All Pieces Fit

04/05/2024

is in full effect here at All Pieces Fit! We'll be sharing some photos with you all month so you can meet some of our staff and see what it's like here. Thank you so much for being a part of our community! Please share and shout out other businesses celebrating in the comments.

03/29/2024

“The Best Buddies Friendship Walk is the leading event in the country supporting inclusion for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).

Join 45,000 participants across the globe to support the Best Buddies programs in your schools, workplaces, and communities. You’ll be making the world more welcoming to people with IDD — one friendship, one job, and one life-changing connection at a time.”

Join Best Buddies as we walk in support of inclusion for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).

03/25/2024

Raise your voice, tell your for story with , and make a massive difference.

https://www.arcind.org/news/share-your-medicaid-story/

Share Your Medicaid Story December 1, 2022 Share your Medicaid story How Does Medicaid Work for You? The Arc is collecting stories to learn how Medicaid is working (or not!) for people with disabilities, so we can work together to educate and advocate for changes. Share your story by answering the q...

03/22/2024

We’ve talked about AutismEats here before, and while we encourage our community to continue asking their favorite restaurants to become certified, in the meantime Brazil Express Grill (an hour away) is way ahead of the curve.

“Brazil Express Grill has partnered with the AUTISM HERO PROJECT to make us the FIRST AHP Autism/Sensory Approved Restaurant. We have worked hard to make dining a pleasant experience for individuals with Autism, offering a non-judgemental environment.”

Have you tried it? Let us know in the comments!

https://www.brazilexpressgrill.com/autism-kids-friendly-restaurant

The long-awaited lunch menu includes the most popular Brazilian appetizers, soups, sandwiches, entrees, desserts, & drinks. Some of the favorites are Chicken Croquettes (Coxinhas), Prime Sirloin (Picanha), Papaya Cream (Creme de Papaia), & Guarana Soda; all within the $10-20 price range.

03/20/2024

Many parents in the world face struggles. This article explains why it’s important to make breakthroughs and HOW to do it without frustrating both parent and child.

https://childmind.org/article/autism-and-picky-eating/

03/19/2024

Show your support for and our entire on this April 2nd! We are still taking t-shirt orders until this Thursday at 10:00am CST. We have blue adult and youth shirts up to size 3X. Email jamieryan@allpiecesfit.com to place your order, all shirts are $25.00.

03/18/2024

Looking for reliable news on in a sea of misinformation? We’ve found (formerly .org) to be a trustworthy source. Their Autism 101 section is especially helpful and very shareable for friends and family!

https://www.thetransmitter.org/?fspec=1&swcfpc=1

(Correction: 3.19.24 - At the time of writing this post, this was the article link shared. Spectrum News has since changed their name to The Transmitter.) https://www.spectrumnews.org/features/legacy-special-reports/autism-101/

03/15/2024

Since we mentioned Bellaboos last week, let’s talk about all of ’s/ ’s wonderful offerings. You may want to have some choices prepared for any unseasonably warm days!

https://merrillville.in.gov/departments/parks___recreation/parks___trails/index.php

03/13/2024

of children with sometimes feel overlooked. They are presented with unique challenges that will require just as much support. Research Autism has created guides for parents and siblings to learn how to navigate their unique situation. Follow the link to these guides for downloading.

https://researchautism.org/families/sibling-support/

03/11/2024

has some sound advice for recognizing and approaching teens with both and . This article was published in 2020, but we think it holds up and is very worth sharing.

https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/how-can-you-support-your-teenager-with-autism-spectrum-disorder-if-they-are-depressed-2020042319587

03/08/2024

We’ve posted about before! You may think of it as an outdoor adventure, but there are many wonderful indoor events during the winter. Check out their calendar of upcoming events:

https://www.lakecountyparks.com/586/Bellaboos

03/06/2024

Many parents feel overwhelmed by medical paperwork. This guide will help you gather everything you need to put your mind at ease. There’s even a printable “Current Information” form to help you get started.

https://www.iidc.indiana.edu/irca/articles/organizing-records-and-paperwork.html