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AUTISM RESOURCE MOM, INC.
Autism Resource Mom is a nonprofit organization that provides support, guidance & hope to families of children with autism.
Services for Families:
- Social activities for individuals on the spectrum (all ages)
- Support & education for parents/caregivers
- One-on-one counseling for parents/families
For Professionals:
- Guest speakers for any size group
- Autism consulting for public & private groups
- Problem-solving strategies for educators, health care providers, government agencies & more
PROaupair – Professional Live-In Childcare for Families with Special Needs
PROaupair’s caregivers are attuned to a child’s individual needs and use their extensive training to ensure each child can reach his or her full potential. They provide high quality, skilled care depending upon the child’s diagnosis – implementing therapy homework, creating routines, and generally providing a warm, supportive environment.
New Vista School
New Vista School is a 501(c)(3), WASC accredited independent school serving the needs of students with ASD in grades 6-12 and beyond. Our mission is to provide a structured, safe environment of academic, social, and transition skills instruction for students within the autism community that prepare them for success in life. Students benefit from participation in clubs, Venture Crew scouting, drama, and career pathways STEM courses, with dual credit college courses for upper grades.
Autism Emotion and the Family Research Study
This study examines how children’s biologically-based emotional patterns predict strengths and challenges in everyday functioning, and what caregivers can do to help. Looking for children between the ages of 6 and 10 who have been diagnosed with ASD. Participation includes a parent-child laboratory visit at CSUF, and parent completion of questionnaires.
Families will receive $75 for their time.
This study ends April 1, 2018
Dr. Jason Baker and Dr. Rachel Fenning
jbaker@fullerton.edu
657-278-1088
ABA Therapy/Behavior Therapy Maxim Healthcare Services
Maxim Healthcare would like to introduce ourselves & share with you our home-based Applied Behavior Analysis/positive behavior support services. The need for Applied Behavior Analysis is huge, & we are happy to be able to provide these services to the community. We are officially accepting new clients, & accept a variety of funding options. We have a staff of well-trained BCBAs & Behavior Technicians. Our services offer customized levels of support and training.
Please contact us 714-542-2400.
Autism Glass Project
The Autism Glass Project seeks to provide a more immediate supplement to therapy by providing a mobile at-home therapeutic learning system, codesigned by children and families with autism, that can integrate seamlessly into their daily lives outside of the clinical setting.
Interested in participating?
We’re looking to recruit children who: ü are between the ages of 6-12 years old, ü have a clinical diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder, ü and receive ABA therapy at least twice per week. Sounds like your child? Here are the next steps…
- Let your agency know that you are interested in participating.
- Visit autismglass.stanford.edu to sign up.
- Complete the Autism Glass screening and eligibility questionnaire at autismglassrecruitment.stanford.edu.
- Have questions? Email the Autism Glass team at autismglass.stanford.edu or call them at 650-497-9214!
Surfers Healing
Surfers Healing is the original surf camp for children with autism, and we’ve been serving the community since 1996. Yet what we offer isn’t a ‘cure’, or even ‘traditional’ therapy. It’s a completely different sensation and environment for our participants. We give individuals a chance to encounter the waves, to challenge themselves, to try something new. And since 1 in every 68 US children has an ASD (CDC report, March 2014), our work is more vital than ever.
Our biggest challenge? Getting kids to come out of the water! Once they ride with us, they don’t want to stop. Attending our camps positively impacts children with autism; the experience helps instill confidence and calm. Yet over the years we’ve seen that Surfers Healing also has a profound impact on parents. Autism parents are always hearing about what their children cannot do. But at a Surfers Healing camp, it’s all about what their kids can do.
We’re based in Southern California, but we offer camps across the country, as well as in Mexico, and Puerto Rico. Our camps provide an relaxed, accepting, and welcoming environment – the perfect space in which to risk and grow.
For further information, see www.surfershealing.org
Social Skills Training with Dogs
Do you suspect or does your child have an Autism Spectrum Disorder? Are you interested in social skills training with dogs to help your child?
The University of California at Irvine under Dr. Sabrina Schuck is conducting a new study for children who have or may have ASD. In this study, children will have the opportunity to engage in an interactive environment, which will promote their social skills, self-esteem, and self‐regulation skills. This study involves weekly social skills training sessions with experienced and certified therapy dogs. If you are interested, you and your child may be eligible to participate.
The first study session will be this Thursday July 14th. Participants will meet every Thursday for 6 weeks, ending on August 18th.
- Children between the ages of 7 and 9 who have or may have ASD
- 6 Social Skills Training sessions and 6 Behavioral Parent Training sessions are available at no cost to you
Back To School Resources
The transition from summer back to school can be tough for everyone, especially families of individuals with autism. The daily routine established over the last 2 to 3 months is changing, and the time has come to go from camp back to the classroom.
To help ease the stress and smooth the transition for you and your family, Autism Speaks has provided an array of tips and resources for everyone involved in the process, including students, parents, teachers and peers. Go here for some good advice.
