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ASD Friendly Events and Classes in NYC

1/24/2019

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One of the things close and dear to the employees of Livanis Behavioral Consulting is the integration of children into the community. Many parents are hesitant to take their children out into the community for the fear of the unknown. We understand that going into the community can be a scary bridge to cross, but it doesn't have to be! The following programs are offered in and around the NYC area and are specially designed with your child's needs in mind.*

These types of programs offer community outings with the peace of mind. Parents and staff members are understanding of specific sensitivities and will lend a helping hand should your child become overwhelmed. Many of these programs have volunteers that are on hand to offer a lending hand if needed. For specific information please refer to the websites linked at the end of the event description. 



Theater Development Fund - Autism Friendly Performances:
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TDF Autism Friendly Performances present Broadway musicals in an environment that is sensitive of the individual needs of all children and adults. For a current list of performances please visit https://www.tdf.org/nyc/40/Autism-Theatre-Initiative

Discovery Squad
Discover the Museum of Natural History in a caring and friendly guided tour specifically for children diagnosed with ASD. Advanced registration is required. The Discovery Squad tours are held before the museum opens to the general public and it’s free! For information and tour availability please visit: https://www.amnh.org/plan-your-visit/accessibility

Early Morning Access Program
The Intrepid Museum offers Early Morning Openings and Sensory Friendly Evenings for individuals with autism eight times a year. By opening its doors early for children (ages 3-18) and their families or keeping the doors open at night for teens (14+) and adults, participants can experience the Museum in a sensory-friendly environment. In the morning, educators lead short, interactive tours designed for all learners, as well as drop-in art activities and structured social/play opportunities. In the evening, specific areas of the Museum are open for self-exploration. For more information visit: https://www.intrepidmuseum.org/education/early-morning-openings

Music for Autism
Music for Autism is enhancing quality of life and raising public awareness through free, autism-friendly, interactive concerts developed specifically for individuals with autism and their families. For more information on local dates and events, please visit: 
www.musicforautism.org

Extreme Kids & Crew
Extreme Kids & Crew is a welcoming space where children with disabilities, their friends, and their families, socialize, create and play. We are a community center, not a service provider. We do not offer therapy, but a play-space where families share resources, stories, tears, and laughter while children play and take part in inclusive arts programming that is open to all members of the family. We are A SPACE TO BE. For more information visit: www.extremekidsandcrew.org/

Theraplay NYC
Theraplay is a specialized sensory gym and therapy clinic providing pediatric physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and play therapy. We believe that all children are unique and deserve a treatment plan that is specific to their individual needs using fun and play to facilitate function and progress. For more information visit: theraplaynyc.com/

Subway Sleuths
Let your little conductor explore in this specially crafted and carefully screened 10-session workshop exploring all things locomotive. Kids work together to solve transit mysteries, play motivating games and learn how the system works. It is set at the Transit Museum in small classes while the museum is closed to the public. Groups bring together second- and third-graders; and fourth- and fifth-graders. www.nytransitmuseum.org/learn/subwaysleuths/



​*More events and classes will be posted as they become available. Be sure to check back monthly for new additions!
Livanis Behavioral Consulting is in no way affiliated with the following companies and does not receive any type of compensation or special privileges in conjunction to posting. All events and classes are posted as a reference point. Livanis Behavioral Consulting is not responsible for any types of loss or injury while attending the events. We encourage parents to research these events and classes to determine if they are suitable for your child. 

Author:
Kathy Arevalo

Kathy is our Autism Analyst Specialist that works closely with families and children in our organization. She believes all children deserve to experience all that this wonderful city has to offer regardless of disabilities. 

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Getting your Child on the Spectrum Ready for the School Year

8/26/2017

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The end of the summer can be a stressful time for your child (and for you too).  Here are some tips that we have found to work for some of our clients.

  1. Contact your child's school and ask if she or he can take a tour of the school.  This is the time of year when teachers are getting their classrooms ready, so your child might even get to meet their teacher!
  2. Take a minute to contact the school psychologist, school counselor, or social worker, as well as any other related service professionals such as speech pathologists as well.  Sure, they have all the documentation from your child's district as well as last year's reports.  But it would be a good thing for you to meet with them and develop a relationship proactively.
  3. We also recommend that you write a letter about your child and forward it to as many people as possible who will be working with her or him.  As was mentioned above, the staff all have the official documentation on your child.  But your letter would help have the staff get to know your child better - what his favorite TV shows are or which sounds affect her the worst - and would allow staff to fill in the blanks on your child.
  4. While you are at meeting the school staff, see if you can meet the bus driver and the bus matron as well!
  5. If at all possible, take as many pictures of your child's classroom, lunchroom, gym and other areas. Some staff might be OK with having their picture taken (but many won't and you really can't hold that against them).  You can use those pictures to develop social stories, visual schedules or simply have them on his/her tablet for review and to begin conversations about them.
  6. Try to use the week before Labor Day to try get into the sleep routine that will be used when school begins.  This would allow your child (and you) to work out a lot of the kinks that might need to be addressed.

​What are you doing to deal with the transition back to school?  Let us know!



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