Programs and Services



 


   SOCIAL THINKING PROGRAM

WINTER SEMESTER

SLOT A 1-2PM ADULT GROUP MONDAYS 

SLOT A ADOLESCENT GROUP 3:45-4:45PM TUESDAYS 

Are you or someone you know looking to meet new people, or wanting to be involved in fun activities, or better develop social skills or gain peer support on various topics?  If so, we have a gret opportunity available for you!!
We are interested in bringing together teenagers and adults who are between 12-15 and 16+ years of age who have been diagnosed with ASD.  The group aims to appeal to all individuals interestesl while opening the doors to new opportunities and experiences.
The group will be participant driven with the support of ASNL S&C staff and/or volunteers.  The group goalsl aside from having fun, will be to enhance and develop appropriate social skills, along with encouraging independence, social interaction, relationship and emotional development.

Social Thinking Group #1:
Ages 16+ Mondays 1:00-2:00PM 

Social Thinking Group #2:
Pre Teen/Teen Tuesdays 3:45-4:45PM 


 

 

 


Lil' DIPPERS

Grand Falls-Windsor and Area  swimming

Y.M.C.A.

Start Date: SEPT 29/2011

6:45-7:45PM THURSDAYS (10 WEEK BLOCK)

REGISTRATION     

Members and Non-Members at the YMCA  

Parent / Guardian must attend session with child (in pool) 

If you have any questions regarding the summer swim schedule, please don't hesitate to contact us or the YMCA for details.

We offer a Lil Dippers program through our local YMCA Thursday evenings for all age groups from September - June. This is a specially designed program for individuals with Autism and related disorders.

This program runs for a 10 week block and costs $56.00 per block.  ASNL will spnsor half the cost for first time participants.

Each individual part taking in the class has an adult to accompany them in the pool at all times and are given instruction from the program instructor.

This is not only a great sensory experience for individuals with Autism, and a chacne to learn to swim, but a great social experience as all participants regardless of swimming abilities are in one group so both participants and parens a like are given an opportunity to socialize.

  Also if you are registered for any other swimming lesson programs at the YMCA you will not be able to register for the ASNL Swim Program.  The YMCA has a one session at a time registration policy in place. 

Lil' DIPPERS
Gander and Area
TBA

For registration details please contact Kimberly-Ann McDonald, Regional Program Coordinator (709) 489-4190.
A parent/caregiver/worker must accompany program participant in the pool AT ALL TIMES throughout session.

This is not only a great sensory experience for individuals with Autism, and a chance to learn to swim, but a great social experience as all participants regardless of swimming abilities are in one group so both participants and parens a like are given an opportunity to socialize.

 

 

 

bowlingBOWLING PROGRAM

Holiday Lanes Bowling Alley 

Wednesday Nights 6:30 - 7:30PM

$3.00 / sessions (Pizza and drink included after session)

Space still available

Rockin Bowlers offers a Bolwing Night for all age groups Wednesday evenings at a cost of $3.00 a person at Holiday Lanes.

After socializing and playing a few games of bowling, you get to enjoy a slice of pizza and a drink; then hang with your friends in the party room.

Eash individual part taking in the class has an adult to accompany them at all times.

This program runs in the Spring, Fall and Winter.

 

 

 

STEPPING STONES


SLOT A 3:45-4:45PM MONDAYS 

SLOT B 3:00-4:00PM WEDNESDAYS 


We offer a specialized program for ages 5 - 12+ years of age, all year round.

Program offers, support in socialization, communication, life skills, sensory integrations and academics.  Goals are outlined and taught through a class theme.  We use visuals and structured teaching to aid in the participants development.