Center Announces Two-Part Workshop on Meltdowns
Why are children on the spectrum prone to having meltdowns? This two-part workshop will help parents learn about the multiple causes of meltdowns, how to lessen their impact, how to recognize neurological overload, and which approaches either with medication or without can help.
The workshop will take place at the Center at 1270 Doris Road, Auburn Hills, MI 48326. Part 1 will take place on Monday, October 17 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and Part 2 will take place on Monday, October 17th from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
There is no charge for this workshop, but registration is required. Register by calling 248-276-8086 (leave name, number of people attending and phone number).
Center Announces Mind-Blindness, a Two-Part Workshop for Parents
Understanding and recognizing the feelings and intentions of other is one of the most difficult areas for socialization for individuals with autism spectrum disorder. This two-part workshop will teach parents how to assist their child, adolescent or adult with being able to conceptualize and understand other's emotional states.
The workshop will take place at the Center at 1270 Doris Road, Auburn Hills, MI 48326. Part 1 will take place on Tuesday, November 1st from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and Part 2 will take place on Tuesday, November 8th from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Cost is $25 per person or $45 per couple. Prior registration is required.
See below flyer and registration form for more information.
Center Launches Lego Learning Club for Kids on the Spectrum
The Autism Support Center is pleased to announce the Lego Learning Club, a therapeutic social club for kids on the Spectrum. This is a research based, fun way to promote friendships, working with a partner, collaboration, group decision making, creativity and more!
Several articles in professional journals indicate that "children with high functioning autism and autism have made significant gains in social interaction, communication, collaboration, team work and more. Legos become the tool to help complete the puzzle that autism creates."
Each team will be limited to four kids per group, ages 6 to 14 and one adult leader. Children will be matched with kids as close to their age as possible. Every week a new learning set will be introduced that is designed to help children communicate, create and share experiences with their team. The Lego Learning Club is an eight week commitment. Each team meets once a week for an hour and a half. The groups begin October 3rd at the Center at 1270 Doris Road, Auburn Hills, MI 48326.
The cost is $300 total ($280 for eight weeks and a $20 materials cost). Payments can be made throughout the duration of the Club via check or credit card. A 10% discount is available if you pay the entire $300 upfront. Click on items below for registration form and flyer promoting the program. For more information, call 248-276-8086.
Lego Flicks Creates Fun for Kids on the Spectrum
Lego Flicks is another social opportunity for kids on the spectrum. This social club allows kids to make an animated movie using Lego characters. Children for Lego Flicks should be verbal and able to work with others in an elementary group setting, such as being able to be in general education for part of the school day.
Each team will be limited to four kids per group, ages 6 to 14 and one adult leader. Children will be matched with kids as close to their age as possible. Every week a new learning set will be introduced that is designed to help children communicate, create and share experiences with their team. The Lego Flicks is an eight week commitment. Each team meets once a week for an hour and a half. The groups begin October 3rd at the Center at 1270 Doris Road, Auburn Hills, MI 48326. Each member of the Flick Team will receive a copy of the the movie the team produces.
The cost is $300 total ($280 for eight weeks and a $20 materials cost). Payments can be made throughout the duration of the Club via check or credit card. A 10% discount is available if you pay the entire $300 upfront. Click on items below for registration form and flyer promoting the program. For more information, call 248-276-8086.
Click here to see an example of what a child with autism can make. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tzsp7_TKXF4&feature=player_embedded#
Research Shows Benefits of Neurofeedback
A research article published in Science Daily found that neurofeedback can help allieviate problems in brain activation, leading to a reduction in symptoms for autism spectrum disorder and overall functional improvment. This study raises hope for an effective, behavioral, non-medication approach for reducing the severity of autism.
At the Autism Support Center, neurofeedback has been successfully used to improve outcomes for individuals with autism, attention defecit disorder, anxiety, speech and language problems, depression and more.
For more information, read the article at www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/02/080226185848.htm.
To see Neurofeedback in action, click on the following links.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=41kIs4LRDoY
