Sensory Friendly Films

AMC Cinema Saver 6 is hosting a showing of
"Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked" for the Autism community.
Saturday, March 3, 2012 at 10 am
2525 Worthington Circle, Fort Collins, CO


 It will follow the national guidelines for Sensory friendly movies.
1. No trailers or previews.
2. Lights will be turned up.
3. Sound will be turned down.
4. you can bring your own Gluten free food.
5. Kids can get up and move around and rule of no talking will be Ok.

Cost is $2 per person ( Great price!!!!) Please feel free to email me or call if you have questions.
metavanskiver@comcast.net
223-3194
Meta Van Skiver
ASLC Board member

Phyllis Zimmerman

President, Autism Society of Larimer County 

www.autismlarimer.org
aslc@autismlarimer.org
970-377-9640

 

Online support groups:
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/FortCollinsAspergers_Autism/

If you have questions regarding our services please call 970-377-9640

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Parents, Don't Miss the 2012 Transition Series beginning Feb. 23rd!

 

Mark your calendars!  Next Thursday February 23^rd begins the  2012 Poudre School District Transition Series.

If you have student's ages 14 and over with special needs you are not going to want to miss this opportunity.  This evening series is designed for parents/guardians and students with special needs to gain invaluable information about school district, community, and federal programs, services, and opportunities for students as they transition out of high school. 

 

You can choose to attend one evening or all three.  It's never too early (or too late) to start learning.

 

2012 Poudre School District Transition Series

6:00-8:00pm

Larimer County Courthouse Offices Building

200 W. Oak, Fort Collins, 1st Floor

For Students with special needs ages 14 and older, and their families!

Feb. 23, 2012: Transition Programs and opportunities post high school

March 22, 2012: Legal and Social Security Information for Transition

April 26, 2012: Community Resource Fair and Employment Opportunities

Light refreshments will be provided. All dates will allow for Q&A session.

Questions and RSVP: (970) 490-3286

 

 

Please contact me if you have any questions!

 

Have a great weekend,

Sandy

 

 

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Sandy Stoltzfus, M.A.

Parent Liaison

Integrated Services

Poudre School District

sandys@psdschools.org

(970) 490-3225

 

 

Re: FREE EVENT: Pump It Up Birthday Party Invite

THE AUTISM SOCIETY OF LARIMER COUNTY BIRTHDAY CLUB! WE WANT TO HELP YOU CELEBRATE YOUR CHILD'S BIRTHDAY! ...Three times a year the Autism Society of Larimer County provides a hopping good time free for our families and kids on the autism spectrum at Pump It Up! This quarter we will be celebrating January February, March Birthdays Whether it is our child's birthday celebration quarter or not everyone is welcome to join the fun. Siblings are welcome too! Join us at Pump It Up: The Inflatable Party Zone for an autism-friendly birthday party. Kids of all ages will love ...Bouncing ...Sliding ... Climbing and ...Tumbling on Pump It Up's giant inflatable play areas. Would you like your child(ren) with autism to receive a birthday party invitation? Please give contact information when you register your child(ren) and we will send a personal invitation to attend that party. If you child has a birthday that falls within the quarter of the party, s/he will be one of the children who will celebrated. Just let us know when you register. Reserve your party spot to share in the celebration For our next party on: March 23, 2011 TIME: 4:45 pm—6:45 pm LOCATION: Pump It Up of Fort Collins 1420 Riverside Avenue, Ste 114 Fort Collins, Co 80524 Pizza, Cupcakes & Goodie Bags will be available. Space is limited. Pre-registration required: Email jessica@aslc@autismlarimer.org by Monday, March 21, 2011 *Important Note* - Childcare will not be available at this event. A parent/guardian/adult support person must attend this party with your child(ren). A parent/guardian must sign a Pump It Up Waiver form for each child. Waiver forms are available at: http://www.pumpitupparty.com/waivermadison..pdf Please send us the following information along with your RSVP · Name of Child: · Birthday of Child: · Parent's Name: · Parent's Email: · Parent's Phone Number: · Number of siblings attending: · Mailing address Phyllis Zimmerman President, Autism Society of Larimer County  www.autismlarimer.org aslc@autismlarimer.org 970-377-9640   Online support groups: http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/FortCollinsAspergers_Autism/ If you have questions regarding our services please call 970-377-9640  I GoodSearch & GoodShop for the Autism Society of Larimer County Raise money for the ASLC just by searching the Internet with GoodSearch.com (powered by Yahoo), or shopping online with GoodShop.com  If you do not wish to receive future e-mails or newsletters, please reply to this message with 'Remove' in the subject line.

What if Autism Society of America - Larimer County earned a donation every time you searched the Internet? Or how about if a percentage of every purchase you made online went to support our cause? Well, now it can! GoodSearch.com is a new Yahoo-powered search engine that donates half its advertising revenue, about a penny per search, to the charities its users designate. Use it just as you would any search engine, get quality search results from Yahoo, and watch the donations add up! GoodShop.com is a new online shopping mall which donates up to 30 percent of each purchase to your favorite cause! Hundreds of great stores including Amazon, Target, Gap, Best Buy, eBay, Macy's and Barnes & Noble have teamed up with GoodShop and every time you place an order, you'll be supporting your favorite cause. And if you download the GoodSearch – Autism Society of America - Larimer County toolbar, our cause will earn money every time you shop and search online - even if you forget to go to GoodShop or GoodSearch first! Add the Autism Society of America - Larimer County toolbar at http://www.goodsearch.com/toolbar/autism-society-of-america-larimer-county

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and Teaching Verbal Behavior 101   The Integrated Services Department is excited to offer the following educational opportunities for parents in our district.  Our goal is to provide parents/families with information and training relevant to their children's educational needs.  Please take a look at the classes being offered this fall and sign-up today by calling 490-3225 or emailing earensme@psdschools.org    September 30   Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and Teaching Verbal Behavior 101 Mr. Thomas Caffrey specializes in teaching functional communication skills and helping parents and teachers implement strategies to manage problem behaviors in the classroom and at home. He is an internationally recognized speaker that has given over 200 national and international conference presentations and workshops.   Where:  Harmony Library Community Room When:  6-8:30 pm   Target Audience:  Parents/families of students with social, communication or behavioral needs, more specifically autism or multiple disabilities.

DOES MY CHILD HAVE SENSORY INTEGRATION DISORDER? Have you ever been in a crowded place and suddenly you feel you just can't take it anymore? Have you had to wear clothes that are too tight, too scratchy or uncomfortable? How about having to endure an outing somewhere that has a terrible smell? Have you switched off your car radio because the song that's playing feels like noise in your brain? What if you couldn't get relief from these things? How long do you think you would be able to hold it together? How long do you think a child would be able to hold it together? It's common to mistake sensory challenges for bad behavior. But how do you know the difference? Is a child behaving poorly or overwhelmed with sensory stimuli? When people read this list, they typically say "Hey, I have that too." But usually they don't. We ALL have sensory preferences. But that does NOT qualify as Sensory Integration Disorder. The sensory challenges need to be severe enough to impede a child's ability to function in everyday life. The following is a checklist of some common symptoms of sensory integration disorder. If your child exhibits many of these symptoms to a large degree, it's a great idea to contact a good Occupational Therapist who will create a sensory diet for your child. Hypersensitivity (Tactile Defensiveness)  Does not like to be held or cuddled  Does not like to be touched lightly  Hates having hair brushed  Overreacts to small cuts or scrapes  Avoids touching certain textures  Prefers loose clothing and resists jeans, collars, seams in socks etc.  Aversive to messy play such as glue and finger painting  Doesn't like cutting nails or brushing teeth  Likes to walk on toes or barefoot Hyposensitivity (Not Responsive Enough)  Craves touch and touches everything and everyone  Mouths inedible objects  Unaware of strength and might hurt children or pets while playing  Shows no distress if cut or bruised  Loves messy play and doesn't mind being dirty  Prefers spicy, sweet or sour foods to bland food Poor tactile Perception  Has difficulty doing crafts such as cutting or tracing  Poor fine motor skills such as zipping clothes and unscrewing tops from jars  Might not be able to identify which part of their body was touched if they are not looking  Unable to identify items by feeling the shape Hypersensitivity to Movement  Terrified of heights  Afraid of falling  Feels wobbly walking up or down stairs  Hates slides, swings and spinning playground equipment  Comes across as insecure as this child often clings to his parent Hyposensitivity to Movement  Overactive and can't sit still  Loves spinning  A dare devil at amusement parks  Loves swinging fast and high  Loves jumping – on everything  Fidgety when sitting – taps foot, raps knuckles or bounces in chair Poor muscle tone and coordination  Poor gross motor skills like jumping and climbing  Difficulty opening and closing jars, windows, doors etc.  Appears floppy and often thought of as lazy  Gets tired easily  Clumsy  Poor in coordinating movements  Appears to have no strength   Sensory seeking behaviors (What parents and teachers often notice first)  Chews on everything – clothes and objects  Falls down intentionally  Crashes into things on purpose  Pushes and bumps other children  Spins in circles  Enjoys banging objects  Loves bear hugs and being tucked tightly into bed  Jumps up and down  Kicks feet while seated  Flaps hands   Hypersensitivity to sounds  Afraid of hair dryers and vacuum cleaners  Covers ears with loud sounds  Cries or acts out in noisy places like a mall  Dislikes people because of their voice  Hears everything from a ticking watch to a car turning a corner at the top of their street Oral and Olfactory Sensitivity  Very picky eater and will only eat certain foods because of the smell, taste or texture  Will only eat certain textures and might not mix foods on the same plate  Dislikes or gags with toothpaste  Chews or mouths inedible objects  Either craves sweet and spicy foods or only eats bland food  If a recipe varies even slightly, it will be tasted and the food discarded  Refuses to enter a place because of the way it smells Self Regulation  Doesn't calm down easily if upset  Needs help falling asleep such as rocking or car rides  Wakes easily and has trouble falling back asleep  Frequent mood swings  Can't tell when hungry or thirsty. Eats or drinks too little or too much   One of the best things about sensory integration disorder is that there are so many fun activities to help. Thank you to all the Occupational Therapists who help our children conquer these challenges.   Don't forget to check out these two links for some great sensory items. Sensory Equipment http://www.nlconcepts.com/autism-pps-all.htm   Sensory Toys http://www.nlconcepts.com/autism-toys.htm FOR MORE GREAT RESOURCES VISIT http://www.nlconcepts.com   By Jené Aviram This article is property of and copyright © 2003-2010 Jené Aviram of Natural Learning Concepts. Reference of this article may only be included in your documentation provided that reference is made to the owner - Jené Aviram and a reference to this site http://www.nlconcepts.com Jené is an accomplished author and developer of education materials for children with autism and special needs. She is a co-founder of Natural Learning Concepts, a leading manufacturer for special education materials and autism products. Visit the Natural Learning Concepts website at http://www.nlconcepts.com or call (800) 823-3430

Do you have a ASD child turning 18 in a few years and questions about guardianship?   Do you have questions about IDEA, section 504 or IEP meetings?  Would you like to to learn non-adversarial ways to work WITH the school? Have you considered filing complaints as a last resort?   Are you concerned about your ASD teen/adult and their interaction with the police?   If you answered yes to any of these questions then this presentation is for you! Dr. Jacque Phillips, Esq. will speak on these legal topics and field questions.    Date:  Monday - August 2, 2010 Time: 6:30 pm Location: 6203 S Lemay Ave, Fort Collins Space is limited! Please RSVP at telephone 970-377-9640 or by email to aslc@autismlarimer.org Childcare is no longer available for this month's meeting.