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Winter 2011 Programs Summary
Please Note. prior Intake to the ACC-EMU is required and a pre-program goal consultation/goal-setting appointment with therapist may be required. Participants are appropriately matched based on age and other criteria at therapist’s discretion.
| PRESCHOOL (AGES 3-5) | |
| Move Play & Groove Multidisciplinary Social Play Group | Fridays 10:00- 11:30am |
| B.A.S.E. (Building Awareness thru Sensory/Social Experiences) Group O.T. | Mondays 4:00-4:45pm |
| MusIc Therapy Group | Tuesdays 6:00-6:45pm |
| P.S. Fun! Play Skills Group | Saturdays 10:00-11:00am (bi-weekly) |
| Hanen: More Than Words (WISD program held @ ACC-EMU, 10 sessions 2/24-6/16) | Thursdays 6:00-9:00pm |
| ELEMENTARY (AGES 6-10) | |
| Girls Social Group | Wednesdays 5:45-6:45pm |
| Boys Social Group (Ages 6-8) | Wednesdays 7:00-8:00pm |
| Boys Social Group (Ages 8-10) | Thursdays 5:00-5:45pm |
| B.A.S.E. Group O.T. (Building Awareness thru Sensory/Social Experiences) | Mondays 5:00-5:45pm |
| Music Therapy Group | Mondays 5:00-5:45pm |
| TWEENS/TEENS (10-16) | |
| “Healthy Habits” Social Group | Tuesdays 6:30-7:45pm |
| “DIVA GIRLS” Music / Social Group | Thursdays 7:00-7:50pm |
| YOUNG ADULTS (16 AND UP) | |
| “Life in General” Independent Life Skills / Social Group | Mondays 6:15-7:45pm |
| “Peer Method” Recreation/Social Group | date/time TBD based on group availability |
| Group Tunes – Music/Social Group | Thursdays 6:00-6:50pm |
| MULTI-AGE PROGRAMS | |
| BeLightFul Yoga | Tuesdays 5:30-6:15pm |
| Academic Supports/Tutoring | Thursdays 6:00-6:50pm |
| Individual Psychotherapy (by appointment) | Tuesdays/Thursdays/Saturdays |
| FOR SIBLINGS (AGES 7-12) | |
| KidPOWER | 2/19 and 4/2 Saturdays 10:00am-1:00pm |
| Individual/Family Psychotherapy | by appointment Tuesdays/Thursdays/Saturdays |
| FOR PARENT/CAREGIVERS | |
| BeLightFul Yoga | Tuesdays 5:30-6:15pm and 6:45-7:30pm |
| ParentSHARE Support Group – Daytime | Thursdays 1:00-2:30pm (bi-weekly) |
| ParentSHARE Support Group – Evening | Thursdays 6:00-7:30pm (bi-weekly) |
| Individual/Family Psychotherapy | by appointment Tuesdays/Thursdays/Saturdays |
| RESPITE: “KIDS NIGHT IN” (run by Judson Center Autism Connections @ ACC-EMU) |
2/18, 3/18 Fridays 6:00-9:00pm |
Click here for the At-A-Glance schedule of the Winter programs at the ACC (PDF)
Winter Programs
Click here for the At-A-Glance schedule of the Winter programs at the ACC (PDF)
- Intakes at ACC
- Comprehensive Diagnostics
- Person-Centered Plans
- Speech & Language Therapy
- Occupational Therapy
- Music Therapy
- Nutrition Therapy and Consultation
- Academic Support/Tutoring
- Parent Support Groups
- Sibling Support Groups
- Psychotherapeutic Services
- Social Groups
- Belightful Yoga
- More Than Just Words
- Pre-School Play Skills Fun
Intakes at ACC
The intake process provides the family and ACC with the opportunity to get to know each other better.
1) Make a 1/2 hour phone or in-person initial appointment with an intake assistant at no charge to go over basic information, hear about our options and see if you’d like to proceed with a full intake at ACC.
2) Focused Intakes are for clients that already have already obtained a diagnosis on the Autism Spectrum (Aspergers, HFA, PDD-NOS, Autistic Disorder) or Global Developmental Delay (GDD) with suspected Autism for those under 5 years of age. Focused intakes use the CARS (Childhood Autism Rating Scale) system to re-confirm diagnosis. Appointments are available during business and extended hours as necessary. Plan for about 2 hours.
Comprehensive Diagnostics
Comprehensive Intakes will include diagnostics and expertise necessary to confirm ASD. The ADOS and ADI-R, as well as other standard cognitive, sensory, language and social- emotional profile information will be collected by our interdisciplinary team, including medical coordination from a licensed nurse practioner, and a full report will be provided to the client. Two appointments are required for comprehensive intake: An evaluation day and a reporting/discussion day. Each appointment can take 2-3 hours.
Person-Centered Plans at ACC
The family planning process provides an opportunity for the ACC to review the information gathered during the Intakes and to individualize effective and supportive programs.
Person-Centered Planning / Family Plans are important in considering the strengths and interests of individuals with Autism and identifying resources within families and communities to improve quality of life. A person-centered plan can help drive planning across a lifetime and focus on priorities and functional goals for an individual. Available by appointment.
Speech & Language Therapy - Easter Seals
Our SLPs are experienced in lifespan services for individuals on the Autism Spectrum and can address issues from basic speech production challenges to complex social language and processing deficits. Individual and group sessions will be available by appointment.
Occupational Therapy - Easter Seals
Sensory Integration, Regulation, Fine Motor and Motor Planning Differences can all be addressed by our OT on an individual basis, or in groups. Activities of daily living are an important part of progress…let us help design a program that WORKS to improve the functional aspects life. Now taking appointments for individual or group OT.
Building Awareness through Sensory/Social Experience (BASE) Program
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Music Therapy
"Group Tunes" - Music Therapy / Social Groups at the ACC.
- Including the DIVA program.
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Nutrition Therapy
Optimal health and wellness begins with diet and our department of Dietetics & Human Nutrition is excited to help families navigate the various special diet, supplement and nutritional intervention options available to individuals with Autism. Basics on Gluten Free/Casein Free, Soy-Free, Specific Carbohydrate Diet, Avoiding Artificial Ingredients, Eating Organic, Enzymes, Supplements and more. What is research-based and safe for your family? What about menu-planning, shopping and cooking healthier on a tight budget? Concerned about a picky eater or problem feeder? Our multi-disciplinary FEEDING TEAM can use and coach you on techniques for expanding food choices, tastes and textures and improving nutrition. Weight management issues in children and adults are another focus for improving over all quality of life. We can customize a service plan just right for your individual needs.
Academic Support
Tutoring 1:1 for elementary, middle and high-school aged students is available for skill building, enrichment of special interests with an emphasis on differentiated learning styles. Individualized support, and scheduling by appointment.
Advocacy Training and Educational Supports will be provided by our Special Education faculty and students from the Masters in Autism program at EMU. Parent workshops and individual consultations on IEPs as well as independent educational evaluations for school districts and ISD are available.
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Parent Support Groups
ParentShare: FREE Support & Discussion Group for caregivers of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders.
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Sibling Support Groups
Sibling Support Activities & Events will provide a special experience and common understanding among siblings of individuals with Autism. The KIDPOWER program, will help siblings ages 7 - 12 and their friends to see the positive potential of their unique families, how to re-frame their experiences and change their communities.
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Psychotherapeutic Services
Clinical Social Work students and supervisor are prepared to facilitate discussion with either individuals or family groups to help support the complex emotional toll that Autism can take in one’s life. Developing of coping strategies, parent management training, stress-reduction, psychoeducation will be utilized.
Having healthy outlets are all important on the journey of autism - let us assist you determine what might help.
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Social Groups - For All Ages!
Social groups are available to help teach and generalize specific skills and provide opportunities for age-appropriate socialization in a welcoming, creative environment at the ACC.
- Social Scenes
- Life In General
- Peer Method
Pre-registration and screening for appropriate group match required – enrolling now
Belightful Yoga
RELAX - REDUCE STRESS - INCREASE BALANCE & STRENGTH - FOCUS
- Yoga for Children with ASD (ages 5 & up)
- Alternate Slow Flow Yoga for Parents & Caregivers
More information on the Belightful Yoga program can be found at http://www.belightfulyoga.com/
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Hanen: More than Words
The Hanen Program for Parents of Children with Social Communication Difficulties or Autism Spectrum Disorder.
A family focused program for parents of children 2-5 years of age with social communication difficulties or autism spectrum disorder
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P.S. Fun
Pre-School Play Skills Group
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