Tag: Autism
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Sensory-Friendly Movie Experiences
April is National Autism-Awareness Month. I will be sharing resources throughout next month (primarily on my facebook page) that were helpful to us when we started out on our journey. One of the things we enjoy together as a family is watching the latest titles in the theater. It wasn’t so easy when the children…
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GIVEAWAY: Safety Tat “Just in Case” Temporary Tattoos for Children | @SafetyTat #AutismAwareness
It’s Autism Awareness Month, and you may not know this, but many children with autism attempt to elope from safe environments. Of those who elope, many are unable to answer simple questions like what is their name or phone number. It’s a scary situation! Parents of children who elope are often afraid to take their…
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Karate for a Cause July 28th @CommunityAutism Giveaway ends 7/14
Want your kids to try Karate but not sure if they will like it? Check out this Karate workshop while supporting a great cause. The American Martial Arts Academy and Community Autism Now teamed up to provide an afternoon of Karate classes, activities, and pizza for only $5 per child! There will also be a…
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Super STAR Storytime – “Storytime Touching Autistic Readers”
This is really unique. Placentia Library hosts these monthly special storytime for Autistic Readers. Super STAR Storytime “Storytime Touching Autistic Readers” “A new program at the Placentia Library began in September of 2009. Super STAR Storytime is a special story time designed for children (ages 3-8) with autism and a family member. The Super Librarian…
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Autism Night @ Dodger Stadium!
The Los Angeles Dodgers teamed up with Autism Speaks for Autism Night at Dodger Stadium! A portion of every ticket purchased for this event will go back to Autism Speaks. Wednesday, August 22, 12 at 7:10pm Giants vs. Dodgers PREFERRED FIELD BOX $30 (regular $40) INFIELD RESERVE $22 (regular $28) LOWER RESERVE $15 (regular $20)…
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Community Autism Now (CAN)
Let’s Play OC! is featured in Community Autism Now (CAN)’s August 2012 Newsletter! Less than 30 days ago, Let’s Play OC! launched and with everyone’s support, it has been growing every day. Thanks for all your continued support and patience as I share these invaluable resources. You can check out their newsletter here: Community Autism…
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The Many Faces of Thomas the Tank Engine and Autism
An interesting study about children with Autism and how Thomas the Tank Engine helped them learn social emotions. “Parents of children with ASD have known for years that Thomas and his friends have special value to their children. The report confirms this anecdotal evidence, stating that children with ASD associate far more strongly with Thomas…
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4th Annual Great Open Jump @ Pump It Up!
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