The Rose Theater, in partnership with the Autism Society of Nebraska, is offering two Saturday classes for children diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Students will socialize while learning about acting and character development. A special performance will be offered at the end of the session.

To register for these classes, please contact Deprecia Wright (402) 502-4617 or depreciaw@rosetheater.org.

Grades 1-3 Star Wars
January 12-March 2   9 am – 10 am
Cost – $30

Grades 4-7 Wreck-It Ralph
January 12-March 2   10:30 am – 11:30 am
Cost – $30

Are you a Nebraska parent of a child with special needs? Does your child have an IFSP or IEP? Then this conference is for you! Download a registration form and flyer HERE.

There is NO REGISTRATION fee and lodging and most meals are provided.  Total registration is limited to 100 participants and on a first come, first served basis.  You will need to register early!

March 14-16, 2012
Midtown Holiday Inn
Grand Island, Nebraska

Sponsored by Nebraska Department of Education, Office of Special Education, & ESU 16

FEEL LIKE LIFE IS ONE BIG CIRCUS ACT? COME COMPARE!

The Autism Society of Nebraska has been invited by the Tangier shriners to join them for a FREE special needs showing of the Shrine Circus!

Join us Friday, February 22th from 1:00pm – 3:00pm.

Yes, the bad news is that their special needs show is during school hours. So if you have school aged children you will have to decide if you want to take them out of school for the afternoon. This really is a great chance for them to experience such an exciting (but oh so overstimulating) environment in the safety of a more accepting crowd.

We hope you will join us!

It is FREE, but you will need to RSVP by January 17th to reserve seating.  Click HERE to RSVP!

We only have a limited number of seats for our organization so it will be first come first served!

Sunday, December 9

5:30 – 8pm

Omaha Children’s Museum, 500 S 20th Street, Omaha, NE

This is a special evening for children with autism and their families. The museum has worked to create an appropriate and sensory friendly environment. Call 402-930-2353 with questions.

Friday, December 14th 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
GI Autism Society Support Group – Respite Care

RESPITE in December is a bit different than usual.  The adults will go to Valentino’s for a night out, paid for by the group funds.

PLEASE contact Brandi at asn_grandisland@autismnebraska.org by November 30th.

December 9th 2:30pm – 4:30pm
GI Autism Society Support Group – Christmas Party

Third City Christian Church – please bring a side dish or dessert; also bring one small wrapped gift for each of your children that will be there and have their name on it as Santa will be there towards the end to visit the children and pass out gifts.

PLEASE contact Brandi at asn_grandisland@autismnebraska.org by November 30th.

So many of our families have shared that they don’t “do” anything at New Years because it is hard to go to a boisterous rowdy event with their loved one who has sensory issues.

Well, now is your chance to experience a “Sensory Friendly New Years!”

We have two goals :

•our families to come together and have a fun time

•give our children, teens and young adults a chance to experience the countdown to the New Year alongside friends!

You don’t have to stay until midnight…but we hope you do!

We are asking everyone to bring a favorite snack to share.  (Please no alcohol)

Fun for all ages!

Please RSVP at autismsocietynewyears.eventbrite.com!

Download a flyer and help us spread the word!

**UPDATE:   RSVP is REQUIRED and registration is now closed.   We have had a tremendous response and in order to keep the event “sensory friendly” we have had to close it.    This is not a public event.   You must be pre-registered with a ticket in order to be admitted.

Don’t fret if you missed this opportunity! You still have an opportunity to see Santa at Pump It Up on Monday December 3rd!)

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Santa is having an exclusive event for children with autism & special needs!

This is an opportunity for your family to enjoy Santa’s Workshop and Autism Society families will receive a FREE picture cd capturing your time with Santa ($25 value)!  And a BIG THANK YOU to Shadow Lake Towne Center for providing this time with Santa exclusively for our families!

Sunday, December 2 8:30 am – 12:30 pm

Santa’s Workshop – Shadow Lake Towne Center
7775 Olson Dr – Papillion

Pre-registration is required!  Please RSVP HERE.

Download a flyer HERE.

Sunday, January 13, 2012

3:30pm – 5:30pm

Sempeck’s Bowling Alley
20902 Cumberland Drive
Elkhorn, NE

Cost is $5 per person.

This includes 2 hours of unlimited bowling, shoe rental, 1 slice of cheese pizza , 1 small soda, and your choice of 1 laser tag game or 1 go cart ride.

For a more sensory friendly atmosphere, we will have our own lanes where the music is turned down and there will be no flashing lights.

Sempeck’s has a no outside food policy; however, for our event they are allowing individuals on special diets to bring in their own food.

Note: All bowling , laser tag games and go cart rides must be completed within the 2 hour time frame.

Due to limited space you must pre-register.   Register HERE by January 5th!

Support Group for the siblings in our ASD families

The Omaha chapter of the Autism Society has created a group for all of the siblings out there whose lives are impacted by a brother or sister’s autism.  We want to create an environment where these children can come together and have some fun.  This group is not about therapy but about strengthening our community and supporting a very important group of our society.

We’d are aiming to provide events that are specifically for and about these amazing and important members of all of our families!

Date: Saturday afternoon, November 17^th

Details: Applies to all age groups, but this event is specific to typical siblings. We’ll match siblings up into similar age groups.

Location: Maplewood Lanes Bowling

Time: 3 -5 P.M.

Price: $8.50 per person per game (includes shoe rental)

R.S.V.P. to Niki @ kinart@cox.net by November 14^th

Download a flyer HERE and please help us spread the word!