september 2016 newsletter - palmetto autism...
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September 2016 Newsletter
- Brice S.- Tanner C.- Aiden D.- Jafin V.- Neikell Allen- Bruce Butrym
- Shelby Clemmer- Janell Choice- Sarah Cockrell- Stacy Cameron- Kennyatta Gilchrist- Caroline Gunter
PAI would like to wish a veryHAPPY BIRTHDAY to thefollowing children and staff
members:CELEBRATIONSPOTLIGHT
We want to celebrate with you!Email your good news to Lacey at
[email protected] to befeatured in next month's newsletter!
Save the Date for SeptemberSocial Groups!
Columbia: Saturday, 9/17 (12:00-2:00) atthe Jewish Community Center
Upstate: Saturday, 9/24 (2:00-4:00) atBarnet Park in Spartanburg
You will receive moreinformation from your Lead inthe next few days.
Last year, Callie Ann started swimminglessons. This year, she is swimming withouta float! She is learning how to float on herback and do the American crawl. Way to go,
Callie Ann!
Another school year is here already! Wehope it is off to a great start. Here is Beauon his way to his first day of Kindergarten!
Meet Our Line Therapist of the Month: Erica Dugar
No matter what team you cheer for, these fun tomake football treats will be the hit of halftime!
(Plus, they are a great sensory activity)What you willneed:- 3 tbs butter- 1 (7 oz) jarmarshmallow fluff- 6 cups CocoaKrispies cereal- 1/2 cup peanutbutter (optional)- White frosting(squeeze tube kindis easiest to use)
How it works:1) Melt butter overlow heat then stir inmarshmallow fluff.
2) Remove fromheat and stir inpeanut butter.
3) Stir in CocoaKrispies and letmixture cool slightly
4) Rub a smallamount of butter onhands and shapemixture intofootballs.**This is a greattime to discusstextures :)
5) Use whitefrosting to add linesand laces.
What part of the state do you work in?I work in the Upstate, mostly the Greer and Greenville area.
Where are you from?I am from Massachusetts. I grew up in a city called Lynn, which is 20 minutes outside ofBoston. Before I moved down south, I lived in Salem which is a very old city full of history.
Are you in school? What are you studying?I am in school. This semester I am taking four classes. I usually take three so it has beenchallenging so far. I am in a science program geared for nursing. I would love to exploreresearch or Forensic Nursing.
What made you want to be a Line Therapist?Aside from working with children for a long period of time years ago, I am also a parent ofa child with Autism. Our lives changed so much when we started receiving therapy. I wantto give families that same experience.
What do you like most about working for PAI?I love the flexibility they allow for family and school, the strong support from the Leads and Consultants, and informative trainingsessions.
What is your favorite activity to do during a session?I like to do art projects; I always have my glue sticks, paper, and crayons ready. I like how we can share, sing, and talk whilebeing creative.
If you were a cartoon character, who would you be?I don't know a whole lot of cartoon characters, but I know I would love to be Harry Potter!
If you could have one super power, what would it be?Teleportation. I don't really like flying, but I really want to travel. This superpower would be perfect!
When you were little, what was your favorite toy or book?Books have always been my favorite. When I was in elementary school, my mom brought me my first Hardy Boys book and Iwas hooked!
Erica was nominated by Lead Therapist, Amanda LaNoir. Congratulations, Erica!We are so happy to have you as part of the Palmetto Autism team!
Have a line therapist you would like to nominate? Contact Lacey Knause at [email protected]
National Autism Association's Free Big Red Safety Box isnow available, providing wandering-prevention tools.
The Big Red Safety Box includes:- Educational materials and tools- 2 GE Door/Window Alarms- 1 RoadID Personalized, Engraved Shoe ID Tag- 5 Adhesive Stop Sign Visual Prompts for doors and windows- 2 Safety Alert Window Clings for car or home windows- 1 Red Safety Alert Wristband- 1 Child ID Kit
For more information and to apply for your family's Big Red Safety Box, please visitthe NAA's website at:
http://nationalautismassociation.org/big-red-safety-boxes-now-available/
Semaj being silly with hisdisguise glasses!
Left: Elijah wasvery brave atthe zoo! He feda giraffe andeven got to peta snake!Right: Harrisonloves watchinghis marbles docool tricks!
Coonor got to make cookeswith Miss Emily!
Grady and Miss Ambermatched in their tie-dye!
We are seeking part time caring,
enthusiastic and reliable individuals to
provide in home 1:1 ABA therapy to
children with autism.
Therapists will be trained to teach skills
in communication, socialization, play,
motor development, cognitive areas,
and self-‐help with a focus on behavioral
development across all areas. On-‐going
training and support will be provided
by our staff.
ABA experience is not required. Those
best suited for the job have experience
and/or education in child care,
education, health related professions,
or psychology.
ABA training and CPR/First Aid will be
provided prior to in-‐home work
beginning and applicant will be paid for
training hours. Transportation is
required and applicants must be willing
to travel a minimum of 15-‐20 miles.
We Are Hiring!Know someone who would make a great addition to our team as a Line
Therapist? Let us know! Please encourage them to send a resume to LaceyKnause at [email protected] Office- 803-929-1112
Beth Bunge and Teri Todd- Owners
Lacey Knause- [email protected]
- Hiring, CPR and ABA training schedules,newsletter, waiting list
Alison Heinecke- HR [email protected]
- HR questions, new hire paperwork, HRrequirements, Portal issues, benefits
Shawn Thomas- Finance [email protected] Finance, benefits, W2's, payroll
Stephanie Byrd- Billing [email protected]
- Billing and insurance
Lindsey Duncan- Office [email protected] Website, social media accounts
Who do I contact?Meet Our Admin Team-
The world of ABA can certainly seem as though it comes with its own language to learn. There are manynew terms and of course- tons of acronyms: ASD, ABA, DHHS, PDD, NET, BCBA and the list goes onand on. For the next several months, we will be exploring the language of ABA with a short terminology
review.
What do all those letters stand for?ABA Terminology Review
Learn aboutupcomingcommunity events,fun activities, andsee what our teamsand families havebeen up to!
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- Consequence:What happens immediatelyafter a behavior.- Deprivation: The more a reinforcer is keptaway, the more powerfully reinforcing itbecomes when used.- Echolalia: Echoing or immitating what isheard.- Elopement:Wandering or running away.- Fine Motor Skills: Activities that requirecoordination and movement of small musclesin the body (typically fingers).
- Extinction:Withholding of reinforcement fora previously reinforced behavior in order toreduce the prevalence of that behavior.- Generalization: Term used to describe theability to learn a skill in one situation and beable to apply it flexibly in similar but differentsituations.- Gross Motor Skills: Activities that use thelarge muscles in the body such as running,jumping, or sitting.