We are planning our next Camp Thurman Day which is scheduled for Saturday, October 3, 2008. The camp will provide counselors to guide us through this incredible experience. More information will be posted next month.
ABA Academy Has Moved!
We are so excited to be in our new location and ready to serve some of those families who have been on the waiting list. Thanks to all of our families and friends for their patience as we made this move. The kids were awesome, coming right in and going to work as hard as before. We are located in The Woods office park on Pioneer Parkway. There is a link on our contact page and we are the westernmost building of the complex.
Camp Thurman
What an awesome time we had at Camp Thurman! Several of our kids had an opportunity to participate in the first Special Kids Day at Camp Thurman. Confidence and language grew while we had fun and excitement! A special thanks to Amy and Blue Richardson for coordinating this event and to Jim Rose for allowing the use of Camp Thurman, being willing to learn about our kids and for his excellent staff of volunteers who made this day possible!! Look for information in the fall for our next camp day.
Social Skills Group
Social skills groups begin frequently. Classes teach skills such as how to listen, doing things that are hard to do, following instructions and asking someone to play. Activities include games, toy play, pretend play, music, story time and art activities. All activities will be in a group format (4-6 children) with emphasis on specific skills designed for each child. Methodology will be based on an ABA format with an emphasis on fun and laughter. Minimum age is 4 for these groups. Call for more information and to register.
Preschool Practice Classes
Preschool Practice Classes have begun! Call the center for assessment and to sign up for these sessions designed to increase behavior skills needed for typical preschools. We are practicing skills such as looking at the speaker and listening during circle time, transitioning from one activity to another, participating in music and following the teacher’s instructions. We also work on play skills such as asking a peer to play, taking turns, sharing and asking for a toy from a friend. Imaginative play skills and compliance skill development may also be targeted. Each child has his own goals developed in conjunction with parents. Most of all, these classes are fun!!!
Call today!
Playskills Groups
Playskills groups are now forming for preschool through grade 2. Groups meet one to two times per week for 2 hour sessions. Skills targeted for development include listening, asking for help, cooperative play, interactive play, turn taking, playing games, music participation, following instructions and increasing a variety of toy related play skills. Specific goals are developed for each child and most of all, it is fun!
