Grace Foundation Events for Families with an Autistic Child

THE GRACE FOUNDATION

 264 WATCHOGUE ROAD

 STATEN ISLAND, NY 10314

TEL NO: 718-983-3800

FAX NO: 718-983-3858

 

CROP FOR AUTISM – Saturday, March 29th, 2008.  9:00am-9:00pm.  Holy Trinity St. Nicholas Church, 1641 Richmond Avenue, Staten Island.  $60.00 per person. See attached Registration form.  Please check our blog as of November 1, 2007 for updated info! www.gracecropforautism.blogspot.com

 

HAIR ESSENTIALS SALON is hosting a “STYLE-A-THON FOR AUTISM“ – October 21, 10:00am-2:00pm. 3279 Richmond Avenue, Staten Island.  Blowouts $25.00.  Raffles will be sold. For information call 718-356-8300.  This charity event will benefit the Grace Foundation and Eden II.

 

METLIIFE/METDESK WORKSHOP – “Planning for the Future of Your Child or Dependent with Special Needs”, Wednesday, November 14th, 6:30.  Villa Portofino Restaurant, 2481 Richmond Road, Staten Island.  Please Call Anthony Calabrese at 718-966-3281 to register.

SOCIAL SKILLS - Classes are ongoing.  Registration is still being accepted.  Slots available for Tuesday PM classes.  RECREATION PROGRAMS – If anyone is interested in our Recreation Programs please call Julie Larsen at 718-983-3800.  See attached flyer for details.

 

GYM PROGRAM – Began Saturday Oct. 13th.  9:30am-12:30pm.  P.S. 55, 54 Osborn Ave, Staten Island.  Please call Julie Larsen at 718-983-3800 for further information.

 

LITTLE LEAGUE - Great Kills Little League field off Greaves Ave.  Please call Julie Larsen at 718-983-3800 to register.

ASPERGER PARENT SUPPORT GROUP – Meet the 3rd Wednesday of every month at 7:00pm, 264 Watchogue Road, Staten Island, NY.  Please call the Grace office at 718-983-3800 to register.

PARENT SUPPORT GROUPS -  Support groups are held the second and fourth Tuesday of every month at 10:00am at 264 Watchogue Road, Staten Island.  Please see attached flyer for dates.

EVOLUTION DANCE COMPANY (Forest Avenue) – Dance Classes for children with special needs – Sundays.  Ages 3 and up.  Call Lisa for information at 718-909-2542.

AMERICAN KARATE OF STATEN ISLAND – Specializing in Assisting Children with Special Needs.  Call 718-761-7366 for additional information.

 

CALLA KARATE – Specializing in Assisting Children with Special Needs.  Call 718-720-2509 for additional information.

 

Do You Love SCRAPBOOKING? Join Us for CROP For Autism!

 

Crop for Autism

Saturday March 29th 2008

9 am to 9pm

Holy Trinity St Nicholas Church

1641 Richmond Ave Staten Island NY 10314  

$60.00 per person includes:

*Continental breakfast, Lunch and Dinner!

*Beverages and snacks too.

*Door Prizes and 50/50

*Goody bag and 5 raffle tickets

*Ample cropping space

*Garage sale table

*Vendors from local Scrapbook stores, CTMH, Alexiana’s,

*Creative Memories, TLC and more!!! 

Awesome Raffle Baskets…..Win a CRICUT machine!!

*Early arrival and set up with donation of food or supplies

 Please check our blog as of November 1, 2007 for updated info!!!                         www.gracecropforautism.blogspot.com

Panel Discussion on Enhancing Social Skills of Adolescents on the Autism Spectrum

 

Resources for Children with Special Needs, Inc.

Invites Educators, Advocates and Parents to a Panel Discussion

Becoming a Player, Part II:

Enhancing Social Skills of Adolescents on the Autism Spectrum

Thursday, November 8, 2007 from 5 – 7:30 p.m.

5:00 Coffee Reception with Panelists • 5:30 Panel

Credit Suisse, 11 Madison Avenue at 24^th Street,

Auditorium Level 2B

Advance Registration $25 ● At the Door $30 (Space Permitting)

Dr. Jed Baker, a clinical psychologist and Director of the Social Skills Training Project, supervises social skills training for students in the Milburn Public Schools and is a consultant and trainer on social skills throughout the country.  Dr. Baker has published four award-winning books on social skills training. In addition, his work to reduce bullying of students with autism in the public schools was recently featured on ABC World News and Nightline.

Dr. Lynda Geller is the Clinical Director of the Asperger Institute at the NYU Child Study Center. Prior to joining NYU, Dr. Geller served for 22 years on the Medical School faculties of Georgetown University and Stony Brook University, where she specialized in the evaluation and treatment of children and adults with autism spectrum disorders and other related disabilities, developing social skills programs, educational consultation services, and resource center family supports. She is the founding Executive Director of the Asperger Foundation International.

Rachel Pollock is a parent of an 18-year-old young man with an autism spectrum disorder and is General Counsel and Deputy Director for Planning and Program Development at Job Path, where she oversees both an employment program and a pilot program for young adults with autism spectrum disorders that includes a social skills group and support for individuals as they work, attend college, engage in volunteer work, and plan for independent living.

Moderator: Dr. Shirley Cohen is a Professor in the Department of Special Education at Hunter College. where she has served as Interim Dean of the Hunter College School of Education.  She is the author of the book Targeting Autism and will serve as the director of the Hunter College Autism Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (CARD), part of a new network of such centers in New York State. She has directed city, state and foundation grants on autism spectrum disorders.

Click on the link to download the registration information: resources-for-children-with-special-needs-workshop.doc