Weekly Update May 3, 2024

Have you heard of Bluestone VOICES for Autism? Bluestone VOICES for Autism is a 501(c)(3) created to support the treatment of children with autism. It was the brainchild of some people who have worked in the field for more than a decade and who have watched families and clinics struggle to provide the best possible therapy for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

Bluestone VOICES for Autism awards financial aid each quarter to support families of and providers for children on the autism spectrum.

Who can apply?

• Any family who has a child with autism (ages 0-17) currently receiving ABA/Speech/OT services in Michigan
• Individuals pursuing a BCBA degree from an accredited ABA master's degree program for the treatment of children on the autism spectrum.

Amounts awareded vary on the funds available and on the needs of the applicants. Our own BCBA, Emily, has known several families and students who have received the awards. Please check out their website for more info: Bluestone Info

They accept applications during a 5 week window in each quarter, and the window is OPEN May 1 - June 5, 2024.

Just a friendly reminder as it gets warmer – PLEASE send your child in closed-toe shoes to therapy.

Sandals of any type and crocs are not allowed.

We'd love to see your child’s adorable toes, but we need to protect them from our own feet, our rolling stools, and any other hazards, so please send your child wearing socks and closed toe shoes every day.

Each Friday in the summer, we plan for an extra fun activity and a dress up day. All the dress up days are designed to be simple ones you can do with things you have at home, please don’t feel obligated to buy anything to make these happen. Staff and children will both participate in dressing up! Dress up days are listed below so you can plan.

We will provide the children with Strive shirts to wear on School Spirit Days. Please complete this simple form with your child's shirt size so we can order the shirts this month.

5-31-24 No dress up

6-7-24 School Spirit Day – wear your Strive shirt!

6-14-24 Pajama Day

6-21-24 Beach Day

6-28-24 Red, white and blue Day

7-5-24 BOTH CENTERS CLOSED

7-12-24 Hat day

7-19-24 School Spirit Day – wear your Strive shirt!

7-25-24 Mismatch Day

8-2-24 Super hero Day

8-9-24 Sports Day

8-16-24 School Spirit Day – wear your Strive shirt!

8-23-24 All one color Day

It's a little late, but Jessica had her baby about a month ago already! Baby Anna is doing great and so is Jessica. We are so happy for their growing family, and look forward to seeing Jessica again in July.

We'll just keep this link right here, for your convenience. For any absences scheduled in advance, please use this form to report the dates. You may take an entire day or half day, depending on your needs.

Therapy Schedule Update Form

Here are some upcoming dates that the centers will be closed:

Monday, May 27 - BOTH CENTERS CLOSED FOR Memorial Day

Friday, June 7 - BOTH CENTERS CLOSED FOR Professional Development Day

Thursday, July 4 - Friday July 5 - BOTH CENTERS CLOSED FOR Independence Day

Friday, August 23 - BOTH CENTERS CLOSED FOR Professional Development Day

If your family is planning a longer absence around one of those dates, or at another time, please let us know as soon as you are able!

Email: info@sc-centers.com
Website: www.sc-centers.com
Location: Burton and Brighton, MI
Phone: 810-344-8082