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- 1A Gentle Nutcracker12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
A Gentle Nutcracker
Date: 12/01/2018
Beginning Time:12:30 pm
Ending Time:2:00 pm
Location: 600 E. Mountain View Ave., Longmont
Cost: $10
Event Description:
Link: www.longmontsymphony.org
Contact Number: 303-772-5796
Contact Email: info@longmontsymphony.org
ASBC Open Gym at Airborne Gymnastics2:00 pm - 3:30 pmASBC Open Gym at Airborne Gymnastics
Date: 12/01/2018
Beginning Time:2:00 pm
Ending Time:3:30 pm
Cost: FREE
Event Description:
What: ASBC Open Gym at Airborne Gymnastics
When: Saturday, November 17th, 2018 from 3:30pm-5:00pm
Saturday, December 1st, 2018 from 2:00pm-3:30pm
Who: Kids of all ages with ASD, and their siblings and caregivers
Where: Airborne Gymnastics - Frederick Location, Map and Directions
Cost: Free
RSVP Deadline: Please RSVP by the day prior to Open Gym day
CLICK HERE to register participants for the November 17th Open Gym
CLICK HERE to register participants for the December 1st Open Gym
Please join us for the ASBC Open Gym events at Airborne Gymnastics (Frederick location).
This event is free and open to kids of all ages who have ASD, as well as their siblings and caregivers. We will have the gym to ourselves for 90 minutes.RSVP’s are required via the Eventbrite registration pages (links above), so please RSVP and reserve your spots. Please make note of the Airborne Gym rules below, and be aware that these rules do apply to these open gyms. A current Airborne Gymnastics waiver MUST be on file for all participants, so please be prepared to fill one out if needed.
OPEN GYM RULES:
- Parents MUST stay with their children at all times and assist Airborne staff in monitoring their children's safety.
- No shoes in the gymnasium.
- ONE child at a time on the trampolines.
- NO adults on the equipment.
- The rooms upstairs are off limits. Please stay in the observation area only if visiting the upstairs.We hope to see you at Airborne Gymnastics!
RSVP By: 2018-11-30
- 2Sensory Friendly Santa10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Sensory Friendly Santa
Date: 12/02/2018
Beginning Time:10:00 am
Ending Time:2:00 pm
Location: Village at the Peaks Mall, Longmont, Colorado
Event Description:
Sensory Friendly Santa
December 2nd, 10:00am- 2:00pm, Village at the Peaks Mall, Longmont, Colorado
Sometimes our children need a little more time, less pressure, or other accommodations to make a visit with Santa Claus the magical experience it’s supposed to be. That’s why a group of generous sponsors and volunteers have arranged a chance to meet Santa, organized specifically for special needs children!The typical Santa experience takes place in a crowded mall with long lines and lots of noise with a sometimes less than understanding audience of other families. This can be overwhelming for special needs children or any child with a sensory processing disorder. It also puts an enormous amount of stress on parents as the public is not always understanding of special situations or the ‘non-typical’ behavior exhibited by some kids. The situation is often so discouraging that families miss out on the Santa experience for fear of melt-downs or judgement.
Our team of volunteers has set out to change that. We provide a special morning for special needs families to come and see Santa in a low-stress, judgement-free, low-sensory environment. We schedule generous 5-10 minute time slots to eliminate the line. Our elves are special needs educators, therapists, and parents familiar with these situations and able to accommodate the special situations that arise.
CLICK HERE to register for this experience - appointments are filling up fast!
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- 5Autism Society of Boulder County East County Coffee Meet-up10:00 am - 11:00 am
Autism Society of Boulder County East County Coffee Meet-up
Date: 12/05/2018
Beginning Time:10:00 am
Ending Time:11:00 am
Location: 210 S. Public Road Lafayette, CO 80026
Event Description:
What: ASBC’s East County Coffee Meet-up
When: Wednesday,December 5th, 10-11am (will meet on first Wednesdays of the month)
Where: Cannon Mine Coffee, 210 S. Public Road Lafayette, CO 80026, http://www.cannonmine.com
Why: The focus of this group will be for families of children who are preschool through high school age. This group is for parents, grandparents, or anyone experiencing and experimenting with the joys and challenges of living with different abilities
RSVP: Please RSVP to Moderator: Julie Marshal, Julie@brainsong.netContact Email: Julie@brainsong.net
Autism Society of Boulder County Nederland Teens with ASD Group4:00 pm - 6:00 pmAutism Society of Boulder County Nederland Teens with ASD Group
Date: 12/05/2018
Beginning Time:4:00 pm
Ending Time:6:00 pm
Location: Teens Inc., 151 East Street, Nederland, CO
Event Description:
What: ASBC’s NEW Teens with ASD Group (for teens ages 13-18 years old)
When: First meeting is on Wednesday, December 5th, 4:00pm-6:00pm (will meet on first Wednesdays of the month)
Where: Teens Inc., 151 East Street, Nederland, CO 80466, Map and Directions
Details: This group will offer a safe, non-judgmental environment for practicing social skills while engaging in creative pursuits of your choice. The group leaders will be Annette Franck and Brian Shores; both group leaders are interested in creative visual arts. Participants may bring your their own projects to work on, or Annette will provide you with some basic art supplies. For more information about this group, please contact Annette Franck at 303-408-4596.
RSVP: Please RSVP to Moderator, Annette Franck at 303-408-4596.Contact Number: 303-408-4596
- 6Sex Talk for Self-Advocates #312:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Sex Talk for Self-Advocates #3
Date: 12/06/2018
Beginning Time:12:00 pm
Ending Time:1:00 pm
Location: Webinar
Event Description:
FREE WEBINAR
Sex Talk for Self-Advocates #3
When: Thursday, December 6th, 2018, 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. MTWebinar Description:
Join us for Sex Talk for Self-Advocates Webinar #3.
Safe Sex Practices - Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs). This webinar series addresses self-advocate questions about relationships and sexuality. Webinar #3 will focus on safe sex practices related to sexually transmitted infections.CLICK HERE to learn more and to register
Link: https://www.aucd.org/template/event.cfm?event_id=8341&id=379&parent=379
- 7How to Practice Gross Motor Skills (from Birth to Walking) & Set your Child up for Successful Learning Experiences12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
How to Practice Gross Motor Skills (from Birth to Walking) & Set your Child up for Successful Learning Experiences
Date: 12/07/2018
Beginning Time:12:00 pm
Ending Time:1:00 pm
Location: webinar
Cost: Global Members Free Non-Members $10
Event Description:
Global Down Syndrome Foundation Webinar:
How to Practice Gross Motor Skills (from Birth to Walking) & Set your Child up for Successful Learning Experiences
Friday, December 7, 2018
12pm – 1pm MSTGlobal Members – Free
Non-Members – $10This webinar will review how to practice gross motor skills from birth to walking and how to set your child up for successful learning experiences. Find out what families need to know. Key takeaways from this presentation are:
- Goal of physical therapy for the child with Down syndrome and the role of the physical therapist
- What to do during this critical time of development (from birth to walking)
- Discuss the 5 stages of development and the gross motor skills to focus on during each stage; What skills to practice, When to practice them, How to practice them, and Why
Patricia Winders, PT is the Director of Therapies and Senior Physical Therapist at the Anna & John J. Sie Center for Down Syndrome at Children’s Hospital Colorado. Prior to this position, she worked at the Kennedy Krieger Institute Down Syndrome Clinic in Baltimore, Maryland (from 1989-2007). Since 1981, she has specialized in providing physical therapy services to children with Down Syndrome. She is author of the book Gross Motor Skills for Children with Down Syndrome: A Guide for Parents and Professionals (Second Edition), published by Woodbine House (2014). She is a member of the Down Syndrome Medical Interest Group (DSMIG-USA) and also serves on the Professional Advisory Committee of the National Down Syndrome Congress (NDSC).
This important webinar will be held online, and participants will have the opportunity to view the presentation and listen live as the presenters provide key information and answer questions. Please RSVP today. Once you have completed your registration you will receive an email confirmation with the meeting link and audio access information.
Register: https://www.globaldownsyndrome.org/global-webinar-series/#registerNOW
Link: https://www.globaldownsyndrome.org/global-webinar-series/#registerNOW
TGIF Music Jam for Children Through Adults With Special Needs4:30 pm - 5:15 pmTGIF Music Jam for Children Through Adults With Special Needs
Date: 12/07/2018
Beginning Time:4:30 pm
Ending Time:5:15 pm
Location: 200 East Baseline Road, Lafayette
Cost: FREE
Event Description:
Contact Number: 303-665-0599
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- 10Autism Society of Boulder County Youth Advisory Committee6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Autism Society of Boulder County Youth Advisory Committee
Date: 12/10/2018
Beginning Time:6:00 pm
Ending Time:8:00 pm
Location: East Boulder Community Center
Event Description:
Autism Society of Boulder County Youth Advisory Committee
Monday, December 10th @ 6:00PM
East Boulder Community Center
Email Whitney Pinion at education@autismboulder.org
Contact Email: education@autismboulder.org
- 11Exploring Gender Identity Support Group for Youth with Disabilities3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Exploring Gender Identity Support Group for Youth with Disabilities
Date: 12/11/2018
Beginning Time:3:30 pm
Ending Time:5:00 pm
Location: 8778 Arapahoe Rd. Boulder, CO
Cost: FREE
Event Description:
What: Exploring Gender Identity Support Group for Youth with Disabilities
When: Tuesday, December 11th, 3:30-5:00 PM (Second Tuesday of Every Month)
Who: Youth, ages 9-20, who have a disability
Where: Medicine Horse Program, 8778 Arapahoe Rd. Boulder, CO 80303
720-406-7630, MAP and DIRECTIONS
Cost: Free
RSVP Deadline: Monday, December 10th
To Register for this Support Group, please CLICK HERE
If you, a family member or friend are gender non-conforming, transgender or exploring significant gender issues and are disabled, please join us for this exciting opportunity to work with Nyle Biondi MS LMFT and the Medicine Horse Program. This group is open to anyone between the ages of 9 and 20 with a disability and is not exclusive to those on the autism spectrum or people who only use traditional means of communication.
For more information please contact ASBC at info@autismboulder.org or call us at 720-272-8231Contact Number: 720-272-8231
Contact Email: info@autismboulder.org
Autism Society of Boulder County Lafayette Support Group for Adults with ASD6:30 pm - 8:00 pmAutism Society of Boulder County Lafayette Support Group for Adults with ASD
Date: 12/11/2018
Beginning Time:6:30 pm
Ending Time:8:00 pm
Location: 102 E. CLEVELAND ST., (N. Public Road) in Lafayette
Event Description:
What: ASBC's Lafayette Support Group for Adults with ASD
When: Tuesday, December 11th, 6:30-8:00pm
Where: Our location will be at the old Confluence Building where this group used to meet in 2017. The building is now owned by a company called THE EMPOWERMENT CENTER. So we will be back at 102 E. CLEVELAND ST., (N. Public Road) in Lafayette, in the small building as usual.
Why: The purpose of this group is to offer participants an opportunity to discuss topics related to ASD in a safe and understanding environment. This group is not meant to take the place of professional therapy.
RSVP: Please RSVP to moderator: Karlin Bruegel, bruegelka@gmail.com
Details: This group is not meant to take the place of professional therapy, but rather to give participants an opportunity to discuss topics related to ASD in a safe and understanding environment.Contact Email: bruegelka@gmail.com
- 12ACL Annual Winter Party5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
ACL Annual Winter Party
Date: 12/12/2018
Beginning Time:5:30 pm
Ending Time:8:00 pm
Location: 2770 Dagny Way Suite 202, Lafayette, CO
Event Description:
ACL Annual Winter Party
Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at 5:30 PM – 8 PM
2770 Dagny Way Suite 202, Lafayette, CO
Door open 5:30 (members voting then)
Dinner by Live Well, Eat Smart catering at 6 PM
Karaoke after dinner (send us your song choice so it's ready to go!) - 13
- 14CANDO Meeting9:00 am - 12:00 pm
CANDO Meeting
Date: 12/14/2018
Beginning Time:9:00 am
Ending Time:12:00 pm
Location: Anschutz Medical Campus, Ed 2 NORTH 13121 E. 19th Avenue, 1st Floor, Room 1308 Aurora CO 80045 (or webinar)
Event Description:
CANDO Meeting
We invite you to join us for the next CANDO Meeting.
The Collaborative for Autism and Neurodevelopmental Options (CANDO) is an ad-hoc committee of the Colorado Developmental Disabilities Council. This group was created to support the Ten Year Strategic Plan for individuals with autism and neurodevelopmental disabilities.
The meetings are open to anyone interested in attending. You can attend the meetings at the live site or by webinar through your computer.
CLICK HERE to sign-up for a live or webinar seat.
December 14, 2018
9:00 AM - 12:00 PMLink: https://jfkpartners.electricstores.com/JFKPartners/Registration1.asp?NUMBER=287
Colorado Conservatory of Dance Sensory Friendly Nutcracker6:30 pm - 8:30 pmColorado Conservatory of Dance Sensory Friendly Nutcracker
Date: 12/14/2018
Beginning Time:6:30 pm
Ending Time:8:30 pm
Location: 1001 W. 84th Ave, Denver
Cost: $10 for family members and the Guest of Honor is FREE
Event Description:
Contact Number: 303-466-5685
- 15Colorado Ice Wizards Hockey Game and Teddy Bear Toss to Support Imagine!1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Colorado Ice Wizards Hockey Game and Teddy Bear Toss to Support Imagine!
Date: 12/15/2018
Beginning Time:1:00 pm
Ending Time:4:00 pm
Location: YMCA Rink: 2800 Dagny Way, Lafayette, CO
Cost: FREE
Event Description:
Contact Number: 303-499-9366
Contact Email: tmarshall2@comcast.net
- 16Autism Society of Boulder County Longmont Support Group11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Autism Society of Boulder County Longmont Support Group
Date: 12/16/2018
Beginning Time:11:30 am
Ending Time:12:30 pm
Location: 540 Main Street, Longmont, CO
Event Description:
What: ASBC's Longmont Support Group
When: Sunday, December 16th, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Where: The Pumphouse, 540 Main Street, Longmont, CO,MAPS and DIRECTIONS
Why: This support group is a great way to connect with others in the community and to share resources and experiences.
RSVP: Please contact group moderator, Wendy VanKonyenburg, at wvankony@gmail.com to RSVP or to find out more about the group. PLEASE be sure to RSVP to the moderator in case there is a last minute cancellation or change of location. Thank you!Contact Email: wvankony@gmail.com
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- 18Autism Society of Boulder County Creative Girls Teen Group6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Autism Society of Boulder County Creative Girls Teen Group
Date: 12/18/2018
Beginning Time:6:30 pm
Ending Time:8:00 pm
Location: 75 Waneka Parkway, Lafayette, Colorado 80026
Event Description:
What: ASBC's Creative Girls Teen Group (for girls ages 13-18 years old)
When: Tuesday, December 18th - Meets 3rd Tuesday of the month, 6:30-8pm
Where: Confluence SBC - A Small Business Collective
75 Waneka Parkway, Lafayette, Colorado 80026, Map and Directions
Why: This group is a safe, non-judgmental environment for practicing social skills while engaged in the creative pursuits of your choice. Your group leaders, will be bringing their own projects to work on themselves. They are both interested in fiber arts such as spinning yarn, knitting, crocheting, embroidery and other activities such as origami, sewing, and visual arts. Nisa also enjoys tile mosaics. Bring your own projects. Nisa is an occupational therapist specializing in children and adults with developmental differences. Katie is a tailor who grew up in Boulder, attending Summit Charter School and Fairview High School
RSVP: Please RSVP to moderator Nisa Libbey at 720-308-2565.Contact Number: 720-308-2565
- 19Sensory Friendly Showing of The Polar Express 2D6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Sensory Friendly Showing of The Polar Express 2D
Date: 12/19/2018
Beginning Time:6:00 pm
Ending Time:8:00 pm
Location: Denver Museum of Nature and Science
Event Description:
Sensory Friendly Showing of “The Polar Express 2D”
Wednesday
December 19
6:00 P.M. to 8:00 p.m.
The Denver Museum of Nature & Science will host a sensory-friendly, 2D IMAX screening of the animated movie, The Polar Express. Throughout the film, the lights in the theater will not be completely turned off but will remain on at a low level, and the audio will be reduced. This special screening is open to families with members on the autism spectrum or with other sensory-processing sensitivities. The film is the classic tale of a young boy who journeys to the North Pole on Christmas Eve on a magical train. This specially adjusted viewing environment is being created in consultation with the Autism Society of Colorado. Doors open at 6:00 p.m., show begins at 6:30 p.m.
https://secure1.dmns.org/sensory-friendly-the-polar-express-2d
Link: https://secure1.dmns.org/sensory-friendly-the-polar-express-2d
Autism Society of Boulder County Boulder Wednesday Evening Support Group6:30 pm - 8:00 pmAutism Society of Boulder County Boulder Wednesday Evening Support Group
Date: 12/19/2018
Beginning Time:6:30 pm
Ending Time:8:00 pm
Location: 2630 Baseline Rd, Boulder, CO
Event Description:
What: ASBC's Boulder Wednesday Evening Support Group
When: Wednesday, December 19th, 6:30pm
Where: The Taj Restaurant, 2630 Baseline Rd, Boulder, CO 80305
Why: The focus of this group will be for parents of children who are preschool through high school age.
RSVP: Please RSVP to Moderator: Jessica Clarke at jessicamclarke.1@gmail.com or 720-238-1315Contact Number: 720-238-1315
Contact Email: jessicamclarke.1@gmail.com
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Autism Society of Boulder County Boulder Thursday Evening Support Group
Date: 12/20/2018
Beginning Time:6:30 pm
Ending Time:8:00 pm
Location: 2630 Baseline Rd, Boulder, CO 80305
Event Description:
What: ASBC's Boulder Thursday Evening Support Group
When: Thursday, December 20th, 6:30pm
Where: The Taj Restaurant, 2630 Baseline Rd, Boulder, CO 80305
Why: The focus of this group will be for parents of children who are preschool through high school age.
RSVP: Please RSVP to Moderator: Steph Fairbanks at stephanie.fairbanks@gmail.com or 720-550-2968Contact Number: 720-550-2968
Contact Email: stephanie.fairbanks@gmail.com
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- 26ASBC Support Group for Parents of Adults on the Spectrum12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
ASBC Support Group for Parents of Adults on the Spectrum
Date: 12/26/2018
Beginning Time:12:30 pm
Ending Time:1:30 pm
Location: 75 Waneka Parkway, Lafayette
Event Description:
What: ASBC's Support Group for Parents of Adults on the Spectrum
When: Wednesday,December 26th, 12:30-1:30 pm
Where: Confluence SBC - A Small Business Collective
75 Waneka Parkway, Lafayette, Colorado 80026, Map and Directions
Why: Support group for parents who have adult children with ASD. Group meets the fourth Wednesday of each month. For more information, please contact moderator.
RSVP: Please RSVP to Moderator: Nisa Libbey, (720) 308-2565Contact Number: (720) 308-2565
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- 29Free Holiday Skate for People With Special Needs1:45 pm - 2:45 pm
Free Holiday Skate for People With Special Needs
Date: 12/29/2018
Beginning Time:1:45 pm
Ending Time:2:45 pm
Location: 2800 Dagny Way, Lafayette, CO
Cost: FREE
Event Description:
Contact Number: 303-499-9366
Contact Email: tmarshall2@comcast.net
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