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Our mission is to promote lifelong opportunities for people on the autism spectrum and their families, so they can be fully participating members of their communities.
Our office will be closed today and tomorrow, and this week's newsletter will be out tomorrow morning. We hope you have a Happy Thanksgiving!
November is National Family Caregivers Month. Read Sam Brandsen's experience shared by Autism Society of America below: ![]()
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"In honor and recognition of National Family Caregivers Month, Sam Brandsen, a member of the Autism Society of America's Council of Autistic Advisors, writes about his experience as an Autistic parent caring for an Autistic child."
Guest Post: Recognizing National Family Caregivers Month by Sam Brandsen | Autism Society
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I am an Autistic parent to a wonderful, Autistic 4-year-old. ... I worried about how other people would treat him, and whether he would be bullied by others for his differences. I wanted to protect hi...
Happy Veterans Day. Thank you for your time, bravery, and sacrifice. Learn about the history of Veterans Day here: www.va.gov/opa/vetsday/vetdayhistory.asp
Anderson Center for Autism is hiring in the Capital Region! ![]()
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Open positions include: Preschool Site Director, Teaching Assistant, Special Education Preschool Teacher, BCBA, Behavior Technician, Office Manager, and Clinic Coordinator. We are also always looking for interns! To apply, view benefits and more visit: www.andersoncenterforautism.org/careers
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Our mission is to promote lifelong opportunities for people on the autism spectrum and their families, so they can be fully participating members of their communities.
We had so much fun last Friday at Spotted Zebra Learning Center for Trunk or Treat! It was great to see all of your costumes and see some familiar faces. We hope everyone had a fun Halloween and ate plenty of candy!
This November ASGHR will receive a $1 donation for every Bloomin’ 4 Good Bouquet sold in the month! Visit the Hannaford Supermarket located at 1400 Altamont Avenue, Schenectady NY and purchase a Bloomin’ 4 Good Bouquet (or 2) with the red circle sticker! Flowers make great gifts, get yours today from Hannaford!
November is National Family Caregivers Month. Did you know 78 million family members in the US are providing unpaid care to children and adults? Learn more about how National Family Caregivers Month came to fruition: bit.ly/3s16B0J
"There are plenty of ways to experience vestibular movement on a playground, but what about at home? Try these fun activities with kids of all ages to promote their skill development and comfort and confidence in the world!" Some great ways to get moving at home from Kids Master Skills!A child's vestibular sense provides information about how the world is moving around him and about how he is moving within the world. Housed in the inner ear, it tells kids whether they are balanced or about to fall, what direction they are moving, and what speed they are traveling. The vestibular sense helps them to right themselves and hold their heads and bodies steady.![]()
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To promote balance and coordination, a child must experience vestibular movement. Opportunities for just-right vestibular movement depends on a child's abilities and comfort and are important for all kids. It is a natural drive for children to crave vestibular movement many times during the day.![]()
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There are plenty of ways to experience vestibular movement on a playground, but what about at home? Try these fun activities with kids of all ages to promote their skill development and comfort and confidence in the world!![]()
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