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ADVANCE LA Transition Program for young adults w/ Autism & Asperger's
The Help Group
13130 Burbank Blvd.
Sherman Oaks, CA 91401
Contact: Lee Chernotsky at (818) 893-8370 email website
Learn about a new program to help post-high school young adults with high-functioning autism and Asperger’s Disorder successfully transition to post-secondary options.
Life skills coaches help participants navigate new experiences and environments, take healthy risks and grow emotionally and functionally as they ADVANCE to a greater level of independence.
Programs include a Summer Intensive Course to help the initial transition to college or work; therapeutic services, individual counseling sessions and support from credentialed clinicians; and a recreational social club.
Autism Movement Therapy Classes
Saturday's at 11:30-12:15pm
R & R Arts Center
15359 Cohasset St
Van Nuys, Ca 91406
323 240-0361
Siblings & Friends Welcome!
Contact: Joanne Lara at 323 240-0361 email website
Autism Movement Therapy is a natural strategy for individuals with autism with limited speech and language communication skills, allowing them to express themselves through music and dance while simultaneously enjoying the thrill and joy of moving their bodies while developing a sense of self-determination and independence.
Joanne Lara has been featured on: Foxnews.com, abc 7 Eyewitness News, KCSN 88.5 FM LA Shrink Wrap, Health Net Radio, Autism One Radio, KBUL 970AM Tommy B Show, WVNJ Sam Greenfield Show, For the People w/ Chuck Harder, CRN Digital Talk Radio: The George Putnam Show, Denver Post, UPI.com & Forbes Magazine.
“There's a bridge between the left and right hemisphere that transmits information. What happens with our kids is that the transmission of the information is not going through.” Joanne Lara, M.A. Special Education California State University, Northridge
Body Movement and Feedback
18719 Calvert Street
Tarzana, CA
Contact: Galen Okazaki at 818 9682337 email website
Body Movement and Feedback:
Closing the Circle
April 14, 2010 - 7:00 pm
How do you meet the needs of the child who is physically capable of doing more, but lacks the sensory organization to do so on their own? It's all about feedback! If your child isn't receiving adequate feedback from their body or through their environment, movement becomes an obstacle rather than a joyful progression of development.
Come learn about whole body strategies based on a physical therapy-centered view of sensory processing for children with neurodevelopmental disabilities.
Galen Okazaki, is a pediatric physical therapist who employs unconventional and eclectic approaches to therapy and seeks out novel ways to facilitate improved movement in his patients. Grounded in the belief that there are gains to be made for every child, no matter the challenges or diagnosis, Galen prides himself on designing unique and impactful therapy programs for children and their families. He is strongly guided by the principle that as a pediatric therapist his job isn't just about treating the patient, but rather includes serving the entire family and meeting their needs as it relates to their child.
Galen has a broad knowledge base including Neuro Develomental Techniques to assist in increased trunk strength, overall balance and strengthening of his patients. Galen has also studied visceral manipulation, a gentle technique that explores how the organs, nerves, ligaments, and connective tissues of the abdomen and chest cavities can interact and can inhibit movement.
PLEASE NOTE: While this is a no fee event, SPACE IS ABSOLUTELY LIMITED AND RESERVED SEATING IS NECESSARY. Workshops have become a popular event and only those on the RSVP list will be allowed entry. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Register at nickysworld.sharon@gmail.com
Day Programs
20830 Sherman Way Winnetka, CA 91306
Contact: Debra Donovan at (818) 587-9450 ext. 120 email website
Valley Village operates Adult Development Centers and Adult Day Health Care Centers. The curriculum of the day programs includes speech therapy and communication skills training, a computer lab, sensory integration training, vocational skills training, physical therapy and gross motor exercises, art and ceramics classes, and daily living skills training.
The East and West Valley Adult Day Centers host an expanded program featuring a variety of activities for clients who may function at more independent levels. These activities include traditional disciplines such as motor skills development, life skills, and arts and crafts. The Adult Day Health Care Centers, one in Winnetka and the other in Sunland, offering day activities to medically fragile clients. The programs at these centers include sensory stimulation, physical fitness, speech therapy, nutritional counseling, occupational therapy, and medical and nursing services.
Valley Village also offers an After School Program for adults at the Winnetka location.
Educational Therapy and Acadmic enrichment
12115 San Vicente Blvd, #104
Los Angeles, California
90049
Contact: Amy Askin at 3104713131 email
I implement alternative learning strategies that match each student's learning style to enchance their academic success. I provide test taking skills and strategies to optimize success and empower my students.
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.
Music therapy
18719 Calvert Street
Tarzana, CA
91335
Contact: Kim Liebowitz at 818 968-2337 email website
Music Therapy
Music can be a lifeline for limited communicators because it is a medium for both self-expression and socialization, according to Kim Liebowitz, Nicky’s’ Worlds gifted and passionate music teacher. Strengthening language music skills and exploring emotions are primary objectives of the classes while having fun.
$20.00 per class
Parents Supporting Parents-resources/support for families with children with special needs
All Locations
Contact: Susan Zajicek or Eileen Fabiano at 914-643-3761 or 914-621-8200 email website
PSP was founded by Moms who work with special needs & have children with special needs.
Offering:
Support Groups
Parent Mentoring
Parent/Guardian Training
Social Skills
Educational Support
All services tailored for individual family. Services are affordable, and provided by caring professionals who are also parents of children with special need.
Parents who feel nurtured & supported are better able to nurture their families.
Parents Supporting Parents is a place to reel nurtured, not judged.
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.
Social Service Agency
3200 Motor Avenue
Los Angeles CA
90034
Contact: Jennifer Brook at 310.836.1223 ext. 369 email website
Founded in 1908 as The Jewish Orphan’s Home of Southern California, Vista Del Mar began serving children living on the streets of Los Angeles whose parents could not care for them because of illness, poverty, or death. By placing orphaned children in an innovative cottage setting with house parents rather than the institutional environment typical of the time, Vista became known as one of the finest residential programs in the country.
Over the course of time, as societal needs changed, Vista kept pace with the changing needs of children. Branching out into areas of foster care, adoption, and the treatment of children with mental health problems, emotional problems, behavior problems, social problems, or developmental difficulties, in 2008 Vista remains one of the preeminent social service agencies serving children and their families in Southern California.
The agency maintains its fine residential program for troubled children and teens, as well as one of only three special care facilities in the State. With the addition of its divisions: Reiss Davis Child Study Center, Julia Ann Singer Center, HomeSAFE and Family Service of Santa Monica, Vista is truly one of the most comprehensive care facilities for children experiencing mental health problems, behavioral problems, emotional problems, or social problems.
Special Needs Consulting Services
11444 Edenberg Avenue, Northridge, CA 91326
Contact: Ari Canlian, M.A.; Special Needs Consultant at 818.488.9020 email website
This website offers help with solely informational in nature with NO Cost Personal Consultation for Autism Spectrum Disorders to parents in Los Angeles and sorrounding areas. For example, when your child is diagnosed with a developmental disability (i.e. autism) the search for knowledge to help your child begins. What can you do to help a child with autism? What can you expect? Can a person overcome autism? What causes autism and other developmental disabilities?
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.
Treating Disorders
141 El Camino Drive, Suite 210. Beverly Hills, CA 91212
Contact: Roberta Tishman at 310-858-5955 email website
Provide in-service trainings to pediatricians, private schools, graduate programs, health care professionals and parents. Identification and treatment of Autism, Asperger's Syndrome, tongue thrusting, and developmental delays.
Vista Inspire Program Summer Camp
3200 Motor Avenue
Los Angeles, Ca 90034
Contact: Naomi Salamon at 310.836.1223 X 322 email website
Bring in the new school year with some fun!
For ages 8-11 and 12-18 of ALL abilities!
Socialization with typically developing teens.
Acting, Music, Dance, Athletics, Arts & Crafts, Lifeskills: Cooking, Multi-media Exploration
August 8-12, 2011
From 10-3pm
Cost: $350.00 (includes $25.00 for materials)
yoga
18719 Calvert Street
Tarzana, CA
91335
Contact: Penny Feinstein-Ranan at 818 968-2337 email website
Yoga Class
The familiar yoga postures, known as asanas, release physical and mental tension by exercising every part of the body, stretching and toning muscles and joints, the spine and the entire skeletal system as well as working on our internal organs, glands, and nerves keeping all systems in radiant health. Yogic breathing exercises, known as pranayama, revitalize the body and help to control the mind, while meditation gives increased clarity, mental power and concentration.
Penny Feinstein-Ranan, MA, LMT, CPMT, is both a movement therapist and a licensed massage therapy/bodywork practitioner. She has worked with a wide array of populations and has had particular success in providing therapeutic touch to children with Special Needs. $20.00 per class, 4 maximum