By Kristen Vorisek, Berkshire Center Health & Wellness Coordinator
‘Tis the season for baked goods! This year, why not bake something a little more nutritious?
This flax muffin recipe has become a favorite, and it contains no white sugar, bleached flour, or butter.
High in fiber and healthy fats, these muffins are also quite delicious.
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By Janet Hrezo, Brevard Center staff
The Brevard Center was rocking on December 4 when students, staff and guests attended the 2009 Holiday Party. We were singing and dancing and shared good food and even better company as we got together for some fun and games.
Kaitlyn Finn, 2nd-year student, College Internship Program at the Berkeley Center
For as long as I’ve had a life philosophy, mine could be summed up by one word – balance. As a child with high levels of anxiety 1 was taught thought replacement therapy, replacing negative, destructive, irrational thoughts about what a failure I perceived myself as with positive, constructive statements.
Wellness Students of the Month
Modern and Innovative Techniques to Create Healthier Lifestyles
At the core of the program, CIP is committed to address the wellness of each student. The Wellness Program offers nutrition classes, fitness training, sensory diets, yoga and exercise clubs and many more modern and innovative techniques which help create healthier lifestyles and provide education about physical fitness and well-being.
The CIP Wellness Students of the Month are…
Brevard Center Internship Spotlight: Baer Air
By Janet Hrezo, Brevard Center
Jay Mikush, a first year student at the Brevard Center, is a young man with his head in the clouds. His goal is to be a pilot and he’s currently working on a private pilot’s license. His internship at Baer Air, a charter jet service in Melbourne, is a perfect match for him since it gives him the opportunity to learn about all aspects of aviation.
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Pumpkins in the Park – A 5k Run!
By Jamie Kennedy, Brevard Center Health & Wellness Coordinator
This semester two students competed in the annual Pumpkins in the Park 5k run! Peter Snell and Ben Kesselhaut (both former Health & Wellness students of the month) trained for three months prior and on the day of the race finished the race in 41 minutes and 30 minutes respectively. Both students ran the entire race course, which included a scenic waterfront portion and several hills.
Making the Most of the Holidays for Your Family and Your Son/Daughter on the Autism Spectrum
Contributed by Cathy Pratt, Ph.D., BCBA
Director, Indiana Resource Center for Autism
While many happily anticipate the coming holiday season, families of sons/daughters on the autism spectrum also understand the special challenges that may occur when schedules are disrupted and routines broken. Our hope is that by following these few helpful tips, families may lessen the stress of the holiday season and make it a more enjoyable experience for everyone involved. The following tips were developed with input from the Autism Society of America, the Indiana Resource Center for Autism, Easter Seals Crossroads, Sonya Ansari Center for Autism at Logan, and the Indiana Autism Leadership Network.
There are many social expectations in the act of giving and receiving gifts. Sometimes it can be hard to keep from blurting out the first thing that comes to your mind, like “Ewww!”, or “I will probably NEVER wear that”!
While sitcoms and movies may make light of these things, people in the real world have certain expectations when they give and receive gifts. Luckily for you we have provided some useful tips to make your holidays go that much smoother!
Below are some tips for graciously accepting gifts.
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