Saturday Friends 
Socialization/respite
program for children and families
Saturday
Friends is a socialization and
supported play program designed to offer fun, safe and appropriate
activities for children with developmental disabilities including Autism Spectrum Disorders,
friendship and understanding for siblings and respite, support and
education for parents. This program is offered on the second and fourth
Saturdays of the month from 9:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m.
Arc recreation staff and volunteers from
local high schools and colleges are there to play with and support the
children. Staff focuses on creating an atmosphere that encourages
interaction and involvement. Activities and materials are planned
around children's strengths and needs. Support and training are
provided to staff on a routine basis, from Special Education Teachers,
Occupational, Speech and Physical Therapists.
Siblings have the opportunity to meet
and form friendships with other children that have a brother or sister
with a disability. These children will gain a better understanding of
the abilities of people with disabilities while they provide positive
role models for play and communication.
Parents are welcome to stay and observe,
participate in activities, get together with other parents to share
experiences and ideas or use the time as respite from the on-going care
of their children.
A typical schedule of activities would
include choose and do activities, small group fun, creative movement,
snack and a project of the day.
For more information about
Saturday
Friends contact
us
Or
For a
printable Application
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