Resources. 11 May 2010 @ 11:52 pm.
The Barn is now taking registrations for their summer camp for special needs kids. Camp size ranges from 5-10 to allow for more one to one interaction and less waiting by the campers. Campers will experience a variety of sensory activities, outdoor activities and many typical camp events to enhance sensory integration opportunities. Summer camp provides an opportunity for the kids to interact with peers, and build on the skills they have been learning all year through individual therapy, school and other special services.
Socialization with peers within a community setting is important for kids with sensory integrative disorders and The Barn summer camp provides that privilege in a safe and nurturing environment. Activities to include: paint, art creations, water play, horses, hayrack rides, climbing, swinging, hiking, wood crafts, gardening, muscial instruments, imaginative games, outdoor games, and so much more.
Visit their web site for more information or call (402)301-6829.
Resources. 11 May 2010 @ 11:45 pm.
Pediatric Therapy Center is taking appliations for their Summer Friendship Camp. The class is a 6 week social skills program designed for 6-8 and 9-13 year olds. They are also introducing a new preschool group for ages 4-5. Click here for more information or call (402)932-2782. Deadline is June 4th.
Resources. 11 May 2010 @ 11:21 pm.
The Homer’s Heroes division is for boys and girls with physical or intellectual disabilities, ages 5 to 17. In 2009, 96 players participated in the program. Six weeks of games are played starting the first Saturday of June. Volunteer “Buddies” encourage and assist each player during the game. One game is played at Haymarket Park with the Lincoln Saltdogs players. The Optimist Clubs of Lincoln established the program in 1992 and has coordinated this baseball league since that time. Shirts, caps and awards are furnished by the Optimist Clubs. Field rental and equipment is sponsored by the Junior Saltdogs League.
2010 registration is now underway.
Brochure:
http://www.lincolnlittleleague.com/images/Docs/homersheroesflyer2010.pdf
For more information, please contact Jeanne Cuda at HomersHeroes1@aol.com
Event by other community organization, Resources. 11 May 2010 @ 11:15 pm.
Dreams Unlimited is dedicated to helping children with disabilities have the opportunity for fun and challenge in areas they may never have thought possible. Our mission is to assist children with disabilities and their familes to access & coordinate adapted recreation that may otherwise not be available to them. Dreams Unlimited coordinates and funds recreation opportunities for children with disabilities and their families.
Check out their web site for some neat upcoming events… www.dreamsunlimitedlincoln.org
Resources. 20 April 2010 @ 9:36 am.
The Nebraska ASD Network is an amazing resource for families and professionals in our state. If you haven’t already met your regional coordinator, do it now! Also be sure and check out their statewide website as well as their regional pages for training opportunities near you! www.unl.edu/asdnetwork
Today we are thrilled to share with you their SE Region’s new Newsletter! This is written by Melissa Trautman and it is fantastic! Check them out! Print them off! Take them to your school! Teachers…put them in the teachers lounge!
Download the April Newsletter here.
Resources. 20 April 2010 @ 9:30 am.
Each day in April, Brookes Publishing is featuring excerpts from one of the books in our 2010 Brookes Autism Library (with a few special extras added in for good measure).
Visit their web site at www.brookespublishing.com/autism
Check it out for some great information!
Resources. 20 April 2010 @ 8:43 am.
Center for Autism and Related Disorders, Inc. (CARD) Founder and Executive Director Doreen Granpeesheh, PhD, BCBA-D will appear on the CBS nationally syndicated talk show, The Doctors, this Friday, April 23rd. Dr. Granpeesheh, a world-renowned autism expert, will join a diverse panel of guests in discussing autism.
What happens when you go to the doctor and learn that everything is not OK? Friday’s show will empower you to tackle any medical crisis and stand up for your health. Plus, inform you of the warning signs that may indicate autism.
Can’t watch or record the show? The April 23rd show, featuring Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh, will be available for viewing online, one week after broadcast, by visiting: www.youtube.com/cardinc1990.
Resources. 31 March 2010 @ 12:35 pm.
It’s not too late to register to Challenger League Baseball. They are still taking registrations for minor league, major league, senior league and the alumni league. They accept ages 5 and up. You can visit their web site at www.challengerlittleleague.org
Resources. 28 March 2010 @ 11:27 pm.
Summer Activities!
Early Registration for The Barn Summer Camps! Save 10% by registering prior to May 1st! Visit their web site at www.myplaybarn.com for more information.
Resources. 18 March 2010 @ 11:09 pm.
The Challenger Baseball program is a division of Kearney Little League Baseball that is open to youth ages 5 through high school graduation who have a physical or mental challenge that prevents them from safely participating in other baseball programs. Rules are modified in the Challenger division and a focus is placed on having fun, while learning the game of baseball. To ensure safety, each player is assigned a “buddy” to assist them. The game is played with a soft baseball and each player has the opportunity to bat and field balls. Again this year, with a combined effort on behalf of the Kearney Little League Baseball and the Arc of Buffalo County, we hope to give several youth the opportunity to enjoy the great game of baseball.
Challenger Baseball will take place one evening per week for a six week session this summer. Dates, times and field locations will be announced in the upcoming weeks as Kearney Little League prepares their schedules.
Parents are encouraged to register your Challenger Baseball athlete by completing the Challenger Baseball Registration and Medical Release Form and sending it in along with a registration fee of $20 for early registration though April 15, 2010, or $30 for late registration fee after April 15, 2010. Need based scholarships are available on a limited basis through Challenger Baseball.
Challenger Baseball is also recruiting “buddy” volunteers to help our athletes with their baseball skills. Donations of slightly used baseball gloves for our athletes are always welcomed.
You can download a registration form here and a medical release form here.
EARLY registration fee is $20 and must be RECEIVED BY APRIL 15, 2010! After April 15, 2010, the registration fee is $30.
Scholarships are available on a limited basis and must be pre-approved. *A $5 discount is given for each additional player registered from the same family*
Resources. 18 March 2010 @ 10:40 pm.
Siblings of children with autism have unique needs. The Support Group for Siblings of Children with Autism may increase siblings’ understanding of their brother or sister’s disability and help them feel more positive about themselves and their role with their sibling.
• Sponsored by Autism Action Partners—no cost for participation!!!
• Meet weekly for four weeks
• Age groupings (younger elementary, upper elementary, middle school, high school)
You can register your child for one of the following sessions by filling out the onine registration on the Munroe-Meyer Institute web site at www.unmc.edu/mmi Download their flyer here.
Session C: April 6, 13, 20 & 27 (younger & upper elementary 4:30 - 5:30 pm
Session D: May 4, 11, 18, 25 (middle & high school age) 5:30 - 6:30 pm
Sessions C & D will be held at the Millard Library - 13214 Westwood Lane
Session E: June 1, 8, 15, 22 (younger & upper elementary) 4:30 - 5:30pm
Session E will be held at Munroe Meyer Institute - 44th and Dewey Ave
If you have question, please contact Teri Sedersten at (402)559-5732 or Tsedersten@unmc.edu
Articles, Resources. 18 March 2010 @ 10:30 pm.
The Nebraska ASD Network is an amazing resource for families and professionals in our state. If you haven’t already met your regional coordinator, do it now! Also be sure and check out their statewide website as well as their regional pages for training opportunities near you! www.unl.edu/asdnetwork
Today we are thrilled to share with you their SE Region’s new Newsletter! This is written by Melissa Trautman and it is fantastic! Check them out! Print them off! Take them to your school! Teachers…put them in the teachers lounge!
December Edition
January Edition
February Edition
March Edition
Resources. 18 March 2010 @ 10:01 pm.
The Homer’s Heroes division is for boys and girls with physical or intellectual disabilities, ages 5 to 17.
In 2009, 96 players participated in the program. Six weeks of games are played starting the first Saturday of June. Volunteer “Buddies” encourage and assist each player during the game. One game is played at Haymarket Park with the Lincoln Saltdogs players. The Optimist Clubs of Lincoln established the program in 1992 and has coordinated this baseball league since that time. Shirts, caps and awards are furnished by the Optimist Clubs. Field rental and equipment is sponsored by the Junior Saltdogs League. 2010 registration is now underway.
Check out their brochure: http://www.lincolnlittleleague.com/images/Docs/homersheroesflyer2010.pdf
For more information, please contact Jeanne Cuda at HomersHeroes1@aol.com
Resources. 18 March 2010 @ 9:58 pm.
Autism Action Partnership and The Rose Theater are offering children and teens with ASD
an unique theatrical experience that promotes creativity, confidence and self-esteem.
Professional actor/educators from The Rose will use team exercises, game playing and
interactive storytelling to introduce your child to the world of theater.
June 14-18 (Grades K - 2)
9-11 am
June 21-25 (Grades 7-10)
9 am-12 pm
July 19-23 (Grades 3 - 6)
9 am-12 pm
Register Today!
Tuition is $30 per ASD student, and a registration form is required for enrollment. Please contact Niki Mulkey at nikim@rosetheater.org. *Note: Sibling scholarships are not available during the summer session.
Download their flyer here.
Events, Resources. 4 March 2010 @ 12:44 am.
The Nebraska ASD Network will hold its 7th annual ASD Conference in Kearney, NE on April 8th and 9th. Speakers will include Fern Sussman, Ruth Aspy, James Emmett, Barry Grossman, and Mary Schlieider. They will also hold a speakers dinner with individuals on the autism spectrum.
This year the conference will include a new vocational strand sponsored by Voc Rehab & Region 7 TACE as well as a parent track sponsored by the Autism Society of Nebraska.
You can register here or download the conference flyer here. Be sure and take advantage of the Early Bird pricing!
Resources. 4 March 2010 @ 12:26 am.
Drama classes for students with Autism will be held from March 20th-May 8th on Saturday mornings. The spring session will include the following grades:
9-10 AM: Grades 1-3
10:30-11:30 AM: Grades 4-7
Registration forms are available for email attachments from Niki Mulkey at nikim@rosetheater.org. Volunteers are asked to contact Michael Harrelson at michaelh@rosetheater.org
Announcements, Resources. 4 March 2010 @ 12:16 am.
The Autism Society of Nebraska is seeking applications for the Dan Archwamety Post Secondary Education Scholarship. A scholarship of up to $500 is available this year for an individual with a diagnosis of ASD. The scholarship must be used toward completing an accredited post‐secondary course of study (educational or vocational). Applicant must be currently admitted/registered for the program.
Scholarship will be awarded at the ASD Network convention Banquet on Thursday, April 8. Persons who have already received this scholarship will not be eligible.
Application should also include:
1. Proof of ASD diagnosis
2. Proof of current admittance/registration in a post‐secondary educational or vocational institute
3. Two letters of recommendation‐‐one from a teacher, one from a non‐relative
Download an application here. Applications must be postmarked by March 29, 2010.
