The Growing Place, Inc.

10/20/2026

🎃 Halloween is 11 days away, and a little prep goes a long way. Try the costume on for a few minutes at a time this week.

👻 Preview the night with pictures or a simple story: where you will go, who will be there, and how long you will stay.
👻 Practice "trick or treat" and "thank you," or pick a card or gesture instead.
👻 Plan an easy exit, and know that leaving early is a win. Some families use a blue bucket as an informal signal that a child may need extra time or may not speak. However your family celebrates is the right way.

10/19/2026

👀 We're looking for... you! Come be part of the amazing team at The Growing Place, where you can learn and grow in your career and have so much fun while doing it.

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10/17/2026

🍝 Happy National Pasta Day! Before dinner, try some pasta play. Sort shapes by type or color, string penne on yarn for a necklace (great for fine motor skills), or scoop and pour dry pasta in a bin for a sensory break. Then cook it and taste how it changes. Let your child skip any texture that feels like too much, and supervise closely with little ones since small pieces can be a choking hazard.

What is your child's favorite pasta shape?

10/15/2026

DID YOU KNOW?

+ ABA uses consequences (reinforcement and punishment) to change behavior.
+ ABA is used in schools 🏫, homes 🏘️, communities 🏟️, workplaces 🏗️, hospitals 🏥, everywhere
+ ABA can be used with ANYONE.
+ ABA is most commonly known as a concept used with individuals diagnosed on the Autism Spectrum.
+ ABA is NOT 🙅 a book, table, some candy, and an ASD student
+ ABA is what you are already doing every day with everyone you come in contact with!

10/14/2026

🧁 It is National Dessert Day, so let's bake!

Baking with your child builds real skills. Measuring practices math, waiting for the oven builds patience, following the recipe teaches sequencing, and sharing the finished treat is a turn-taking win. An easy start: apple crisp or no-bake cookies with a picture recipe. Give your child one job, like stirring or pouring, and build from there.

🍰 What is your family's favorite fall dessert?

10/12/2026

We're hiring Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) to join our growing Elwood team! If you're looking for meaningful work where you can truly impact children's lives, this is your opportunity.

What we offer:
💜 Rewarding work with purpose
💜 Comprehensive training
💜 Supportive team environment
💜 Work alongside certified experts
💜 Professional growth opportunities

Ready to be part of something special? Join The Growing Place family!

📍 1030 S IN-37, Elwood | ☎️ 765.617.9100
Apply: https://sbee.link/qkb8tphy3c

10/08/2026

🧯 It is Fire Prevention Week (Oct 4 to 10), and this year's theme is "Safe Charging Is a Superpower." Two quick wins for your family.

✅ First, charge phones and tablets on a hard surface, never under a pillow or on a bed, and unplug them when they are full.

✅ Second, practice your escape plan. For many kids, practice makes the plan feel less scary. Walk the route together, use pictures for each step, and let your child hear the alarm at a comfortable volume before it ever matters. Pick a meeting spot outside and keep the practice calm and short.

10/08/2026

🌟 Considering a career in ABA? It may be one of the most rewarding paths you can take.

Discover how working in ABA lets you make a real difference — helping children build skills, supporting families, and seeing growth and confidence unfold each day. Many caregivers, therapists, and professionals say the greatest reward isn’t just in the job — it’s in the lives you change.

👉 Read more:

Choosing a career path is one of the most important decisions you’ll make—but finding a job that brings both purpose and personal fulfillment? That’s the real win. For those who want to make a difference in the lives of others, a career in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) offers just that.

10/05/2026

🔍 Considering a career in ABA therapy?

Learn more about how you can help people understand behavioral challenges and teach them how to navigate their difficulties below 👇

If you're considering a career in ABA, delving deeper into the field itself might shed some light on what it's all about. ABA is a systematic study of the intricate interplay between human behavior and the environment. In simpler terms, it's an exploration of why people do what they do in the world

10/05/2026

🍎 Happy World Teachers' Day! Our BCBAs, RBTs, and speech-language pathologists teach skills that last a lifetime, one small step at a time. They cheer for first words, first friendships, and every try in between.

To our team: thank you for teaching with patience, creativity, and heart. To our families: tell us about a team member who made a difference for your child.