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Activities for Children, Teens and Adults

ASPIES Greater Akron is pleased to announce an upcoming NEW support group for those 18 years old & older. The facilitator for this group will be Jim
Feldman who himself is a person diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome. The members will run the group! The meetings will take place at the William Considine Professional Building (Rm 5 & 6)across from the Main Entrance of Akron Children's Hospital. The meeting time is 7:00 pm- 9:00 pm. The first 2 months will be "Open" meetings - Those diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome, High Functioning Autism and PDD-NOS are welcome to bring along supporting family members. Please RSVP your name and number attending (for refreshment purposes only). Contact Joy Spencer at 330-745-5115 or Rreindeer@aol.com for more information.

A.C.T. Now, LTD. (Autism Consulting and Training) Social Skills Support Group For Individual’s with High Functioning Autism/Asperger's Syndrome, Bryan, OH 419-633-0068 For pre-teen thru early adult. Group Three: 1st and 3rd Monday of every month from 6:00 pm-7:00 pm at Grace Community Church *Pre-registration and screening required* 10-week session for $150.00. They also have a Social Skills and Training Group for ages 7-11 years old in Pettisville

Akron Children's Hospital, Akron, 330-543-8257
Functional Independence Group (4-6 yo.) social (7-12 yo.) peer socialization, attention and self regulation.

Barrie Galvin & Associates, Ltd., "Social Skills, Motor Skills and More..", Warrensville Hts., 216-514-1600. Groups for all ages and abilities.  These interactive, activity- based programs combine the expertise of specialists in occupational therapy, speech therapy, music therapy, physical ed and psycholgy.  Please visit the website www.ot4children.com for more details.

Blue Ribbon Events, Solon, (Recreation Center) The mission of the Solon Blue Ribbon Program is to provide high quality recreation and leisure activities for persons with disabilities, enabling each to enhance his or her personal potential by sharing in the emotional, social and physical benefits fostered by such community based activities.  For more information contact Kimberly English at 440-248-5747.

May 9th- Cosmic Bowling

June 20th-Cookout and Volleyball

Bridges Social Club, Cleveland, (Parent) For more information contact Trudy Stearns at friendz222@aol.com

Building Behaviors After School Program (InnerHealth Ministries Child Center), Fairview. Classes for kids with pervasive developmental disorders (PDD) and/or ADHD focused on social skills, stress and anger management, following directions, daily living skills, and more! Cost: $45 for each individual session or pay $1225 for the entire school year (a $350 discount)! Sliding scale and scholarship money available.To register for any of these classes, please call 216-252-1399 to receive information and application form. Headed by Cara Marker Daily, Ph.D., Pediatric Psychologist and Executive Director.
Mondays, 4-5:30- Ages 5-8
Tuesdays, 4-5:30– Ages 9-12
Wednesdays, 4-5:30– Teen Night

Children's Developmental Center, Amherst, Teen Night for Middle School to High School kids. Events are held at the center on Tuesday nights from 7:00- 8:00 pm. For more information call Martie Santamaria at 440-984-2416

Cleveland Eastside Social Group for teens with Asperger's (Parent), Cleveland. This is an informal group run by parents. To receive an e-mail with upcoming activities, please send your information to SheApple@aol.com.

Easter Seals-Social Skills: "A Lesson in Life", Northern Ohio

Please call to find a Summer Program in your area.  888-325-8532

Insurance welcome. All ages

Hattie Larlham Social Club , Mantua, Teen Connect for teens ages 14-19 yrs. old. It is designed to help teens on the Autism Spectrum develop social skills while interacting in a structured environment. Teen volunteers participate as peers. For more information visit the website or call 330-274-2272.

Holly Reimann, MA, CCC-SLP, Twinsburg, Social Developmental Play Skills Groups (3 years and up) and Social Skills Groups (13 -19 years), now enrolling! Designed to meet the needs of chidren/teens with developmental delays, Asperger's, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and related disabilities. Days and times based on age/ability, and limited to 2-4 per group! For more information call 267-259-6461 or info@hollyreimannslp.com

Help Me Grow Playgroups. Free to Public, Canton, 330-455-1225 ext. 308

Insight Wellness and Learning Center, Cleveland, Social Skills Group for those who struggle to relate to others in a personal way. Insight offers an opportunity for individuals of all ages to learn social skills within a friendly supportive environment. A series of small group sessions addresses the needs of individuals so they can make & sustain a conversation, express themselves clearly and develop problem solving and conflict resolution skills. Coordinated by Michelle Martin, ED.S. For more information call 216-765-4470

Think Computer Foundation, (Parent) Cleveland, Social outings and clubs.  For more information contact Judi Greenspan 216-932-1989 or email jgreenspan@keenepromotions.com

Scheduled Events: more detailed information

KidsLink Gaming Club, Saturday, 10:30- Noon, Twinsburg, OH. The Gaming Club is designed for kids age 8 and up with Asperger's Syndrome or High Functioning Autism. Come join us to play a variety of card and board games while making new friends with similar interests! They also have Friday Night Fun for kids 12 years old and up! There are many other dates and opportunities!

Friendship, Social Skills & Self-Esteem Training Program
A program designed to improve friendship behaviors, social skills, and self-esteem in your child diagnosed with Asperger’s Disorder or High Functioning Autism. The program is developed and directed by Michelle DePolo, Psy.D., pediatric psychologist. (maximum of 6 children per group)
Groups meet on Saturday for 1 hour for a 12 week program (1 week of parent orientation; 11 weeks for child/adolescent program).
Middle Childhood Groups(ages 7-10) are from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Adolescent Groups(ages 10-13/14) are from 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. PARENTS MUST ATTEND A PROGRAM ORIENTATION and GENERALIZATION OF SKILLS TRAINING on Saturday, January 19 from 9:30a.m.-10:30 a.m. at KidsLink.

Please call 330-963-8600 for more information or go to www.kidslinkohio.com

Western Reserve Speech + Language Partners TM, Beachwood, OH
For more information call 216-292-7370
Social Skills Programs PEERSS (The Program for Establishing and Enhancing Relationships through Social Skills TM) & The FIT Program (Friendship in Teams) WRSLP offers social skills therapy year-round to children and adolescents with high-functioning autism, Asperger's Syndrome, ADHD (both types), anxiety disorders, and other conditions that affect social communication in one-on-one, small-group, and large-group settings.

• Program for Establishing and Enhancing Relationships through Social Skills (PEERSS) is a beginning social skills program designed to help students of all ages learn to talk to and make friends with peers.
• The Friendship in Teams (FIT) Program is a sports program that combines social skills therapy and skills-driven adaptive physical education (PE).  Peer models attend FIT sessions. 
  Offerings by Age: 4 to 7 years, 8 to 11 years,  12 to 18 years, Advanced FIT is designed for students who have acquired proficiency in the social skills taught in PEERSS therapy sessions and in Elementary FIT.