Join us for Month of FREE family/children oriented activities
All activities will be led by professionals who have experience working with special needs children and their families. Autism Awareness month offers opportunities for children and families to learn and grow together, and encourages social interaction for children, as well as networking for parents.
All activities will be held at Schafer School of Gymnastics in Lawrenceville and are free.
Please RSVP for any activity that you would like to attend.
Upcoming Event Schedule 2010Friday April 23, 7:30pm
Therapeutic Movement
Presented by Karissa McHugh, MS, OTR/L. She will use Sensory Integration techniques to help children use gymnastics movement to improve a variety of developmental domains. Participants will be able to practice with their child in the gym, as well as adapt the movements for home.
Sunday April 25 1:00-2:30pm
Family Day of Play
Families are invited to come and experience movement and play at Schafer Gymnastics, led by instructors.
Sasha Martone is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and she will discussing IEP and Child Study Team related issues and strategies with parents while children play. She will also be answering questions from parents.
Friday April 30, 6:00-7:00pm
Friday Night Jump & Play
Join us for this parent-supervised playtime, using our unique facility. An instructor will be available.
Past EventsSunday April 11, 12:00pm & 1:15pm
Yoga for Families Touched by Autism
Children on the spectrum, siblings, and parents gather together to playfully breathe, move, and relax their way to greater calm and joy, body, mind, and spirit. The stress of daily life melts away and the possibility is ripe for each individual to connect with and experience their Infinite Self! Every member of the family is nurtured, celebrated for their uniqueness, and valued for their contribution to The Infinite (Family) Unit (TM).
Tuesday April 13 7:00pm & 7:20pm
Action Karate Class
Children will learn basic karate moves to help improve coordination and focus. Each class is 15 minutes.
Sunday April 18 1:00-3:00pm
Parents' Afternoon Out
Children will do gymnastics, jump on the trampoline, swing in the pit and play games while Parents get an afternoon off!