Sporting Activity. 11 February 2013 @ 3:12 pm.
Registration is now open for the Spring Bellevue TOPSoccer season.
Bellevue TOPSoccer is a co-ed soccer league for children, teens and young adults with special needs. A player does not have to be a resident of Bellevue to play in this league. They have players from all over the Metro area and surrounding Sarpy County, Cass County and Council Bluffs areas.
Their goal is to enable young athletes with mental and physical disabilities to develop their physical fitness, technical skills, courage and self-esteem, through the joy and excitement of playing soccer.
TOPSoccer groups players by ability so that the best possible experience is available for our players. Players wear soccer uniforms, play on soccer fields with nets/goals and Soccer Buddies are available for players that need assistance.
This league plays in both the Spring and the Fall. They meet one time a week on Sunday afternoon, practice 30 minutes followed by a 30 minute game.
Registration fee; $20 (by 3/5/13; After 3/5 fee is $40)
Schedule runs April 7 – May 19th
Learn more at http://www.bscneb.org/page/show/85093-topsoccer
2012 WINTER, 2013 SPRING, Resources. 10 January 2013 @ 9:00 pm.
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
Resources. 23 December 2012 @ 1:09 pm.
Dr. Kevin Luczynski and Dr. Tara Loughrey are currently recruiting participants for a study on treating sleep disturbances (e.g., delayed sleep onset and nighttime wakings) in children with an Autism Spectrum Disorder. The study will evaluate the efficacy of a behavioral therapy combined with melatonin, a natural compound that regulates sleep cycles. Parents will be trained in our clinic to implement the treatments in their home and will receive in-home monitoring with feedback by experts at the Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders.
The research will include a brief-intake meeting, some training, monitoring and feedback on implementing sleep treatment strategies, and a post-study debriefing. We are recruiting starting in November of 2012. The study will run for about a four-month period. Meeting dates and times will be arranged based on caregivers’ schedules.
Download a flyer HERE.
Download FAQ about this research project HERE.
Resources. 22 December 2012 @ 3:09 pm.
Did you know that if your family qualifies for free/reduced lunches then they qualify for $5 membership to Children’s Museum!
Download an application HERE.
Announcements, Resources. 4 December 2012 @ 11:21 pm.
Autism Speaks is thrilled to announce that through the generosity of Sevenly.org and the James W. Pickle Foundation, 625 financially disadvantaged individuals with autism and schools will receive an Apple iPad 2!
Eligible applicants are individuals who:
- Have been diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder by a licensed professional,
- Reside in the United States,
- Have limited income and cannot afford to purchase an iPad.
Note: If you already submitted an application for the iPad 2 grant in February 2012, you must re-apply to be considered for the new round.
READ MORE INFORMATION HERE!
Resources. 14 November 2012 @ 1:45 pm.
Sunday, December 2, 2012
3pm – 5 pm
Harmon Park Activity Center
For brothers and sisters (age 6-12) who have a sibling with a physical, developmental, behavioral, or mental health disability. RSVP required. Contact the ARC at 308-237-4343.
Download a flyer HERE.
Event sponsored by ASN - Omaha Support Group, Resources. 24 October 2012 @ 4:43 pm.
This group meets at Pump It Up along with our other Omaha Support Network groups (Adults with ASD, Children, and Parent Support). Please don’t worry that just because it is at Pump It Up that you’ll have to bounce! (Although you can if you want!) Pump It Up has multiple meeting rooms that we are using to host meetings for our different support groups.
The Teen Support Group starts at 6:30pm so that attendees can avoid the 6pm check time when all of the families participating in the bounce rooms arrive.
Our Teens meets in a separate room where they can have a quiet discussion, play board games, or do a craft together while building friendships.
First Monday of the Month
6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Pump It Up (in a separate meeting room)
960 S 72nd St
Keep an eye on the Omaha Calendar for our Teens on our Omaha Support Network page!
Event sponsored by ASN - Omaha Support Group, Resources. 24 October 2012 @ 4:33 pm.
This group meets at Pump It Up along with our other Omaha Support Network groups (Teens, Children, and Parent Support). Please don’t worry that just because it is at Pump It Up that you’ll have to bounce! (Although you can if you want!) Pump It Up has multiple meeting rooms that we are using to host meetings for our different support groups.
The Adult Support Group starts at 6:30pm so that attendees can avoid the 6pm check time when all of the families participating in the bounce rooms arrive.
Our Adults on the Spectrum Support Group meets in a separate room where they can have a quiet discussion facilitated by group volunteer, Carol Salber, MS, LMHP.
First Monday of the Month
6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Pump It Up (in a separate meeting room)
960 S 72nd St
Registration: Please RSVP by the Sunday before to 402-658-9962 or by email to csalber30@gmail.com
**If you are interested in volunteering and helping us coordinate monthly or quarterly outings for adults on the spectrum please email us at asn_omaha@autismnebraska.org!
Keep an eye on our Adults on the Spectrum Calendar for specific events to interest you!
2012 FALL, Resources. 9 October 2012 @ 1:58 pm.
This event is a fun, FREE (ice time and skate rental), day for families with children ages 5-21 with disabilities. The entire family will be able to partake in this event and share their time together. Coaches from Blade and Edge Figure Skating Club will be teaching some mini lessons for children with disabilities while the rest of the family can skate together and then their child can come join them if they should choose. This event is meant to be one where the whole family can be united performing the same activity. Time will be split both on and off the ice. Off the ice events will be lead by volunteers and physical therapy students from Creighton University and staff from the Pediatric Therapy Center.
Event Timing
Check-in: 2:30-2:45pm
Ice Time: 3-4:30/4:45
Return Skates and Wrap-up: 4:30/4:45-5:15pm
Register HERE. (enter password icesk8)
PLEASE MAKE SURE to register so they can best accomodate you and your family! If you have questions please e-mail: Katie Collin at kmn777@gmail.com
