# 'Agricultural specialisterne': rural employment revolution for those with Autism **URL:** \ **Category:** Lounge\ **Created:** [June 5, 2011, 5:40am UTC](https://pheromonetalk.com/t/agricultural-specialisterne-rural-employment-revolution-for-those-with-autism/50615 "2011-06-05T05:40:07Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 75
**Author:** ![Visionary7903](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/45deac/32.png) [@Visionary7903](https://pheromonetalk.com/u/Visionary7903)\ **Post date:** [October 5, 2018, 6:22am UTC](https://pheromonetalk.com/t/agricultural-specialisterne-rural-employment-revolution-for-those-with-autism/50615/1482 "2018-10-05T06:22:09Z")
Hi Mr Scrunge I appreciate the response and will keep your opinion in mind when posting 🙂 The subject of recent posts has mainly been on Autism-related events and organisations in the state of Ohio. To the southwest, _All About Autism_ is a Kansas City, Missouri-based nonprofit whose mission is to improve the lives of those individuals, including children affected by an Autism Spectrum Disorder. This organization offers hope… > [@](#): > > Challenge Air provides a once-in-a-lifetime experience to kids with special needs [from the age of 7] through the gift of co-piloting an aircraft. This experience is offered at no cost to the kids and their families. > > Please join us for a Fly Day at Charles B Wheeler Airport on Saturday, > …We look forward to seeing you there! > All About Autism will have a sensory friendly area. Here is a link to a video from the above mentioned event held at the Charles B. Wheeler Airport in Kansas City, Missouri from about a month ago: > **[Video](https://www.facebook.com/AllAboutAutism.org/videos/287986005347959/)** (source: [Challenge Air - Kansas City Fly Day - All About Autism](http://allaboutautism.org/events/challenge-air-kansas-city-fly-day-2/)) ---
**Author:** ![Visionary7903](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/45deac/32.png) [@Visionary7903](https://pheromonetalk.com/u/Visionary7903)\ **Post date:** [October 6, 2018, 9:13am UTC](https://pheromonetalk.com/t/agricultural-specialisterne-rural-employment-revolution-for-those-with-autism/50615/1483 "2018-10-06T09:13:22Z")
Hi Mr Scrunge I appreciate the response and will keep your opinion in mind when posting 🙂 The subject of recent posts has mainly been on Autism-related events and organisations in the state of Ohio. To the southeast, _Behavioral Family Solutions, LLC._ is a Miami, Florida-based private agency with experience in providing the highest quality therapeutic services to children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. The private agency hosts a booth at the annual Miami walk for _Autism Speaks_, North Ameria’s leading Autism science and advocacy nonprofit organisation… > [@](#): > > The Autism Speaks walk will be held at the Doral Central Park on April 10 as part of Autism Awareness Month. > > …Autism Speaks bring optimism to the families that have members with autism. > > “I think it’s a very positive thing. It has been a great cause,” said Gaby Lopez, 20, who has a younger brother …with autism. > > …Her father is a walk committee member and a co-chair for Autism Speaks. > > “I think the positive effect is that we’ve been able to raise a lot of money just to fund more research about autism,” Gaby Lopez said. “If it wasn’t for Autism Speaks, we wouldn’t have the resources to help with this challenge that these children face.” > > Doral Councilwoman Sandra Ruiz is very involved with Autism Speaks and was named Autism Champion, an honorary position given by the organization for this year’s walk. > > Ruiz states that it’s important to bring awareness about autism. > > “What it means to the city of Doral is the opportunity to co-sponsor and bring awareness of autism to the community,” Ruiz said. “It’s an opportunity for others to join both have been impacted and individuals to support and to tell these families that they are not alone.” > > “By raising awareness, it takes the shame out of the shadow,” added Evan Owen, communications and protocol manager for the city of Doral. > > The Doral City Council supported the event and, according to Ruiz, is working to making this an annual event in the city of Doral and part of the city budget… Here is a link to a video from this year’s Miami Autism Speaks Walk from about half a year ago: > **[1.4K views · 11 reactions | Behavioral Family Solutions, LLC would like to...](https://www.facebook.com/BehavioralFamilySolutions/videos/825140494358275/)** > > Behavioral Family Solutions, LLC would like to THANK! Autism Speaks Miami for the opportunity to be inspired by the kids and to educate parents about #ABAtherapy and sensory activities. > > Our mission... (source: [https://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/community/miami-dade/doral/article70304807.html](https://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/community/miami-dade/doral/article70304807.html)) ---
**Author:** ![Visionary7903](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/45deac/32.png) [@Visionary7903](https://pheromonetalk.com/u/Visionary7903)\ **Post date:** [October 7, 2018, 5:24am UTC](https://pheromonetalk.com/t/agricultural-specialisterne-rural-employment-revolution-for-those-with-autism/50615/1484 "2018-10-07T05:24:27Z")
Hi Mr Scrunge I appreciate the response and will keep your opinion in mind when posting 🙂 The subject of recent posts has mainly been on Autism-related events and organisations in the state of Ohio. To the east, _Western New York Adaptive Watersports_ is a nonprofit that offers (All adaptive) Scuba Diving, Fishing, Water Ski, and Sailing and we are working on Kayaking including for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders… > [@](#): > > Terri Rozewicz wanted her 14-year-old daughter, Sam, to get out on the lake and get some fresh air. > It was the first time being in a kayak for Sam, who has Asperger’s syndrome, and even the video game enthusiast had to admit in the end it was “pretty fun.” > Taylor Dunford, who is 17 and on the autism spectrum, went kayaking when she was a little girl. So the chance to paddle out in a tandem kayak with her father …seemed to please the teenager. She splashed her hands in the water as soon as she settled into the craft. > > …Sam and the Dunfords were among the half-dozen kayakers who took advantage of 80-degree weather, bright sunshine and a steady breeze to enjoy the water of Green Lake in Orchard Park at Sunday’s …Adaptive Kayaking activity. Western New York Adaptive Water Sports and Orchard Park Recreation helped put on the event. > > Eight volunteers assisted people with [various challenges including] people on the autism spectrum… > > …Sunday’s kayaking was a follow-up to other activities the organization has hosted… The group received a boost from the Niagara Falls National Heritage Area, which provided $10,000 in grants… > > …On Sunday, the volunteers set up along the shore of Green Lake in Yates Park, and kept busy guiding kayakers in and out of the watercraft… (source: [https://buffalonews.com/2017/06/11/adaptive-kayaking-event-lets-everyone-enjoy-water/](https://buffalonews.com/2017/06/11/adaptive-kayaking-event-lets-everyone-enjoy-water/)) ---
**Author:** ![Visionary7903](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/45deac/32.png) [@Visionary7903](https://pheromonetalk.com/u/Visionary7903)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2018, 6:20am UTC](https://pheromonetalk.com/t/agricultural-specialisterne-rural-employment-revolution-for-those-with-autism/50615/1485 "2018-10-08T06:20:05Z")
Hi Mr Scrunge I appreciate the response and will keep your opinion in mind when posting 🙂 The subject of recent posts has mainly been on Autism-related events and organisations in the state of Ohio. To the southeast, _Face Autism, Inc._ is a Tampa Bay area, Florida-based nonprofit committed to providing sensory friendly activities, support groups, referrals for therapeutic services, structured classes and other necessary resources for children with autism. This is in order to significantly improve and maintain a balanced quality of life… > [@](#): > > “Mr. Don” urges two distracted children to dip fingers into the bowl of flour-and-water paste between them. > > “You need to be close to share,” he reminds them. > > They are supposed to be gluing newspaper strips to a balloon held by an adult, but have trouble seeing the point of the task and seem ready to spring away from the table at any moment. So Don Boulanger, a pediatric occupational therapist, gently herds eight young minds and bodies through the challenge of sitting still and making something together. > > “I like how you’re sticking with it,” he says. > > For most children, a lesson in social skills starts with ‘please’ and ‘thank you.’ But for the quiet, watchful [children from the age of 7] who attend this weekly class at Children’s Therapy Associates in Bradenton, it is more about taking turns on an obstacle course, making eye contact when tossing a ball and not shrinking from the touch of papier-mache or another child’s hand. > > The free class is sponsored by Face Autism, and designed for young people who have to put a lot of effort into a simple hello. > > …Colleen Buccieri’s godson Jordan Soriano, 11, a tall and gentle boy who beams throughout the one-hour class, inspired Face Autism. Seeing few resources for parents in this area, she started a tiny but busy collective that offers free screenings for children from 18 months to 4 years, recommends doctors and specialists, and generally helps families affected by autism feel less alone. > > Marina Manjarrez, 8, is on her second journey through the three-month course that her mother Vikki says ‘changed her life.’ > > …“Normally, she would not go into a group situation at all,” Manjarrez says. “Now she’s braver, and trying new things.” > > Manjarrez and Robin Henderson perch on chairs on the play area’s edge, watching their daughters gently pummel each other with big, pink pillows. Because boys are three to four times more likely to be autistic, Henderson says, she was grateful when the girls found each other in class. > > Marina “woke up this morning looking for Alexandra,” says Manjarrez. “Of course, when she sees her she has a hard time saying anything to her.” > > Guiding the children through ever-changing activities, Boulanger and his fellow therapists remind them to say each other’s names, take turns and even hold hands. The way they process sensory information – a loud noise, or the feel of their own clothing – makes that difficult. > > “They need to control everything that’s happening in their world, because they have so much anxiety and uncertainty,” he said. > > But just getting through a craft session without a lot of hand washing can make regular school painful for a child with autism. > > “Most are what we call tactilely defensive,” said Boulanger. “They have a tough time with messy mediums…” Here is a link to a video of the nonprofit’s annual Autism Walk awareness event and fundraiser starting at JD Hammel Park from a couple of weeks ago: > **[11 reactions | And they’re off ... 🚶🏻‍♀️🚶 5th Annual Flip Flop Walk for...](https://www.facebook.com/95094319557/videos/747153288957427/)** > > And they’re off ... 🚶🏻‍♀️🚶 > > 5th Annual Flip Flop Walk for #AutismAwareness Saturday, Sept. 22. > > \#FaceAutism #wewalk #FlipFlopWalk18 (source: [https://www.heraldtribune.com/article/LK/20110717/News/605205708/SH/](https://www.heraldtribune.com/article/LK/20110717/News/605205708/SH/)) ---
**Author:** ![Visionary7903](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/45deac/32.png) [@Visionary7903](https://pheromonetalk.com/u/Visionary7903)\ **Post date:** [October 9, 2018, 6:52am UTC](https://pheromonetalk.com/t/agricultural-specialisterne-rural-employment-revolution-for-those-with-autism/50615/1486 "2018-10-09T06:52:06Z")
Hi Mr Scrunge I appreciate the response and will keep your opinion in mind when posting 🙂 The subject of recent posts has mainly been on Autism-related events and organisations in the state of Ohio. In the Pacific Northwest, the _Spokane Chapter_ of the _Autism Society of Washington_, is a Spokane, Washington-based nonprofit that promotes community access, including for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders… > [@](#): > > Well over 700 people came out to [support three local nonprofits including the Autism Society of Washington, Spokane] – collectively the Steps for Autism Committee. > > What was predicted as a windy, cool, and overcast day turned in to a balmy Spring afternoon, gracing participants with bright sunshine, light breezes, and temperatures in the 60s after 11am. > This year’s event was held at a more central location… The walk route took participants along the north bank of the river, headed east toward the Don Kardong Bridge, where they returned along the south bank to the pedestrian bridge from the Convention Center grounds to the park. > …with multiple re-routes due to the Riverfront redesign project, we were happy to just be able to have the walk happen. > The location was also a great place for our vendors. Booths lined the sunny ‘Marmot Meadow’ right next to the river (with a sturdy fence providing safety) and families were able to watch their children playing Sidewalk Games …while they browsed the services available. > This year’s walk t-shirt was a much bigger hit than expected, and a second order for shirts had to be placed! > …A BIG ‘Thank You!’ to everyone who volunteered, walked and fundraised… Here is a link to a video of the ‘Steps for Autism’ fundraiser from about half a year ago: > **[13 reactions | Join The ISAAC Foundation, Northwest Autism Center, and Autism...](https://www.facebook.com/skilskin/videos/2039682106060963/)** > > Join The ISAAC Foundation, Northwest Autism Center, and Autism Society of Wa Spokane Chapter at the Steps for Autism 2018 event on Saturday, April 21st. (source: [Steps for Autism 2018 | Northwest Autism Center](http://www.nwautism.org/?p=2617)) ---
**Author:** ![Visionary7903](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/45deac/32.png) [@Visionary7903](https://pheromonetalk.com/u/Visionary7903)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2018, 6:15am UTC](https://pheromonetalk.com/t/agricultural-specialisterne-rural-employment-revolution-for-those-with-autism/50615/1487 "2018-10-10T06:15:09Z")
Hi Mr Scrunge I appreciate the response and will keep your opinion in mind when posting 🙂 The subject of recent posts has mainly been on Autism-related events and organisations in the state of Ohio. To the west, the _Autism Society of Southern Arizona_ is a Tucson, Arizona-based nonprofit that tries to improve the lives of ALL Affected by Autism Spectrum Disorders, including children. The nonprofit provides Autism advocacy, programs, education, services and support… > [@](#): > > Grab your favorite pair of jeans and add some bling. Join the Autism Society of Southern Arizona on Sunday, October 23rd as we host our 2nd Annual Jeans & Jewels Gala to help build awareness and raise funds for the vital programs and services we offer throughout the southern Arizona region. Dinner, music, a wine toss, a spectacular silent auction, old fashioned photos, a mechanical bull and many surprises are in store during this dazzling event. > The Autism Society of Southern Arizona’s mission is to Improve the Lives of All Affected by Autism. …In some way we are all affected by autism; your co-worker’s child, a student, your child’s best friend, your employee, a sibling or even your own child – virtually everyone’s life is touched by autism. Be a shining example and make a difference today! Here is a link to a video from the _Autism Society of Southern Arizona_’s ‘Jeans and Jewells’ gala from a couple of years ago: [2K views · 49 shares | Get your tickets today! | Autism Society of Southern Arizona](https://www.facebook.com/Autismsocietyofsouthernarizona/videos/1261008477284986/) (source: [https://www.tucsoncomic-con.com/street-team/jeans-jewels-autism-fundraiser-gala/](https://www.tucsoncomic-con.com/street-team/jeans-jewels-autism-fundraiser-gala/)) ---
**Author:** ![Visionary7903](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/45deac/32.png) [@Visionary7903](https://pheromonetalk.com/u/Visionary7903)\ **Post date:** [October 11, 2018, 6:51am UTC](https://pheromonetalk.com/t/agricultural-specialisterne-rural-employment-revolution-for-those-with-autism/50615/1488 "2018-10-11T06:51:05Z")
Hi Mr Scrunge I appreciate the response and will keep your opinion in mind when posting 🙂 The subject of recent posts has mainly been on Autism-related events and organisations in the state of Ohio. To the south, the _Children’s Oasis Foundation_ is a Galveston County, Texas-based nonprofit that is committed to providing community resources and education to those individuals affected by Autism Spectrum Disorders, including children, and related challenges. The nonprofit provides direct assistance to children with Autism through its Oasis Education Program… Here is a link to a video from the _Children’s Oasis Foundation_ ‘2nd Annual Autism Walk and Celebration’ from about seven months ago: [https://www.facebook.com/childrensoasisfoundation/videos/1692507264151224/](https://www.facebook.com/childrensoasisfoundation/videos/1692507264151224/) (source: [https://www.galvnews.com/faith/article\_ff0a6b95-4c62-528f-9f7e-4c2bb4103708.html](https://www.galvnews.com/faith/article_ff0a6b95-4c62-528f-9f7e-4c2bb4103708.html)) ---
**Author:** ![Visionary7903](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/45deac/32.png) [@Visionary7903](https://pheromonetalk.com/u/Visionary7903)\ **Post date:** [October 13, 2018, 4:06am UTC](https://pheromonetalk.com/t/agricultural-specialisterne-rural-employment-revolution-for-those-with-autism/50615/1489 "2018-10-13T04:06:55Z")
Hi Mr Scrunge I appreciate the response and will keep your opinion in mind when posting 🙂 The subject of recent posts has mainly been on Autism-related events and organisations in the state of Ohio. To the east, _Greystone Programs, Inc._ is a Hopewell Junction, New York-based nonprofit dedicated to supporting individuals living with various challenges, including children with Autism Spectrum Disorders, by enriching lives one person at a time. The nonprofit is dedicated to providing quality supports adhering to the values of Respect, Integrity, Compassion, Honesty and Diversity… > [@](#): > > On this week’s episode of Wake Up with Rhinebeck Bank, meet Stefania Riccitelli and Becky Bova, two Rhinebeck Bank employees who took Greystone Program’s ‘Leap for Autism’ after raising over $1,000 for the organization. > > …they held their Leap for Autism event where participants looked to raise money to help Greystone continually provide life 'enriching programs to those who need it most. > > If a participant raised over $500 they had the option to skydive from an amazing 13,500 feet. Rhinebeck Bank’s brave employees raised the money and took the leap. > > …Produced in partnership with HVNN, Wake up with Rhinebeck Bank is the Hudson Valley’s online TV talk show featuring guests from the local community including …and Rhinebeck Bank employees. > > The show’s objective is to learn about guests personally, as well as their organizations and what they have planned for the future. Here is a link to a video from the nonprofit’s ‘Leap for Autism’ event from about eight months ago: > **[Video](https://www.facebook.com/greystoneprogramsinc/videos/1974958035899016/)** (source: [newyorkgambling.org and hudsonvalleynewsnetwork.com - newyorkgambling.org](https://hudsonvalleynewsnetwork.com/2018/05/14/rhinebeck-bank-employees-take-a-leap-for-autism/)) ---
**Author:** ![Visionary7903](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/45deac/32.png) [@Visionary7903](https://pheromonetalk.com/u/Visionary7903)\ **Post date:** [October 14, 2018, 5:44am UTC](https://pheromonetalk.com/t/agricultural-specialisterne-rural-employment-revolution-for-those-with-autism/50615/1490 "2018-10-14T05:44:18Z")
Hi Mr Scrunge I appreciate the response and will keep your opinion in mind when posting [https://ci4.googleusercontent.com/proxy/cTfgVQOxp4GvgtnMPHIHRsMYWo-PXN5lTkkoYrqdxhgKekQ0XB6SRQDYUqMTmLU3OPsVzqvUtdGmxtNbibJrL6CrBnkEpCvdd-NT=s0-d-e1-ft#:slight\_smile:](https://ci4.googleusercontent.com/proxy/cTfgVQOxp4GvgtnMPHIHRsMYWo-PXN5lTkkoYrqdxhgKekQ0XB6SRQDYUqMTmLU3OPsVzqvUtdGmxtNbibJrL6CrBnkEpCvdd-NT=s0-d-e1-ft#:slight_smile:) The subject of recent posts has mainly been on Autism-related events and organisations in the state of Ohio. To the south, the _Hope Center for Autism_ is a Marlin County, Florida-based nonprofit public charter school for children with Autism and related challenges from pre kindergarten through grade three… > [@](#): > > In honor of World Autism Awareness Day, ground was broken Monday on a new school in Martin County that will serve students on the autism spectrum. > A new campus for the Hope Center for Autism will be constructed in Jensen Beach. > The current school is at capacity and only serves grades Kindergarten through second grade. > Currently, 30 children are on a waiting list to attend the school. > The new building will allow the public charter school to more than double the number of students it serves. > > …Fundraising for the $5 million first building is underway with a planned completion date in two years… Here is a link to a video of the recent _Hope Center for Autism_ ‘Children’s Museum Field Trip’: > **[1.7K views · 73 reactions | We had a great time on our school field trip to...](https://www.facebook.com/TheHopeCenterforAutism/videos/351184962293983/)** > > We had a great time on our school field trip to the Children's Museum today! Here's some highlights from our day. :) (source: [Ground broken on new campus devoted to autism](https://www.wptv.com/news/region-martin-county/jensen-beach/world-autism-awareness-day-ground-broken-on-new-campus-for-hope-center-for-autism)) ---
**Author:** ![Visionary7903](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/45deac/32.png) [@Visionary7903](https://pheromonetalk.com/u/Visionary7903)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2018, 5:14am UTC](https://pheromonetalk.com/t/agricultural-specialisterne-rural-employment-revolution-for-those-with-autism/50615/1491 "2018-10-15T05:14:55Z")
Hi Mr Scrunge I appreciate the response and will keep your opinion in mind when posting 🙂 The subject of recent posts has mainly been on Autism-related events and organisations in the state of Ohio. To the east, _the Jefferson School_, a Frederick County, Maryland-based nonprofit, is a 12-month special education day school and residential school, serving students from the age of 11 with various challenges, including Autism Spectrum Disorders. These students get a specialised educational environment, complete with a therapeutic milieu and recreational and community based activities… > [@](#): > > The 15th annual Cumberland Tri-State Autism Walk at Allegany College of Maryland drew about 1,500 participants and raised almost $8,000 as of Saturday afternoon. > > …Proceeds from the walk go toward the autism program of The Jefferson School at Finan Center – Sheppard Pratt Health System and for autism training. > The Jefferson School is a 12-month general and special education program that provides “compassionate, nurturing learning environments for children with special needs to achieve their academic, social and emotional goals.” > The walk not only raises awareness of autism, but also unites residents and offers support to those dealing with autism. > “It’s just so special to me to watch this community come together,” said [Marcy Hardinger, director and founder of the walk]. “It brings everyone together; where we don’t feel we belong other places because of how difficult our children are,” said Hardinger. “We know we can come here and we are accepted.” > Last year, the walk raised close to $30,000. > > …The kids who benefit from the walk are also appreciative and understand that the walk is for them, said Hardinger. > “These kids that have autism run up and hug me and say thank you, Mrs. Marcy, for having our walk. They get so excited to be here,” said Hardinger. “They know they are welcome, they know they are wanted…” > Hardinger is strictly a volunteer. > > …A committee comprised of 19 people make the walk possible. > “They are absolutely amazing,” said Hardinger of the group. > > …The Jefferson School will hold a community day May 13 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. …There will be horses available. The event is free and open to the public and any money raised will go toward the school and autism training. > Money is being raised for the school and the training program until [the end of the year]… Here is a link to a video of the latest Cumberland Tri-State Autism Walk from about half a year ago: > **[Thank you to everyone for making this our largest crowd in our 16 year...](https://www.facebook.com/MarcyCumberlandAutism/videos/1731928030178783/)** > > Thank you to everyone for making this our largest crowd in our 16 year history!! (source: [Hundreds turn out for Cumberland Autism Walk | Local News | times-news.com](http://www.times-news.com/news/local_news/hundreds-turn-out-for-cumberland-autism-walk/article_89ad6c87-753c-58d9-83c3-e5336158bc12.html)) ---
**Author:** ![Visionary7903](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/45deac/32.png) [@Visionary7903](https://pheromonetalk.com/u/Visionary7903)\ **Post date:** [October 16, 2018, 5:53am UTC](https://pheromonetalk.com/t/agricultural-specialisterne-rural-employment-revolution-for-those-with-autism/50615/1492 "2018-10-16T05:53:17Z")
Hi Mr Scrunge I appreciate the response and will keep your opinion in mind when posting 🙂 The subject of recent posts has mainly been on Autism-related events and organisations in the state of Ohio. To the east, the _Summit Center_ is a Getzville, New York-based nonprofit that helps individuals affected by Autism Spectrum Disorders, incluind children, by providing behavior therapy, Applied Behaviour Analysis, and many other programs and services to help them lead happier, more independent lives. The _Summit Center_’s Autism Walk promotes Autism awareness and acceptance in the Western New York community… > [@](#): > > On Saturday… Summit will hold its 16th Annual Autism Awareness Walk to benefit children with autism and [various other challenges.] Summit’s Autism Awareness Walk draws upwards of 3,500… We hope to continue growing in both raising awareness and funds… > > Proceeds from Summit’s Autism Awareness Walk will provide the dollars needed to meet immediate gaps in our funding for programs and services. A portion of the proceeds will also be directed to the Summit Foundation, Inc. to ensure that we have continuing stability, appropriate capital resources, and the ability to react to changes in funding or regulations that affect finances, long into the future. With every donation, large and small, we are better able to meet the needs of the individuals we serve and their families. > > Register to walk, make a donation, or sponsor the Autism Awareness Walk today! Here is a link to a video from the _Summit Center_’s most recent annual Autism Walk held about half a year ago: [Join us for Four mile or Half a mile walk on Saturday, April 28th | Liberty Cab](https://www.facebook.com/LibertyYellowCab/videos/1774199792639810/) (source: [Events - The Summit Center](https://www.thesummitcenter.org/event/556/)) ---
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Hi Mr Scrunge I appreciate the response and will keep your opinion in mind when posting 🙂 The subject of recent posts has mainly been on Autism-related events and organisations in the American state of Ohio. Across the Atlantic, _Jump Autism Support_ is a Dublin, Ireland-based nonprofit which aims to bring services and educational support to children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. _Jump Autism Support_ aims to give the children a chance to do normal childhood activities that naturally bring on their development in a supervised and appropriate setting… > [@](#): > > To celebrate World Autism Awareness Day next Saturday (April 2), the Gaelic Players Association is supporting the work of _Jump Autism Support_ for 2016. > > …Early intervention is critical for children with autism but is not accessible publicly. _Jump Autism Support_ provides children with a chance to access therapies and activities that were previously unaffordable and impossible to access for many. > > …Speaking about the [Gaelic Players Association’s] support for _Jump Autism Support_], Chief Executive Dessie Farrell commented: "We’re delighted to lend a helping hand to this wonderful initiative in advance of World Autism Awareness Day next Saturday. > …“It is a great opportunity for players to become involved in further activity this year as [Jump Autism Support] continues to grow and expand its services for children with autism.” > _Jump Autism Support_ co-founder Emma Thorpe commented: "We’re absolutely delighted to receive support from …the [Gaelic Players Association] and it was wonderful to have star players visit one of our camps and interact with the children. We do not invest any of our resources into promotion as we believe it is best to put 100 percent of our funding into enriching the lives of the children so it is great to have the [Gaelic Players Association] on board to help raise awareness for what we do. > "_Jump Autism Support_] started with a Summer Camp with close to a 1:1 ratio of qualified staff to children. It was an innovative design which focused on fun child friendly activities with every opportunity taken to expose the children to new experiences like sports and music. We have also run numerous social skills groups with the help of experienced Speech and Language and Play therapists. These groups are very important in developing play and social skills while supported in an understanding environment. > “Our services are constantly oversubscribed so the next step for _Jump Autism Support_] is securing premises of our own – this will allow for more capacity and flexibility in what we provide. Everyone involved in the organisation works in a voluntary capacity supported by a wonderful group of parents who have come together to help and work towards creating better services for their children.” Here is a link to a video of a _Jump Autism Support_ drum circle session from a few years ago: [https://www.facebook.com/JumpAutismSupport/videos/1514728712182429/](https://www.facebook.com/JumpAutismSupport/videos/1514728712182429/) (source: [https://www.gaelicplayers.com/WhatsHappening/Blogs/TabId/156/ArtMID/560/ArticleID/480/GPA-Jumps-to-support-children-with-Autism.aspx](https://www.gaelicplayers.com/WhatsHappening/Blogs/TabId/156/ArtMID/560/ArticleID/480/GPA-Jumps-to-support-children-with-Autism.aspx)) ---
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Hi Mr Scrunge I appreciate the response and will keep your opinion in mind when posting 🙂 The subject of recent posts has mainly been on Autism-related events and organisations in the state of Ohio. To the east, The _New England Center for Children_ is a Southborough, Massachusetts-based nonprofit that transforms the lives of children with Autism through education, research, and technology… > [@](#): > > The Children of Promise Gala, November 18, 2016, highlighted the important work The New England Center for Children provides… > > As part of the program, [The New England Center for Children] honored Walgreens as it’s 2016 Community Autism Champion. > > Currently, [The New England Center for Children] has five students employed in local Walgreens stores. > > Walgreens is an active supporter of employing persons with [various challenges]. > > Using their Project REDI program – Retail Employees with Disabilities Initiative – they ensure success by providing advanced and onsite training. > > [The New England Center for Children] is pleased to honor Walgreens with this important award. Here is a link to a video from the _New England Center for Children_ on the above-mentioned program from a couple of years ago: > **[6.6K views · 120 reactions | At our #ChildrenofPromiseNECC Gala in November,...](https://www.facebook.com/NECCforAutism/videos/1091644260957363/)** > > At our #ChildrenofPromiseNECC Gala in November, we honored Walgreens for their outstanding work with our student employees working in local Walgreens stores. Walgreens' commitment to our students'... (source: [NECC Honors Community Autism Champion – Walgreens | The New England Center for Children](https://www.necc.org/necc-honors-community-autism-champion-walgreens/)) ---
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Hi Mr Scrunge I appreciate the response and will keep your opinion in mind when posting 🙂 The subject of recent posts has mainly been on Autism-related events and organisations in the state of Ohio. _Spectrum on Ice_ is a Las Vegas, Nevada-based nonprofit dedicated to raising awareness, promoting acceptance, and providing opportunities on and off the ice for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. The nonprofit seeks to do this while improving self-esteem, social skills and motor skills, along with promoting awareness and acceptance within the community… > [@](#): > > The challenges start at birth. Challenges with learning, with social skills, communication and health. For children with special needs and their parents, success comes in a variety of forms. > There’s something about a fresh sheet of ice. Clean and smooth. It’s like a new, flat piece of glass. > “It gives her freedom,” said Kenesha Thompson, mother. > A fresh chance to prove everyone wrong. > Six-year-old Zoe Thompson is learning to skate and her mother cannot believe it. Among other things, Zoe has autism. > “A given month, she’s typically sick two weeks out of the month,” Thompson said. “My daughter is non-verbal. So, she doesn’t talk. But when she’s on the ice, it’s like she’s speaking a language and I understand it.” > The translation happens at Sobe Ice Arena every few weeks. > Kerry Quinney makes it happen. In her day job, she teaches special education at a local elementary school. In her spare time, she runs …a program that allows children with autism and [various other challenges] a chance to try something new, to be social, to push their own boundaries and to succeed. > “I want to show that, these kids can do so many things,” Quinney said. “They just have this pre-conceived notion in their minds where, they expect the kids are only capable of so much. We’re hoping to change that.” > “Aubrey has autism,” said Rachel Gwin. > For Rachel Gwin, learning to skate helps her as much as it helps her 5-year-old daughter. > “Some days, when they’re around typical kids, it’s easier to see the things they’re lacking,” she said. “Don’t underestimate these kids, they have a lot more potential than you give them credit for.” > Quinney has run the program for about a year. Recently, it’s become more popular. She buys the ice time and coaches for free. It’s a sign of how much she loves being with these children. > “Well, we could use some sponsorships,” she admits. > But what she really wants is to grow because it’s working. > “This is not something most people expect autistic kids to do and I didn’t either,” she said. > “To take something that’s so extremely difficult for most people and to have the children do this…” Thompson said. “For me, it’s me saying to the world, she can.” > Right now, Quinney is putting together a choreographed winter skate with the children. Here is a link to some photos from _Spectrum on Ice_ events: [https://spectrumonice.com/gallery](https://spectrumonice.com/gallery) (source: [https://www.lasvegasnow.com/news/special-needs-children-defy-obstacles-through-ice-skating/862385003](https://www.lasvegasnow.com/news/special-needs-children-defy-obstacles-through-ice-skating/862385003)) ---
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Hi Mr Scrunge I appreciate the response and will keep your opinion in mind when posting 🙂 The subject of recent posts has mainly been on Autism-related events and organisations in the state of Ohio. To the south, _Action for Autism_ is a Laurel County, Kentucky-based nonprofit that helps individuals, including children, affected by Autism Spectrum Disorders… > [@](#): > > ‘Action for Autism’ donated 15 IPADS to the Special Education Department of the Laurel County Board of Education. Members of the organization recently presented the IPADS along with $500 for the purchase of ITunes Cards to Director of Special Education and Pre-School Jackie Risden-Smith and Superintendent Dr. Doug Bennett > ‘Action for Autism’ organized in March of 2014 to raise awareness and autism acceptance in the community. They sponsored a Walk in April to raise funds for this donation. President Allison Westerfield commented, “We are so thankful for the amount of support shown by the community. The event exceeded all of our expectations.” The group plans to make this an annual event. Westerfield continued, > “We …are devoted to working diligently to ensure that this event continues to be an annual success.”… Here is a link to a video on the annual _Action for Autism_ Walk from about half a year ago: > **[15 reactions · 18 shares | Thank you to everyone at Action for Autism for...](https://www.facebook.com/PerfectViewDroneServices/videos/186259872011173/)** > > Thank you to everyone at Action for Autism for allowing us to film and photograph this wonderful event! (source: [Error: 111217d8-f6d4-42b9-b038-5f15c3eaa711](http://www.laurel.k12.ky.us/districtnewsarticle.aspx?artid=12024#sthash.zACWU6Pd.dpbs)) ---
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Hi Mr Scrunge I appreciate the response and will keep your opinion in mind when posting 🙂 The subject of recent posts has mainly been on Autism-related events and organisations in the American state of Ohio. To the northeast, _Autism Edmonton_ is an Edmonton, Alberta, Canada-based nonprofit that enhances the lives of individuals living with Autism Spectrum Disorders, including children. The nonprofit does this by providing life-long support and creating awareness, acceptance, and opportunities in the Edmonton area community… > [@](#): > > Autism Edmonton’s 9th annual Cycle for Autism was held on Sunday, June 3, 2018… This fun and inclusive event that’s been designed so that people of any age, ability, or mobility, was attended by ~450! > > The Canadian Armed Forces ? 1st Field Ambulance ? were there to show us some of their equipment and mend some teddy bears. What a welcome addition ? we hope they will come back next year! > > Thirteen Alberta sheriffs in training were part of our volunteer squad ? proving invaluable to the day’s success! > > Thank you to all who participated, donated, volunteers or joined us in thoughts to make this day such an enjoyable and successful event! > > …Hope to see you all next year! Here is a link to a feature video from _Autism Edmonton_ from a few years ago: > **[11 reactions · 15 shares | Want to see what we've been up to lately?? We've...](https://www.facebook.com/autismedmonton/videos/1194510553909096/)** > > Want to see what we've been up to lately?? > > We've put together a short video featuring some of the different programs we've been able to establish at Autism Edmonton, as a result of the overwhelming... (source: [Cycle for Autism Edmonton](http://www.cycleforautismedmonton.com/)) ---
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Hi Mr Scrunge I appreciate the response and will keep your opinion in mind when posting 🙂 The subject of recent posts has mainly been on Autism-related events and organisations in the state of Ohio. To the southwest, _Surfing with Nixon for Autism_ is a Maricopa County, Arizona-based nonprofit that gives Autistic children in that area a chance to surf as a form of water therapy. Surfing give these kids sensory input and teaches them to control their bodies in and out of the water at the same time bringing individuals together who are dealing with the same similar experiences… > [@](#): > > [The nonprofit] offers families with autistic children a unique opportunity to experience. > > the fun of the waterpark in a supportive and comfortable atmosphere. > > [One local couple’s] son Nixon is autistic and he LOVES the water. So they started [the nonprofit] to give kids like [him] a chance to enjoy surfing therapy in the wave pool while allowing the whole family to enjoy the full water park experience. > > Surfing spots are reserved and are > already filled for this year… Here is a link to a video from the nonprofit from about a year ago: [2.2K views · 59 reactions | Almost 1 month away. Come out and support Surfing with Nixon! We are hosting 220 kids this year and we can use your donations. Please contact us if you have any donation/raffle items. 💯 percent of the proceeds go towards the event. | Surfing With Nixon](https://www.facebook.com/surfingwithnixon/videos/682089728655176/) (source: [https://kez999.iheart.com/featured/marty-manning/content/2018-08-10-surfing-with-nixon-autistic-kids-go-surfing-at-big-surf/](https://kez999.iheart.com/featured/marty-manning/content/2018-08-10-surfing-with-nixon-autistic-kids-go-surfing-at-big-surf/)) ---
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Hi Mr Scrunge I appreciate the response and will keep your opinion in mind when posting 🙂 The subject of recent posts has mainly been on Autism-related events and organisations in the state of Ohio. To the east, _The Glenholme School_ is a Washington, Connecticut-based nonprofit independent, coeducational, special needs boarding school for young people with various challenges including Autism Spectrum Disorders. The _School_’s learning environment supports and enhances the ability for young people with special needs to succeed… > [@](#): > > It was another outstanding turnout for the Glenholme …Run for Autism. Over 120 enthusiastic runners and walkers gathered on the beautiful autumn morning of November 12th for the fourth annual Glenholme …Run for Autism in …in Washington, Connecticut. The event, which is one of the few canine-friendly courses in the area, was renowned as a triumph for the school. > …The profit, reported to be nearly $3,200 from the event supporst the school’s offering to students through academic innovations and therapeutic program expansion. > The top finisher was Michael Hall of Roxbury with a time of 17:02. Following Michael was Byron Deily, last year’s top finisher, who shaved nearly 2 minutes from his time last with 17:34, and Ben Roberts with a time of 18:06. The top female finisher was Glenholme’s Anna Kallman with a time of 22:29, right behind her was return runner Pam Quist with a time of 23:00, and Jennifer Manware rounded out the top three female finishers with a time of 23:25. > Glenholme extends many thanks to the loyal race sponsors, whom helped ensure the event was a success, including …Washington EMS, Full Circle Promos, …Modern Supply, Scott’s Landscape and Nursery, Marandola Fuel, Fast Track Timing, Washington Supply, and Hoffman Auto Group… Here is a link to a video on the nonprofit’s upcoming ‘Run for Autism’ event: > **[Glenholme 5K Run For Autism Sunday, November 11th, 10 a.m. Steep Rock...](https://www.facebook.com/122782151084033/videos/108496160100231/)** > > Glenholme 5K Run For Autism > Sunday, November 11th, 10 a.m. > Steep Rock Preserve, Tunnel Road, Washington, CT. > http://www.theglenholmeschool.org/2018-run-for-autism/ (source: [The Glenholme School Hosts Annual 5K Run for Autism](https://www.prweb.com/releases/2017/11/prweb14933200.htm)) ---
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Hi Mr Scrunge I appreciate the response and will keep your opinion in mind when posting 🙂 The subject of recent posts has mainly been on Autism-related events and organisations in the American state of Ohio. Across the Atlantic, _Oily Cart_ is a London, United Kingdom-based nonprofit creates multi-sensory and highly interactive productions for the very young, and for young people with various challenges, including children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. By transforming everyday environments into colourful, tactile ‘wonderlands’ the nonprofit invites its audience to join it in a world of the imagination… > [@](#): > > A new theatre production has seen audiences completely immersed in water. > Splish Splash is designed specifically for children with [various challenges including Autism Spectrum Disorders.] [The show] is touring special schools and hospitals. > Two students accompanied by a grown-up each were the first to experience the show at Ysgol Maes y Coed in Neath. > The production is designed stimulate and surprise and the swimming pool gives freedom to children whose movements are restricted. > > Four actors and a musician perform and interact with the children, many of whom need help to move around and communicate. > Anni Dafydd, who plays characters including a mermaid, said the children determine how the show proceeds. > “It’s very interactive. We echo their sounds, it’s very child-led and it’s just a fantastic way of getting a totally different reaction from children,” she said. > "Every child is totally different. Sometimes you get somebody smiling and you can just see the carer with them going: ‘Oh wow, come over here and see them smile,’ because that’s not something that happens very often. > “Or you get a giggle, or even just splashing the water. It’s fantastic to see that development, and actually it’s a fantastic way of showing the carers and the people in the school how to get that reaction again.” > The show has been is travelling to special schools and hospital hydrotherapy pools… > Production company Oily Cart has also developed versions of the show for children …who have autism. > The water is a stage for the performance, but it is also a comfortable space for children to experience the magic of theatre. > Demi was one of the first children to experience the show, and was supported in the water by deputy head teacher Cath Tucker, who could sense her enjoyment. > “We were just totally immersed in the whole experience. The vocalisations that Demi was giving showed she was really excited, as did the arching back that she gave,” Mrs Tucker said. > “The smiles were really beautiful. She had a brilliant time, and really enjoyed it.” > Two by two, the children get to experience the show and its floating instruments, which include a specially designed marimba and drums played by [a] musician… > “We are not therapists, we are theatre people,” Oily Cart founder Tim Webb, who will retire from the company in September, said. > “We make life seem more joyful, more beautiful, more interesting, more funny for a while.”… Here is a link to a video of a recent performance of the immersive, interactive, multi-sensory show, ‘Splish Splash’: [17K views · 375 reactions | Patients and parents were taken on a magical, watery, musical journey in the hospital’s hydrotherapy pool, thanks to a collaboration between GOSH Arts, the Physio Team and theatre company Oily Cart. The immersive, interactive, multi-sensory show ‘Splish Splash’ was created by Oily Cart for the NHS70 celebrations. Children were selected by the Physio Team to come to the intimate performances, which were integrated into the children’s planned hydrotherapy, but were naturally very different to the normal sessions! It’s a great example of how the arts can be used to support clinical care. | Great Ormond Street Hospital and Charity](https://www.facebook.com/GreatOrmondSt/videos/240666026604747/) (source: [Splish Splash: New children's show immerses audience in water](https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-44663114)) ---
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Hi Mr Scrunge I appreciate the response and will keep your opinion in mind when posting 🙂 The subject of recent posts has mainly been on Autism-related events and organisations in the state of Ohio. To the south, _Houston Ballet_ is a Houston, Texas-based nonprofit that has Autism-Friendly performances which are modified for audience members with neurological differences. The nonprofit’s Autism-friendly performances are supported by _Autism Speaks_, North America’s leading Autism science and advocacy organization… Here is a link to _Houston Ballet_’s programs, including for children with Autism, from a couple of weeks ago: > **[Video](https://www.facebook.com/joey.gaona.52/videos/10156965632340815/)** (source: [https://www.houstonballet.org/about/ece/autism-friendly-performances/](https://www.houstonballet.org/about/ece/autism-friendly-performances/)) [Previous page](https://pheromonetalk.com/t/agricultural-specialisterne-rural-employment-revolution-for-those-with-autism/50615.md?page=74) [Next page](https://pheromonetalk.com/t/agricultural-specialisterne-rural-employment-revolution-for-those-with-autism/50615.md?page=76)