Access to Adventure program offers recreation activities that challenge, excite and entertain at an affordable price. Spanish also spoken.
Located at:
3505 Cadillac, Suite O-103
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
A Dance Class for Me
This program is led by Elizabeth Rose Chacon for students who are on the moderate to severe side of the Autism Spectrum or have Special Needs that prevent them from participating in “typical” dance classes.
Additional Languages spoken are Spanish, Vietnamese and Sign Language.
No Limits Creative Arts for Ages 5-18: Yorba Linda
Dance, musical theater and tumbling classes for ages 5 to 18. Every class and dancer will get the opportunity to perform after every 8 week session. Our program is supported by Cal State Fullerton’s Autism Center.
Located at:
22601 La Palma Avenue, Suite 105
Yorba Linda, Ca. 92887
SunDog Therapy (Occupational Therapy & Animal Assisted Therapy)
SunDog Therapy provides occupational therapy for children, teens, and adults. We specialize in animal assisted therapy, working with clients in a natural outdoor setting, and promoting independent living skills, sensory processing, motor skills, cognition, and social/community participation.
Services:
- Individual OT in the clinic/community
- Group programs for individuals with/without disabilities
- Animal assisted therapy
- Dog training for clients & for professionals interested in AAT
Friendship Circle
Friendship Circle of Orange County is a non-profit, non-denominational organization that seeks to provide every individual with special needs the support, friendship, and inclusion that they deserve.
Friendship Circle extends a helping hand to families who have children and young adults with special needs. Friendship Circle provides a non-judgmental environment that is designed to enhance family dynamics and build friendships through a wide variety of fun-filled recreational programs, sports leagues, support groups and social opportunities. In addition to helping those in need, Friendship Circle enriches its vast network of teen volunteers by enabling them to reap the rewards of selfless giving.
Friendship Circle exists to bring happiness and companionship to children and young adults with special needs by celebrating their individuality, as well as bringing energy, support, and peace of mind to their families.
For more information please visit their website.
Pediatric Dentistry for Children with Autism
Little Heroes Pediatric Dentistry caters directly to children with autism. Dr. Azi Ardakani, DDS has had additional training at Bellevue and NYU Hospitals and Lutheran Medical centers to treat the oral and dental needs of special needs patients, and he has trained to manage and understand their behavioral needs.
LITTLE HEROES assistants have done extra training and utilize behavioral techniques to enrich the experience of special needs patients. The set up of the dental facility helps reduce fear and anxiety and allocates sufficient space and time to get patients accustomed to the dental environment.
Office location: 26534 Moulton Pkwy, Suite C, Laguna Hills, CA 92653
Warrior Hearted Special Children’s Foundation Grants
Grants up to $500 are awarded to a person with special needs for services or equipment not covered by health insurance or regional centers. Any person with special needs who lives in the Los Angeles or Orange County may apply. Applications are reviewed monthly. Many recipients come from communities that cannot afford the one-to-one specialized care and expensive equipment necessary for them to thrive. Funding is provided for special needs programs for educationally, emotionally, and physically challenged.
Apply at www.warriorhearted.org
Fish for Life! For Special Needs Children
Fish for Life is a non profit organization headquartered in Southern California with a charter to enhance the lives of special needs individuals by inviting selected groups to enjoy a complimentary half day fishing trip on the sea. This program is designed to provide love and inspiration to a multitude of special needs people while teaching fishing skills and ministering to the value of life. Kids are grouped into teams and assigned a “Fishing Team Leader” who is an experienced and loving fisherman and will be responsible for his or her every need throughout the trip … but most of all will help them catch fish!
The Fish for Life home port is at the Dana Wharf in Dana Point and we charter the 95ft vessel “Dana Pride.” Fish for Life chapters can be anywhere there is fishing! If you are interested in starting a chapter in your area, contact us to learn how to get it started!
Special needs children and volunteers are welcome.
Horseback Riding: Guided Animal Intervention Therapy
Seneca Orange County offers a therapeutic horseback riding program for children ages 4-21 with behavioral and emotional goals. The program is in Anaheim Hills, open Tuesday-Saturday.
Back to School Tips for Parents of Special Needs Children
A new school year means a new grade, new teachers, new goals, and maybe even a new school! In order to help you and your child with special needs be as successful as you can be, we’ve put together a list of eight helpful back-to-school tips that we hope will make the transition into a new school year a little easier for you and your child.
