Thank you for spreading the word,

Susie

We would like to thank Jackson and Company for the tasty food and impecable staff, Bergman and Johnson for the gorgeous flower arrangements, Christian Strain for all of our technical needs both on the website and at the gallery, and our board members for all their help. We would also like to announce our two new board members: Holly Waltrip and Tiffany Smith. Holly currently serves as a board member for Dec Your Room which decorates children’s hosptial rooms, and Tiffany currently serves as a board member for the Children’s Museum of Houston. Not only our they dear friends but they are great members of society and will bring more heart and love to Susie Bean Gives.

We hope to see everyone at our next Fall Fundraiser. Thank you again to all our family and friends for their on-going support!

Susie/Dr. Salek

Free ABA trainings by Dr. Salek
August 13th from 10am to 4am in Sugarland, TX
August 16th from 1 to 3 in Beaumont, TX
August 21st from 1 to 2 in Liberty, TX
August 24th from 1:45 to 2:45 at The Parish School in Houston, TX

December 6th from 9:15 to 10:00 at The Parish School: Sibling and Peer Relationships for Autistic and Behavior Disorder Children

University of Houston Clear Lake has free trainings for the public: All 10:30 to 12:30 at Lecture Hall 1100 in the Student Services Building:
September 22nd: Pushing the Envelope-Looking for Austim Spectrum Disorder in Infants
October 13th: The Basics of ABA: Understanding Behavior
November 3rd: Strategies for Increasing Compliance
December 8th: Toilet Training
January 19th: Teaching Children with Developmental Disabilities Problem Behavior in Community Settings
March 23rd: Transitions for Success
April 20th: Independent Living

Please pass along the information. If you want to attend Dr. Salek’s trainings please email us at her email above.

September 22nd

We encourage all families to visit Lighthouse Learning and Resource shop. They carry products for sensory integration, OT (weighted visits, caps, shirts), speech, behavior, motor skills, and a vast library on all topics pertaining to children. I thoroughly enjoy my visits to the boutique and always leave with resources and gifts for my clients, child, and nieces/nephews. Lighthouse Learning and Resource also provides training and advocacy for parents and children. It is truly a one-stop-shop for all your needs related to your child. We are so please with our new partnership.

Susie

If you are a family with a child with autism and/or mental illness needing a one time scholarship to help supplement your income and help pay for necessary services for your child:
1. Please give your service provider (psychologist, speech therapist, occupational therapist, music therapist, Behaviorist, or psychiatrist) our website and/or email address.
2. Please have them contact us.
3. We will send them a service provider agreement that must be filled out and returned to us with all information completed.
4. Once we receive this agreement and the service provider is qualified (certified, licensed), we will send a scholarship to the provider for your child’s services.

If you are a service provider wanting to participate in our program and offer those families in financial need with a child with autism and/or mental illness a Susie Bean scholarship:
1. Please email us at rlsalek@drsalek.com.
2. Please put Scholarship in the subject line.
3. We will send you a service provider agreement that will need to be completed with your information, families’ information, and both your signature and family’s signature.
4. Please scan and return to the same email address.
5. If all information is completed and you are certified, licensed in your field in your state, we will send a scholarship check you office address.

We truly want to acquire qualified service providers in every city that can identify families needing financial help and are willing to accept our scholarships. We have funds that we want to disburse and are waiting to hear from service providers and are waiting to receive completed agreements. Please spread the word. If you are neither a family in need or a service provider and want to help, please pass the information along via facebook, email, twitter, word of mouth etc…We all know a family with an autistic or mentally ill child having to pay for expensive services. PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD AND PURCHASE SOME OF OUR PRODUCTS SO WE CAN CONTINUE TO FUND THESE SERVICES AND CHANGE LIVES!!!!

Susie

The “Pencils” – As my daughter prepared for a new school year, I wanted a photo to represent “Back to School” and life as a student. Everyone remembers the feeling of getting new school supplies and sharp, new pencils with clean erasers. Kids are hopeful about the new year while placing their new supplies in a crisp pencil bag. The “Pencils” is part of the 2010 collection. Size 2T fits sizes 2T and 3T. Size 4T fits 4T and 5 years.

I hope everyone has helped out in their community this month for Autism Awareness Month. Next month is Mental Heath Month. Please lend a hand to those around you suffering from a mental illness or raising a child with a mental illness. Here are the steps for getting help when you or your child suffers from a mental health issue:
1. Realize and identify that something is not right
2. Seek out a qualified psychologist/psychiatrist
These first two steps can be daunting and incredibly difficult. These are the most crucial steps to changing your future or your child’s
3. Get a correct diagnosis. Please see at least two qualified professionals.
4. Follow through with treatment.

http://www.webmd.com/anxiety-panic/guide/mental-health-tests-you-take

5. Attend local support groups for parents, adults, spouses etc…
6. Always remember the Suicide Prevention Hotline 1 800 273 TALK. Please pass on to your pre teen, teen or whomever is needing help.

Please join in the 2012 Mental Health Walk in Houston on Oct. 20, 2012. Please sign up and start raising money for the cause.

http://thehoustonwalk.org/

Please spread the word to all your friends: SUSIE BEAN will give scholarships to service providers so families with an autistic or mental ill child can get services for FREE.

Susie