Kid-Approved Halloween Movies for Movie Night!

The weather is finally cooling off, which means it’s the perfect time to snuggle up and watch a fun, Halloween movie! This week in the blog, we are bringing you our top 5 picks for movies with the kids, including a “Scary Factor” to help pick the movie that’s best for your family! 

Halloweentown (1998)

Scary Factor: ⅖ pumpkins 

Parents who grew up in the 90’s or early 20’s will remember this one fondly! Halloweentown is a good pick for kids 7+; there are some mildly scary scenes involving the villain, but nothing too scary! Overall, it is a cute tale involving a brother and sisters trying to find their home. 

Casper (1995)

Spooky Factor: ⅕ pumpkins 

This is another slightly older movie, but still a good one nonetheless! There are some mild moments of bad language, but the material itself isn’t too bad. Young and older kids alike can enjoy this sweet tale about a ghost and his human friend. 

Monster House (2006)

Scary Factor: ⅘ pumpkins 

This fast-paced movie might be better for older kiddos and preteens who enjoy a thrill! There are several darker elements and scares, but nothing too intense. Parents will enjoy the fast-paced plot and funny characters! 

The Addams Family (2019)

Scary Factor: ⅕

This light-hearted tale has many good themes like acceptance, family, and love. It isn’t too scary, and young kids will enjoy the animation and funny characters. Overall, a great pick for family movie night! 

Hotel Transylvania (2012)

Spooky Factor: ⅕ 

This film is also more recent, but still a great one. It features a hotel full of fun, wacky monsters, and a sweet storyline about love. Not too scary, this movie is good for small kids, but older kids and parents will also enjoy the funny writing and jokes. 

Grab your popcorn and settle in with one of these cute films this week! 

CBG is here for all your behavioral needs. Contact your local RBT or BCBA if you need assistance with anything! We can also be contacted at 850-320-6555, or support@cayerbehavioral.com

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Autism + Tik Tok – Meet the Families Who are Raising Awareness Through this Social Media Platform

Happy Thursday, Cayer Crew! If you have teens or pre-teens at home, there’s no doubt you’re familiar with Tik Tok. The viral app was launched in 2016, but gained popularity in 2019 and quickly became a household name. Now, it boasts over 60 million monthly active users in the United States alone. While most of its content consists of dancing, pranks, and joking, many people have utilized its popularity for good. Meet three families have dedicated their accounts to telling their autism stories and raising awareness for the condition: 

The McGuire Family 

@haley_mcquire_photo

5-year old Micah Mcquire has nonverbal autism, and had never spoken before, until his mom caught a heartwarming moment of him saying his name for the first time on video. Since then, Micah has been rapidly improving. He has begun to speak without being prompted to, follow directions, and even form whole sentences on his own. His mom, Haley, has devoted their account to chronicling Micah’s journey. Check out their account here: https://www.tiktok.com/@haley_mcguire_photo/video/6874993603832319238?_d=secCgsIARCbDRgBIAIoARI%2BCjyG0c0sxKQwUM0cFgzF42ySNMBjfUIf4TchOcsIRjDMeNg5VT3NtQSIfOJo5hkyg5yB6ET1pwQbBerVExQaAA%3D%3D&language=en&preview_pb=0&sec_user_id=MS4wLjABAAAABPidugtmy1toramUgIRY8Ur7dczN07-TpOKuW09ZCoMXZKDaqPq1Ta_KL6yxCrdt&share_item_id=6874993603832319238&share_link_id=D0E1AFB7-A410-4DC2-B62D-2952B067F64A&timestamp=1602687813&tt_from=copy&u_code=d60jllk6jmgm28&user_id=6684787093329216517&utm_campaign=client_share&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=copy&source=h5_m 

     The Miceli Family

@giacimiceli 

Sisters Carolina and Maria started this account for their brother, Giaci, who is on the autism spectrum. Giaci is twenty-four, and lives semi-independently with his family in Canada. The sisters made the account to show his life, and raise awareness for autism. Through their Tik Tok account, they have raised thousands of dollars for autism-based charity groups in the Ontario area! “Quite a lot of people have been grateful, not only to us, but especially to Giaci for being the hardworking individual like he is and showing them that their child, if they have a toddler or a nephew, brother, sister, cousin with autism, that the sky’s the limit, they can beat the stigma and still be an independent person on the spectrum.” – Caroline Miceli 

Check out their account here: https://www.tiktok.com/@giacimiceli?_d=secCgsIARCbDRgBIAIoARI%2BCjwq7VJ4oNmsEHWlnxua6u4RgT%2BsPKGOWZSnIrAoYexwUspha6yww6HRpAlciDZ1fblRlP8HIgszl0RYL5kaAA%3D%3D&language=en&sec_uid=MS4wLjABAAAAWeFNhEMA4UAIrqoO-0wuzspCB6DX_LcnRdZJH_D4GtIjbTL6aLFCUzFp-1-DqLyU&sec_user_id=MS4wLjABAAAABPidugtmy1toramUgIRY8Ur7dczN07-TpOKuW09ZCoMXZKDaqPq1Ta_KL6yxCrdt&share_author_id=6532041542280970241&share_link_id=A340A327-C64B-49B4-94DD-B8F9A2BBDB55&tt_from=copy&u_code=d60jllk6jmgm28&user_id=6684787093329216517&utm_campaign=client_share&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=copy&source=h5_m

     Paige Layle 

@paigelayle

Paige is a twenty-year old young woman from Ontario who is living with ASD. Because she is very high-functioning, she often faces doubters and skepticism when she talks about her condition. Because of this, she decided to start a Tik Tok account to talk about her struggles and be an advocate for other women and girls on the spectrum. Paige owns her own successful lash business, and speaks out about finding work on the spectrum! Check out her account here: https://www.tiktok.com/@paigelayle

We love to see people using their platform to spread awareness! Autism affects millions of children, and awareness is so important. CBG is always here to help you and your children! If you need assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We can be reached at 850-320-6555, or support@cayerbehavioral.com

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Good News Spotlight

Happy Thursday, Cayer Crew! With all the bad news these days, it’s easy to get caught up in the negative. Don’t walk around with a cloud over your head! This week, we’re bringing you three positive news highlights to brighten your mood. 

  1. “Greek Athlete Carries Disabled Woman Up Mount Olympus – Fulfilling her Life-Long Dream” 

22-year old Eleftheria Tosiou always dreamed of climbing Mount Olypmus, but feared her disability would limit her from ever achieving this goal. In college, she met athlete Marios Giannakou, who would become a good friend. Marios carried her on his back up the top of the mountain, helping her see her life-long dream come true! Read more on the Good News Network: https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/greek-athlete-carries-disabled-woman-up-mount-olympus/

2. “102-Year-Old Wears PPE to Cast her Ballot”

When 102-year-old Bea Lumpkin was born, women did not have the right to vote. Lumpkin has never missed a presidential election, and did not let the coronavirus stop her! Dressed in full PPE, she successfully cast her mail-in ballot. Read more on the Today Show: https://www.today.com/parents/102-year-old-wears-ppe-cast-mail-ballot-viral-photo-t193369

3. “Dad Builds Desks for Those Who Need Them” 

With the numbers of students working from home continues to increase, not everyone has a safe, quiet place to do school work. Mitchell Couch of Lemoore, California, has made it his mission during quarantine to make sure every child has a clean work space. His wife even got in on the project, and started crafting desks while Couch was at work. Read more on MSN: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/good-news/ive-gotten-thousands-of-messages-dad-builds-desks-for-students-who-need-them/ar-BB19zUm8

We hope these stories have lifted your spirits! These days, it’s easy to feel discouraged. Focus on the good, and try to stay positive, CBG Crew!

CBG is here for all your behavioral needs. We have been in the Tallahassee area for over 15 years, and are committed to improving the lives of children in the area. For more information, call 850-320-6555, or email us at support@cayerbehavioral.com.

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