An Autism Scholarship Provider
Year-round school
Monday-Thursday
No Fridays
Eight week summer camp
Free to IDEA House students
A school where even the kids don't want a day off
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Join us as we light it up Blue For Autism Awareness Month |
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WHBC Radio has chosen IDEA House as their Donut Drop on April 30 at 11:00. They are going to bring two dozen donuts for the staff and the kids. IDEA House thanks WHBC for all of their kindness!!!
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 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.
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
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.
Thank you Charitabowl for your amazing donation of over $2000 to IDEA House!!!
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Thank you Jennie Carr! She is one of our IDEA House parents. She took it upon herself to have a Scrapbooking Marathon to raise money for IDEA House. She had 99 donation baskets and raffle items. What a great success!!
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Winter Formal Dance IDEA House had their first Winter Formal Dance for the kids. It was a hit!! check out these great photos! |
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Thank you to Malone University for the very generous donation to make the extension of our school happen. They donated desks, chalkboards, whiteboards, filing cabinets, and many necessary items to help IDEA House kids learn!!! Check out these great donations!!
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
More testimonials...click here. |
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 |
To have fun |
To be yourself |
To find your voice
To learn lifeskills
To learn hands on |
To celebrate
To work as a team
To be creative
To discover and explore
To be confident |
To be understood
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We are located at 10686 Cleveland Ave. NW
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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!
