Meaningful Milestones, LLC

Wishing all the Moms in the world a day filled with love, laughter, and joy. Thank you for all of your boundless love and support today and all the days. Happy Mother’s Day!

Check out this conference from South Carolina Department of Disabilities and Special Needs here in columbia,sc! Come join us!

Come join our team!

https://meaningfulmilestones.applytojob.com/apply

This event is always such a great opportunity to practice what it’s like to go to an airport and travel on a plane.

Check it out! ✈️

🛫 Wings for All is Taking Off Again at Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)! 🛬

Get ready for an uplifting journey! Wings for All, brought to you by The Arc of South Carolina, The Arc of the United States, Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE), Delta Air Lines, and Enterprise is making its grand return to the Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) on Saturday, April 20, 2024.

This special event is crafted with love for families with special needs, offering a unique opportunity to experience the air travel process in a stress-free, supportive environment.

Event Highlights:

*Navigate through the airport: Get familiar with the airport layout.
*Check-in process: Learn how to check in smoothly.
*Boarding: Experience boarding a plane with ease.

Location: CAE Airport, 3250 Airport Blvd. West Columbia, SC 29170

Registration Window: Open from March 4 - April 11.

Don't miss your chance to secure your seats for this one-of-a-kind event!

Have questions? We're here to help! Email us at [email protected].

🌟 Register today and join us for a day of learning, understanding, and fun! 🌟

Let’s make air travel a joyous journey for everyone. See you at CAE on April 20th! ✈️

Participants Register at: https://tinyurl.com/WingsforAllCAE2024

Event Volunteers Register on our website at: https://www.arcsc.org/wings-for-autism

Come join us at the South Carolina Department of Disabilities and Special Needs autism connect conference on 4/23/24 from 9-3!

Hope to see you there!

Speaking to an audience in Montgomery, Alabama in 1957, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr said, "Life's most persistent and urgent question is, 'What are you doing for others?'" ✨ Today, as we celebrate Dr. King, a man who stood for courage, hope, and equity, let's embrace this powerful question. Whether it's volunteering, lending a helping hand to a neighbor, or simply spreading kindness, every action counts.

Reminder we are closed Monday, January 1, 2024. All services will resume Tuesday!

Before you scroll on…
We would like to take a moment to thank you for trusting us with your child(ren) and to celebrate all of the successes and milestones we have witnessed this year! This is only made possible with the investment of time put in by you, your child(ren) and our clinicians.
As we move from 2023 to 2024 this weekend, we would like to be the first to wish you a very happy, healthy and meaningful new year!
We can’t wait to see the continued successes over the coming year!

From all of us at MM to you, Happy Holidays!

Happy Hanukkah 💙

We wish love, light, and peace for our Jewish friends and neighbors. 💙 May the Festival of Lights bring warmth and joy to all. 🕎 😘

Happy Thanksgiving to the families of our clients and employees! We hope you eat too much turkey and sides but save room for all the pies!
Enjoy your long weekend and we will see you back next week!

There are many moments of joy in every day. We like to embrace and enjoy those moments at MM. What was your moment of joy today?

As for us - here are a few things that brought joy today!

Visits to see people in their offices
Fun shiny paper
Colorful office supplies
Talking with others
Playing games
Drinking coffee
Eating yummy food!

We must seek joy…what say you?

Today, we take a moment to pause and think of the men and women who have served our nation. At Meaningful Milestones, we serve several military families and don’t take lightly the sacrifices that the families have made for generations. Thank you to all veterans for your service! We are grateful for you! Our hats are off to you this Veterans Day!

Local friends! Tuesday night is the LPD Foundation Fall Festival, always a fun event!

We are just over a week away from our annual LPD Foundation Fall Festival. Do you have your tickets yet?

You can purchase them online here...

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lexington-police-department-fall-festival-tickets-706017235557?

We had an awesome first day of South Carolina Association for Behavior Analysis Conference! Excited to spend more time learning, growing, and connecting today for Day 2!

Some good tips for Halloween!

🎃 Countdown to Halloween! 🗓️👻

Mark the date and get ready for a spooktacular Halloween celebration! 🎉 Let's make this holiday unforgettable for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) by following these helpful tips:

1️⃣ Mark the Date: Use a calendar 🗓️ to mark Halloween and count down the days to help your child prepare.

2️⃣ Talk About It: Engage in conversations about Halloween, discussing costumes, decorations, and the fun activities planned. Tell stories and watch family-friendly movies that show positive scenes of trick-or-treating and other Halloween activities.

3️⃣ Practice Makes Perfect: Have your child try on their costume and practice trick-or-treating at home or with friends and family. This allows children with ASD to become familiar with the process, from ringing doorbells to saying "trick or treat." Practicing in a safe environment boosts their confidence for the main event.

4️⃣ Prepare for New Sensory Experiences: Halloween introduces unique sensory experiences, such as costumes, decorations, and different textures. Gradually introduce these elements to your child, allowing them to adjust and become comfortable with new sensations. Bring headphones, ear plugs, a comfort item, a sensory toy or anything else that your child uses and have a plan for if your child needs a moment to regroup.

5️⃣ Explore New Traditions: Explore new Halloween traditions that align with your child's preferences and comfort level. Whether it's pumpkin carving, watching Halloween movies, or participating in a community event, find activities that bring joy and create lasting memories.

Remember, every child is unique, and these tips can be tailored to meet their individual needs. Let's make this Halloween a magical and inclusive experience, filled with excitement, laughter, and unforgettable moments! 🎃👻🍬

What's your favorite fair food? Oct 19th is Sensory Friendly Morning at the South Carolina State Fair

Excited to hang with our friends at the South Carolina State Fair Oct. 19 for their Sensory Friendly Morning! They’re making great accommodations so people with special needs can enjoy the fun atmosphere. Visit the link in the flyer for more details and join us for some fun!

On this National Day of the Girl, let's shed light on the unique experiences of girls with autism. Autism in girls can sometimes present differently from the traditional stereotype of autistic behavior, which can lead to underdiagnosis.

- Internalizing Emotions - making it difficult for others to detect their emotional struggles.
- Social Camouflage - Masking or scripting, copying behaviors or words of peers
- Less obvious repetitive behavior - such as tapping fingers or playing with jewelry
- Special interests that align with what's considered "typical" for girls or more socially acceptable, such as books, animals, famous figures

This complex interplay can create a more subtle presentation of autism at times, potentially leading to missed diagnoses and/or misdiagnoses.

When girls with autism aren't recognized, they miss out on supports that can help them understand themselves and their challenges, help them build skills and learn new tools, and help them grow in comfort and confidence.

If you suspect your child might have autism, don't hesitate to reach out to your doctor for guidance. Seek a referral to a health specialist with expertise in autism for a comprehensive evaluation. Early diagnosis is a powerful tool that opens doors to tailored support, understanding, and the opportunity to thrive.

Every girl deserves the chance to reach her full potential.

Accessibility Morning- Halloween Fun South Carolina State Museum this Saturday, Oct 14th from 9 - 11 a.m!

General admission to Accessibility Mornings is free for all participants, online registration is highly recommended.

https://scmuseum.org/events/accessibility-morning-pete-cat

This program provides free access for families of children, teenagers, young adults and adults who would benefit from a quieter, sensory-friendly and disability-adapted experience at the museum. During this event, guests may meet a character from Pete the Cat for a special book reading, experience a sensory-friendly showing in the museum's 4D theater and enjoy some early-trick-or-treating with each community partner table having allergy-free, nut-free treats available for trick-or-treating.

This month's Accessibility Morning is a special one! 🎃

With Halloween right around the corner, guests who are neurodiverse, autistic, or have other disabilities are invited to dress up and join us on Saturday, Oct. 14 for some early-trick-or-treating during this event with each community partner table having allergy-free, nut-free treats available.

Guests can also enjoy a sensory-friendly show of SCOOB! 4D, a character meet-and-greet with Pete the Cat and a Dark History Tour with ASL interpretation.

Find more information and pre-register for this weekend's Accessibility Morning on our website: https://scmuseum.org/events/accessibility-morning-pete-cat

We had a great time yesterday at our company wide in-service day for staff development, training, and fellowship together! Learning and growing are an important part of the vision and success of the MM family. A big thank you to all the staff for a wonderful day and for allowing us to be beside you on your path.

"SCDHHS released three instructional videos today to help Healthy Connections Medicaid members complete their annual eligibility reviews! The videos walk members through the steps to create an online account, check their annual review status, update their contact info and more. Read the full press release and view the videos: https://www.scdhhs.gov/communications/scdhhs-launches-series-how-videos-help-healthy-connections-medicaid-members-complete

www.scdhhs.gov

Quick reminder! We will be closed Friday, Oct 6th for an All Staff Training Day. 🤓

Voting is open for South Carolina Association for Behavior Analysis At-large Board Member!

Only certified SC ABA members are eligible to vote.

Link to poll:
https://sc-aba.org/Sys/Poll/38459

Vote for SC ABA's next at-large board member!

The at-large board member will serve a three year term on the SC ABA Board; 2 years as at-large board member and 1 year as past at-large board member. The at-large board member's primary responsibility is to assist the president in planning and executing the conference. Only certified SC ABA members are eligible to vote.

Candidates:
Scott Herbst, PhD BCBA
Kristen Hubbard, MEd BCBA

Link to poll:
https://sc-aba.org/Sys/Poll/38459

Inside Out Day was a fun dose of silliness this Spirit Week!

Go _______ ! What's your favorite school's colors? Yesterday, for School Colors Day, our clients and team sported a variety of colors! From Duke Blue to BYU Blue and (lots of) Gamecock Garnet, along with several others. 📣

"It's the attitude you bring to clothes that make the difference.”— Donna Karan
👗🕴Our clients and team donned our fancy pants (and skirts) yesterday for Fancy Day! Such a stylish crew!

It's about bedtime! The perfect time to share the kiddos' awesome jammies from yesterday! We kicked off Spirit Week with Pajama Day. So much fun and super comfy 💜 Off to bed, sleepy heads! But first, what's your favorite bedtime story? 📖

It's Spirit Week! Which day are you most excited about? We can't wait to see everyone's fun creativity!

They say to never judge a book by its cover ... but ...