Sunday, November 13
5:30 - 8pm
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.
Thursday, November 3 7:30pm - 8:30pm (1st Thursday of the month)
Second Unitarian Church of Omaha
3012 S 119th St, Omaha, NE
The Autism Society of Nebraska along with the second Unitarian Church of Omaha are sponsoring a support group for caregivers and loved ones of adults with autism spectrum disorders. Please join us to share your stories and hopes and questions with one another in a safe space.
Contact Wendy Hamilton at wendy.k.hamilton@hotmail.com or (402)290-3840 with questions.
Join the Autism Society - Omaha Support Network for an Autism Family Skating Spectacular!
Skate City
1220 South Fort Crook Rd
Bellevue, NE
Sunday, November 20th
5pm - 7pm
Fun for all ages!
Cost: $4 per skater (price covers traditional skate rental; inline skates extra)
Additonal $3 for those 10 and under wanting to also do the bounce house/play structure
We are also thrilled to have Creighton OT students joining us to help out! They will be on hand to help our newest skaters get adjusted to life on wheels as well as to help guide our veteran skaters in fine tuning their skills.
Download a flyer HERE.
RSVP HERE . RSVP is not required but is very much appreciated as it will help us line up enough volunteers.
There will be a free information session to learn more about Play-a-Story, a piano program which, while appropriate for everyone, is especially exciting for those with special needs.
Laurie Richards, mom of Bryan (who has Down syndrome) teacher of the breakthrough Simply Music piano method, and owner of Keys to Harmony, LLC, will be presenting this session with the hopes of bringing musical self-expression into the lives of our special friends.
Laurie is training her Keys to Harmony teachers to honor everyone for who they are inside, to look at all the potential and not what they interpret as limitations.
Two sessions to choose from:
Saturday, October 29, 2011 1:30 - 2:30 pm
Sunday, October 30, 2011 3:00 - 4:00 pm
Location: Keys to Harmony, LLC, 10802 Prairie Hills Drive
(one block south of West Center Road on 108th)
Learn more HERE. RSVP to reserve a spot: info@keystoharmony.com
Participants needed for a Research Study - An examination of the Relationship between Sensory Processing and Emotional Regulation in Children with Autism
Seeking: Parents with a child between ages 5 - 10
a. Either typically developing (no disabilities)
b. with Autism / Autism Spectrum Disorder
c. be able to complete one time surveys regarding child’s behavior
Estimated time: 40 - 45 minutes
Please download a flyer HERE.
Join us on November 5th and meet others living with and/or have children under the ASD umbrella. Our goal is to share stories, what worked, what didn’t, spread awareness to the community and offer education and support. Our group is for parents, guardians, individuals, teachers, educators, doctors or anyone that would like to learn more about autism!
Date: November 5, 2011
Time: 9:00 am - 4:30pm
Where: Arbor Bank in the lower level conference room, 911 Central Avenue
RSVP: afnlincoln@aol.com
Download a flyer HERE.
Tuesday, November 8
6:15 - 8:30pm
St. Timothy’s Lutheran Church 510 N 93rd Street
(Corner of 93rd & Dodge)
Chelli Westengaard, OTR is the Lead Occupa-tional Therapist for the Feeding and Swallowing De-partment at Children’s Hospital and has worked as a feeding specialist at Children’s Hospital for the past 4 years and in pediatrics for the past 9 years.
Heather Young, OTR is a rehabilitation therapist who works at Children’s Hospital West Village Pointe satellite outpatient clinic and has worked in pediatrics for the past 12 years.
Chelli and Heather complete feeding evaluations using Video Swallow studies to determine safety of swallow-ing and Clinical Feeding Evaluations. They also pro-vide follow up treatment of feeding issues including oral aversions, transitioning from G-tube feeding to oral eating, and progression of feeding using the de-velopmental food continuum.
Download a flyer HERE.
H A R T— The Hastings Autism Resource Team hosts a monthly parent support group meeting on the second Thursday of the month.
Thursday, November 10
6:30-8:00pm
Lincoln Elementary School
Presentation on using iPads with children on the spectrum. Ipads will be available to use during the training. If you plan on attending and would like to use our iPad, please let us know so there can be enough iPads for everyone. Email the HART team at kdetour@esu9.org.
All parents of children on the spectrum from Hastings and surrounding towns are welcome to attend, free of charge. Childcare provided.
When: 1st Saturday of the Month
Time: 9:00 am - 10:30 am
Where: Autism Center of Nebraska
Cost: $5
Facilitated by Carol Salber, MS, LMHP
Licensed Therapist
(402)658-9962 or csalber30@gmail.com
For adults 18 or older diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder or Asperger’s Syndrome. Members come together to connect around common issues and interests in a relaxed, supportive environment. Each meeting includes light breakfast and relevant discussions.
Download a flyer HERE.
Sponsored by the Autism Center of Nebraska and the Autism Society of Nebraska - Omaha Support Group.
Jordan’s Place
1915 Dana Lane, Papillion
October 28, 2011
6:00 pm- 10:00 pm
Calling all Junior High, High School teens and adults with an autism spectrum disorder! Come socialize with friends or meet new ones! There will be lots to eat, drink and do. Come play video games, board games, puzzles, and arts and crafts.
Please RSVP to Rachael at (402)212-9575.
Download a flyer HERE and help spread the word!
Williamsburg Behaviorial Pyschology offices in Lincoln hosts asperger support groups. Please download their flyer for more information. To register for the group please call 402-489-2218.
Learn about their support groups HERE.
Learn about Dr. Tapley HERE.
**It’s not too late! Registration deadline has been moved until October 28th! Register today!**
November 2-3, 2010
Scott Conference Center, Omaha, NE
Wednesday, November 2 - KEYNOTE: Carol Gray “Creating Opportunities for Friendship to Decrease the Incidence of Bullying”.
Carol Gray is the Director of The Gray Center for Social Learning and Understanding in Grand Rapids Michigan. In 1991, Carol developed Social Stories and Comic Strip Conversations strategies that are used worldwide with person on the autism spectrum. She has publised several resources on topics related to children and adults with ASD, including articles on bullying, death and dying, and how to teach social understanding.
Thursday, November 3 - Nebraska Legislative Workshop: What, Where and How. How to pass legislation and more.
AAP is bringing in speakers with subject matter expertise on the Nebraska legislative process to provide an educational presentation for all parents, cargivers and service providers.
The last part of the presentation will be an update from the Autism Action Partnership about where things stand with their initiative to pass an Autism Insurance Mandate here in Nebraska.
Download a flyer HERE.
The Parent to Parent program of the Ollie Webb Center is in the process of recruiting parents
of children with special needs to become supporting parents (mentors) for new families.
As the mother or father of a child with developmental disabilities, you have unique parenting experiences. Through time, training, and trial and error, you have gained valuable skills. Use your knowledge to help another parent on the journey by becoming a mentor. Parent to Parent (P2P) programs link parents of children, adolescents and adults with developmental disabilities with experienced and informed veteran parents who understand the day-to-day experiences of raising a child with special needs. Parent to Parent Omaha is offered by Ollie Webb Center, Inc., a local nonprofit agency.
Download a flyer HERE to learn more.
To talk with someone about becoming a mentor, please contact Annie Anderson at 346-5220 ext. 23 or aanderson@olliewebbinc.org.
The goal of this presentation is to provide parents with basic information about the changes that puberty and adolescence bring to every child - including their son or daughter. The information is intended to help participants feel more comfortable and confident as they help their youth safely navigate this important transition from childhood to adulthood. The ultimate aim is to promote the independence, personal safety, healthy lifestyles, healthy relationships, and social inclusion of their youth with disabilities. While other people may help, parents and families have the primary responsibility for conveying this information.
Tuesday, October 11
6:15 - 8:30 pm
St. Timothy’s Lutheran Church
510 North 93rd St (Corner of 93rd and Dodge)
Presenter: Sharon Orduna, Outreach coordinator, PTI- Nebraska
Download a flyer HERE.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 1011 FROM 6:15 – 8:00 PM AT THE VSP CLUB.
There will be opportunities for teens and adults to explore the arts through visual and dramatic arts.
This event is for individuals with disabilities ages 13 – 21+. There is no charge for this event, but registration is required and is limited to the 1st 20 individuals who RSVP.
For reservations, email Mary at nebuddywalk@cox.net by October 26, 2011 with the following information:
Name of individual who will be attending
Age of individual
Contact email and phone number
Download a flyere HERE.
1st Thursday of the month - 7pm
Second Unitarian Church of Omaha
3012 S 119th St, Omaha, NE
The Autism Society of Nebraska along with the second Unitarian Church of Omaha are sponsoring a support group for caregivers and loved ones of adults with autism spectrum disorders. Please join us to share your stories and hopes and questions with one another in a safe space.
The Autism Society is very thankful to Miracle Photography by ShariLynn for chosing us to be the recipients of their amazing fundraiser. We are excited to watch the fall photo shoots unfold at Roca Farms and for the CUTIES FOR A CAUSE calendar to take shape!
Learn more about Roca Farms HERE.
Miracle Photograhpy has a table at Roca Farms every day selling calendars and raffle tickets but unfortunately the sorority that was lined up to help staff the table ended up with a conflict. So we are putting a call out to the community to see if anyone can help volunteer to staff this table during the afternoons from 1 to 5pm. If you are able to volunteer please contact Sharilynn at 402-792-3225 or 402-310-6157.
**UPDATE-Registration is now full. Families can be added to a waiting list and will be notified if there is a cancellation**
Sunday, October 30, 2011
6:00—7:30 pm
Hawks Championship Center
Lincoln, NE
A time for individuals with disabilities and their families to hang out with Husker athletes. All ages and abilities welcome!
Registration is required. Space is limited. Due to limited space a MAXIMUM of 4 people per family will be allowed.
Please RSVP today by emailing huskerheroes@gmail.com or calling 402-421-8866.
Download a flyer HERE.
