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Today is International Persons with Disabilities Day! Today and every day, we are inspired by the individuals in our community who share their unique outlook on the world with us. You are our heroes 💙
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We're switching our newsletter provider to Mailchimp! Check out the new and improved weekly newsletter this Tuesday - make sure you're subscribed for updates on local events!
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Celebrate Small Business Saturday with us! Our neighbors at The DillyBean carry products created in the Live Work Learn program. The Dryer Balls and Cat Toys sell out fast, so make sure you stop by soon!
Live Work Learn is an ASGCR-supported project. Their mission is to develop meaningful activities for individuals with autism. Their vision is to change the landscape of services for adults with disabilities. By creating a variety of modules, these adults will experience richer lives and greater opportunities.
In the Crafts module, they create these products from upcycled materials. Live Work Learn designs the crafting environment to help them develop skills. The instructions can be modified based on each individual's abilities. This way, they are both set up to succeed and challenged to grow. Currently, students from two school districts are participating in Live Work Learn twice a week. They really enjoy the satisfaction of seeing the product created from beginning to end!
Looking to give back during your Black Friday shopping? We're a Toys for Tots drop off location! Stop by Urban Co-Works during their open hours to donate new, unwrapped toys.
New ABA services center in Saratoga County!
Accelerate ABA will provide Applied Behavior Analysis services to children ages 2-12 from their center in Clifton Park.
Children ages 2-5 will participate in an evidenced-based model, including individual and group teaching, as well as family participation and training. Children will work on skills in the areas of communication, social skills, play, and leisure skills, pre-academic skills, self-care, and kindergarten readiness, including attending, focusing, transitioning. All services will occur at our brand-new clinic space and follow a block schedule. These services can act as an intensive daycare or preschool alternative. These services can also complement a child’s Early Intervention services. Families can enroll their child in our morning group from 8:30-11:30 or afternoon group from 12:30-3:30. Services will occur five days per week.
Services for children ages 5-12 will follow an evidence-based model for teaching social skills in a group setting. This group will also serve as a transition service for our younger clients as they enter full-day school programs. Children will work on skills such as, initiating and maintaining a conversation, starting, joining and maintaining pretend play, reading social cues, sharing, and perspective-taking. These services will be offered on an afterschool basis, and families have the option to choose services on Monday/ Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday. Additional Saturday sessions will be offered every month.
Check out their website to learn more! accelerateaba.com/
Center-based ABA Services in Saratoga County - Accelerate ABA
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Early and intensive applied behavior analysis (ABA) services have been shown, through research, to accelerate overall development in children with autism. Our mission at Accelerate ABA is to use the science of behavior analysis to teach children language, play, daily... Continue reading →Can you believe we're only one week away from Thanksgiving? While many are excited for this time of year, the changes in schedule and routine can be challenging for individuals with autism.
Here are 12 tips to reduce stress and help you have a happier holiday season: www.autism-society.org/news/holiday-tips-families-living-autism/
What does your family do to prepare for Thanksgiving?
Twelve Tips for Helping Individuals with Autism Have a Happy Holiday Season - Autism Society
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While many happily anticipate the coming holiday season, families of people on the autism spectrum also understand the special challenges...New on our website! If you've been curious about Gig Works, check out our page for more information.
Gig Works is our new initiative to create employment opportunities for adults on the autism spectrum. Learn more and inquire about hiring through the site!
www.asgcr.org/gig-works/
Save the Date! Our 18th Annual Gala for Autism will be February 29th, 2020 at The Glen Sanders Mansion.
This year, we are hosting a special dessert challenge! We invite local bakers to partner with an individual with autism to bake some mini desserts and share their talents at the Gala. Check out our website for more information and to apply: www.asgcr.org/events/gala/
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