6630 Towpath Dr
Canal Fulton, OH 44614
330-970-0777
Canal Fulton, OH 44614
330-970-0777
An Autism Scholarship Provider
Year-round K-12
Non-Chartered. Non Taxed
Supported School
Monday-Thursday
No Fridays
A stage-not-age program
Meets all state standards!
Diploma accepted by colleges and universities. College Credit Plus offered.
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Heroes Music Program was held June 15 at Puffenburger Hall in Canal Fulton. Our students sang and presented an amazing
show for the public.
Congratulations to our recent graduate Ashlyn Cottrell!!
You will succeed at anything in life! You have been such an amazing IDEA House student! We are so proud of you! On her way to an honors program at a University.
Pictures of our beautiful concert.
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, Autism: Pushing Past Can't and Stuck on Success
Angi Shumate/Ann Kagarise
Call to have them speak at your event, school, or business
330-970-0777
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Our Building and our Open House pictures! Click here to see where our students learn and grow.
Click on the audio link and listen to Angi's recognition as one of Aultcare's Top 30.
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Interactive, Hands-on Learning
Connection and Autism
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Connection is so important. . Our kids thrive with the connection in our program. Kids learn best where they feel loved, secure, and accepted for who they are. Disabilities are embraced and their strengths are developed. These beautiful pictures show connection with kids who have Autism. Environment is everything. |
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Celebrations
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The IDEA House family celebrates life together. From Halloween, Thanksgiving, Veteran's Day, Christmas, Easter, etc. We just love to love and enjoy each other. Going on boats in the summer at the Akron Yacht Club. Enjoy our pictures of many of our celebrations.
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Faces of IDEA House slide show...Enjoy the faces we see every day
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Owner and director of IDEA House, Angi Shumate, wins the Temple Grandin award
Our very own Angi Shumate won the Temple Grandin Award for her contribution to the Autism community. Temple Grandin is an adult on the Autism Spectrum and is well known as a teacher and advocate for those on the spectrum. She is most known for her contributions to animal behavior, especially with cows. She has paved the way for many on the spectrum. Mrs. Shumate left the public schools to make run her own school for those on the spectrum. She is a licensed behavioral interventionist and has helped many on the spectrum to thrive. She has taken her own money, time, and energy to make IDEA House a reality. Now, her dream has literally changed lives. Here is a link to the winners of the Temple Grandin Award.
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CBS Inspiring People with Autism 2016 along with Temple Grandin and 18 others. Here is the link
Named in the 10 most inspiring stories of 2015 by Autism Speaks Assistant Director Ann Kagarise was named Top 10 in the last 10 years people with Autism who have offered hope. IDEA House Assistant Director, Ann Kagarise, was named as one of the Top 10 Talented Individuals with Autism who Inspired in 2014, by Autism Speaks. Ann's blog post that reached over 400,000. Invisible Disabilities. Spread the word on Invisible Disabilities Awareness. Ann's Blog in Autism Speaks Looking into the Eyes of Autism Another Blog post: Why it May be hard for someone with Autism to enter a new situation: |
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Listen to Angi and Ann, on WHBC radio.
Listen to a message from Angi, owner of IDEA House. She has had great success reaching kids on the spectrum. Ann is her assistant director and on the spectrum, herself. We are very thankful to WHBC for supporting IDEA House and getting the message out there about Autism. You can listen to the audio link at WHBC Radio.
Akron Beacon Journal recognizes IDEA House
Jewell Cardwell: Autism school founder gets national award
By Jewell Cardwell
Beacon Journal columnis
Big, beautiful bouquets to Angi Shumate, who has been tapped to receive the national Temple Grandin Award, named for the author, professor, motivational speaker and inventor who’s been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. Shumate is one of 13 recipients this year, but the only one who isn’t herself on the autism spectrum. She is founder of IDEA House, a North Canton school for children on the autism spectrum, including Asperger’s syndrome. She was nominated by her assistant, Ann Kagarise. Kagarise is accomplished in several fields and is herself on the autism spectrum and identifies very well with their students, who range in age from 7 to almost 16. “Temple Grandin is probably the most well-known and famous adult with autism,” Shumate said. “There’s even been a movie about her. She is the epitome of what individuals with autism spectrum disorder can achieve and how far one can go given the right support and drive.” Shumate, formerly a special education teacher in the public school system, said it was always her dream to provide educational services and new opportunities for children with autism. “I’m fascinated the way their minds work and excited to create methods to engage the students to help break down the barriers or stumbling blocks and allow them to stretch their comfort zone. … We’ve seen students do so many things that astound their parents.” Children from Stark and Summit counties whose parents desire more of a one-on-one educational experience attend IDEA House on Ohio Autism Scholarships.
IDEA House is launching their own non-profit. IDEA House Community Services will be helping those in need. Click here to see more about this service. It will be helping many soon.
Acceptance,
Hope
Dream
Learn
Autism is no laughing matter. If you are going to a normal school, they treat you like an idiot, like an outcast. No one wanted to play with me at my old school. They didn't want anything to do with me. I like it here because I'm not treated different.
James Gaul--student at IDEA House
James Gaul--student at IDEA House
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My child did not want to go to school, but not he can't wait for school. He is upset when there is no school. Samantha--IDEA House parent
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I am amazed at how far he has come in the last two years there. I give lots of credit to IDEA House for helping him with the social skills he needs. Their goal is not for a child to be 'good' at something, but be amazing in whatever they decide to do in their future.
Sue Hewitt, IDEA House parent |
IDEA House is known for its hands-on/interactive learning. We believe in teaching the whole child. Our family style meals and hygiene lessons allow our kids on the spectrum to experience LIFE in a school setting. They learn how to socialize and feel loved and accepted. Bullying can be a child's biggest obstacle, especially if they are on the spectrum. We do not have to enforce a no bullying policy in our school. It just does not happen. Acceptance and encouragement starts at the top and filters through each and every one of our children. There is not one that will not come alongside another to help, to offer applause or a high-five. "You can do it" is all you will hear in our walls when a child is risking or stepping out in areas they are not comfortable with. Trying new things is what our kids are encouraged to do each and every day. They perform in front of parents, each other, and they even performed in front of veterans when they came to visit our school. They are currently preparing for a huge spring concert that will be put on for all who are able to attend. They will be singing solos and playing instruments. Creativity of expression is what you will find in our art room and they thrive in our Physical Education program. No one is left out.
Our student-teacher-ratio is astounding. We meet the student where THEY are. Each lesson plan is individualized, according to their specific needs, as they work in a group.
Our kids are empathetic and think outside of their own needs. They helped run a fundraiser for kids with cancer and they plan on doing more. Check out their video and look at their pictures as they made it on television sharing their visions for their school and for a camp they give back to.
This is a place where the kids, share, socialize, encourage, empathize. This is a place where they have fun. This is a place where learning just happens. Fears turn to confidence. Frowns turn to smiles. Just Believe.
Our student-teacher-ratio is astounding. We meet the student where THEY are. Each lesson plan is individualized, according to their specific needs, as they work in a group.
Our kids are empathetic and think outside of their own needs. They helped run a fundraiser for kids with cancer and they plan on doing more. Check out their video and look at their pictures as they made it on television sharing their visions for their school and for a camp they give back to.
This is a place where the kids, share, socialize, encourage, empathize. This is a place where they have fun. This is a place where learning just happens. Fears turn to confidence. Frowns turn to smiles. Just Believe.
IDEA House...
A place...
To learn
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To have fun |
To be yourself
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To find your voice
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To celebrate
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To be understood
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Director Angi Shumate (Batman)
Asst. Director Ann Kagarise (Robin) Leaping ALL OBSTACLES to teach your kids! |
Angi Dispina-Shumate is owner and director of the school. She has her teaching license from the Ohio Department of Education and has over 25 years of experience working with children who have disabilities. Angi is also an intervention specialist K-12 with a concentration in autism. "I wanted to open the school because I wanted the kids to have a more rounded education that the schools could not provide due to the structure of a school setting." |
Why support IDEA House?" Autism is the fastest growing developmental disorders,
yet the most underfunded. Ever wonder where your
donation dollars are going when you decide to support a cause or organization?
ONE HUNDRED PERCENT... 100%... of your donation goes DIRECTLY to the IDEA House
kids!
yet the most underfunded. Ever wonder where your
donation dollars are going when you decide to support a cause or organization?
ONE HUNDRED PERCENT... 100%... of your donation goes DIRECTLY to the IDEA House
kids!