Growing Times - January '21

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Doing Everything In Her Power
“As a kid, I had a harder time reading,” says Leah, a veteran educator currently with the Eau Claire, WI school district and a long-time S.M.A.R.T. advocate, whose passion for teaching and love for her students are palpable.  “And I want to do everything in my power to prevent others from struggling.”

Her first teaching experiences with 4th and 5th grade bi-lingual students, convinced her that early education was where she belonged: “My highest reader was at a 2nd grade level and the rest of the students were at pre-primer. I needed to be somewhere where I could make a difference before these kids even start to learn how to read. So, I moved to kindergarten the following year, which was perfect because then I could give them a solid foundation.”
​>> Keep Reading

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Great Deals on Prescription Glasses!
ACTG’s Vision Clinic has great deals on glasses! Metal, plastic, metal-free, and no-break frames available in sizes to fit the whole family! Special packages with lenses, anti-scratch and anti-reflective coatings starting at only $70! Transitions, blue light blockers and polarized lenses also available. 

Already have a pair? Consider a computer pair, sunglasses, or maybe a second pair just in case! Call us today at (612) 789-1236 or email vision@actg.org to learn more!

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Online Training: Finding Calm and Focus with Audio-Visual Entrainment
Tuesdays: January 26 and February 2, 9, 16 | 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM​

Change Your Brain, Change Your Life!
Are you feeling overwhelmed, tired or maybe just looking for a little peace of mind in the chaotic world around us? ​Join us for a 4-week virtual workshop titled, “Finding Calm and Focus with Audio-Visual Entrainment (AVE),” and discover a noninvasive brain-training program designed to help users regulate their emotional states. Attendees will learn how to implement specific entrainment programs, like energize, meditate, sleep and mood boost, from ACTG’s Director of Neurotechnology, Kelly Pittman.

Registration is NOW OPEN at ACTG.org
This course also includes an overview of how entrainment works in the brain, access to a private Facebook group for ongoing discussion, and a complimentary neurofeedback session. ​​

​Attendees are encouraged to use their own AVE systems during the training. However, if you do not have an AVE system, rental units are available. Please indicate on the registration form if you are interested in a rental unit. 

Register Here

​AVE systems are for sale on ACTG.org. Great for the whole family and easy to use in the convenience of your own home! For more information about the online workshop, or questions about AVE systems, please call (612) 706-5551 or email neuro@actg.org.

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In-Home Neurofeedback Units Available to Rent
A Chance To Grow currently has Neurofeedback units available to rent! Relieve stress, improve focus, and train your brain in the comfort of your own home, whenever you want it and whenever you need it! In-home neurofeedback is great for individuals of all ages, especially for families that have more than one person participating in the program.

Clients will participate in a one-hour training session, covering the details of the rental contract, precise hook up of the sensors, and how to start the system and run sessions. Please note that assessment forms and waivers will need to be filled out before taking the system home for the first time. To learn more and to get started, please contact us at neuro@actg.org or visit the Neurofeedback Rentals page on our website.

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ACTG Clinics: In-Person and Teletherapy Services Available

A Chance To Grow’s Clinical Services offer in-person, one-on-one sessions for ALL our services, including Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, the Neuro Integrative Clinic (pictured), Audiology and Vision/OptomEYES Therapy. Our therapists follow all the recommended safety guidelines from the MN Dept. of Health, including wearing masks during sessions and sanitizing the therapy space before each appointment. 

Additionally, we offer Teletherapy Services for our OT and Speech clients. Our goal is to ensure the safe, effective and appropriate delivery of our services to keep our clients as healthy as possible.
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If you or a loved one could benefit from one or more of our integrated services, we invite you to complete a Symptoms Checklist or Scheduling Request form. Let our amazing team of therapists and clinicians help you reach your full potential!

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Need Help Caring For a Loved One?
​Are you struggling to care for a family member with special needs? If so, we invite you to consider ACTG’s Home-Based Services, featuring personal care assistants (PCA), homemaking and respite care. Our dedicated team is committed to helping families achieve positive outcomes by providing custom plans tailored to each situation. 

Even better, our services allow clients to hire a family member or a friend so that your loved ones are cared for by someone they know. To see if you qualify, call us at (612) 789-1236  to find the right program for you!

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Registration Open for 2021 S.M.A.R.T. and S.M.A.R.T. Pre-K Workshops!
The first S.M.A.R.T. and S.M.A.R.T. Pre-K Workshops of the 2021 are right around the corner! Don’t miss your chance to boost your students’ learning readiness skills. Our instructors will
provide you with everything you need to implement this brain-stimulating program in your classroom this year! If you are an educator working with Pre-K - 3rd graders, this program is for YOU! Click here to register.

S.M.A.R.T. Workshop
February 23-25, 2021

S.M.A.R.T. Pre-K Workshop
March 2-4, 2021

All workshops will be held at A Chance To Grow's facility in Minneapolis, MN

Register two weeks in advance and save $25! S.M.A.R.T. Workshops are following all the safety guidelines provided by the Minnesota Department of Health. Training room is set for social distancing so space is limited. Register today to ensure your spot!

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Thank You for Supporting ACTG’s Holiday Gift Auction

Last month, ACTG held its first online Holiday Gift Auction fundraiser and we are thrilled to report that the event was a smashing success! Thank you to all the organizations and individuals for their generous donations, especially the Wedum Family Foundation, the St. Vincent de Paul Society, and the Northeast Minneapolis Kiwanis. We would also like to thank all of the bidders for their participation. Your support allows us to continue to provide life-changing programs and services to help individuals reach their highest potential. We are truly grateful.