Dr. Ganz, has been working with Ms. Olga and One for Autism, since September- She has been a great addition to our organization- Dr. Ganz, is full of ideas, suggestions, research, and most of all enjoys working with the children. Thank you, for your Help! To learn more about Dr, Ganz, visit our website www.oneforautism.com
Handwriting Without Tears- Writing Program
On November 2nd, Ms. Olga completed the first phase of Certification Level I- Since we have implemented the program at our clinics the children, youths, and adults, have certainty enjoyed it and progress has shown in their work! - Ms. olga will be the first certified level one specialist in the San Antonio area, as soon as she completes the certification process- Way to go Ms. Olga!!!!!
Thank You
Mrs. Giorgi On taking on all the scholastic orders- The more we order , the more materials, we can get for the classrooms.
VB-MAPP
(Verbal Behavior- Milestones- Assessment Placement Program) by Dr. Sunburg
On October 24th-25th - Ms. Olga, Ms. Lisa, and Ms. Kim attended the workshop in Dallas, TX- They will be looking at and making changes toward a good assessment tool for programming
Executive Director’s Availability
Due to the expansion of One for Autism, and the opening of the adult and youth center. Ms. olga has scheduled times at the Huebner and Lullwood location, they are as follows:
Monday and Wednesday @ Lullwood (Youth&Adult)
Tuesday and Thursday @ Huebner
Friday as needed in locations-
Ms. Lisa Jimenez, B.A., Assistant Director and Mr. Daniel, B.A., Supervisor of Theraputic Services, and Ms. Kim, B.S. Assistant Director Youth and Adult Center are also available for consult. If you need to schedule an appointment at a different time with the executive director, please relate to front desk and accommodations can be made.
Parent Conferences
If your child is at our day programs, I hope you have or will enjoy your first parent conference in our new viewing conference room. We are planning great opportunities to help in the parent training component - If you have any suggestions or ideas, please voice them to Ms. Lisa or Mr. Daniel, and Ms. Kim, so we can better serve you and your child!
University of Incarnate Word Doctoral Pharmacy Students
We would like to thank Dr. Carmita A. Coleman Mills (Jonathan‘s Mom), for setting up the Pharmacy students to come and work with the children at the day programs to make holiday art projects. The students will be helping for two weeks at both locations - THANK YOU!!!!!!!
Trainings
We are planning two upcoming trainings on Monday, November, 19th @ 6:30p.m. will be the Handwriting Without Tears training and Saturday, December, 1st @ 9:00 will be the Discrete Trial Training; they are both a part of your parent training component- Attendance is mandatory for the parents of the children enrolled at our day treatment programs.
PRE-Xmas Toy Demos with Discovery Toys
As you all know, during the children’s therapy session we have been using discovery toys and have found them to be be very helpful across the different levels of learning. We are going to have a toy demonstration, so you can come and ask questions to and see if a particular toy may be beneficial for your child. You will be able to purchase toys before Christmas. The therapist will be on hand to answer any questions. Saturday, December 1st @ 10:00 a.m. -at Huebner Location
BABY NEWS
Congratulations !!!
Ms. Marcy and Omar- Its a BOY! (due in March )
Mr. Adrian and Stacy -Its a boy!- (due this November)
Lorene and Andre- Its a Girl! (JULIA) - (Due in November )
Awareness
The kindergarten soccer team from Our Lady of the Atonement Academy has worn the One for Autism shirts for three games. If you are not familiar with the shirts they have autism facts and information about our center. Thank you for the support and increasing the awareness! Go Crusaders!!!!
One for Autism Inc.
Presents
The AUsome Social Skills Group
Under the direction of Ms. Kim and Ms. Olga - The program is designed for the youth ,10-15 years old, needing help in social skills. It meets Saturday's from 9:00-noon- at Lullwood. If you would like further information about the program please contact Ms. Kim.
We are looking at opening another group for the Huebner location on Saturdays, ages 5-9 years old. We will keep you posted on the details.
Autism Resource Fair
sponsored by the Autism Society of San Antonio, November 17th @ 10:00-12:00
Shepered of the Hills
Summer Camps
We are planning some great summer programs for the children to include handwriting, motor, academic, RDI, and much more! The finalized dates and times will be out in February 2008- We will keep you posted!
SUGGESTED BOOKS FOR THE SEASON
Area of Interest: Social Skills
-“The social skills picture book- Teaching play,emotion,and communication to children with autism “ by Jed Baker, PhD.
- “The social skills Picture Book for high school and beyond”
by: Jed Baker PhD.
You can order online : http://www.difflearn.com
A Parent’s Perspective
by Kim Reince
Hello Parents, I am Kim Reince, the assistant director at One for Autism Youth and Adult Treatment Center. I have a 6 year old kiddo on the spectrum and just wanted to let you know about a great opportunity. Check out the University of Texas Autism Project. They have a family play day that is amazing. It’s workshop that guides us toward engaging in meaningful play activities with our kids. The games are proudfuly simple, fun, and focus on specified sensory systems. Our family loved the workshop, hopefully you will too! http://www.edb.utexas.edu/utap/smi/
