Upcoming Community Events
Emerge & See events
Creative Arts Sundays: Sundays 12-3, starting January 8th
12 - 3 ($180)
(flexible hours for groups and/or 1:1 sessions!)
E & S Overnight - January 27th (6pm drop off 9am pickup)
for families with us 2 - 3 mos or longer ($300 - ask about discounts)
164 W 25th Street, Suite 7R, between 6th and 7th Avenues.
emergeandsee.net
call to inquire for further information 212 256 0860 or email amanda@emergeandsee.net
Camp Fair 2012 presented by Resources for Children
with Special Needs
Saturday, January 28, 11 am to 3 pm
Free event
Church of St Paul the Apostle
Columbus Avenue between West 59th and 60th Street
http://www.resourcesnyc.org/event/special-camp-fair-2012-saturday-january-28
NYC Dads to Dads - Father's Forum Wed 2/01/2012 6PM
FORDHAM UNIVERSITY –Lincoln Center Campus/Midtown Manhattan
6:00pm – 8:30pm
Dinner & Beverages are served at all forums.
This forum is FREE, however you must register!
BY PHONE: Contact Emily Pinkus, Bronx Office - Parent to Parent of NYS, (800) 405-8818 or BY EMAIL: nycdads2dads@gmail.com
Contact them to receive NYC Dads to Dads newsletter, to obtain additional information about the group or to RSVP for forums and/or events!
Family Resource Day - Westchester ARC
March 3, 2012
For People With Developmental Disabilities and their Families
A Day Filled with Information and Resources
* Seminars and Art Classes
* Vendor Resource Fair
* Keynote from the Music Conservatory of Westchester
* Photography and Art Video Exhibition
* Network with Other Families
* Adult Sibling panel
* Child Care, Sibshops and more
Free Event
Arc of Westchester
Gleason-Israel Gateway Center
265 Saw Mill River Road, Hawthorne, NY 10532
www.westchesterarc.org
Workshops for Parents of Children with
Autism Spectrum Disorders
3/16/12: Toilet Training Made Easy
4/19/12: Relaxation+Bonding=Powerful Parent
4/27/12: Turning Words Into Pictures:Hands on Tools
for Managing Difficult Behaviors
5/11/12: Parenting Solutions: Put an End to the Challenging Behaviors
Location:
Resources for Children with Special Needs, Inc.
116 E. 16th St. 5th Floor (Union Square East and Irving Place)
NY. NY 10003
Time: 10AM-12Noon
call 212-677-4650 ext. 20 or go to website for more information:
www.resourcesnyc.org
Sensory-Friendly Movies
Upcoming Sensory-Friendly showings:
February 25 - The Secret World of Arrietty
March 10 - Dr. Seuss' The Lorax
April 7 - Pirates! Band of Misfits
All shows are at 10:00 am local time.
*Dates and films are subject to change.
For more info. go to http://www.amcentertainment.com/SFF/
Ongoing Community Events
The friendship circle
The friendship circle is a program where once a week a teenage volunteer visits the home of the special needs child. They then engage in different activities and develop a strong friendship throughout the weeks. This is a program that allows your child to bloom and gain self confidence through the volunteers help and patience. We make sure that the volunteer and the special needs child are a match. The friendship circle helps the child develop skills that one day they too will be able to integrate into our society. I would love to speak to you by phone. My number is 646-820-1066 . You can also visit our website at friendshipnyc.com.
Looking forward to hearing from you.
All the best,
Dina Shanowitz
Friendship circle coordinator
14th Street Y - Classes For Children With Special Needs
The 14th Street Y is offering NEW weekend programming for children with special needs and their families starting September 2010! This program is geared for children on the high functioning end of the autistic spectrum and children with communication and language delays. Programs include: Super Soccer Stars, Expression Through Art, Family Yoga Time, Family Swim Time
Go to http://www.14streety.org for details. If you are interested in learning more about their classes for children with special needs or receiving an application please contact Dana Federbush: Dana_Federbush@14StreetY.org or 646-395-4336
Daytime Moon Creations - recreational theatre programs
For more details go to:
daytimemooncreations.org
Marks JCH of Bensonhurst
Community Center is excited to offer various children's programs for children with Autism, ADD, ADHD, Learning Disabilities, and more. Some of the programs include: After School, Sunday FunDay, Sunday Academy at the "J", School of Music and Dance, Job Readiness Programs. Go to http://www.jchb.org/special-needs/ for details.
Drama Therapy Groups for Kids & Teens Diagnosed along the Autistic Spectrum
Thursday afternoons from 4:45 - 6:00 for adolescents
LOCATION: The Psychodrama and Creative Arts Therapy Institute
14 East 4th Street Suite 501 (between Broadway and Lafayette), New York, NY
FEE: $320 for 6 week session
New groups for kids 5 - 10 years old starting Saturdays
Through theater games, improvisation, role play and drama therapy techniques, group members will work on creativity and spontaneity while improving social skills, increasing self-esteem and experiencing positive connections with others. Led by two licensed creative arts therapists with extensive experience working with children with special needs, this drama therapy group is specially designed for kids and teens who have difficulty in social situations because of Asperger Syndrome/Autism or other social challenges. Please call 212-414-5105 or email creativeconnectionsnyc@gmail.com for further information.
KEEN - Kids Enjoy Exercise Now
KEEN is a national, nonprofit volunteer-led organization that provides one-to-one recreational opportunities for children and young adults with mental and physical disabilities at no cost to their families and caregivers. Neither income nor the severity of a child's disability is a barrier to joining a KEEN program. Visit their website www.keennewyork.org for program details.
Resources for Children with Special Needs:
What's Out There and How to Get It
2009-2010 Free Training Series
For Families and Professionals Needing Programs and Services for Children with Disabilities. Covering many topics, and taking place in all five boroughs.
For details, go to www.resourcesnyc.org
JCC in Manhattan
Has many programs including support groups. For more information visit
http://www.jccmanhattan.org
WJCS
Westchester Jewish Community Services (WJCS) has many programs including support groups. For more information visit
www.wjcs.com
SNACK, the Special Needs Activity Center for Kids
SNACK after school and weekend programs, geared toward children ages 3-18 with special needs, are designed and staffed to address challenging behavioral issues, increase skill levels and promote improved social interaction. SNACK provides a variety of group and individual activities including sports, art, music, yoga, movement, drama and swimming. Also have ongoing parent education sessions. For information visit www.snacknyc.com
Brooklyn Autism Center Free Lecture Series 2009 - 2010
Begins Oct 28, with ABA 101.
Go to http://www.brooklynautismcenter.org/ for full details
AHRC New York City
AHRC New York City holds workshops and other events. For more information go here http://www.ahrcnyc.org/events/events.htm
Past Community Events
Sunday, September 28, 2008
NAA-New York Metro Chapter participates in Autism United Hope Walk
On a brisk Sunday morning, NAA-New York Metro joined families and communities in Belmont Lake State Park for the Autism United Hope Walk.
NAA-New York Metro set up booth and brought their message to the Long Island community.
Booths were set up by advocacy groups, professionals, and businesses who serve the autism community, all coming together to improve the lives of people with autism.
More information can be found at www.autismunited.org
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