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What's new? Sign Language for Autism Goodwill/Easter Seals Miami Valley has developed a Sign Language for Individuals with Autism program. This program utilizes sign language as a bridge to spoken language resulting in earlier language development, reduction in negative behaviors, increased social interaction, development of cognitive structures, and increased ability to interpret facial expressions. The visual representation of sign language taps into a child's natural visual learning style and enhances communication. This program is brought to the child's home, working directly with the child and family. Sign language for Autism can work in conjunction with ABA, Verbal behavior, and other in-home programs. For more information, contact Melissa Engle (937) 461-4800 ext. 393. AT Lending Library An under-tapped resource in the Miami Valley in the Assistive Technology Lending Library available through the Goodwill/Easter Seals AT Services office on Edwin C. Moses Blvd, Dayton. The library can be accessed through the GESMV AT website at http://www.assistivetechservices.org and you can add items to your shopping cart to pick up from the library. There are hundreds of items available to try before you buy, such as computer software, assistive devices and switches, augmentative communication devices, interactive and sensory toys, and much more! Many items are applicable to individuals with autism. For more information, call the GESMV Assistive Technology Services at (937) 461-3305. New location for the monthly Sensory Bounce Our private sensory bounces will now be held at Bounce U, 2109 Lyons Rd., Miamisburg, OH 45342. The private sensory bounces are for any child with a sensory issue and their family. The bounces are held the second Monday of each month, from 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM, and cost is $8.00 at the door. Parents play for free! No RSVP is needed, just show up and have fun! Remember to bring your socks! Free Art Camp for children with autism now accepting students We Care Arts in Kettering is now accepting students with autism, age 10-19 for their first ever art camp specifically designed for children with autism. Camp will run 2 hours, 4 classes per session. A focus group of parents and professionals worked many weeks to design this program which will include transition time with music and movement at the beginning to calm and focus the students, a structured activity, and a closing activity to ease transition out of the class. Trained volunteers will work 1:1 with each student and will have specific goals for each session. Session Two: Because We Care Arts received a generous grant and also a donation from the Autism Society of America-Dayton Chapter, the classes will be free for students. You can choose to attend one or both sessions. Students will be placed according to age/ability level. Poker Run Sponsored by Panera Bread to benefit ASA Dayton Mark your calendar for Saturday, Aug. 29 and get ready to ride and enjoy free food and prizes along the way. Riders will pick up poker cards and food samples at 6 local Panera Bread bakery-cafes (Sugarcreek, The Greene, Beavercreek, Springfield, Troy, and Brown St.) followed by lunch and prizes at the end! Details are still being finalized but tentative cost will be $20/driver, $5/passenger; plus $3/person if you wish to receive a ride t-shirt/bandana. More details and registration information to follow. All proceeds benefit the Autism Society of America - Dayton Chapter. Are you receiving our monthly newsletter? If not, visit our Support page and enter your email address in the registration box. We send a monthly newsletter with information to keep you informed and educated. You can opt out at any time and we will not abuse the confidence of your email address.
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