There's Always Something FUN  
 Happening  At  Autism Works!
  
A Family Connection On The Spectrum
June 2015
Summer Programs
What's your kid doing for fun this summer? Summer days can be even longer for children with ASD without the daily structure and routines from school. Autism Works has some exciting programs to help fill the day with some fun!

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CrAzY Art & Tikitum Science Lab Summer Programs 

Join us for tons of summer fun at Autism Works during the month of July! Come create, explore and play! Our CrAzY ArT & Tikitum Science Labs for grades K-12 still have a few spots left. 

 

Programs are every Tuesday and Thursday from 2-4 p.m. Choose which classes your child would like to attend by registering online. Payment is due with registration. Space is limited. Register Online Here!  

 

*New- Siblings 5+ are welcome to join in the fun.
*Please note participants must be able to participate independently in a group setting.  

  
Donations   
Quick Links
Dine To Donate- Monday June 15
What a great excuse to skip cooking dinner for one night! Join us for this special fundraising event! Bring the whole family to Conrad's between 5 - 10 p.m. and 10% of your food sales will be donated to Autism Works. Please be sure to sit on the restaurant side.

Location: Conrads Restaurant & Ale House, 210 N State Route 291 Hwy Liberty MO.
 
Teen Game Night- June 19
Are you ready for some fun? Join us for teen game night! Participants can bring a non-violent game to share, however we have dozens of games to choose from including a Wii game system! Teens must be able to participate independently. Parents are not required to stay. Light snacks will be provided.
Group led by Andy Gonino.

Date: Friday, June 19
Time: 6:30 p.m.- 8:00 p.m.
Ages: 12-19
Cost: $20
Social Skill Programs- Elementary, Middle School, High School

Social skills classes for children with high functioning Autism/Aspergers. Classes and lessons are structured for students who can participate in a group setting independently without one on one assistance.  

 

 

Social skills instruction focuses specifically on helping children understand their own and others emotions, developing improved skills to communicate their feelings and recognize others feelings, knowing how to start and maintain interactions appropriately and understanding other people's perspectives.

 

Children who attend the social skills classes find new ways to communicate and express themselves, learn to better understand basic communication rules, better interpret social cues, and learn improved ways to interact with their peers, family and community.

 

Online Registration for the 2015-2016 session will be start in July!! 

 

Classes  sessions August- May 

 

Elementary Students- (1st & 3rd Saturday's- new schedule & time) 
Cost: $50 Registration fee + $40 monthly fee 
Elementary Grades K-2 /9:30- 10:30 a.m.
Elementary Grades 3-5 / 10:45 a.m. - 11:45 p.m.
Instructor: Jessica Kloepfel

 

 

 Middle School & High School Students  
Cost: $50 Registration fee + $80 monthly fee
High School- Every Tuesday 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Middle School- Every Thursday 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Instructor: Dr. Sabrina Mitchell

 

S.T.R.I.V.E.- Young Adults 18-29
Social, Transitional, Responsibility, Independence, Vocational Education

The transition from school to adult life is an immense feat for anyone; this shift seems to be especially challenging for individuals with Autism, as well as their support systems. The focus of STRIVE is to encourage and foster independence in work skills, personal life, money management and social interaction among peers.

STRIVE aims to ensure that individuals are prepared for the next step in their lives by teaching and practicing critical skills for independence in adulthood. Space is limited. Participants must be able to participate independently.

Online Registration for the 2015-2016 session will start in July!!

Classes sessions August - June

Cost: $50 Registration fee + $40 monthly fee.
When: 2nd & 4th Monday
Time: 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Instructor: Jessica King

 

Volunteers
 
Do you enjoy working with children? Would you like to volunteer your time, talents or services to help support children with ASD and their families?

If you would like to get involved with Autism Works please visit our website for more information: Volunteer

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When you shop at AmazonSmile, Amazon donates 5% of the purchase to Autism Works. If you're already shopping on Amazon you can support us every time you shop by using the link below to log in. What a great way to shop!

 

 

Contact Us
Autism Works, Inc  
915 East County Road H Liberty MO 64068 
816-792-0019

 
Dessarey Klarlund  
Executive Director 
Cell: 816-216-4888  
dklarlund@autism-works.org

Jamie Krisman
Board Chairman
816-510-5862
  
Autism Works, Inc is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization serving individuals and families whose lives are affected by Autism Spectrum Disorders. We believe great resources, information and support should be available to everyone in the community.