I NSIDE THIS ISSUE : News & Announcements 2 Creative Arts News & Announcements 5 Wonder Kids Corner 9 Employees of the Quarter 10 New Employees 11 Creativity Corner 12 Resources 13 Fun Stuff To Do With Kids 17 Just For Fun 18 Contact Information 19 TRANSFORMATIONAL TIMES July, 2017 THE MISSION OF WESLEY SPECTRUM IS TO PROVIDE TRANSFORMATIONAL SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN & FAMILIES AS THEY STRIVE TO BECOME MORE INDEPENDENT, RESPONSIBLE, & CARING MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY. Volume 4, Issue 3 www.facebook.com/WesleySpectrum NEWSLETTER DEVELOPED BY: KATIE HARRILL Jack is 4 years old and is a big brother to his 1 year old sibling. Jack enjoys reading, arts and crafts, dinosaurs and outer space to name a few of his many interests. Jack loves to play with his friends in his neighborhood which is something that he has been working on with his BHRS team. Jack started with BHRS services in June of 2016 with BSC and TSS. When Jack first started he was using single word phrases, he would hide from his peers/ brother and it was hard for him to stay in the same room and engage socially. This year Jack went to a birthday party at school and he was able to engage with others during the party, asking questions and playing games. Jack has even joined groups of kids at the community pool. He is now greeting people independently, answering who and where questions and using multiple word phrases all independently. While Jack still has areas to work on, he has made significant strides in a short amount of time. His family works very closely with the BHRS team to guide treatment and to build upon skills both inside and outside of session. Jack and his family are a true pleasure to work with, we all look forward to what comes next for Jack as he continues to excel.
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IN S I DE TH I S I S S UE :
News & Announcements
2
Creative Arts News &
Announcements 5
Wonder Kids Corner
9
Employees of the
Quarter 10
New Employees 11
Creativity Corner 12
Resources 13
Fun Stuff To Do
With Kids 17
Just For Fun 18
Contact
Information 19
TRANSFORMATIONAL TIMES
J u l y , 2 0 1 7
THE MISSION
OF WESLEY SPECTRUM
IS TO PROVIDE
TRANSFORMATIONAL
SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN &
FAMILIES AS THEY STRIVE TO
BECOME MORE INDEPENDENT,
RESPONSIBLE, & CARING
MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY.
V o l u m e 4 , I s s u e 3
www.facebook.com/WesleySpectrum
NEWSLETTER
DEVELOPED BY:
KATIE HARRILL
Jack is 4 years old and is a big brother to his 1 year old sibling. Jack enjoys
reading, arts and crafts, dinosaurs and outer space to name a few of his many
interests. Jack loves to play with his friends in his neighborhood which is
something that he has been working on with his BHRS team. Jack started
with BHRS services in June of 2016 with BSC and TSS. When Jack first
started he was using single word phrases, he would hide from his peers/
brother and it was hard for him to stay in the same room and engage
socially. This year Jack went to a birthday party at school and he was able to
engage with others during the party, asking questions and playing
games. Jack has even joined groups of
kids at the community pool. He is now
greeting people independently,
answering who and where questions and
using multiple word phrases all
independently. While Jack still has
areas to work on, he has made
significant strides in a short amount of
time. His family works very closely with
the BHRS team to guide treatment
and to build upon skills both inside and
outside of session. Jack and his family
are a true pleasure to work with, we all
look forward to what comes next for Jack
as he continues to excel.
P A G E 2 NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
WESLEY SPECTRUM IS CLOSED
FOR SEVERAL DESIGNATED HOLIDAYS.
On these days NO services can be provided.
DESIGNATED HOLIDAYS THIS QUARTER FALL ON THE FOLLOWING DATES: July 4th—Independence Day
Be sure to check with your Wonder Kids Therapist to see how these closings might affect your child's regularly scheduled sessions. Many sites will also offer make up sessions for the holidays.
Watch for information on these sessions at your location & remember to call your Wonder Kids office
Alexander Pang, TSS Kelsey Counihan, TSS/TS Brittney Harencame, TSS
Emily Samara, TSS Michael Ferry, TS Alison Marcin, BSC
Tiffani Thompson, TSS Chelsea Freeman, TSS/TS Christopher Panzeri, TSS/TS
Jiaang Xialoi, TSS Andrea Laffey, TSS Nichole Shepard, TSS
Ming Yuan, TS Alison Mazefsky, TSS/TS Richard Tabor, TSS/TS
Casey Stewart, TSS/TS
Bria Toneff, MT/TS
THE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICE LINE
IS HAPPY TO WELCOME
THE FOLLOWING EMPLOYEES TO OUR TEAM:
An organization that is invested in the success of their staff through a variety of training courses. These training courses provide the staff
with the ability to transfer skill sets to children and families they work with.
My first week of training at Wesley Spectrum has been both enlightening and fun. During my time working with the kids, I realized that a lot of them have similar interests
that I had as a kid or still do as an adult. It makes me feel that everything I became interested in or did as a hobby throughout my life, as well as my education, has all culminated together
to help me prepare for this specific job. It definitely makes the work fun and easier to complete when you can truly relate to your clients.
Everyone is very friendly and willing to help you!
WHAT NEW STAFF SAY ABOUT BEING AN EMPLOYEE AT WESLEY
Wesley Spectrum is always looking for individuals to help transform the lives of children and families,
visit our Career Page to learn more about the positions and opportunities available. www.wesleyspectrum/careers
CREATIVITY CORNER P A G E 1 2
Summer is a great opportunity to really enjoy the
outdoors, but on days when the weather does not
cooperate, it can put a damper on those plans.
Here are some ideas to stay occupied inside on
those dreary days!
INDOOR SCAVENGER HUNT
Make a list of items around
the house for your children to
find (or look on Google and
find a list that has already
been made!). Some ideas
include: something fluffy, your favorite book, a
pencil, something green, a ball, a coin, etc. The
possibilities are endless! Join your child on the hunt
for these items or just let them roam around freely
to find each object! Allow them to take pictures of
each find to prove they found all of them. Try to
include items all around the house (upstairs and
downstairs) – the more moving they have to do the
more energy they will get out!
PAPER TOWEL BUTTERFLIES
This process is similar to tie
dying, but instead of using
clothing, you use paper towels.
You will also need food
coloring and pipe cleaners.
First, mix your food coloring
with water in separate bowls.
Then, fold your paper towel in half four times. Now
you get to be creative! Experiment with dipping the
corners of your folded paper towel in different
bowls of food coloring. Be careful not to drench the
paper towel too much! Once you’ve finished, lay
out your paper towels to dry in a convenient place
in your home (could be a table, counter, spare
room, etc.). Consider putting some large paper
under the towels while they dry so the food
coloring doesn’t make a mess. Once the paper
towels have dried, gather in the center and wrap the
pipe cleaner around, leaving some extra pipe
cleaner to make the butterfly’s antennas!
ACTIVITY DICE
Sometimes being stuck inside can really lead to
excess energy, and this activity is a great way to
channel that and let some energy out! For this
activity, you will have to create your own dice. You
can look online to find origami patterns for making
dice with paper, or you can tape paper to a square
box you might have lying around (such as a tissue
box). Once your dice is made, write different
actions on the outside of the dice.
Some examples are:
Stomp like a dinosaur
Spin in a circle
Hop like a frog
WIGGLE!
For an added challenge, consider making TWO
dice for your children to roll at the same time. Then
they have to complete both activities at once! How
funny would it be to spin in a circle and wiggle?
Throw on your favorite music playlist to add to the
fun.
COLOR WALK
Gather up an assortment of construction paper of
different colors, or use white
paper that you mark with different
colors, and tape them to the floor
in a path around your house.
Make sure the colors are
alternating so you do not have the
same color multiple times in a row. The challenge
is to get from one room to another by only stepping
on certain colors. Also try hopping to each color or
crawling!
EXPLORE YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD!
Just because it’s raining, doesn’t mean you have to
be cooped up in your house all day.
Do a little research (or review this newsletter)
to find out if any events are happening near you!
SUBMITTED BY: ARIANNA BENDLIN, MUSIC THERAPIST SUMMER FUN ON RAINY DAYS
RESOURCES P A G E 1 3
RESOURCES P A G E 1 4
The Explosive Child
By Ross W. Greene, Ph.D.
This book is recommended as
an excellent source for solutions
for the child with ODD. Dr.
Greene offers a different look at
children with violent temper
tantrums. It is not a quick fix but
offers a philosophy &
recommendations on teaching
your child how to develop better
coping skills. This book falls
short on teaching parents how
to teach emotional maturity.
Raising An Emotionally
Intelligent Child
By: Joan Declaire, John M. Gottman, Daniel P. Coleman,
& Joan de Claire
This book teaches coping skills and what your
children can do with their emotions. According to
Ericka Lutz: "The authors identify a five-step "emotion
coaching" process to help teach children how to
recognize and address their feelings, which includes
becoming aware of the
child's emotions;
recognizing that dealing
with these emotions is an
opportunity for intimacy;
listening empathetically;
helping the child label
emotions; setting limits;
and problem-solving.
Chapters on divorce,
fathering, and age-based
differences in emotional
development help make
Gottman's teachings
detailed and useful."
The ABC’S of Bullying
Prevention
By Kenneth Shore, Psy.D.
This updated book includes
a special chapter on
cyber-bullying. This edition
addresses the often
devastating societal problem
of bullying in our schools. It
presents the necessary
information, training and
guidance needed by the
stakeholder groups
Administrators and Pupil
Services Staff, Teachers, Paraprofessionals, and
Parents of the school community.
The Bully, the Bullied, and the
Bystander
By: Barbara Coloroso
This international best-
seller includes a new sec-
tion on cyberbullying, one
of the world's most trusted
parenting
educators gives parents,
caregivers, educators—and
most of all, kids—
the tools to break the cycle
of violence.
RECOMMENDED BOOKS FOR
INDIVIDUALS, PARENTS, TEACHERS, & CLINICIANS
RESOURCES P A G E 1 5
The Power of Poison at Carnegie Museum May 27, 2017- September 4, 2017.
Discover poison’s role in nature, fairytales, and culture. There are live animals
and interactive exhibits. Visit http://pop.carnegiemnh.org. for more information.
Bounce U: Sensory Bounce This program is for children with Sensory
Integration Dysfunction, Autism, and other disabilities with a sensory compo-
nent. Warrendale, PA. Call 724-935-8555 or visit https://www.bounceu.com/
warrendale-pa/other-ways-to-play/open-bounce/ for more information.
Waterfront Theater: Sensory Friendly Films
The second and fourth Saturday of every month
there are movie screenings that are
accommodating to those with sensory needs.
Visit https://www.amctheatres.com/programs/
sensory-friendly-films for more information.
Fun Slides Skating Center: Sensory-Friendly Skate They can skate, jump,
and play without worrying about unexpected noises, loud music, bright or
flashing lights, or large crowds of kids. Pittsburgh, PA. Call 412-364-9400 for
more information.
Glad Run Foundation Sensory Playground The Sensory Playground was
designed by national experts and is one of the first playgrounds in the nation
designed specifically to meet the sensory, physical, and socialization needs of
children with autism. Zelienople, PA. Opens June 27. 2017. Call 724-452-4453
for more information.
The Children’s Institute of Pittsburgh Accessible playground and therapeutic
garden. Call 412-420-2400 for more information.
Allegheny County Parks All-inclusive playgrounds at: Deer Lakes, Harrison Hills,
Hartwood Acres, North, Round Hill, Settlers Cabin, South and White Oak
Parks. Call 412-350-7275
SUMMER RESOURCES & ACTIVITIES FOR FAMILIES
Submitted By: Ashley Julin MS LPC, CARES Navigator and Outpatient Therapist
RESOURCES
PARENT TO PARENT SUPPORT IN THE PITTSBURGH AREA
MUMS Parent to Parent Network 412-221-5788
ABOARD’s Autism Connection of PA 412-827-9385
Parent-to-Parent of PA 888-727-2706
P A G E 1 6
Peppa Pig Live!
October 22nd
at the Byham Theater
Come join Peppa,
George, Mummy Pig,
Daddy Pig and more in
an all singing,
all-dancing adventure full
of songs, games
& surprises!
4th
of July celebrations
At Point State Park
Downtown. Gates open
at 2pm with
entertainment
beginning at 5pm and
fireworks display at
9:35pm.
Admission is free!
Waterplay
Indoor water fun offered every day at the
Children’s Museum. Hands-on components
include 7-foot diameter water mover, dam
building, rain meander, water fall, build-a-fountain,
hand pumps, & shaved ice tables
Yinzer and Lil’ Yinzer Fun Run August 19th 8am at 100 Art Rooney Ave Downtown
5K Registration is $30
through August 18th and
$35 after August 18th. Lil'
Yinzer Fun Run is $15
through August 18th and
$20 after August 18th.
EVENTS & FUN THINGS TO DO!
FUN STUFF TO DO WITH KIDS P A G E 1 7
POPSICLE CRAFT
THERAPEUTIC CONNECTION: Color identification, sensory integration, fine motor skills, imaginative play skills.
ITEMS YOU WILL NEED: Colored felt or foam sheets
Popsicle cut-out for tracing (cardstock or construction paper)
Popsicle sticks
Glitter
Pom pom balls
Scissors
Glue
Marker
Step 1: Parents- make a popsicle cut-out for tracing (use cardstock or construction paper).
Step 2: Trace popsicle cut-out on felt/foam sheet.