Autism Therapy: socialize

definition of socialize: not yet defined.

No Factsheets to Display

No News to Display

Canadian Mom Starts Group to Help Children with Autism Find Support

Apr 10, 2012

Audrey Burt couldn’t find a support group for her son with autism, so she founded Soutien Autism Support (S. Au. S.). While S. Au. S. raises autism awareness, it also lets kids gain a sense of community. Burt explained that many times families with autism feel judged, “In our programs, there's none of that, because we're all in the same situation." One mom likes the group because it gives her son a break from his daily one-on-one speech, occupational, and physical therapies. The facility has space for the kids to run, laugh, jump, and socialize.

Read original article: Power of One: Mother Creates Autism Play Group


Winter Baseball Clinic for Kids with Autism

Feb 6, 2012

The Graham Academy in Luzerne PA offers kids with autism and other special needs a chance to learn and play baseball in the middle of winter. For the third year in a row, the baseball clinic offers the opportunity for socializing and exercising during the winter weather. Lackawanna College men’s baseball team volunteers to teach and coach baseball skills. About 30 children participated in the clinic where they pitched, bunted, and ran the bases. One mom explained, "The clinic offers the opportunity to socialize, which is very beneficial during the winter months when the children may be cooped up in the house." The baseball team coach observed that it's good for his players to meet these special children and understand that there is something outside of baseball.

Read original article: Baseball Clinic Lets Children Be Players


Sports Center Opens for Kids with Autism

Sep 30, 2011

Andrew Devitt, of Las Vegas, recently opened the Sport-Social Training Center for kids. He’s been working with kids with autism since he was 18, teaching applied behavior analysis (ABA) and home-based programs. The sports center idea came about when one of Devitt’s students wanted to learn to skateboard. Devitt used his therapy skills to teach skateboarding. He finds that some children need a little nudge to socialize and try new skills. At the same time, he understands that he “needs to deal with autistic kids differently.” One parent spoke about how important it was for her son to learn a sport that neuro-typical kids enjoyed so that he felt as though he fit in.

Read original article: Sports Center for Autistic Kids Opens


Networking Group for Teens with Asperger’s

Aug 25, 2011

Gamer’s Union for Teens with Asperger’s is a group organized by the Rust Library in Leesburg, VA. Teens meet monthly and socialize while their parents network about their experiences with Asperger’s. The parents share information on doctors, schools, medication, and life skills, while the teens use video games and monitors to work in groups and interact with each other. One mom who had previously home-schooled her boys with Asperger’s said this was a great way to involve youngsters in the community in a place where they could interact with peers.

Read original article: Teens with Asperger's Have Fun While Their Parents Network


Showing 1-4 of 11 results


Please comment on this autism topic.

School

Aug 31, 2009 by Anonymous

We are a special school for children on the autism spectrum and typical developing siblings. Our arts based educational and sensory curriculum and mixed age classrooms provide a way for all children to actively participate within a supportive atmosphere. In this tranquil setting each child feels a sense of belonging, friendship, and the opportunity to experience the magic of childhood.

*Philosophy & Curriculum:

We offer a holistic approach in which the connection between school, home, service providers, and community becomes collaboration where each member is connected with a natural ease. Jordan Lake School of the Arts offers an individual curriculum for all students in a retreat like setting. Having a five students to one teacher ratio, and small class size we can provide attention to each child. Multi-age classrooms offer a stress free environment to learn in both roles as guide and apprentice. While children on the spectrum benefit from observing peers and having a structured means of learning social skills, typical developing siblings grow from experiential education and the support of friends who truly understand and share similar experiences. Different is normal here. At JLSA, we all understand and are respectful and supportive of one another. We have local artists participating in workshops as well as rotating their artwork in our space. Our art shows offer an opportunity for families to socialize without anxiety, and students to experience large group functions in the company of compassionate people while meeting inspiring members of the community. Our amenities include an enormous tropical greenhouse, courtyard, and outdoor class space, as well as a home like educational setting.

Parents and grandparents are welcome and encouraged to participate in the day. Workshops and afternoons with community speakers are great opportunities for families to share in experiences together at school and we all benefit from the communication and shared experiences that flow from school to home. Parents are also invited to join us for nature hikes and gardening, and to bring their talents and teach us about their specialty. We hope adults will take painting or yoga classes offered in the building, or enjoy hiking trails and the lake, assured that your children are being compassionately cared for and well educated.

www.jordanlakesa.com

919-672-4281

 


Showing 1 results

Please comment on socialize or other autism therapy topics.

  • Factsheet
  • Research
  • News
  • Comments.
    • Share |