Autism Society - The Heartland

 
Children's Mercy Hospital & Clinics' Section of Development & Behavioral Sciences and ABC'nD Autism Center are offering ongoing parent training opportunities. 

 
Ready, Set, Go:  Community Outings -  Friday, February 19th 9:00am-12:00pm
Presented by Amy Naylor, M. Ed., Amy Cooksey, B.S.W., and Mary Anne Hammond
Transitioning from one environment to another is often challenging for children with ASD.  Strategies for successfully taking a child with ASD on community outings will be discussed such as grocery shopping, doctor/dentist appointments, church, hair-cuts, etc.
 
 

• Families will identify community activities in which it is appropriate for their child to participate.
• Families will identify their child's strengths and the supports needed for joining in community activities.
• Families will develop a plan for their child's participation in community outings.

• 3/26 9:00 am - Noon "Balls, Bubbles, and Blocks: Important Early Interactions and Play Skills", Presented by Amy Naylor M.Ed. and Sarah Feldmiller M.Ed.
   
• 4/16 9:00 am - Noon "ABC's of Daily Routines", Presented by Bo Youngblood Ph.D. and Megan Laurent OTR

Register for a training session 
For more information on how to register for this session and upcoming sessions go to www.childrensmercy.org/autismparenttraining.
 

40 children and adults with disabilities have the opportunity to participate in the 3rd Annual Lose the Training Wheels program in Overland Park from March 15 – 19, 2010 at Johnson County Community College gymnasium; 12345 College Blvd; Overland Park, KS.  Each participant will be instructed for approximately 75 minutes each day for 5 days. Cost is $150/participant.

See Attached Flyer; For more information, an application to participate or volunteer, contact Dave Krug by email dkrugg@jcc.edu

Requirements for participation:
To ensure the safety of participants and the best use of resources the program has established criteria that all participants must meet to be eligible to attend a camp. These criteria are:

1. Participant is at least 8 years of age
    
2. Participant has a disability
    
3. Participant can walk without an assistive device such as a walker or cane
    
4. Participant is able to side step quickly to both sides
    
5. Participant is able and willing to wear a properly fitted bike helmet at all times when on a bicycle.
    
6. Participant has a minimum inseam measurement of 20” when measured from the floor, not the pant leg.
    
7. Participant does not weigh more than 250 lbs.

It is important to consider behavioral issues as you evaluate your child’s suitability for this program. A participant may be physically able to ride a bike, but if their behavior is such that they cannot be persuaded to get on the bike and follow instructions, then it is likely this program will not be beneficial. Individuals with severe behavioral issues may be removed from the program if their actions are detrimental to the overall function of the camp or potentially harmful to themselves or others. 

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