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In This Issue FOCUS on FOCUS Meet and Greet Guest Spotlight Summer Activities for Children and Teens with ADHD How to Obtain a Handicap Placard or Plate Respite Update EFMP Library Update Summer EFMP Events Fun in the Sun Crafts Summer Safety Tips

Summer is finally here and our focus for this newsletter is to let you know abou

and their teens to come and learn the strategies to stay cool in our

Challenging Children Day and Evening workshops will continue each month offering

FOCUS on FOCUS

Have you ever had one of those days where nothing seems to go right? You get up a find yourself feeling stressed and upset.

Now what? Your spouse needs help with the dishes, the kids want your attention an

Using the Feeling Thermometer can help you regulate your emotions by becoming a

The Feeling Thermometer is a way to talk about how strongly you feel an emotion s

The green zone indicates "comfortable" feelings (e.g., calm, joy, h (e.g., annoyed, frustrated, worried, upset, sad), and the red zone

We use the words "comfortable" and "uncomfortable" instead of spe worried and all of those emotions might put you at a high level of d

On the other end of the spectrum you might feel really happy, calm, content, peac

We also use the Feeling Thermometer to help us identify our ideal zone. This is a r zone we have just enough stress to motivate us, but not so stressed that we cannot

We cannot regulate our emotions until we become aware of how we feel. Once we our emotions so we can function optimally. Consider the examples below:

Once I become more aware of when I am high on the Feeling Thermometer, I can c situation in a way that is more useful and supportive.

Once I notice pressure building in my head, it signifies that I am starti

When you use the Feeling Thermometer with your family you'll notice t know what it means to be in the green zone or up in the orange zone).

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Meet and Greet Spotlight

With the summer fast approaching we might find ourselves in need of f Story Time, Yoga are just to name a few! Don't have kids? The Midway Center! They'd love to have you!

Summer Activities for Children and Teens with

Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADD/ADHD) do b if there isn't something going on every second. So, what can a parent d

Try summer activities that spark creativity and boost self Plan for at least one success a day. Use technology to entertain.

They should satisfy your child's natural curiosity about the world and e Children gain a sense of fulfillment and personal pride from acquiring n Make sure your child gets to do at least one thing he's really good at --

There are many kinds of software designed to amuse and educate your Give your child a say in his day. Put your child in charge of some free so fun -- like chores.

Have "family" fun.

"It shows your child he's loved and that he's OK just the way he is," says a game or going on a family outing or vacation together. It's all good."

Give them time to dream.

Even the most energetic kids need downtime. Help them find a hobby for quiet tim time in the morning, and save structured activities for the afternoon, when he's mo

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Obtaining Handicap Placards & Plates

"North Carolina law provides for parking assistance to vehicle owners whose medica arthritic, neurological or orthopedic conditions" (NC General Statutes 20-37.6). Peranent placards and license plates are available as well as a temporary placard (v DOT DMV website at http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=bmzi8jdab&et=1105758345786&s BFP_ZdhuHnZwf1rTKoOEzzoHMeBR6xUmBsENTEWPfnz90lrk_VxTVa8KzevJoiUc1rjYoL

Respite
1. Exceeding 6 hours of respite care in a day

Respite care is to be used for short durations of rest. Headquar 2. Submitting reimbursement request late

Respite reimbursement claims should be submitted no later tha 3. Receipts not completed properly

Respite care receipts must be filled out each time care is provid 4. Missing signatures

When submitting the reimbursement request, please ensure the signature areas are highlighted in yellow for ease in locating. 5.

Writing in blue & green sections of reimbursement request fo

The only areas to be completed by the parent or childcare provi

Please be sure to review the Statement of Understanding period

For further information regarding respite care reimbursement, p

EFMP Library Update

The newest additions to our library are great tools for parents, educators or anyone

This innovative and timely picture book teaches children that they have the ability introduces children to the anatomy and various functions of the brain in a fun and e

All Dogs Have ADHD takes an inspiring and affectionate look at At instantly recognizable to those who are familiar with ADHD. This d it means to be considered 'different.' Absorbing and enjoyable, th

With simple words and delightful pictures, Angela Wine expresses

Other titles available include: How to take the Grrrr Out of Anger Of Mice and Aliens An Asperger Adventure A Rainbow of Friends Don't Call Me Special A First Look at Disability What do Do When You Worry Too Much The Special Needs Acceptance Book Being a Friend to Someone with Special Needs The Autism Acceptance Book Being a Friend to Someone with Autism.

Check our the summer EFMP workshops JUNE

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Informed Effective Parents Webinar/Workshop Register today: http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=bmzi8jdab&et=1105758345786&s=912&e=00 dH7QBFfjwr7dL9bwn8_JqxouJuO60RBPXPYm9b_PENRdJCYjYPyDAb0_YBcnrZmr 22 1100 28 1830 Challenging Children Daytime Workshop Challenging Children Evening Workshop

JULY
1 1130 13 0900 20 1100 26 1830 27 1000 EFMP Meet and Greet - TRICARE Keeping Your Cool All Summer Long Parent/Teen Workshop Writing Effective IEPs Challenging Children Verbal Behavior Communication Techniques

AUGUST
5 1130 EFMP Meet and Greet - Disability Rights of North Carolina

17 1100 23 1830 24 1100 31 0900

I'm Growing Up! Moving from Early Intervention to Preschool/Kindergarton Challenging Children Evening Challenging Children Daytime Creating a Positive Environment

Take advantage of the summer events at your base library! The library offers a sum

The Children Youth and Teens program also offers activities for our youth. Camp F somewhere for your teen to hang out during the summer? Try the CYPT Teen Squad

There are a number of youth sports activities that are held during the summer. For

For more information about all of the mentioned activities, or to check out others t

Fun in the Sun Crafts

Instructions: Start out by painting or coloring the paper plate yellow. This will be the sun's f

Trace 6 hand prints onto yellow or orange construction paper. Cut them out. Put a little bit of glue on the bottom edge of the palm of each hand print and p As a finishing touch, draw or paint a face on your sun. Now you can hang it up, Other craft activities can be found at: http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp? llr=bmzi8jdab&et=1105758345786&s=912&e=001zJgL8CglQuk9J9tc1YSgIzKOCvfE a_4l3iNTWva9vJdIbTJ655ZU=

Safety Tips for Children with Special Needs

Article from The National SAFE KIDS Campaign . Nine million or 13% of U.S. children under 18 years have a special health cognitive, emotional or social limitations have significantly higher rates of

ATTENTION-DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER Kids with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) get hurt more o children tend to act more impulsively and appear to be at special risk for in Use visuals reminders: The "Mr. Yuk" stickers from poison prevention cente tools, the attic door, the stove, the knife drawer, or any other potential so Make rules specific and clear. Establish exactly what's off limits. Make a chart of specific safety rules and post it in your child's room and FIRE SAFETY FOR CHILDREN WITH HEARING IMPAIRMENTS There are 28 million deaf and hard of hearing Americans who are unable to availability of flashing or vibrating smoke alarms, and the importance of pr The United States Fire Administration (USFA) encourages the hearing impa For children in wheelchairs, an accessible exit is critical. The fire de

Contact your local fire department for information about obtaining a

Install a flashing or vibrating smoke alarm on every level of your ho

Make sure a TTY/TDD or phone (if used) is next to your bed, within

Keep emergency telephone numbers and hearing aids (if necessary

Be sure to inform family members, the building manager, or a neig TTY devices if necessary) and explain your special needs.

Ask emergency providers to keep your special needs information on

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