Better Speech and Hearing Month! Spring has sprung, and with it comes Better Speech and Hearing Month in May. Speech, language, and hearing disorders make up a large portion of students receiving special education services, particularly in early elementary years. Nearly 8% of preschool aged children, and 5% of elementary aged children are received speech or language services from a speech language pathologist. Speech, language, and hearing can impact a student’s social and academic life. Language has implications for student reading ability, as well as academic achievement in the content areas. Elements of language, including vocabulary and background knowledge, are particularly helpful for reading. If students with speech, language, or hearing delays do not receive appropriate intervention they can quickly fall behind their peers. Early identification and intervention are essential for helping students with their speech and language needs. Early elementary students are screened for hearing loss, but parents and teachers need to keep their eyes open for any differences they notice in their child’s speech or language. Once a student has been identified, the earlier they begin participating in speech and language therapy the better! Many students will work with a schoolbased speech language pathologist, but there are language activities you can do at home with your child as well! Parents can participate in guided reading with their children, this activity is fun for both parents and kids. Parents should choose 2
a fun book with their student, be sure to identify some key vocabulary words or language elements you want to work on before reading. As you read be sure to point out new vocabulary words to your child, give meaning to the word, and continue to use the word in context. Once you finish reading it is important to continue using the chosen vocabulary words in context. For example, if you decided to focus on the vocabulary word ‘strawberry,’ you might eat strawberries with lunch that day, or get strawberry ice cream while being sure to talk about strawberries and the flavor strawberry. Another fun way to incorporate language into your daily life can be through guided play. In this activity all you have to do is play with your child, be sure to use lots of types of language and vocabulary words in context. If your child isn’t interested in talking to you, you can always narrate what you’re doing in a fun way. Of course it is important to keep an eye on your child’s hearing as well. Many young children suffer from ear infections and even this temporary hearing loss can impact their speech and language. If you have concerns about your child’s hearing don’t wait for screening information to come home from school, visit an audiologist for a hearing test as soon as possible. A saying goes, what goes in, must come out, and the same is true for listening and language. Children must have access to language in order to grow socially and academically.
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Mainstream Coordinator St. Joseph Institute for the Deaf
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How Far Do You Go? The internet is a curse and a blessing. It is exposing your children to a world that affords them so much opportunity for growth and education. It can also be a place where kids can see pornography and digital images that are not intended for young brains. Kids are sharing graphic images that make the brain want more. If you stay alert, you will know when you need to supersede and check behind the scenes to make sure they are staying on the right track. I am a big believer in giving your child the independence they need to make good decisions and yet I know that it is imperative to pay attention to your gut and go to any means possible to ensure their safety. I am the type of counselor who advocates that a client check-in with the parent of a child who is hosting a sleepover or party to inquire about supervision, rules and expectations regardless of the concern of your child that you are being overprotective or smothering. Now that the world is digitalized, it poses the need for extra scrutiny. I tell parents that if your child has a Facebook, Instagram or Twitter account, it can only be approved if you always have full accessibility to it including your child's passwords. I believe this is a better choice than parents who would like to use surveillance software to monitor their child's peer communications or interests. That way if the parent sees something concerning, they can address it and use it as a teachable moment for their child. The dilemma gets tougher when your teenager decides to opt for more control and opens multiple accounts and you figure out that he or she has outsmarted you (temporarily) because they are so much savvier than you. If you have
reason to believe that your child has tried to exert this extra independence from you it is absolutely OK for you to use a software system that tracks keystrokes or applications and pictures. I do advise that it is important to Carol Juergensen Sheets "have the talk" prior to any problems" that you will give your child his independence but if you become suspect you will go to any means to make sure they are safe. In other words, you explain to your child as you discuss internet that you hope you will NEVER HAVE TO MONITOR ACTIVITY THIS WAY BUT IF YOU NEED TO YOU WILL AND THAT YOU WANTED HIM/HER KNOW THAT YOU WILL ONLY DO THIS IF YOU BECOME SUSPECT OF A PROBLEM. Kids need to know that you are not going to match their deceit by deceiving them too. Besides that, you need to be able to talk to them about your concerns which requires that you share that you have monitored them because you have been suspicious of their actions. Regardless of your child's age, as a parent you are always looking for teachable moments although the older, they get .... the angrier they will be about your need to monitor and control their actions. They will likely make you feel very guilty about your actions and they will understandably be incensed that you have violated their freedom. That is why I always advise parents to wait until they have solid reasons to use extraordinary measures to monitor their child's actions. It is tough being a parent especially when you must go to extraordinary means to keep your child safe, but the truth of the matter is that is your number 1 job!
Carol Juergensen Sheets LCSW PCC is a psychotherapist and personal life coach. She does motivational speaking and empowerment trainings locally and nationally. To find out more about her services--contact her at www. carolthecoach.com or call her at 317 218-3479. You can watch Carol the Coach segments on WTHR’s Channel 13 Wednesdays @ 12:50PM. Please say “I found it in the IndyKids’Directory!” Thanks!
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7901 E. 88th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46256 The Applied Behavior Center for Autism is Indiana's longest running ABA provider. With over 20 years of service, ABC is building brighter futures every day. Each of our center offers unique attributes that allows us to provide high quality treatment to children and teens with autism spectrum disorder. With locations in Greenwood, Carmel, Castleton, Terre Haute, Richmond, and West Indianapolis we offer ABA therapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy, diagnostic testing, special needs swim lessons, and so much more! We are now enrolling for part-time and full-time schedules. Find us on social @ABCforAutism to learn more.
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May 2021 April 21st to July 10th Nickelodeon’s Dora & Diego - Let’s Explore The Children's Museum of Indianapolis 3000 N. Meridian St., P.O. Box 3000, Indianapolis, IN 46206 Venue Phone: 317-334-4000
It’s time for adventure when preschoolers and their families experience Dora & Diego-Let’s Explore, which takes visitors on an active adventure in the enchanting world of Dora the Explorer, her animalrescuing cousin Diego and their friends. This exhibit is presented both Spanish and English.
April 21-May 9, 2021 Creativity vs. COVID: Ending the Pandemic for Good Herron School of Art and Design 735 W. New York Indianapolis In 46202 "Creativity vs. COVID: Free the Vaccine for Good" is a virtual exhibition that provides creative ways for anyone to advocate for global health equity and affordable vaccines for the benefit for all. This innovative, virtual exhibition shares the compelling creative work of the Free the Vaccine for COVID-19 campaign – from poster designs to viral parody music videos. In doing so, it introduces audiences to key issues that limit access to medicine and provides robust methods that anyone can use to advocate for change from anywhere, especially at this time of social distancing.
April 24-May8 2021 St Margaret’s Home Show Supporting Eskenazi Health Joins us for the 60th Anniversary Decorators’ Show House and Gardens beginning Saturday, April 24th through Mother’s Day, May 9. Located at 5417 North Meridian Street, the 2021 Columns on Meridian is a beautiful Colonial home completed in 1930. The home features just under 8,000 square feet of stunning
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Indiana State Fairgrounds and Event Center 1202 E. 38th St., Indianapolis, IN Greater Indianapolis Garage Sale & Marketplace
The largest indoor garage sale in the nation returns to Indianapolis. The 45th Annual Greater Indianapolis Garage Sale & Marketplace is a bargain hunter's paradise that will fill the Blue Ribbon Pavilion and Champions Pavilion at the Indiana State Fairgrounds with hundreds of booths offering a plethora of items at unbelievable, rock bottom prices. Treasure seekers will find antiques, collectibles, jewelry, new and gently used clothing, arts and crafts, furniture, electronics and more.
May 4th Star Wars Trivia Metazoa Brewing Co. 140 S. College Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46202
It's time to put your Star Wars trivia knowledge to the test To accommodate for social distancing and limited capacity, this is a pre-sale and reserved seating event. Only indoor table dining will be available for this event. This is a ticketed, 21+ only event. Masks must be worn at all times unless you are sitting at your reserved table enjoying a Metazoa beer or eating food.
May6th to 16th 23021 Cirque Italia Water Circus Greenwood Mall 7:30pm HAVE YOU EVER HAD
SUCH A VIVID DREAM YOU THOUGHT IT WAS REAL? Cirque Italia has pulled out all the stops this year to take you on a magical dream adventure. Trust us GREENWOOD, IN, this is one escapade you cannot afford to miss! Have you ever wished you could turn back time? To go back to a simpler, happy time filled with sock hops, drive-in
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Fun Events theaters, muscle cars, and thick sideburns? Well get out your poodle skirts and leather jackets!Cirque Italia’s Gold Unit performers can’t wait to take you back to a time when hula hoops and soda fountains were abundant, Elvis Presley dominated the airwaves, greased hair was all the rage, and street racing was a parent’s greatest concern! Come along for the ride when a 1950s-obsessed adolescent falls asleep and dreams of living in this revolutionary era. This high-octane show is guaranteed to captivate and engage every kiddo and Daddy-O in the audience.
May 15th Piazzolla Centenary Clowes Memorial Hall of Butler University 4602 Sunset Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46208
Performance is Piazzolla Centenary on Saturday, May 15, 2021. If you wish to purchase in-person tickets for this concert, please visit Butler Arts and Events Center's website, here. In-Person Concert: Saturday, May 15, 2021 Virtual Concert Access: Available late May- late June Event Time 7:30 PM/ Doors 6:30 PM Filmed at Clowes Memorial Hall Cost is $35 plus fees Programming: Gabriela Lena Frank- Concertino Cusqueño Piazzolla- The Four Seasons of Buenos Aires Hector del Curto, Bandoneon
May 25th 2pm Luminaries Stories & Songs of Indiana's Great Songwriter, Cole Porter The Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts The 1,600-
seat Palladium is a world-class concert hall with state-of-the-art acoustics and striking Italian Renaissance architecture. The largest of three venues at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel, it is the primary home of the Center Presents performance series, featuring top national and international artists in classical, jazz, pop, rock, country, comedy and other genres.The Palladium also is home to the
Carmel Symphony Orchestra and hosts performances by student and community arts groups. Its performance hall, lobbies and meeting rooms are available for rent for weddings, corporate meetings and other public and private gatherings. On the Palladium’s Gallery Level is the Great American Songbook Foundation and its Songbook Archives and Exhibit Gallery, which features rotating installations of artifacts and images commemorating our nation’s rich legacy of timeless popular music.
May 30th 2021 Indianapolis 500 Mile Race Indianapolis Motor Speedway The riveting countdown
to “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing” begins now! The 105th Running of the Indianapolis 500 presented by PennGrade Motor Oil will take place Sunday, May 30, 2021. Thirty-three drivers. 200 laps. 500 miles. One bottle of cold milk. The only thing missing from this magical Indianapolis 500 mix is you. --Taking place at the historic Indianapolis Motor Speedway, the world's largest single-day spectator sporting event has something for everyone, from children to those who have been attending for generations. Whether you're continuing a tradition, or starting a new one, this is a race that can't be missed.
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Healing through Arts and Education Throughout COVID-19, Ascension St. Vincent has adapted and enhanced existing programs and services to ensure that patients and healthcare heroes are cared for in mind, body, and spirit. Here are highlights of the good work being completed by two programs thanks to donor support of the Ascension St. Vincent Foundation. The Healing Arts Program at Ascension St. Vincent is dedicated to promoting holistic healing through a combination of visual art, music and dance/movement interventions. The program has expanded its normal efforts to support healing throughout COVID-19. • Positivity Boards were introduced around the hospital to bring color, encouraging messages, and uplifting information to patient units. • A fun “Sneeze, Blow, and Throw” song was created to teach hospitalized children the ways to keep themselves and other people safe when they sneeze or cough. • Legacy Prints have been made to help comfort families who lost a loved one to COVID-19, including a digital thumbprint to be shared with family members as a lasting memory. In addition to helping patients, the Healing Arts Program also supports Ascension St. Vincent associates through activities that provide encouragement and stress relief. Along with spiritual care teams, the Healing Arts Program introduced a new “Code Lavender” protocol to provide focused support for associates when they have been involved in a stressful event at the hospital. Carts have been placed in units and include items such as art materials, aromatherapy, scripture, meditation guides, deep breathing exercises, and resources for virtual support. Another crucial program funded by the 14
supporters of the Ascension St. Vincent Foundation is the School Program at Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital at Ascension St. Vincent. This program addresses the educational needs of many patients who are missing time from school as a result of their hospitalization through an on-site school program. The comprehensive assistance provided by the school program helps provide a sense of stability to patients as they battle their respective health issues. The ultimate goal is for all patients who require educational instruction or assistance during their hospitalization to successfully re-acclimate to their home schools with minimal difficulty. When COVID-19 shut down schools in the spring, Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital’s licensed teacher, Heather Wiselogle, began to teach remotely, using tools like Zoom and Skype. She developed creative ways to engage students and continued seeing as many students online as she was seeing in person. Through the Paws to Read program, students were able to read their favorite books to therapy dogs virtually. Heather also helped some high school seniors as they were dealing with the challenges of both online learning and their own health conditions during their final semester. She wrote letters of recommendation for scholarships and assisted with requests for accommodations for college. Funding of programs like Healing Arts and the School Program is crucial in supporting the needs of our patients and healthcare heroes. To learn more about Healing Arts, the School Program, and additional programs funded by the Ascension St. Vincent Foundation, visit give.stvincent.org or call 317-338-2338.
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