Wellness Student of the Month: Ashley Titone

By Jamie Kennedy, Brevard Center Health & Wellness Coordinator

Ashley’s Wellness successes are a culmination of her independent and group session efforts. Routine, independent exercise is a part of Wellness is where Ashley has really shown growth. “I enjoy using my treadmill at my apartment because afterwards I’m not as stressed and I feel good about myself.” Additionally, her flawless attendance record is an example to other students.

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Community Service at the Brevard Center

By Janet Hrezo, CIP Brevard Center

Community Service is an important part of the program at the Brevard Center. In the past, students have worked with a wide range of organizations and in many different capacities which gives each student an opportunity to meet new people, to feel more a part of the community and to make a difference in the lives of others. Recent activities have included Brevard Zoo’s “Boo at the Zoo”, “Woofstock” to benefit Greyhound Pets of America and Autism Speaks’ “Walk Now for Autism” for which Ashley Titone raised over $2000 in contributions.

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Brevard Weekend Activities

Weekend Activities
September 3 – 6 , 2010

Friday
Grill and Chill 5-7pm
First Friday Festival Cape Canaveral; Music, Arts and Crafts 7-10pm
In case of Rain!!! Game and Movie Night in The Center.

Saturday
Cocoa Beach Pier Surf Contest; Surf Competition, live music, exhibits,
poster signing, Karate demonstrations and MORE!!!! 10-3pm
In case of Rain!!! Merritt mall.

Dining out at the NEW Trinidadian Restaurant!! Come and celebrate cultural
diversity!!!!6-8p

Sunday
Indialantic Beach Walk 10:30-1:00 – 5pm

Bowling; Final Round 6-8pm
Barnes and Noble 6-8pm

Monday— Labor Day
Pool party at Moultrie’s; 12-3pm; Bring your own snacks

Connections 4:00pm

Fee Avenue Library 2pm

Grocery shopping 7:00pm

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I’m Independent: A Guide to Prove It

By the students at the Brevard Center

A guide on how to change your parents perspectives during home visitations.

Since you have come to CIP you have made many strides; college, and internship, having roommates, pushing yourself to do new things (and some you might not even be aware of). Your parents, wishing the best for you, gave you this opportunity to learn and grow independently of them.

Now that you are home, you may start to feel like you are in the middle of both worlds, your life living at home with your parents and your life at CIP. The students at the Brevard Center have brainstormed some ways to fight regression and make the most out of your changing relationships with your family.

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Brevard Center Holiday Party

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.

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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…

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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.

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Brevard Staff Present at Florida Tech

By Joan Williamson, Brevard Center, Program Director

The Brevard Center has an extraordinary resource in Florida Tech’s School of Psychology. Located in Melbourne, the school offers free monthly workshops which are open to anyone interested in issues related to autism.

On October 28, the workshop, “Understanding Autism from a Clinical and Sensory Perspective” was presented by the Brevard Center’s Dr. Debra Sloane and Karen Rathgeber. The workshop was held in the Scott Center, a new 22,000 foot facility that provides services for individuals with autism spectrum disorders and training for parents, educators and other professionals as well as research on effective treatments for autism.

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A Day at Kennedy Space Center with Charlie Nielsen

By Charlie Nielsen, Brevard Center, First-Year Student

On Thursday, November 7, I went to Kennedy Space Center for their Disability Mentoring Day. I had an unforgettable day. The day started off with meeting my mentor. His name was Eli and he designs facilities for the Kennedy Space Center. I also met Gabe who helped coordinate the event. He drove us around in his 1970 convertible Shelby Torino. He had the top down and it was a beautiful day outside. That was a lot of fun.

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Where Are They Now? Alumni Report

By Janet Hrezo, Brevard Center

Students never really leave CIP. What they learn here goes with them and they always remain in our hearts. When Jarrett Suhr first came to the Brevard Center, we knew we had some work to do but, in the end, Jarrett met the challenge and triumphed.

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Andy Gulley: Brevard Center Wellness Student of the Month

By Jamie Kennedy, Brevard Center Health and Wellness Coordinator

Andy, a first-year student from Oviedo, Florida, has been working hard to lose weight and improve his personal grooming skills. He has lost 10 pounds since the start of the semester at CIP and is an active team member during group Health and Wellness sessions.

Andy’s exercise goals continue to improve as he puts forth great effort and has attuned himself to learning new movements during individual sessions. Currently, he is focusing on coordination exercises using a jump rope, practicing standard sit-ups, and understanding kettlebell swings, while also actively working towards maintaining a healthier diet.

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