the organization in ways they hadnrsquot imagined beforerdquo

ldquoItrsquos tough to let go after all the years of worry and of being so

protective so itrsquos important to try to plan for this phase Donrsquot wait until [your kids are] teen-

agers to start planning for their adulthoodrdquo

t

A S C O O P O FldquoP E O P L E F I R S T rdquo

ldquoThere are about 232000 people with spe-cial needs in North Texas who desperately want jobs and the restaurant business should be doing more to employ themrdquo says Dallas restaurateur Tom Landis

He put his money where his mouth is in December with the open-ing of Howdy Homemade an almost exclusively inclusive ice cream shop on Lovers Lane in Dallas His staff of 16 includes 14 students with special needs whom he recruited from a transition program at Highland Park High School and other local schools and Landis says their unique gifts particularly shine in a setting where scoops rule

ldquoOur employees are not mascotsrdquo Landis says ldquoTheyrsquore valuable hard workers When you want a friendly inviting environ-ment for the front of the house no one has that cov-ered better than somebody with Down syndromerdquo

He adds ldquoI donrsquot know anyone else who could scoop ice cream and smile at 300 people a day with-out letting it wear them down But for these kids that just comes naturally And people in the industry are always talking about culinary consistency in the kitchen so they think they canrsquot employ somebody with special needs but no one is more detail-minded and focused about culinary consistency than someone on the autism spectrum So those owners have got it wrongrdquo

Already Landis says hersquos been approached by more than 40 wannabe franchisees eager to spread Howdy Homemadersquos unique concept throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth area mdash one scoop of Dr Pepper chocolate chip ice cream at a time

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Be Our GuestThe hit Broadway musical Disneyrsquos Beauty and the Beast returns to the Winspear Opera House this summer for a limited run June 22ndash26 and one night has a special audience in mind

The 730pm performance on Thursday June 23 features an American Sign Language interpreter for those who are deaf or hard

of hearing Get your tickets starting at $30 and call for special seating arrangements so your whole family can watch in comfort

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official day of summer

to hit the pool Swim

slide and wade into

Hawaiian Falls Water

Parkrsquos five Dallas-

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(Garland The Colony

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Saturday June 18 during

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Challenge the Status QuoForget first-class seats Let your child sit inside the cockpit

and hold the controls during a real flight on Saturday May

14 when the Dallas-based nonprofit Challenge Air for Kids

amp Friends organizes its latest Challenge Air Fly Day for chil-

dren with special needs Register online for your spot and head

to McKinney National Airport for the festivities from 9amndash4pm Participants ages

7ndash21 can fly with a parent or guardian and one sibling or friend Free

McKinney 214351-3353 challengeairorg

five things to do in may amp june

Get Your KicksThe nonprofit RISE Adaptive Sports (for-merly RISE Adventures) puts on their Kickinrsquo Off Summer Bash VII on Saturday May 14 Head to Grapevinersquos Meadowmere Park from 9amndash3pm for

kayaking sailing tubing and more using adaptive equipment Free

Grapevine 469762-5075

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The Games We PlayWatch serious competitors and have some fun cheering

on more than 3000 athletes with intellectual disabilities

at the annual Special Olympics Summer Games com-

ing to the University of Texas at Arlington May 26ndash29

Check online for a full schedule to root for athletes in

your favorite competitions (gymnastics soccer basketball

cycling tennis and athletics) and donrsquot miss the opening

ceremonies 7ndash9pm that Friday at Maverick Stadium FreeArlington 817332-3433

sotxorg

For more events tailored to you

check the Special Needs Friendly option on our

online calendar at dfwchildcom

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add amp adhd ADDLD Parent Support Group of Collin County Allen 972727-8261 fumcallenorgministriessupport-groups Confidential group provides emotional support and empowering information concerning parenting a child with ADDADHD and other learning differences Meets the second Tuesday of each month from 7ndash9pm at the First United Methodist Church of Allen Attention Deficit Disorders Association (ADDA) Southern Region Mesquite 972882-7519 adda-srorg This support group meets every other month during the school year (the second Tuesday of the month in February April September and November) at the Mesquite ISD Professional Develop-ment Center Children and Adults with Atten-tion DeficitHyperactivity Disorder ntxchaddcom Works to educate and empower others with information about ADDADHD by providing the latest research advice for relationship issues and treatment options Farm-ers Branch support group meets the third Wednesday of each month from 7ndash830pm at Brookhaven College Call 469767-6866 for more informa-tion Tarrant County support group meets the fourth Monday of each month from 7ndash9pm Call 817707-6264 for more information

advocacyADAPT of Texas Austin 512442-0252 adaptorg National grass-roots community that organizes disabil-ity rights activists to engage in nonviolent direct action includ-ing civil disobedience to assure the civil and human rights of people with disabilities

Disability Rights Texas Dallas 214630-0916 disabilityrightstxorg

A nonprofit organization that works on the state and community levels to protect and advocate for the legal rights of people with disabilities in Texas The group provides legal services to people with developmental disabilities and mental illness

Family and Youth Involvement Initiative Statewide 512944-9972 fyi2org Works to support the forma-tion of policy that serves the needs of children with mental emotional and behavioral health challenges

Federation for Children with Special Needs Nationwide 617236-7210 fcsnorg Provides information support and assistance to parents of children with disabili-ties their professional partners and their communities

National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) Nationwide 800999-6673 rarediseasesorg Provides information about rare diseases through its publication and website NORD also administers co-pay assistance programs early access programs that allow patients with serious or life-threatening diseases to access investigational products under certain conditions and travel assistance programs

Partners Resource Network (TX) Statewide 800866-4726 part-nerstxorg Nonprofit agency that

assists families of children with all types of disabilities

Special Needs Assistance Part-ners (SNAP) Grapevine 817545-9456 ntxsnaporg Advocates for people with cognitive disabilities Creates and supports a variety of programs that assist individuals 17 and older living with intellectual dis-abilities in achieving and sustaining full lives

Texans Care For Children State-wide 512473-2274 texanscarefor-childrenorg Nonprofit organization that seeks to improve the well-being of Texas children through advocacy child-serving agencies public out-reach and other resources

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ABC Pediatrics Flower Mound 972410-5297 abc-pediatricscom ABC specializes in applied behavior analysis physical therapy occupa-tional therapy and group music ther-apy It also recently implemented a musical PE program for children with autism and Down syndrome

Autism Speaks Nationwide 888288-4762 autismspeaksorg The nationrsquos largest autism science and advocacy organization Offers resources support and advocacy for families in the autism community while increasing awareness of autism spectrum disorders

Dallas Asperger Network for Information Support and Help (DANISH) Plano 972690-6700 aspergerinfoorg Support group for families affected by Aspergerrsquos syndrome Meets on the fourth Thursday of each month (except November and December) from 7ndash830pm

Families for Effective Autism Treatment (FEAT-NT) North Rich-land Hills 817919-2228 featntorg Provides resources support educa-tion and advocacy for families in the autism community

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We know shopping for resources probably isnrsquot at the top of your day-off to-do list so wersquove packed this handy directory with as many local support groups recreational activities and respite programs in Dallas-Fort Worth as we could find

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National Autism Association of North Texas Plano 214925-2722 naa-ntorg Seeks to increase public awareness about daily issues to advocate for appropriate services and to provide the latest information about autism Our Childrenrsquos Circle McKinney occdeltoscom Support group of parents educators and community leaders that strives to provide resources for parents of children with autism spectrum disorders To contact the group log into Facebook and search for ldquoOur Childrenrsquos Circlerdquo

celiac diseaseGluten Intolerance Group of Greater Dallas Dallas 214632-1878 dfwceliacorg Nonprofit organization devoted to sharing and providing information to help those with celiac disease Group meets on the third Saturday of the month at Texas Health Resources University Gluten Intolerance Group of North Texas North Richland Hills 817319-3282 northtex-asgigcom Supports those living with gluten intolerance diseases by increasing awareness providing up-to-date information and education and hosting kids camps and support group meetings the first Saturday of the month

cerebral palsyAbility Connection Texas Statewide 800999-1898 abilityconnectiontexasorg Offers a variety of programs to ensure that people with cerebral palsy and similar dis-abilities have the opportunity to participate fully and equally in all aspects of society United Cerebral Palsy Nationwide 202776-0406 ucporg One of the largest health charities in America whose mission is to advance independence productivity and full citizenship of people with disabilities through an affiliate network

child careAchievement Center of Texas Garland 972414-7700 achievementcenteroftexasorg A day habilitation center for children and adults with disabilities andor other special needs Also offers arts exploration education-al assistance and community inclusion Brighter Day Academy Dallas 214265-8585 brighterdayacademycom Fully inclusive day care for non-aggressive children with special needs ages 0ndash12 Medications and breathing treatments can be given on-site if necessary Children with special needs accepted case by case BrightStar Care 866618-7827 brightstarcarecom Offers care for high-functioning children with special needs and autism Availability of services is evaluated on a case-by-case basis

Clubhouse for Special Needs The Bedford 817285-0885 theclubhouseorg After-school programs school holiday programs summer

programs and all-day programs for teens and young adults (ages 13ndash22) with special needs

Easter Seals North Texas Child Development Center Grapevine 972939-3909 ntxeas-tersealscom Provides a preschool program for children with autism ages 18 months to 6 years

KinderFrogs School at TCU Fort Worth 817257-6828 kinderfrogstcuedu An early childhood program (ages 18 monthsndash6 years) designed to accommodate children with Down syndrome and other developmental delays

Maryrsquos House Arlington 682323-8506 marys-houseincorg Provides before- and after-school care (MondayndashFriday) day rehabilitation activi-ties and therapeutic options for teens ages 13 and older and adults with disabilities

Momrsquos Best Friend Carrollton 972446-0500 momsbestfriendcom The nanny agency and baby-sitter service provides referrals for in-home care for children of all ages with special needs throughout the Dal-lasndashFort Worth area

Our Childrenrsquos House at Irving Irving 972790-8505 childrenscomoch Licensed child development program day care and academy for pediatric therapy that serves children ages 6 weeks to 5 years with special needs and their siblings

cystic fibrosisBlue Caboose Childrenrsquos Fund Dallas 469338-7695 bluecaboose4cforg Raises money to help families of children with cystic fibrosis with back-to-school assistance a Christmas toy drive and a community parent network The adults-only support group meets on the second Monday of each month at La Madeleine on Mockingbird Lane

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation National 800344-4823 Dallas 214871-2222 Fort Worth 817249-7744 cfforg Works to cure and control cystic fibrosis and to improve the quality of life for those with the disease

developmental disabilitiesArc of Texas The Statewide 512454-6694 wwwthearcoftexasorg Chapters in Dallas Denton and Tarrant counties provide services and support for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities

Denton County MHMR Center Denton 940381-5000 dentonmhmrorg Provides services to individuals with mental and behav-ioral health care needs

Easter Seals North Texas Fort Worth 888617-7171 ntxeastersealscom Centers in Dallas Carrollton Fort Worth and Grapevine provide services including outpatient rehabili-tation personal assistance autism programs and respite care for children and adults with disabilities and other special needs

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Jewish Family Service Dallas 972437-9950 jfsdallasorg Offers PERK a support group for parents and provides extensive services for children with special needs and their parents and siblings including assessment of abilities and needs diagnostic testing counseling play therapy social skills groups and school consultation

MHMR of Tarrant County Fort Worth 817569-4300 wwwmhmrtar-rantorg Provides services to individuals with behavioral health care needs intellectual and developmental disabilities and substance abuse disorders

down syndromeDown Syndrome Guild of Dallas Richardson 214267-1374 downsyn-dromedallasorg Provides accurate and current information resources and support for people with Down syndrome their families and the community Down Syndrome Partnership of North Texas Fort Worth 817390-2970 dspntorg Provides information social and educational activities and events and support for new parents families and caregivers of those with Down syndrome

dyslexiaDecoding Dyslexia Texas Statewide decodingdyslexiatxorg A grass-roots movement driven by Texas families concerned with the limited access to educational interventions for dyslexia The group aims to expand the public conversation about dyslexia and increase the aware-ness of dyslexia and the need for appropriate remediation services in all Texas schools Therersquos an active Facebook page Search ldquoDecoding Dyslexia - TXrdquo

Impacting Dyslexia Education Awareness (IDEAS) Plano ideas-planoorg Promotes awareness and connects parents caretakers and teachers with resources and information to aid children with dyslexia Therersquos an active Facebook page Search ldquoIDEAS - Impacting Dyslexia Education Awareness and Supportrdquo

International Dyslexia Association ndash Dallas Branch Dallas 972233-9107 dallasidaorg Nonprofit scientific and educational organization dedicated to the study and treatment of dyslexia The Dallas branch provides information and resources concerning learning differences to parents educators professionals and anyone who wants to be more in-formed about dyslexia the group meets at 7pm at The Winston School on the second Monday of each month Discussion topics change monthly check the website for the meeting topic

epilepsyEpilepsy Foundation Texas Addison 214420-2737 eftxorg Non-profit organization that strives to improve the lives of children and adults with epilepsy

fragile xFRAXA Research Foundation Dallas 972599-0573 fraxaorg The national nonprofitrsquos mission is to push progress for more effective treat-ments and a cure for Fragile X The Dallas chapter provides referrals and information on local resources

Texas Fragile X Association Dallas 972757-8939 txfxorg An as-sociation made up of families and professionals who provide resources and education on Fragile X issues They organize family activities and education events throughout the year

hearing impairedDallas Hearing Foundation Dallas 972424-7711 dallashearing-foundationorg Nonprofit foundation dedicated to giving the gifts of hearing and speech to children and adults with hearing loss through surgical treatment hearing technologies rehabilitation and educa-tional support to those in financial need

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Deaf-Blind Multihandicapped Association of Texas (DBMAT) Dallas 972843-2646 dbmat-txorg The mission of DBMAT is to promote and improve the quality of life for all Texans who are deaf-blind multihandi-capped deaf multihandicapped and blind multihandicapped

helpline2-1-1 Texas Finding Help in Texas State-wide 211 211texasorg Free anonymous and confidential information and referral line answered by nationally certified spe-cialists 24 hours a day seven days a week When callers dial 2-1-1 they are con-nected to area information centers in their region

mental illnessMental Health America of Greater Dallas Dallas 214871-2420 mhadallasorg Works to stop the stigma around mental ill-ness and build awareness of mental health issues while providing resources from established providers in the community Offers multiple support groups at varying times

National Alliance on Mental Illness Texas Statewide 512693-2000 namitexasorg Pro-vides support and education to families and friends of people with serious mental illness

North Texas Behavioral Health Authority Richardson 214366-9407 ntbhaorg Behav-ioral and mental health authority providing referrals to the NorthSTAR system of care for a seven-county region in North Texas

muscular dystrophyFACES of North Texas 800714-5437 parentprojectmdorg Families Advocating Connecting Educating and Supporting is the parent-led outreach initiative of Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy FACES provides mentor-ing support and advocacy to families living with muscular dystrophy

Muscular Dystrophy Association Nation-wide 800572-1717 mdaorg Offices and clinics in Dallas and Fort Worth provide medi-cal services and research into muscular dys-trophy and related neuromuscular diseases

obsessive-compulsiveOCD and Anxiety Support Group DFW Bedford ocdsupportgroupdfwwordpresscom Support group for families and friends of individuals with OCD andor any other anxiety disorders Meets twice a month (except on holidays) on the second and fourth Thursday of the month from 630ndash8pm at Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital HEB

OCD Texas Statewide 512879-1836 ocdtexasorg Nonprofit support and advocacy organization that brings together people with OCD their families and researchers across Texas

recreationAngel League Baseball Program Rockwall 972722-6001 angelleagueorg Baseball program for boys and girls with physical or mental disabilities ages 4ndash15 and adult league for individuals with mental disabilities

ages 16ndash60 Aqua-Fit Swim amp Fitness Family Wellness Center Plano 972578-7946 aquafitplanocom Aqua-Fitrsquos Mimi Con- ner offers swimming lessons for adults and children with special needs on Saturday and Wednesday Aqua-Tots Swim School Mul-tiple locations 214771-3133 aqua-totscomlocationsusatexas Offers the basic survival swim program and a beginning stroke development class for children with special needs Artreach-Dallas Inc Dallas 214219-2006 ext 302 artreach-dallasorg Seeks to ensure

access to the arts and cultural events of Dallas for individuals with disabilities Provides tick-ets to special events and performances in the Dallas-Fort Worth area ASI Gymnastics Multiple locations asigym-nasticscom Offers Gymmie Kids a recre-ational gymnastics program designed to enhance motor skills social interaction and self-esteem of children with special needs Bachman Recreation Center Dallas 214670-6266 dallasparksorgfacilities Provides an accessible facility for all individuals ages 6 and older with disabilities Best Buddies Statewide 214242-9908 best-buddiestexasorg Provides opportunities for one-to-one friendships integrating people with disabilities into their communities Buddy League Garland 972414-9280 bud-dyleagueorg Provides recreational opportu-nities for children with special needs allowing children with disabilities to learn baseball with their typical peers or ldquobuddiesrdquo Buddy Sports at Cross Timbers YMCA Flower Mound 972539-9622 crosstimber-symcaorg A specialized program for athletes ages 5ndash18 with learning and physical disabili-ties Athletes meet once a week on Sunday afternoon to have fun exercise and be part of a team in an understanding atmosphere The sport changes every six to seven weeks Challenge Air Dallas 214351-3353 challengeaircom Offers motivational and

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inspirational aviation experiences to children and youth with physical challenges

Emler Swim School Multiple locations emlerswimschoolcom Teaches the lifesaving skill of swimming to children with special needs in a fun positive environment

Express Cheer Frisco 972731-5888 expresscheercom Offers a cheerleading team for children with special needs

Grisham Farms Therapy Zoo McKinney 214544-7255 grisham-farmscom A safe private place for children and adults with special needs to learn about and spend time with all types of animals

Keller ATA Black Belt Academy Keller 817337-9493 kelleratacom Offers classes for children with special needs and participates in tour-naments that offer divisions for special abilities competitors Instructors have experience working with students with autism Down syndrome cerebral palsy and other conditions

Metroplex Adaptive Water Sports Dallas 214803-9955 youcanskiorg Nonprofit organization dedicated to providing opportuni-ties for persons with all types of disabilities to experience water sports

Miracle League of DFW Arlington 972514-9985 mldfworg Provides an opportunity for children with physical andor mental challenges to play baseball

Miracle League of Frisco Frisco 214295-6411 friscomiracleleagueorg Offers a variety of sports for children with special needs with attain-able goals set and assistance provided by a buddy or volunteer

Miracle League of Irving Irving 972986-8898 irvingymcaorg Provides children with disabilities ages 3 and up the opportunity to play baseball regardless of their ability level The spring season runs MarchndashJune and the fall season runs SeptemberndashNovember

RISE Adaptive Sports Irving 469762-5075 riseadaptivesportsorg Helps promote independence for individuals with physical disabilities through sports recreation and other outdoor events and programs

Soaring Eagle Center DeSoto 972223-2450 soaringeaglecenterorg Serves young adults with developmental disabilities and their families through Special Olympics social activities educational classes and a day program And young adults with special needs work at Soaring Eagle Thrift Store to gain life skills

Southwest Wheelchair Athletic Association Multiple locations swaa-sportsorg Provides wheelchair sled hockey fencing track and other sports for people with disabilities

Special Needs Gymnastics Multiple locations 806438-3227 specialneedsgymnasticscom Coaches work individually and in groups with students of all ages and skill levels who have disabilities to help athletes achieve success

Special Olympics Texas Statewide 512835-9873 sotxorg Provides year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities

Sports Extravaganza Richardson 972348-1676 wwwregion10org Offers students with visual impairments the opportunity to be active and compete in sports

Texas Cutez Lewisville 469233-2882 here4kidscom Serves children with special needs of all ages and abilities as they learn and make friends on a cheerleading team

Unbridled Horse Therapy Flower Mound 469319-2599 unbridled-horsetherapycom Unbridled Horse Therapy aims to effectively inter-cede and encourage unrealized potential for those with special needs and disabilities through the connection between horse and rider and the use of physical speech and behavioral therapy

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University Little League Challenger Division Fort Worth 817964-4312 fwullcom A separate division of Little League that enables boys and girls ages 4ndash18 with physical and mental challenges to enjoy the game of baseball Wet Zone Water Park Angel Swim Rowlett 972412-6266 wetzone-waterparkcom Holds an open swim for members of the community with special needs and their families during summer months YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas Multiple locations ymcadallasorg Puts Christian values into practice through programs that build a healthy spirit mind and body for all Various club locations offer camps swimming lessons and sports programs for kids with special needs

respite careAdventure Kids Playcare of North Dallas Multiple locations adven-turekidsplaycarecom Offers hourly drop-in child care that is inclusive to children with special needs APT G A Place to Go Allen 214385-8261 ext 414 fumcallenorg Monthly respite night for children with special needs ages 6ndash12 and their siblings Held the third Saturday of each month 7ndash930pm Breakaway ndash Special Needs Ministry Fort Worth 817546-0876 ccbcfamilyorg Free respite night for children with special needs (ages infant to 21 years) and siblings (ages infant to 12 years) 10 nights per year Registration is on a first come first served basis Bryanrsquos Buddies Grapevine 817488-9141 firstmethodistgrapevineorg Monthly respite care for children with special needs and their siblings held at First United Methodist Church Bryanrsquos House Dallas 214559-3946 bryanshouseorg Provides respite care child care and support services for children affected by HIVAIDS and their families as well as children with other special health needs Calab Inc Arlington 817633-8511 calabinccom Provides quality individualized child care that encourages independence in individuals with disabilities Emmarsquos House Irving 972839-1502 emmashousenet Provides functional vocational and life skills to promote independence and self-sufficiency for teens and young adults with disabilities After-school and summer programming is also available Especially Needed McKinney 214499-3439 especiallyneededorg Builds a strong sense of unity for individuals with special needs by of-fering family-friendly events throughout the year Friday Night Fun at Lake Pointe Church Rockwall 469698-2310 lpkidscomrockwall Monthly parents night out for children with special needs (6 monthsndash13 years) and their siblings 6ndash930pm Register in advance SOAR the special needs ministry also offers programs and respite care for older children and adults Friday NITE Friends Plano 972618-3450 fridaynitefriendsorg Respite program for families with special needs and medically fragile children (ages birthndash15 years) and their siblings (up to 12 years) Friday evening 6-10pm Garyrsquos Angels Plano 214291-8024 standrewumcorg Sensory activi-ties a quiet room and Sunday school activities for children with special needs and their siblings at St Andrew United Methodist Church Harveyrsquos Kids Carrollton 972492-2432 hcumcorg Arts and crafts food and other activities for children with special needs and their siblings every second Saturday of the month from 5ndash8pm Reserva-tions required Kids Night Out Plano 972941-7272 planogov408Adapted-Recreation Respite night for children ages 12 months to 11 years with

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special needs and their siblings meets monthly (except June and July) at Liberty Recreation Center from 630ndash930pm on the second Friday of each month Reservations required

Loving Hands Ministry Coppell 972462-0471 fumccoppellorg Offers respite care for children with special needs and their siblings up to age 10 one Saturday a month A registered nurse will be on hand to offer support while the children engage in various activities

Night Lights Dallas 214706-9535 raysoflightdallasorg Children with special needs ages 6 monthsndash18 years and their siblings enjoy arts and crafts computer games live entertainment and more at this free respite night from 6ndash10pm every first second and third Friday of the month (except January and July) at the Lovers Lane United Methodist Church Free respite care for Spanish-speaking families provided on the third Friday of every month at the Christ Foundry United Methodist Mission from 6ndash10pm Registration required

Night OWLS Dallas 214523-2284 hpumcorgnight-owls Respite program for children ages 13 and younger with identified special needs and their siblings on the first and third Friday night of each month at Highland Park United Methodist Church

Respite Care at Irving Bible Church Irving 972560-4613 irvingbibleorg Respite night one Saturday a month for children with special needs from 530ndash830pm Reservations required

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W O R D S J O S H S C H I L L I N G

rsquom sure this scenario sounds familiar Itrsquos the end of a long day you fall back into a chair completely exhausted and think to yourself ldquoGosh I wish my son or

daughter would just (fill in the blank)rdquo I know I have If I could eat those words now if I could go back in time and appreciate what is at hand I would in a second

Wersquore down to limited time with our oldest son Nicholas He now has a chronic and deteriorative medical condition that continues to baffle the medical professionals that work with him

And I now long for those times when we didnrsquot need 247 nurses in our home when Nicholas didnrsquot require constant IVs gastrostomy-jejunostomy tube care and the boxes and boxes of equipment and supplies that now fill our home

I long for the time when Nicholasrsquo only diagnoses included autism intellectual disability and cerebral palsy It was exhausting yes but it was a different kind of exhausting And I would do anything to go back to that time now

Sure Nicholas had obsessions that drove us crazy like the time we woke in the morning to find the batteries from every electronic toy and machine in the house missing I was so angry lamenting how hard it was to get Nick and his two younger siblings ready for school that day

Now I think back to that frustrating morning and it makes me smile and laugh out loud When I walked in his room that day he had every battery lined up by brand and size and he was clapping and signing ldquohappyrdquo

He also never slept He would snooze for an hour or an hour and a half and be good to go for the day And there would be times he would decide to take a stroll at 3am Yes the house

alarm would blare and the police came a few times and I think Nicholas kept our neighbors either entertained or irritated It was sometimes hard to tell

I share all of this because I was that parent who wished for things to calm down for Nicholas to slow down I hope in reading this other parents might find a bit of help and support during times of distress and frustration Irsquom offering a bit of perspective

Because now things have slowed down but itrsquos not like I had once wished Wersquove traded one set of struggles for another We sit and watch our son slowly fade away and it tears my heart to shreds every time an ambulance arrives at the house wondering if this is it

In the back of my mind I have always been one step ahead What will Nick need next How are we going to get the equipment in the house And I pray that we wonrsquot have to fight the system and the state to get the necessities Nicholas needs

I have now learned to slow down and be in the moment Irsquom trying to enjoy what we have live in the present and not take anything for granted

Do I regret wishing that things were different years ago Sure but the past is the past and we can only live in the present and be prepared for the future Do I miss the trouble Nicholas would get into or the electronics he would break Absolutely However this is Nick now He looks different requires more help support and equipment but he has his same sense of humor and is still wickedly funny

Life is in a constant state of change You need to learn to ride the waves live in the moment and cherish the memories you have You never know tomorrow may be a time when you donrsquot get to create any more memories

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