2017 National Autism Awareness Month

Posted on April 3, 2017November 6, 2017 by arun

In April 1970, the Autism Society launched a nationwide effort to promote autism awareness, inclusion, and self-determination for all, and assure that each person with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is provided the opportunity to achieve the highest possible quality of life. This year New Horiz...

Social Skills Group Overview

Posted on January 9, 2017November 6, 2017 by arun

Some children acquire social skills, such as saying “please” and “thank you” and to wait their turn by observational learning. However, children with developmental, learning, and attention issues often experience difficulty developing common social interaction skills by simply observing o...

World Autism Awareness Day

Posted on April 2, 2016November 6, 2017 by arun

Today is the eighth annual World Autism Awareness Day. Every year, autism organizations around the world celebrate the day with unique fundraising and awareness-raising events. How will you celebrate?

Enroll today for Budding Writers Group

Posted on July 6, 2015November 10, 2017 by arun

Are you worried about your child’s handwriting skills? Come join us Monday and Wednesday August 17th, 19th, 24th, & 26th for our Budding Writers Group for ages three to five to help build the skills they need. This group will help your child form good habits that will carry over into their abilit...

Who’s ready for Kindergarten?

Posted on July 3, 2015November 10, 2017 by arun

Are you wondering if your child is ready for kindergarten? We would like to invite your child to take part in our Kindergarten Kickoff Group this summer. This group is only for children who will be attending kindergarten in the Fall of 2015. We will help your child get ready for the classroom set...

Does your child need support with peer interaction?

Posted on June 20, 2015November 10, 2017 by arun

This summer we are offering a Sensory Play Social Skills Group for children ages five to seven. This group was designed to help encourage children to focus on positive social behavior, strengthen their social communication skills, and improve their peer interaction. Movement, sensory based strate...

Join our SuperflexⓇ Group

Posted on June 7, 2015November 10, 2017 by arun

Who doesn’t love superheros? SuperflexⓇ is more than a superhero, it’s a program intended to teach students ages eight to twelve, how to control their behaviors and become stronger social thinkers. SuperflexⓇ is based on the work of Stephanie Madrigal and Michelle Garcia Winner. The parti...

Self-regulation, why it’s important?

Posted on June 6, 2015November 10, 2017 by arun

Self-regulation helps to facilitate learning, sustain attention, complete tasks, and smooth transitions. The Calm, Alert, and Learning Group that we are offering this summer, is based on techniques from the Alert Program of Self-Regulation. If you think your child might benefit from learning diff...

2015 Summer Groups Registration Is Now Open – Call Today!

Posted on April 24, 2015November 10, 2017 by arun

Our summer group schedule is now available. We are excited to be offering several new groups this summer that will address the social and educational needs of children ages 3-18. Click here to finds out more about our summer groups. Space is limited so reserve your child’s spot soon.

2nd Annual Autism Walk in Central Oregon

Posted on April 23, 2015November 10, 2017 by arun

Autism Society of Oregon’s 2nd Annual Autism Walk in Central Oregon Date: Saturday, May 2, 2015 Place: Highland Baptist Church 3100 SW Highland Ave Redmond, OR Time: Fun Starts 10am; Walk Begins 11:30am Raffles * Face Painters * Crafts * Bounce House *Sensory Table * Gluten-Free Food Samples *Com...