Best Cities for People with Disabilities

Peoria, Scottsdale and Chandler ranked in the top 5 cities!!!!

Way to go, Arizona!!!

 

For the full article, click here:  Best Cities for People with Disabilities

Tempe Beach Park, October 26th.... find us!!!!

Tempe Beach Park

Sunday, October 26, 2014

8:00AM - 2:00PM

The RESOURCE FAIR is a FREE event.

 

Arion Care Solutions, LLC will have a booth full of information for consumers and potential employees. Make sure to find us!

Join Our Team!!

Master’s Level Therapist ($32.00 - $36.00/hour)

Do you want to be part of an energetic, collaborative team? Join Arion’s team NOW!

Qualifications:

- Prevention and Support Training (Arion can help with this)

- Article 9 Training (Arion can help with this)

- Trainings Required by Arion Care Solutions, LLC

- A license to practice psychology or behavior analysis in the state of Arizona, OR

- A Master’s degree in behavior analysis, psychology, special education, or related field AND

- Fifteen (15) hours of graduate level coursework in behavior analysis, AND

- Six (6) months of full-time, supervised employment in behavior analysis under the supervision of a certified behavior analyst, OR

- Certification as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, must be supervised by a Licensed Behavior Analyst

Contact Sarah Duarte, sduarte@arioncaresolutions.com for additional information!

Arion Care Solution, LLC #services

Arion Care Solutions, LLC takes pride in providing an extensive list of services for our families!

Dedicated to Serving Families Across the Valley

Attendant Care •Respite •Habilitation •Individually Designed Living Arrangements • Speech Therapy •Behavioral Services •In-Home Elder Care •Training and Education

Visit our website to learn more about our services!     http://arioncaresolutions.com/

ABA Treatment

Did you check out our post about ABA MYTHS and MISCONCEPTIONS??

#data #data #data

Confused about ABA??? Check this out!

This is a GREAT article highlighting common myths and misconceptions about ABA therapy.
If you read one article today, make it this one!

Myths and Misconceptions

Congrats!!

We are so proud of Kayla Rosenberger and Erin Polk for passing their BCBA board exams!!! This is an incredible accomplishment that requires years of hard work and dedication. Excellent work, ladies!

Excited for our clinics today!

7th Annual World Focus on Autism

September 25th

7th Annual World Focus on Autism

Button Snake

This is a GREAT idea to support buttoning and fine motor skills!

Looking for Fine Motor Activities??

These craft ideas are perfect for developing fine motor skills!


18 Fine Motor Activities!

#makeithappen.

Parents and Caregivers! Online Course Available

This online course is designed for those supporting individuals with autism. Target audiences are: siblings, in-home support workers, agency support providers and community members.
Click on the link below for additional infomation.
Online Course

WALK NOW FOR AUTISM SPEAKS KICK-OFF LUNCHEON

What an amazing experience to be in a room filled with those who are personally touched by autism or other disabilities and all coming together for such an amazing event!  The owner of Sprouts ,Doug Sanders, who's company alone is striving to raise 6 million dollars this year for autism shared his journey with autism and was truly an inspiration to listen to his wife speak about what they've gone through and fought for to make sure their son had the absolute best!  #SARRC #AutismSpeaks



If you would like to join to walk/fundraise with Arion Care Solutions LLC follow this link!Team Arion Care!  For more information on this walk that started in 2006 with 2,000 walkers and now an estimated 25,000 walkers/runners this year Click here!!

FBA #class

We have a new & exciting class to offer!

Functional Behavior Assessment

This comprehensive two hour class covers the defining characteristics of a Functional Behavior Assessment. This class reviews the components of conducting a FBA, an in depth understanding of behavior and identifying functions of behaviors, understanding the role of the FBA and interventions, creating functionally equivalent interventions, and practice formulating hypotheses and developing interventions. This class requires approval from the IBTD and is ideal for employees required to conduct FBAs, providers working as a junior/senior technician, or a provider working with a member who has a FBA.

Check the Arion Care Solutions, LLC calendar for class dates and times.
Classes are #free for employees and parents.
CALENDAR

Free Webinar! Autism and GI/Nutrition Issues

Follow the link below for additional information or to register.
Webinar Information

Anthony Ianni - Back to School Experiences #adultswithAUTISM

This is a wonderful story with great advice.
#theimpossibleisNOTHING #utilizeyourRESOURCES

Back to School Experiences

#awareness

Inspiration

This is one of the most eye-opening videos for our community.
Take a moment and learn about Carly.

Carly

Celiacs? Some of my #glutenfree favorites!

Looking to try some new gluten-free foods?
Check out these sites for some inspiration!

123 Gluten Free!
Ians Natural Foods
So Delicious #cookiesandcream #glutenfree #dairyfree
Way Better

Need Services? We can help!

Happy Friday! #accept #understand #love

I am SO excited for #FALL! #play

I know it is slightly early... I just couldn't resist! These activities look so fun.
Enjoy!

Fall Play Activities

Shaving Cream: PUMPKIN PIE!

The MU Thompson Center for Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders 9th Annual Autism Conference

This conference aims to educate and provide support for professionals who work with individuals with autism spectrum disorders, including Board Certified Physicians, Psychologists, Psychiatrists, Applied Behavioral Analysts, Social Workers, Educators, Nurses, Speech & Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, and others interested in the field of autism spectrum disorders.

The conference upholds a commitment to sharing comprehensive, up-to-date coverage of assessment and intervention strategies supported by research. The conference will include a University of Missouri Thompson Center Meet and Greet, and sessions presented by regionally and nationally-recognized researchers and practitioners in the field of autism.

For more information:
Conference Information

Meet our Psychology Intern, Reyna!

Salutations!

My name is Reyna. I am a senior at Arizona State University, West Campus. I am graduating December 2014 with honors and a degree in Psychology, all before my twenty-first birthday. Currently, I am part of the Leadership Scholarship Program, a prestigious scholarship given to only twenty-two students in the entire state that exemplify strong leadership in various aspects of their lives. I aspire to become a child and family therapist, aiding children and their parents in overcoming obstacles that impede children from reaching their optimal physical and emotional growth. With my vast hands-on experience in educational settings, I am certain that being part of the Arion team will provide me with the finest experience in working with children. Ultimately, my desire is to make a difference in the lives of children and to positively impact their lives.  

Early Childhood Milestone Map #resources #autismspeaks #earlyintervention

Autism Speaks created this Milestone Map for parents to review typically demonstrated milestones within the first five years of life.

Click on the link below to view the full Milestone Map!
Early Childhood Milestone Map

NPR: Federal Officials Order Medicaid to Cover Autism Services

Check out the full article here -
NPR - blog

#awareness

Pieceful Solutions in the news #resources

Pieceful Solutions is a local school designed for students with autism.
Learn more information about Pieceful Solutions through an AZ Family article...

Pieceful Solutions

#beYOU

What an INCREDIBLE rehearsal experience. Coming to AZ!!! #wingsforautism

What is Wings for Autism^®?

Wings for Autism^® is an airport “rehearsal” specially designed for individuals with autism spectrum disorders, their families and aviation professionals. Originated by the Charles River Center, a local chapter of The Arc, Wings for Autism^® is designed to alleviate some of the stress that families who have a child with autism experience when traveling by air. The program provides families with the opportunity to practice entering the airport, obtain boarding passes, go through security and board a plane. Wings for Autism^® also gives airport, airline, Transportation Security Administration professionals and other personnel the opportunity to observe, interact and deliver their services in a structured, learning environment. This experience is equally useful for families that have a member with other intellectual or developmental disabilities that are concerned about the ability of their family member to travel.

Click on the links for additional information!
WingsForAutism
Rehearsal Experience - Youtube

Wings for Autism^® is coming to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport!

The Arc of Arizona is partnering with Southwest, American Airlines and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to bring this event to Phoenix! Registration is now open. Space is limited.
Date: Friday, October 10, 2014
Time: TBD
If you have any questions relating to this event, please contact Jon Meyers (jon@arcarizona.org or 602-290-1632).

Tool Kits Available #autismspeaks #getconnected

Check out these tool kits made available for families through Autism Speaks!

Family Services: Tool Kits

Excited for our sessions today! #progress

#nationaldogday #autismservicedog

Practicing Discrete Trial Training #teamwork #DTT

Practicing DTT!

New Classes! #knowledgeispower

Introduction to Applied Behavior Analysis

Introduction to Applied Behavior Analysis is a 3.5 hour class that focuses on the characteristics of ABA, benefits and uses of ABA, three term contingency, reinforcement/punishment, reinforcers and reinforcer effectiveness, functions of behavior and interventions. This class is ideal for participants that are seeking additional information regarding principles of ABA, habilitation providers, technicians and/or specialized habilitation staff.

Introduction to Discrete Trial Training

This comprehensive two-hour training teaches the essential components of a Discrete Trial Training program. The class will review benefits of using DTT, basic terminology, effective instructional strategies, the components/steps of a DTT program, prompting strategies, tips for successful programming and allows for hands on practice with data collection and manipulatives to demonstrate learned skills. This class is for those who have received approval from the Intensive Behavioral Treatment Department and are currently or will be implementing specialized habilitation services.

Strategies for Success: Understanding Structure and Support

This comprehensive two hour training class Strategies for Success: Understanding Structure and Support focuses on understanding our primary goals as providers, how pairing is used in therapy, gaining instructional control, understanding schedules of reinforcement, learning teaching strategies such as shaping, chaining, and stimulus control, and how to fade the prompts we use to promote independence as well as how to maintain and generalize the skills we teach. This class is ideal for those who have already taken the Introduction to ABA course but is open to anyone who would like a more in depth analysis of teaching strategies and ABA principles.

Check the Arion Care Solutions calendar for upcoming classes!
Arion Care Solutions: Calendar

Every Child Can #LEARN

#PECS Support

PECS Resource Guide                          PECS Fact Sheet

Sensory Camp in Chandler, AZ! #contactMegan

Check out Kreed's World! #AAC #NOLIMITS

Kreed's World Blog Spot

#dreamBIG

Meet Kayla Rosenberger!

Hello! I am Kayla Rosenberger, a Behavioral Specialist for Arion Care Solutions, LLC.  I have two Bachelor's Degrees from Arizona State University; Elementary Education and Special Education: Cross Categorical Specialization. My Master’s Degree is in Curriculum and Instruction with a Specialization in Applied Behavior Analysis from Arizona State University.
Prior to joining the Arion Care Solutions, LLC team, I was a self-contained Special Education teacher in a local school district for five years and I have worked in the field providing habilitation and respite for six years. I am thrilled to join the Arion Care team as each and every employee is visibly dedicated to making a difference for the individuals that we service.  My passion lies within the field of autism but I also have experience with developmental delays and emotional disturbance.  I have completed all necessary requirements including sitting for the BCBA exam and I am anxiously awaiting the results to continue pursuing my goal of becoming a Licensed Behavior Analyst here in Arizona!

Glendale Community College - Behavioral Health Sciences

On August 20th, Sarah and Kayla met with the Department Chair of Behavioral Health Sciences at Glendale Community College. Arion Care Solutions, LLC and GCC are partnering to create opportunities for undergraduate students to extend their content knowledge and gain quality experiences in the field of behavioral health.

GCC is currently offering exciting programs including:
Advanced Behavioral Health Sciences (AAS)
Advanced Behavioral Health Sciences Certificate (CCL)
Behavioral Health, Basic (CCL)

Contact us for additional information!

GCC - Behavioral Health Sciences

 

Meet Sarah Duarte

Hello! My name is Sarah Duarte. I completed both my undergraduate and graduate degrees from Arizona State University. I have two Bachelor's Degrees, Elementary Education and Special Education: Cross Categorical Specialization. My Master’s Degree is in Curriculum and Instruction with a Specialization in Applied Behavior Analysis. I am nationally qualified as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst ®, BCBA ® as well as a Licensed Behavior Analyst in the state of Arizona. I seek to improve the field of ABA by participating in local organizations. I am currently a member and participate on the Ethics Committee for AZ-ABA.

I began working for Arion Care Solutions, LLC in 2007 as a Habilitation and Respite Provider. In 2009, I started working for a local school district as a Special Education Teacher serving children at Title 1 School Sites. I spent five years teaching in a self-contained setting designed for students with Autism Spectrum Disorders. During my Special Education career, I mentored ASU teacher candidates; I thoroughly enjoy teaching adults as much as I love working with children.

I look forward to facilitating children and adults in making socially significant changes to increase quality of life for many years to come.

 

 

 

2nd Annual Walk Now Resource Fair Reception

On August 19th, Kayla and Sarah met with representatives from Autism Speaks, local non-profits, local agencies as well as volunteers at SARRC. By participating in this event, we were able to learn about resources in our community that support individuals with autism as well as individuals with developmental delays. We are excited to be included in an amazing community of professionals dedicated to providing exemplary services to individuals and families in need.
 #resources #teamwork

Now Offering Behavioral Services to Local Schools #backtoschool #support

Community Support Groups and APPS for Autism!!

Now Offering Behavioral Services

Introducing.....

We are excited to create this blog as a resource for parents/families/providers!  Check in to see what's new each week! Coming this week top 10 kid friendly #gluten free meals and exciting new services within our Intensive Behavioral Treatment Department