The Evolution Of Ev by Amy F. Weinberger, MSED

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The Evolution Of Ev

Published on Jul 05, 2017

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

THE EVOLUTION OF EV!

THE JOURNEY OF A lIFETIME

I AM 23 YEARS OLD AND I WAS BORN & RAISED IN SARASOTA, FL. (2)

I HAVE TWO SISTERS AND LIVE WITH MY PARENTS. (3)

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I HAVE TWO SISTERS AND LIVE WITH MY PARENTS. (4)

I GREW UP IN A VERY LOVING, CARING FAMILY. (5)

WE SPENT A LOT OF TIME TOGETHER.

VACATIONING (6,7,8)

WHEN I BECAME A TEENAGER (15)

I WAS DIAGNOSED WITH BIPOLAR AND PUT ON MEDICATION.

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I BEGAN ISOLATING MYSELF. (16)

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I DISCOVERED VIDEO GAMES. (17)

SOON I WAS SPENDING ALL OF MY FREE TIME (18)ON XBOX PLAYING VIDEO GAMES. (19)

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I STOPPED GOING OUTDOORS.

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I DEVELOPED TERRIBLE EATING HABITS. (20)

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I BECAME LAZY, OVERWEIGHT, AND UNMOTIVATED. (21)

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(22)

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MY BEST FRIENDS' NAMES WERE MCDONALD'S AND BURGER KING. (23)

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MY PARENTS TRIED TO GET ME TO JOIN IN FAMILY ACTIVITIES, (24)

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BUT I REFUSED (25).

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"I WOULD FREAK OUT IF I COULDN'T BE ON MY Xbox, my iPod, computer, or my smartphone.

I was addicted to electronics. (26)

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I would constantly argue with my parents.

I FELT MY PARENTS WERE AGAINST ME. (27)

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When I turned 18, my doctor told me I had autism.

I was very unhappy and wanted to get my life together. (28)

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I looked for help from a lifelong friend, Jake.

Luckily, he was my life Coach's son. (29)

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HE TOLD ME ABOUT A UNIQUE PROGRAM IN COSTA RICA HE WENT TO.

I was interested in learning more. (30)

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MY PARENTS AND I MET WITH AMY TO DISCUSS MY OPTIONS.

I needed to detox from electronics, eat a clean diet, and learn how to have healthy relationships. (31)

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The unknown was scary, but things had to change, so I agreed. I had never been away from home longer than 1 week. This wilderness adventure was new to me. (32)

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MY PARENTS AND I FLEW TO UTAH AND THE ASPIRO TEAM MET US. (33)

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THEY TOOK ME TO BASECAMP

AND INTO A WHOLE NEW WORLD. (34) THE FIRST WEEK WAS THE HARDEST.

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My backpack loaded weighed 35 pounds and I had to carry it! (35)

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I HAD JUST A THIN MAT TO SLEEP ON LAYING ON TOP OF ROCKY GROUND AND NO PILLOW. (36)

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WEEKLY FOOD RATIONS (37)

THE TASTIEST WAS THE PEANUT BUTTER.

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NEVER DID I CHOOSE THE QUINOA!! (38)

I FELT LIKE I WAS LIVING IN AFRICA.

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IMAGINE BEING ON THE TRAIL SURROUNDED WITH 10 SWEATY GUYS WHO SHOWER
ONLY ONCE A WEEK. (39)

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This was my new reality.

It got easier as time went on.

The guides coached us. (40)
They were really cool.

41.

WE DID JOURNALING EVERY WEEK

AND TALKED TO OUR THERAPISTS. (44)

42.

MINE WAS KAITLYN.

SHE WAS GREAT! (42)

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WE HIKED MOUNTAINS AND CANYONS. (43-45)

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WE REPELLED OFF CLIFFS.

I DID THINGS I NEVER THOUGHT I COULD. (46-47)

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IT WAS REALLY CHALLENGING. (48)

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I SURVIVED THE UTAH WILDERNESS FOR 2 MONTHS

AND THREE DAYS. (49)

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I AM PROUD TO SAY I AM AN ASPIRO GRADUATE. (50)

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When I returned home, I was 40 pounds lighter and a better version of myself. Aspiro helped me create a lifelong change. (51)

49.

I was happier.
When I got home, a mentor, my cousin, Caleb, helped me transition back into daily life. (52)

50.

FOR 9 MONTHS, WE PRACTICED WRITING A DAILY SCHEDULE, EATING, WELL, PLANNING AHEAD, AND EXERCISING. (53)

51.

MY 22ND BIRTHDAY CAKE. (54)

A WATERMELON FRUIT CAKE.

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My life coach, Amy, also worked with me to problem solve. (55)

53.

We limited my use of electronics (no more gaming), budgeted my time and money. (56)

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Today I am more independent. I ride my bike to my job at Publix & work 25 hours (in season). (57)

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I also found a passion for running and practice with my running coach, Holly. (58-59)

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I have completed 25 races. (60)

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(62)

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RUNNING IN FLORIDA HEAT CAN BE BRUTAL. (63)

59.

BUT ASPIRO DID TEACH ME TO HYDRATE, HYDRATE, HYDRATE. (64)

60.

My life is back on track now.

I have a goal to eventually move out on my own and become more independent. (65)

61.

I HAVE A GOOD SUPPORT SYSTEM. (66)

SOMETIMES I HAVE MISUNDERSTANDINGS, BUT I HANDLE LIFE BETTER NOW.

62.

Oh and the big news is I have a girlfriend! Whoohoo! Go ahead and clap. Thank you very much. (67)

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I AM LEARNING HOW TO HAVE HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS.

AND SET PERSONAL BOUNDARIES. LIFE IS GOOD. (68)

64.

I am A work in progress, and I don't want to relapse and end up eating peanut butter in the Utah mountains again. (69)

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I AM THANKFUL FOR THE ASPIRO EXPERIENCE. (70)

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I AM THANKFUL TO MY THERAPISTS

AND ENTIRE ASPIRO TEAM! (71)

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AND TO AMY (72)

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AND TO MY PARENTS! (73)

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I AM PRACTICING HOW TO BE A TRUE MAN! (74)

Amy F. Weinberger, MSED

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

THE EVOLUTION OF EV!

I AM 23 YEARS OLD AND I WAS BORN & RAISED IN SARASOTA, FL. (2)

I HAVE TWO SISTERS AND LIVE WITH MY PARENTS. (3)

Untitled Slide

I HAVE TWO SISTERS AND LIVE WITH MY PARENTS. (4)

I GREW UP IN A VERY LOVING, CARING FAMILY. (5)

WE SPENT A LOT OF TIME TOGETHER.

VACATIONING (6,7,8)

SWIMMING (9,10)

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BOATING (11)

GOING TO THE BEACH (12)

WHEN I STARTED SCHOOL, I STRUGGLED LEARNING. I HAD TO WORK REALLY HARD. (13)

IT WAS NOT EASY FOR ME TO MAKE FRIENDS. (14)

I GOT BULLIED A LOT.

WHEN I BECAME A TEENAGER (15)

I BEGAN ISOLATING MYSELF. (16)

I DISCOVERED VIDEO GAMES. (17)

I STOPPED GOING OUTDOORS.

I DEVELOPED TERRIBLE EATING HABITS. (20)

I BECAME LAZY, OVERWEIGHT, AND UNMOTIVATED. (21)

(22)

MY BEST FRIENDS' NAMES WERE MCDONALD'S AND BURGER KING. (23)

MY PARENTS TRIED TO GET ME TO JOIN IN FAMILY ACTIVITIES, (24)

BUT I REFUSED (25).

"I WOULD FREAK OUT IF I COULDN'T BE ON MY Xbox, my iPod, computer, or my smartphone.I was addicted to electronics. (26)

I would constantly argue with my parents.

When I turned 18, my doctor told me I had autism.I was very unhappy and wanted to get my life together. (28)

I looked for help from a lifelong friend, Jake. Luckily, he was my life Coach's son. (29)

HE TOLD ME ABOUT A UNIQUE PROGRAM IN COSTA RICA HE WENT TO.I was interested in learning more. (30)

MY PARENTS AND I MET WITH AMY TO DISCUSS MY OPTIONS.I needed to detox from electronics, eat a clean diet, and learn how to have healthy relationships. (31)

The unknown was scary, but things had to change, so I agreed. I had never been away from home longer than 1 week. This wilderness adventure was new to me. (32)

MY PARENTS AND I FLEW TO UTAH AND THE ASPIRO TEAM MET US. (33)

THEY TOOK ME TO BASECAMP

My backpack loaded weighed 35 pounds and I had to carry it! (35)

I HAD JUST A THIN MAT TO SLEEP ON LAYING ON TOP OF ROCKY GROUND AND NO PILLOW. (36)

WEEKLY FOOD RATIONS (37)

NEVER DID I CHOOSE THE QUINOA!! (38)

IMAGINE BEING ON THE TRAIL SURROUNDED WITH 10 SWEATY GUYS WHO SHOWER ONLY ONCE A WEEK. (39)

This was my new reality.It got easier as time went on.The guides coached us. (40)They were really cool.

WE DID JOURNALING EVERY WEEK

MINE WAS KAITLYN.

WE HIKED MOUNTAINS AND CANYONS. (43-45)

WE REPELLED OFF CLIFFS.

IT WAS REALLY CHALLENGING. (48)

I SURVIVED THE UTAH WILDERNESS FOR 2 MONTHS

I AM PROUD TO SAY I AM AN ASPIRO GRADUATE. (50)

When I returned home, I was 40 pounds lighter and a better version of myself. Aspiro helped me create a lifelong change. (51)

I was happier.When I got home, a mentor, my cousin, Caleb, helped me transition back into daily life. (52)

FOR 9 MONTHS, WE PRACTICED WRITING A DAILY SCHEDULE, EATING, WELL, PLANNING AHEAD, AND EXERCISING. (53)

MY 22ND BIRTHDAY CAKE. (54)

My life coach, Amy, also worked with me to problem solve. (55)

We limited my use of electronics (no more gaming), budgeted my time and money. (56)

Today I am more independent. I ride my bike to my job at Publix & work 25 hours (in season). (57)

I also found a passion for running and practice with my running coach, Holly. (58-59)

I have completed 25 races. (60)

(62)

RUNNING IN FLORIDA HEAT CAN BE BRUTAL. (63)

BUT ASPIRO DID TEACH ME TO HYDRATE, HYDRATE, HYDRATE. (64)

My life is back on track now. I have a goal to eventually move out on my own and become more independent. (65)

I HAVE A GOOD SUPPORT SYSTEM. (66)

Oh and the big news is I have a girlfriend! Whoohoo! Go ahead and clap. Thank you very much. (67)

I AM LEARNING HOW TO HAVE HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS.

I am A work in progress, and I don't want to relapse and end up eating peanut butter in the Utah mountains again. (69)

I AM THANKFUL FOR THE ASPIRO EXPERIENCE. (70)

I AM THANKFUL TO MY THERAPISTS

AND TO AMY (72)

.

I AM PRACTICING HOW TO BE A TRUE MAN! (74)

Amy F. Weinberger, MSED

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"I WOULD FREAK OUT IF I COULDN'T BE ON MY Xbox, my iPod, computer, or my smartphone.

I was addicted to electronics. (26)

When I turned 18, my doctor told me I had autism.

I was very unhappy and wanted to get my life together. (28)

I looked for help from a lifelong friend, Jake.

Luckily, he was my life Coach's son. (29)

HE TOLD ME ABOUT A UNIQUE PROGRAM IN COSTA RICA HE WENT TO.

I was interested in learning more. (30)

MY PARENTS AND I MET WITH AMY TO DISCUSS MY OPTIONS.

I needed to detox from electronics, eat a clean diet, and learn how to have healthy relationships. (31)

IMAGINE BEING ON THE TRAIL SURROUNDED WITH 10 SWEATY GUYS WHO SHOWER
ONLY ONCE A WEEK. (39)

This was my new reality.

It got easier as time went on.

The guides coached us. (40)
They were really cool.

I was happier.
When I got home, a mentor, my cousin, Caleb, helped me transition back into daily life. (52)

My life is back on track now.

I have a goal to eventually move out on my own and become more independent. (65)