Summer Camp: Late Talkers, Children with Autism (Ages 2-5) June 3-27, 2024

Summer Camp for Late Talkers and Children with Autism or Suspected Autism (Ages 2-5)

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Join us for a fantastic four-day (Monday- Thursday) Summer Camp dedicated to children age 2-5 who are late talkers and children with autism or those showing suspected signs of autism. Camp is for 4 weeks with the option to attend weekly or your child can attend the entire camp. Each week will have a different theme. Let's come together for a fun and engaging experience designed to support and empower these incredible kids! Embrace new activities, make new friends, and create lasting memories.

Week 1 is from June 3 to June 6, 2024.

WEEK 1's Theme: SOCIAL SKILLS!

Each day we will target a different aspect of social skills, such as greeting and requesting, sharing and taking turns, following directions, and emotions. Social skills are crucial for toddlers to learn as they form the foundation for successful interactions and relationships throughout their lives.

Week 2 is from June 10 to June 13, 2024

WEEK 2's Theme: FOOD!

Each day we will target a different food group, such as fruits, vegetables, desserts, and of course pizza!

Each day we will target a different food group, such as fruits, vegetables, desserts, and pizza of course! This week's theme presents a unique opportunity for these children to explore, engage with, and gradually desensitize to various foods in a supportive and non-threatening environment as well as learning food vocabulary and how to request foods.

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Week 3 is from June 17 to June 20, 2024

WEEK 3's Theme: ANIMALS!

Each day we will target a different set of animals, such as pet/farm, sea animals, zoo animals, and of course insects.

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Each day we will target a different animal group, such as pet/farm, sea animals, zoo animals, and insects of course! This week's theme presents a unique opportunity for these children to explore, themed animal activities which can have a positive impact on language acquisition and communication skills.

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Week 4 is from June 24 to June 27, 2024

WEEK 4's Theme: TRANSPORTATION!

Each day we will target a different transportation group, such as water, land, air, and emergency vehicles. This week's theme presents an exciting opportunity for these children to explore, themed transportation activities which can have a positive impact on language acquisition and communication skills and more! We may even have a few special uniformed visitors this week!

Our goal is to expose the children to many different things in a language-enriched playful, therapeutic environment!

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The camp will also feature our Play It Super Safe Program! The Play It Super Safe program, www.abygtherapy.com/autism, is a service offered through our speech therapy clinic. It is a comprehensive initiative designed to support children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD)and children with decreased auditory, speech, and language skills in general. This program works well in various social and recreational settings. It focuses on helping the child inclusively respond to their environment helping them thrive, learn, and interact comfortably with their peers. It is a musical intervention that the campers will benefit from simply by listening to the therapeutic music. For a detailed description of the program, visit: www.abygtherapy.com/autism.

Implemented within our summer camp, the Play It Super Safe program will involve several key components:

1. Specialized Intervention: On top of speech, language, and fine motor intervention, campers will also participate in a musical intervention evidenced to help with regulation of the central nervous system in turn helping with speech and language skills and much more!
2. Specialized Training: Camp staff are certified speech-language pathologists or occupational therapists with experience and training to understand the unique needs of children who are late talkers and/or children with ASD.
3. Structured Activities: The program will offer a variety of structured activities designed to promote social interaction, communication skills, and sensory exploration. These activities will be carefully planned to accommodate the diverse interests and abilities of all campers.
4. Visual Supports and Schedules: Visual supports such as visual schedules, picture cards, and social stories will be used to help children navigate daily camp routines and activities, reducing anxiety and promoting independence.
5. Positive Reinforcement and Encouragement: Camp counselors will use positive reinforcement and encouragement to motivate children, building their confidence and self-esteem throughout the camp experience.
6. Community Support: Selected community leaders will visit with the children based on the week's theme to allow real-life learning and exposure.
7. Collaboration with Parents/Guardians: Open communication and collaboration with parents/guardians will be emphasized to ensure continuity of support between home and camp. Feedback will be solicited and incorporated to continually improve the program.

Overall, the Play It Super Safe program aims to create a safe, welcoming, and supportive environment where children who are late talkers and children with ASD can participate fully in the summer camp experience, build friendships, and create lasting memories.

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