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Everyday Tips for the Picky Eater
Current | November 27, 2013
The holiday season is a time filled with family fun, celebrations, and mealtime gatherings. Although it is a festive time of year, it may also be a time of added stress for children with special needs and their families. In particular, holiday meals, and meals in general, are often difficult for children with autism. Taira Lanagan, M.S., BCBA, FirstSteps Feeding Specialist, discusses tips and strategies for picker eaters.
Thanksgiving Craft: Paper Roll Turkey Place Card
Current | November 27, 2013
A festive craft for the Thanksgiving Holiday! This fun craft utilizes materials that most of us already have at home, making it a simple activity for kiddos to work on Thanksgiving morning. These little turkeys can stand along as festive decoration or be used as place cards for everyone at the dinner table!
This craft targets:
- Fine Motor Skills
- Sequencing
- Colors
- Planning
- Features of Objects
FirstSteps Forum
Current | November 27, 2013
With new season comes new opportunity! This Fall we are proud to introduce the FirstSteps Forum, which will present abundant opportunities to you!
We encourage you to take a peek at our current job openings, learn more about life as a FirstStepper, and review relevant research about working with children affected by Autism Spectrum Disorders.
FirstSteps to Friends: Making Connections at Social Skills Camp!
Current | September 16, 2013
We had a fantastic summer at FirstSteps to Friends! Campers met at the FirstSteps Center in Westlake Village, enjoying weekly themed crafts, activities, snacks, and field-trips, all designed to improve social skills and facilitate friendships. Each camper was accompanied by a 1:1 behavior therapist who helped modify each activity, ensuring that their individualized goals were being targeted in a variety of ways, and that both individual and small group learning opportunities were incorporated.
Helping Hand Grant Available Now
Current | July 24, 2013
The National Autism Association's Helping Hand Project was created to lend support by providing financial assistance to families affected by Autism Spectrum Disorders. More specifically, the grant helps families secure funding for "necessary medical treatment, lab testing ad physician-recommended medications and supplements for children with Autism".
