Rock On! climbing program for children with ASD

Title: Rock On! climbing program for children with ASD

This summer SPLORE is offering a unique program called Rock On! which is a rock climbing program for children with autism spectrum disorder. Each child will receive specialized attention from SPLORE staff and volunteers who are dedicated to provide quality care.

Friends and family members are welcome to participate in SPLORE activities. Come learn how to make rock climbing fun for the whole family!

Rock On! is designed to help children:

- Develop positive recreation skills
- Increase muscle tone and motor skills
- Develop trust and relationship building skills
- Increase self-esteem and empowerment
- Promote independence, health and wellness
- Increase knowledge and access to recreation activities
- HAVE FUN!

For who: Rock On! is for children with autism spectrum disorder between the ages of 5 to 12 years old.

When: June 3rd to July 24th

Schedule: Sessions are once a week with one of the time settings below:

Tuesdays: 4 to 5:30 pm or 5:30 to 7 pm

Thursdays: 4 to 5:30 pm or 5:30 to 7 pm

To sign up or to learn more please contact SPLORE at:

Phone: (801) 484-4128 x 6
Email: susans@splore.org

We also invite you to check out our website at www.splore.org


SPLORE is a Utah-based non profit organization that is dedicated to enhancing the lives of children and adults with disabilities through outdoor recreation. This summer will mark SPLORE’s 31st year of providing services. Some of the programs SPLORE provides range from rafting, rock climbing, canoeing, snowshoeing, dog sledding, camping, Nordic skiing as well as other specialized programs.

NEW! Autism Support Forum

NEW! www.utahautismsupport.net

An online support forum for other parents and adults in Utah
affected by autism created by Rory Garrett.

P.L.A.Y. Project May 19, 2008

1855 East Medical Drive
Salt Lake City, Utah 84112
(801) 582-5534
www.tccslc.org

The P.L.A.Y. Project: Introduction to the DIR ® Model
Date: May 19, 2008
Time: 9:00 am– 4:00 pm (Registration and continental breakfast at 8:00 am)
Location: Parkview Center
1161 East 300 North
Provo, UT

Focus
This one­day workshop focuses on The P.L.A.Y.
Project, a unique, community­based training and
early intervention program. This model is based
on the developmental theories of Stanley
Greenspan, MD, known as the Developmental,
Individualized & Relationship (DIR ® ) Oriented
Model – also known as “Floortime”. Although
designed as an intervention for children with
autism, this parent child treatment model can be
utilized in social relationship intervention for many
young children and families. The DIR ® theory
and research will be presented along with
videotape case examples to help participants
learn DIR ® strategies, methods and techniques.
Our mission is to help parents and professionals
learn effective, low cost and efficient ways to
provide intensive intervention programming for
young children (18 months to 7 years) with
autistic spectrum disorders (ASD) and help them
gain language and social skills.

Audience
--Family members of children with autism
spectrum disorders
--Education professionals and paraprofessionals
--Occupational, physical and speech therapists
--Psychologists and social workers
--Medical professionals
--Training Objectives

Participants will:
--Learn of the current trends and research in
ASDs and understand/describe how “affect”
drives growth and development
--Understand the importance of the neurological
“comfort zone”
--Understand/describe basic DIR ® “Floortime”
principles, strategies and techniques
--Implement DIR ® intervention techniques with
children with ASDs

Cost
$65 per person for providers, $45 per person for
parents (lunch included)

Registration Form
Name:________________________________
Address: ______________________________
City/ State/ Zip: _________________________
Daytime Telphone: ______________________
Fax: __________________________________
Email: ________________________________
Degree: _______________________________
Current Position and Organization: __________
______________________________________

Return registration and payment made out to
The Children’s Center:

The Children’s Center
Attn: Joanne Mooney
1855 East Medical Drive
Salt Lake City, Utah 84112
For additional questions contact Lori Krasney at
(801)582­5534 or LKrasney@tccslc.org
To make credit card payments please contact
Joanne at (801) 582­5534 or
JMooney@tccslc.org

ACU Bi-Annual Meeting Details

Autism Council of Utah
Biannual Meeting

May 9, 2008
Granite Education Center
2500 South State Street
Salt Lake City, Utah (801) 646-5000
Auditorium B and C
(no food or drink allowed)

Agenda


10:00 Welcome Business and Recognitions
10:20 Roles of Speech Language Pathologists and Autism
11:20 Committee Reports
11:30 Workgroups, Informing Autism Practices in Utah
12:00 Adjourn

Next biannual meeting: October 10, 2007

Utah Walk Now for Autism is only 11 Days Away!

Utah Walk Now for Autism is only 11 Days Away!

Saturday, May 3, 2008
Cottonwood High School - Murray, UT, 9am to 1pm


 Register, Volunteer, or Donate 

www.WalkNowForAutism.org/Utah!

 Wow, the Utah Walk Now for Autism is just around the corner... only a week and a half to go! We hope you are as excited as we are for the big day! To date, there are over 2400 people registered to participate in Utah’s inaugural Walk Now for Autism, over 260 teams and over $142,000 raised. Congratulations! Keep up the hard work! We are well on our way to our goal of $300,000! This walk is going to be one of the largest inaugural walks EVER!

 Remember to pre-register everyone who plans to attend Walk Now for Autism. Pre-registering insures we plan accordingly and remember… you must be pre-registered and raise $100 to receive a t-shirt on walk day!

Congratulations to this week’s Top Fundraisers!

Team: The Patten Pride $10,600!

Individual: Amanda Patten with over $7,000!

For a complete list of fundraising efforts, please go to www.WalkNowforAutism.org/Utah.

Event Information


Event Schedule:
9:00 a.m.: Registration and Resource Fair Opens
10:15 a.m.: Opening Ceremonies Begin
10:30 a.m.: 5K Walk Begins

1:00 p.m.: Entertainment and Resource Fair Booths Close

Directions and Parking:
Cottonwood High School
5717 S 1300 E
Salt Lake City, UT 84121

Click Here for a Map and Directions to Cottonwood High School


Free Parking is available in two lots on campus. Please follow the signs on Walk Day to parking. To ease congestion, please consider carpooling with your team.

Walk Route

The walk will be 3 laps around the Cottonwood High School campus, with multiple turn-out areas for those that need to head back to the event space. The entire route is flat and wheelchair and stroller/wagon-friendly.This walk is non-competitive and is not an “endurance” event – please come prepared to enjoy a casual day in the community for families, friends and children!

Important Registration Information

Pre-Register to make Checking in at Walk Now for Autism a breeze!
 

Check-In at the walk is divided into 3 groups:

EZ Pass: Proceed to this area if you have pre-registered on-line and have no money to turn in on walk-day. If you have raised $100 you will receive a ticket for a t-shirt and you can proceed to the T-shirt Booth and then into the event.

Check In: Proceed to this area if you have pre-registered and need to turn in money. Be sure to bring the envelope you received in the mail with your Walker Welcome Packet. If you forget your envelope or do not have one, there will be envelopes available. You will be asked to fill out a donation form for each donation- make it easy and fill them out ahead of time by downloading the form from your Personal Headquarters. If you have raised $100 you will receive a T-shirt ticket and you can proceed to the T-shirt booth and then into the event.

Registration: Proceed to this are if you or anyone in your family did not register online. You will be asked to fill out a waiver and you can proceed into the event. If you have donations to turn in envelopes and donation forms will be available.

Please note that online registration will close on Friday, May 2nd so that we have time to compile records for our registration personnel on the day of.

Even if you do not have donations to turn in on walk day please remember to check-in. This helps us maintain an accurate head count and if you have raised $100 you will receive your t-shirt ticket!


Donations

If you receive donations in the form of checks please either:
 

Send them to us, along with a donation form (available at your Personal Headquarters at www.WalkNowforAutism.org) at:

Autism Speaks, Donations

5455 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 2250

Los Angeles, CA 90036

Or
 

Fill out a donation form for each donation and bring them on Walk-Day.

If you have any other questions or need additional guidance, please contact us at Autism Speaks at: Utah@autismspeaks.org.  Thank you for your commitment to the Utah Walk Now for Autism. We look forward to seeing you on May 3rd!

_________________________

About Walk Now for Autism
Walk Now for Autism, the nation's largest grassroots autism walk program, is Autism Speaks' signature fundraising and awareness event, taking place in communities across the United States, as well as in Canada and the United Kingdom. Powered by volunteers and families with loved ones on the autism spectrum, this successful grassroots fundraising effort not only generates vital funds for autism research but also raises awareness about the increasing prevalence of autism and the need for increased research funding to combat this complex disorder.

About Autism Speaks
Autism Speaks is dedicated to increasing awareness of autism spectrum disorders, to funding research into the causes, prevention, treatments and cure for autism, and to advocating for the needs of affected families. It was founded in February 2005 by Suzanne and Bob Wright, the grandparents of a child with autism. Bob Wright is Vice Chairman, General Electric, and served as chief executive officer of NBC for more than twenty years. Autism Speaks has merged with both the National Alliance for Autism Research (NAAR) and Cure Autism Now (CAN), bringing together the nation's three leading autism advocacy organizations. To learn more about Autism Speaks, please visit www.autismspeaks.org.
 

Pediatric Occupational Therapy

PEDIATRIC OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

SENSORY INTEGRATION
THERAPEUTIC LISTENING
HANDWRITING PRACTICE
FINE-MOTOR-GROSS-MOTOR COORDINATION-STRENGTHENING
SELF-CARE SKILLS INDEPENDENCE
FOCUSING ATTENTION

SOCIAL SKILLS CLASSES
Topics include: Making and Keeping Friends, Positive Personality Attributes, Everyday Etiquette and more.
Crafts, Role Playing, Motor-Activities, Discussions
8-week series, meets weekly for 1 ½ hours


*****PROFESSIONAL QUALITY INDIVIDUALIZED SERVICES*****
*FRIENDLY ATMOSPHERE*


JUST FOR KIDS
PEDIATRIC OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
Susan Horn OTR/L
801-231-9207
Fax 801-290-2866
Shoshihorn@comcast.net


Centrally located in East Murray (SLC)
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U of U Speech Language and Hearing Clinic

This summer at the University of Utah
Speech Language and Hearing Clinic

Social Skills Groups
for children ages 4-10 years old with:
• high functioning autism
and/or
• social communication difficulties

Groups will meet:
1 day per week for 7 weeks
Groups begin the week of 6/18/08
1 ½ hour sessions
Cost: $300 for 7 week session

Small group size for individualized attention
Fun! Fun! Fun!

For more information or to register, please call (801)581-3506

All groups supervised by Lori Krasny, M.S., CCC-SLP