Weekly Update May 15, 2026

We are thrilled to share some wonderful news regarding the future of our center. To better serve our learners and provide the highest quality environment for their growth, Strive Center Burton will be moving to a brand-new location this June!

Our new home is located just two miles away from our current site, ensuring that your daily commute remains nearly the same while offering a significantly upgraded experience for your child.

Update On Our Moving Timeline

We are still on track to begin services in the new setting in early June.

Monday, May 25th: NO SERVICES for Memorial Day

Friday, May 29th: Last day of services in our current location and EARLY DISMISSAL AT 2:00PM

Monday, June 1st – NO SERVICES as we will be moving and setting things up

Tuesday, June 2nd: First day of services in the new location!

July – date TBD: Open house after therapy in the new location. This will be a fun activity for families and staff as well as community members to see our new location all set up!

New Address:

3374 S Center Rd
Burton, MI 48519

We can't wait to show you our improved space in person!

The Lurie Center for Autism in Massachusetts has a large number of free resources for parents online. See the photo below for next week's "Coffee Convo" presentation on preparing for Adult Autism Services. Although that may seem very distant for many of you with young children, it's good to prepare for the wide variety of possibilities.

For information on free presentations on a wide variety of topics, visit this link and scroll down to "Workshops and Events."

Additionally see the attachment below for a listing of parent workshops.

Did you know we have Early Head Start, Head Start and GSRP programming available throughout Genesee County for infants, toddlers and preschoolers? Visit www.591kids.org to submit an interest form for the 2026-2027 school year today. See attached flyer below for more information!

· Per our family involvement policy, we prefer that at least 1 parent, guardian, or significant caregiver attends observation of the child’s therapy for 30 minutes per week. While we understand many families can't comitt to weekly observations, we still welcome you to observe as often as you are able.

· While observing, parents must follow these guidelines:

o Sit at least 4 feet away from the area where the child is engaged in therapy

o Take off your coat and put down your purse or belongings so that it looks like you are planning to stay. Find a place to sit down – you are welcome to move an empty chair, or ask our staff for the best spot to sit.

o You can say hello when you come in, but then do not interact with your child further unless the therapists ask you to.

o Remain quiet during therapy – don’t prompt your child, don’t answer for your child, don’t ask questions of the therapist – all of this will interrupt the therapy and you won’t be able to see what your child typically does

o Hold all questions until therapy is over, or ask the BCBA quietly. Never ask the therapist questions.

o If your child is struggling, remain quiet and allow the therapist to handle the situation.

o Please direct your attention toward your own child; of course you will see other children, but please respect their privacy by focusing on your child. Do not ask questions regarding other children; our staff will not share any information about any child outside of their own family or caregivers.

o If you would like to take a picture or video, please ask the therapist first and make sure that no other children are visible in the picture or video. We are also happy to take video for you or provide pictures using our equipment. It is essential that confidentiality be maintained for all families.

Dani started at Strive in March 2025. She previously worked for Starbucks as a Barista and Shift Supervisor.

Dani is currently enrolled in courses at the University of Michigan pursuing a degree in Psychology.

In her free time, Dani loves spending time with family and friends, reading, crafting (such as painting and making collages), and playing with her cat!

Many parents may not be aware of our social media, and we'd love for you to follow us! We share tips and tricks for families, staff birthdays and work anniversaries, and other info.

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We'll just keep this link right here, for your convenience. For any absences scheduled in advance, please use this form to report the dates. You may take an entire day or half day, depending on your needs.

Therapy Schedule Update Form

Here are some upcoming dates that the centers will be closed:

Monday, May 25th BOTH centers closed for Memorial Day

Friday, May 29th BURTON ONLY - early dismissal at 2:00pm for moving

Monday, June 1st BURTON ONLY - closed for moving
Friday, June 12th BOTH centers closed for PD Day

If your family is planning a longer absence around one of those dates, or at another time, please let us know as soon as you are able!

Email: info@sc-centers.com
Website: www.sc-centers.com
Location: Burton and Brighton, MI
Phone: 810-344-8082