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Join FirstSteps at Stephanie’s Day, June 8th!
Current | May 17, 2013
FirstSteps invites you to join us at the 2013 Stephanie’s Day Resource Fair on Saturday, June 8th at the CBS Studios in Studio City!
FirstSteps Presents: Social Skills - Tools for Summertime!
Current | May 15, 2013
With summer just around the corner, FirstSteps and the Rainbow Connection Family Resource Center invites you to join us for a play and social skills workshop! Save the date and register now for this complimentary presentation on Thursday, May 30th from 6:30 - 8:30 pm in Oxnard, CA.
Team FirstSteps Raises Hope and $30,000 for Autism Speaks with 2nd Annual Light Metlox Blue Benefit!
Current | May 3, 2013
Team FirstSteps successfully shined a light on Autism awareness with our 2nd Annual Light Metlox Blue Benefit and Awareness Project at the Metlox Plaza in Manhattan Beach. In addition to raising awareness, Team FirstSteps hosted fundraising events throughout the week, helping us raise $30,000 for the 2013 Walk Now event, boosting our overall fundraising total to over $155,000 for Autism Speaks.
Kinder’s and FirstSteps Fundraise for Autism Speaks May 10th -12th!
Current | May 3, 2013
Please Join Team FirstSteps Contra Costa and Kinder's BBQ as we team up to fundraise for the Bay Area Walk Now for Autism Speaks event on Saturday, May 20th in San Jose! A weekend of fundraising for you to enjoy with family & friends! All donates will be made to Team FirstSteps Walk Now for Autism Speaks Fundraising Page.
FirstSteps Gears Up for the Bay Area Walk Now for Autism Speaks!
Current | April 24, 2013
FirstSteps has participated in Walk Now for Autism Speaks for eight years, in three locations, and has raised over $130,000 for the wonderful organization that supports our families and community. Each year, in addition to raising funds, our staff and families rally together to participate in the 5K walk and resource fair with the goal of brining awareness to the public about Autism and hope to the many families with children diagnosed with Autism. In addition to raising funds, every year our staff and families rally together to participate in the 5K walk and resource fair with our community to bring awareness to the public about Autism and hope to the many families with children diagnosed. As Team FirstSteps grows, so does our dedication to the cause.
FirstSteps is ready for the Bay Area Walk! The beloved event is held at History Park at Kelley Park in San Jose on Saturday, May 18th from 9 AM - 1 PM. This will be our 3rd year participating at this location! We are thrilled to continue to Raise Hope for families affected by autism. We hope that you will join Team FirstSteps and our efforts to support Autism Speaks!
Autism Speaks Honors Team FirstSteps at 2013 Walk Kick Off
Current | March 6, 2013
Team FirstSteps proudly attended the 2013 Walk Now for Autism Speaks Kick Off event at the Dodger Stadium as an honored guest last week and had a wonderful time!
FirstSteps Presents Behavioral Feeding Interventions
Current | March 6, 2013
Feeding disorders are a prevalent problem affecting many children. It has been estimated that approximately 25% of all children and up to 80% of children with developmental disabilities demonstrate some level of feeding problems. In this presentation, FirstSteps' Program Director, Taira Lanagan, M.S., BCBA, will review what constitutes a feeding disorder, discuss many common feeding problems, and examine several behavioral approaches for treating feeding problems. Attendees can expect to take away a basic understanding of feeding disorders and treatment approaches.
Last Chance to Influence SB 946!
Current | September 24, 2012
This is your LAST chance to help shape, modify, and reinforce the implementation on SB 946. Don't miss this final opportunity on Friday, October 5th to have your voice heard as the Autism Task Force perpares to make their final recommendations to the state of California.
Pulse Magazine: Navigating Autism
Current | September 18, 2012
Two FirstSteps families share their stories with Pulse Magazine on how they have successfully navigated autism. This resource-filled publication from Torrance Memorial Hospital shines a light on the importance of early intervention, ABA therapy, and where local South Bay families can find support. We highly recommend taking a moment to read the inspiring article, "Navagating Autism: Coping, Learning & Growing".
Cover: FirstSteps kiddo Zane Crawford leads his brother Daniels, parents Fred and Maria, and his Lead Therapeutic Instructor Justine Catubig, through a local Hermosa Beach park.
Give Your SB 946 Recommendations to Law Makers!
Current | August 20, 2012
This Friday, August 24th, you have another chance to help shape, modify, and reinforce the implementation on SB 946. Don't miss this opportunity to have your voice heard as the Autism Task Force perpares to make their final recommendations to the state of California.
