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Act, Sing, Dance, Connect...
3200 Motor Avenue
Los Angeles, CA
90034
Contact: Elaine Hall - Program Director at 310 836-1223 x 322 email website
Be part of a dynamic, creative community! Classes in dance, drama, music and musical theatre for ages 4 -- 17.
-fully inclusive classes for all abilities and socialization for the entire family
-children with autism and other special needs join with typically developing youth and professionals to create joyful, meaningful relationships.
-Bar and Bat Mitzvah training and religious education classes are held Monday through Thursday at the beatiful Vista Del Mar campus at 3200 Motor Avenue in Los Angeles.
-private sessions and small group classes are being formed now.
-VIP is directed by Elaine Hall and founded on the principles of the Miracle Project featured on the 2-time Emmy award-winning HBO documentary, AUTISM, the musical
Disabled Sports Easter Sierra Winter and Summer Programs
126 Old Mammoth Road Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546
Contact: Laurel Martin at 760.934.0791 email website
Disabled Sports Eastern Sierra is a not-for-profit organization which is recognized as a 501(c)3 charity. The Winter Program teachs skiing and snowboarding to people of all disabilities. People with physical or cognitive disabilities are able to have fun and healthy experiences skiing in the beautiful Eastern Sierra.
The Summer Program teachs boating-fishing, kayaking, rock climbing, horseback riding, cycling, camping, hiking, environmental and other outdoor knowledge and skills that allow our students to enjoy the Eastern Sierra year-round.
We have adaptive equipment to fulfill everyone’s dreams of gliding down a snow-covered mountainside or enjoying the summer out-of-doors
F.A.C.T.
1637 Malcolm Ave. Suite 2
Los Angeles, CA 90024
Contact: Linda Andron-Ostrow at (310) 963-2779 email website
F.A.C.T. stands for focus on all-child therapies. F.A.C.T. is a “place” where families
living with Autism Spectrum Disorder
can come to feel part of a community. They have support groups, a relationship development program for educating and coaching parents of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, autism education, emerging leaders, mentor programs, P.A.C.E., summer programs, and family outings.
Gym
5433 Beethoven Street
Contact: JT MOye at 310 3020-035 email website
We have been "helping children grow" since 1979. There is a place for everyone at BGS, whether your child wants to learn a new sport, stay in shape, has special needs or hopes to become an Olympic competitor. Known for our safe and nurturing environment, our instructors are caring professionals trained to encourage your child to have fun while participating in our motivating gymnastic program.
Our 29,000 sq. ft. facility offers you dynamic gymnastic classes, spectacular birthday parties, memorable camps and much more all year long. As educators in special education and gymnastics for over 30 years, our personal care and involvement will ensure that your child receives a positive and productive experience.
Health and fitness is the gift of life and Broadway Gymnastic School welcomes you to enjoy our facility and the sport of gymnastics. All our programs are educationally based and we offer a wide variety of physical education services. Please contact our office for more information. Our staff will be happy to assist you. Thank you for choosing the best gym for children in LA! (KNBC News)
Gym Classes
5520 Crebs Avenue
Tarzana, CA
91356
Contact: Nicole at 818 708-0860 email website
We Rock the Spectrum Kids Gym is committed to providing a safe, nurturing, and fun environment for ALL KIDS, to foster learning, exploration and safe sensory experiences. We are committed to offering a place for events and special services for families and therapists, who are treating and working with kids on the spectrum, as well as their family and friends.
“It's a kids gym for ALL KIDS!”
This full service gym is a safe environment for private therapy sessions, play dates, special events, open play, classes and more.
We Rock the Spectrum Kids Gym provides children with a fun and motivational environment to help them in the areas of strength, movement and sensory processing, communication experiences, behavior modifications, social interactions and self care skills.
Leaps...n...Boundz Adaptive Sports and Fitness
5433 Beethoven street Los Angeles, Ca 90066
Contact: Joclynn Benjamin at 310-821-0963 email website
Leaps…n…Boundz is an adaptive sports and recreation program for children with special needs of all ages. We offer programs in gymnastics, swimming, and ball skills both one-on-one and in small groups. We also provide social skills groups and day camps. Through our programs children build self-esteem, which allows them to explore beyond their horizons into new territory. They build body strength and awareness as well as lasting relationships and friendships. We not only work to help each child, we create opportunities for the family as well. We organize leisure activities and weekend trips to provide opportunities for families to experience rafting, surfing, camping, sporting events, and other fun activities with ease. At Leaps…n…Boundz, we design our programs to help build a community within our “family.”
The Leaps…n…Boundz staff comes from a variety of backgrounds and experiences including biology, child development, occupational therapy, recreation therapy, kinesiology, and education to name a few. Each staff member takes his/her background to design a well-rounded curriculum to enhance your child’s experience and create a safe space for exploration. Through hard work and dedication, Leaps…n…Boundz has forged great bonds with families, providing a positive learning environment that helps your child stretch “leaps and bounds.” We are conveniently located in several locations in and around the Los Angeles area. We look forward to working with you, your child, and your family.
Parents Helping Parents with Special Needs Kids
1400 Parkmoor Avenue, suite 100
San Jose, CA
95126
Contact: Loni Allen at 405 727=5775 email website
Parents Helping Parents (PHP) is a non-profit, community-based, parent-directed family resource center. PHP provides lifetime guidance, supports and services to children with any special need, their families and the professionals who serve them. PHP offers a multitude of services for families and their children with special needs. Please visit the Services page of the Php site for details.
SARRC
300 North 18th Street
Phoenix, Arizona
85006
Contact: pilar at 602 340-8717 email website
Established in 1997, the Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center’s (SARRC) mission is to advance research and provide a lifetime of support for individuals with autism and their families.
SARRC undertakes self-directed research, serves as a satellite site for national and international projects and provides up-to-date information, training and assistance to families and professionals about autism.
Through integrative research, educational outreach, model programs and collaborative initiatives, SARRC sets forth, promotes and facilitates best practices for early intervention and the long-term care of individuals with ASDs.
Over the past decade, the Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center (SARRC) has worked diligently to provide quality services and support to children and families affected by autism, while searching for answers to solve the mysteries surrounding the disorder. It has been a decade of rapid growth, with ever-increasing demands to serve a burgeoning population of children being diagnosed, as well as an aging adult population living with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs).
Keeping up with the demand for services has continued to be one of SARRC’s greatest challenges. Over the past decade, SARRC has expanded its direct services to children and parents, and refined its clinical and school consultation programs. In 2009, nearly 11,000 individuals were directly impacted by SARRC services—children, adolescents and young adults with ASDs and their neurotypical peers; family members; and professionals such as teachers, therapists and medical practitioners. More than 400 SARRC volunteers donated their time, and SARRC staff conducted 250 trainings and presentations and offered services to students and educators in nearly 90 Arizona schools.
With a focus on delivering the highest-quality, evidence-based services and programs available, SARRC will continue to grow to meet the ever-increasing demands of our community.
SpecialNeedsParentCoach.com
All Locations
Contact: Joan Celebi at 978.263.7567 email website
Joan Celebi is the Founder and President of SpecialNeedsParentCoach.com. Through her internationally acclaimed teleseminars and coaching programs, as well as her New England area trainings and workshops, she helps parents of children with special needs create manageable, balanced, joyful lives - for themselves, their children, and their families. Joan publishes the free monthly Overwhelmed No More! Newsletter, writes the daily blog The Special Needs Parent, and is the author of Overwhelmed No More: The Complete System for Balanced Living for Parents of Children with Special Needs. Joan is a certified life coach and holds a Master's Degree in Education from Harvard University.
Teri, Training, Education and Research Institute
251 Airport Road
Oceanside, CA
92058
Contact: Laura White at 760 721-1706 email website
A California non-profit organization serving individuals with autism and other developmental and learning disabilities and their families since 1980
TERI (Training, Education & Research Institute) is a private, non-profit agency serving the needs of children and adults with autism and other developmental and learning disabilities, and their families. Through programs that enrich our clients lives and focus on the potential in all of us, we are able to provide families with supports throughout their child's lifespan. We are extremely proud of the work we do and invite you to learn more throughout this site, or schedule a time to visit our programs
We believe every
individual with
developmental and
learning disabilities has
the right to lead a valued,
meaningful, and fulfilling
life of uncompromised
quality in their community.
TERI’s Vision
To become an internationally recognized
center of excellence and social change
for education, life planning, health
and fitness, research, and provision
of model programs for persons with
developmental and learning disabilities
of all ages and those who support them
across their lifespan.
Programs & Services
Applied Research • Life Planning Center • Transportation
The Learning Academy • The Country School
Fitness, Recreation & Therapy Center • Community Residences
Agricultural Vocational Program • Potpourri on the Coast
Center for the Arts & Adult Education • Therapeutic Equestrian Program
Respite • IALQ • Art Enables
Consultation Family Support & Advocacy • Vocational Recycling Program
Therapeutic Horseback Riding
Callon Drive
(b/t Cheney and Sylvania Lane)
Topanga, CA
90290
Contact: Sara at 310466-3955 email website
Silver Horse Healing Ranch is located in Topanga Canyon, California. Sara Vaughan RPP is the founder and director of SHHR.
SHHR is an alternative experience for people who love horses but for whatever reason do not enjoy going to riding schools or rental riding facilities.
SHHR offers the opportunity for people to get to know the nature of horses, to have the experience of being part of the herd and to relate to horses in a relaxed and comfortable environment.
SHHR believes that by relating to horses from our authentic selves our heart and souls are nourished.
There are currently seven horses that facilitate the programs at SHHR. All of these horses are 'rescues', meaning that they were headed for slaughter because of outliving their use or because they were no longer wanted by their owners.
Each horse has been rehabilitated and trained to do what they do best. Whether this is teaching children about touching and grooming horses, or providing people the experience of gently riding the horses bareback.
SHHR offers other alternative opportunities for healing such as Reiki, Polarity Therapy, Cranial Sacral, Astrology and Family Constellations.
By doing business with SHHR please be aware that you are supporting the well being and lives of the horses, Diva, Laydee Lucille La Don, Silver, Ruby, Jackie, Hank and Pretty Boy.
Silver Horse Healing Ranch, helping horses helping humans.