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Growing Times - April '23

4/18/2023

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The Best Kept Secret

Hadley is a shy but sweet teenager who loves her family, friends and especially her dog, Buddy. From the beginning, school hasn’t come easy to her. Her parents first noticed something was amiss in second grade when they’d try to do homework with her and she’d cry and beg not to do it. Her writing looked more like a toddler’s handwriting and she couldn’t seem to stay focused on the class material. Her parents were worried – they knew she was smart, yet she struggled in virtually every subject in school, especially reading and math. They were determined to get her the help she needed and began searching for answers. A full neurological evaluation yielded diagnoses of ADHD and Dyslexia.

> Continue reading about Hadley's journey

Thank you OTs!

We are so grateful for all the amazing, life-changing work that our OTs do. Each and every day they help their clients gain independence to reach their full potential. Thank you to all the OTs for your dedicated service!

Summer 2023 S.M.A.R.T. Workshops!

We are excited to announce our upcoming schedule of S.M.A.R.T. and S.M.A.R.T. Pre-K Workshop dates for this summer (and beyond) at A Chance To Grow! If you are an educator working with Pre-K - 3rd graders, this is the program for YOU! Registration is now open for all workshops.

S.M.A.R.T. Workshops

S.M.A.R.T. Pre-K Workshops

All workshops will be held at A Chance To Grow in Minneapolis, MN unless otherwise noted. Register two weeks in advance and save $25 on your registration fee. Register today and secure your spot!

Advanced-Brain Summer Intensives

Take advantage of summer break and complete our 20-session Advanced-Brain Summer Intensive in 6-10 weeks!

Combining in-clinic Neurofeedback with optional at-home Audio-Visual Entrainment, this intensive allows you to train up to 3 times per week with flexible scheduling to see positive results faster!

If you or a loved one struggles with a lack of focus, sleep issues, emotional instability, inability to calm, or brain fog, then this intensive may be a good fit. Call (612) 789-1236 to schedule a free consultation and learn more about the program!

Neuro Integrative Intensives available This summer!

The Neuro Integrative Intensive combines several interventions that collectively promote brain growth and development through purposeful movement. By establishing more efficient neurological connections between the brain and body, this intensive can improve higher-level functioning as well as physical and emotional independence. Space is filling up, visit our Summer Programs page and complete a Program Inquiry to get started!

Vision Clinic Has a New Home!

A Chance To Grow's Vision Services have moved offices in our building, just down the hall to suite 220. The new space provides more room for vision therapy activities, optometric equipment, eyeglass frames and offices. Additionally, the new space will allow us to see even more clients! Call us to day at (612) 789-1236 to schedule an exam and come see it for yourself! Or, take a video tour with Dr. May!

MNRI Courses at ACTG Begin this Month!

A Chance To Grow is hosting two Masgutova Neurosensorimotor Reflex Integration (MNRI) courses this spring. The first course, titled Dynamic and Postural Reflex Integration, runs from April 21-24, 2023 and is led by Trina Deiss. The course focuses on the importance of primary motor reflex pattern maturation. The cost for the course is $756.

The second course, titled Proprioceptive and Cognitive Integration, runs from May 19-21, 2023, and is led by Theresa Fischer. In this course, participants explore links between the proprioceptive and cognitive systems. The cost for the course is $576.

To learn more or register for either course, visit www.masgutovamethod.com/events. For all other questions, please call (612) 706-5553.

Minnesota Autism Conference: April 26-28

A Chance To Grow is excited to be sponsoring & exhibiting at the 28th Annual Minnesota Autism Conference at the Marriot Minneapolis Airport Hotel in Bloomington. The event runs April 26-28 and will have keynote speakers and breakout sessions featuring experts, educators, caregivers, parents and support professionals highlighting ways to connect, collaborate, educate and advocate for the Autism community. Registration is still open. For more information or to sign up for the conference, please visit the Autism Society of Minnesota’s website.

2023 Race for the Children is Back!

The 32nd Running of the Race for the Children event will be held on Sunday, August 20, 2023 at Canterbury Park in Shakopee, MN. Event details, sponsorship, auction donation and registration information can now be found on our Race for the Children page. Proceeds from the event support the essential programs and services of A Chance To Grow. Contact us at (612) 789-1236 to learn more!

Turnquist Awarded Revitalization Grant

The Turnquist Child Enrichment Center has been awarded a Facilities Revitalization Grant from First Children’s Finance and the Minnesota Department of Human Services! The $15,000 grant will help us make our child care space safer and more welcoming for our littlest clients and their families. Thank you to First Children’s Finance and Minnesota DHS. We are very grateful for your support!

Garden of Hope Launches July 1

ACTG is launching a new fundraising initiative, called The Garden of Hope, for those who want to provide ongoing support. You can ensure we have the resources to sustain operations and continue our legacy of innovation by making small monthly donations. Enrollment opens on July 1, 2023, and members receive special perks! Details can be found on our website at our Garden of Hope page!

Employment Openings

A Chance To Grow is hiring!

Clinical Services is seeking a FT Speech-Language Pathologist
Turnquist Child Enrichment Center is seeking a FT Infant Assistant Teacher/Aide
Development team is seeking a Summer Intern to help with events

To learn more about each position, or to apply, please visit our Employment page.

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