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Celebrate National Safety Month – and Win!
June is National Safety Month, and we’re making it fun and rewarding!
Each week, Amanda will highlight a new safety topic with an info board and a quick 3-question quiz. For every quiz you complete, you’ll earn an entry into our Summer Safety Survival Basket raffle—packed with seasonal goodies! Find the weekly info and quiz in the employee lounge (Northcrest), the workroom (Medical Park), or your email if you're off-site.
Thanks for making safety a priority!
Staff Discounts Through OPS
Don’t forget: OPS offers discounted memberships for our team! Big thanks to Linzie for securing this awesome benefit. Check out the flyer in workroom at either location for details or email your director if you are off-site.
Staff Spotlight: Sophie Whitsitt - Payroll Specialist and Technology Assistant
Sophie is always willing to try something new. She enjoys a challenge and is a natural problem solver. She consistently goes above and beyond to support both her team and clients of all ages. With a steady work ethic and a solution-oriented mindset, Sophie is always ready to jump in, lend a hand, and take on behind-the-scenes challenges—even those outside her official duties. Whether troubleshooting tech issues, handling intricate payroll needs, or staying late to assist with evening support groups, she brings reliability, flexibility, and wholehearted commitment to everything she does. Sophie thrives on learning new things and tackling complex problems, and her willingness to step up—even when no one is watching—makes a huge impact across the organization. Though her work may happen in the background, Sophie's contributions are essential and deeply appreciated.
Welcome New Staff!
Programs and Courses
Life Skills Keeps Growing
Our Life Skills courses have been such a hit that we’ve added a third section! Amanda has been in her element—teaching nutrition, leading hands-on recipe practice, and fostering great conversation and camaraderie among clients. The next round runs from June 23 – September 15 on Mondays, 3:30–4:30 p.m.
Coming Soon: Self-Advocacy Course
Starting in July, we’ll be launching a Self-Advocacy course designed to empower our clients with education about their rights and well and practice with communication and decision-making skills. Stay tuned for more details!
ABA Services
Muffins with Mom = Major Win!
We had a wonderful turnout for Muffins with Moms—including visits from parents who had never been inside the clinic before! One parent shared:
“These are great! Thank you so much for celebrating us today. You guys are amazing, and I loved being able to be there with her!”
Thanks to everyone who helped make the day special! We can’t wait for Donuts with Dads this month!
Cultural Competency Training
Our team wrapped up the first staff training of the year with a focus on cultural competency. Thank you for your thoughtful participation and commitment to inclusive care.
June Spirit Day
Get your sunscreen ready—June 20th is Summer Tourist Day (and the first day of summer)! Think flip flops, fanny packs, floral shirts, and vacation vibes!
Welcome Bri Smothers, BCBA
Bri has been in the ABA field since 2017 and has been a BCBA for the past four years. Her journey began with a summer internship during her undergraduate studies—an experience that sparked a true passion for the field. She was inspired by the incredible progress she witnessed in clients over a short period of time, and that same inspiration continues to fuel her work today.
Outside of work, Bri enjoys camping, reading, and spending quality time with her nieces and nephews. And she’s expecting a baby boy this August!
Since joining our team, Bri has already made a wonderful impression, bringing with her a sense of calm, confidence, and dedication. We are so excited to have such an experienced, kind, and passionate person on board.
Waiver Services
Tour Our Training Spaces!
If you haven’t had a chance to check out our awesome training spaces, now’s the time! DSPs can reach out to Megan.P@PartnersinAutism.com to schedule a tour and start planning creative sessions with your clients.
PAC Hack of the Month
✨ Positive Reinforcement Stash ✨
Carry a small pouch of client favorites—like stickers, fidgets, or snacks—for quick rewards on the go. This keeps momentum strong and behavior plans effective!
Explore the Community—With Memberships!
Take advantage of our available memberships for Waiver outings! Contact Megan to use any of these awesome locations:
Skyzone
Botanical Conservatory
Fort Wayne Museum of Art
Build Guild
Community Center
Science Central
Kids Empire
Power Up Action Park
ACPL Library Card
Social Groups
New Games, New Connections
Our social groups are going strong, helping clients and families build meaningful connections. If you and your clients are looking for a way to get involved, game night is the perfect place to start! We’ll be debuting brand-new games—come join the fun!
Employment Services
Skills Spaces in Action!
We’ve seen amazing engagement in our training spaces lately—clients are working on everything from stocking grocery shelves to organizing library books, folding hotel linens, and practicing customer service. We love supporting them as they build confidence and readiness!
Junior Achievement Visit
Courtnie toured Junior Achievement’s new Financial Park which includes a new outdoor space with sculptures and maps for clients to practice navigation and direction skills. While there, she got to learn all about JA's Essential Work Skills credentialing program for young adults (up to age 25). The curriculum focuses on key skills like:
Creative thinking
Collaboration
Cultural agility
Engaging communication
Self-direction
Client Successes
Let’s hear it for these Employment rockstars! What they've been accomplishing:
Making great strides in real-world interviews.
Nailed a mock interview with a new person and setting—amazing growth!
Aced hotel housekeeping training—way to go!
Practiced taking custom cake orders and payments—sweet work!
Enrolled at Ivy Tech to begin studying Elementary Education this August—congratulations!