Community Events For Autism Awareness Month

Community Events in Honor of Autism Awareness Month 4/26/18 CARD Spring Training Series: Neuropsychology of Autism Spectrum Disorders 6PM-8PM Neuropsychology is the study of how the brain relates to the behavior we observe and it offers a framework for understanding and intervening for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). This training is also offered on 5/3, 5/10,
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Special Easter Bunny Visits

Children with special needs and their families are invited to a private photo session with the Easter Bunny. Each session provides extra care to support the sensory, physical and other developmental needs of children. Photo packages are available for purchase. Make sure to reserve a complimentary ticket on www. eventbrite.com Sunday March 18, 2018 9:30-10:30
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New Program for Autism Families and Seniors!

  New life-saving program now available for autism families, seniors! Partnering with the Schenectady Police Department, we can now provide a mechanism for the safe return home of people who may have trouble communicating with law enforcement and first responders. This year we successfully launched the life-saving ‘Take Me Home’ program that is now available
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Halloween Trick or Treat Idea

Hosted By: Crossgates Mall When: Tuesday, Oct 31, 2017 – 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM Where: Crossgates Mall, One Crossgates Mall Road, Albany, NY 12203 Phone: 518.869.3522 Trick-or-Treat at the Mall It’s the most spook-tacular time of the year with all the thrills, chills, and fright-filled fun with B95.5’s Mall-O-Ween presented by Fidelis Care at
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Visit A Fire House

Fire Prevention Week is from October 8 to 14, 2017. This year’s theme is “Every Second Counts: Plan 2 Ways Out!”.  In support of Fire Prevention Week, Fire Departments in our area are opening their doors to families in the community for fun kid activities, demonstrations and tours. Please contact fire departments directly to confirm
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Sensory Sundays at Chuck E. Cheese’s!

We’ll now be open from 9:00am-11:00am on the first Sunday* of every month, specifically for children with autism and other special needs. • Reduced lighting and noise • Food and games offered • Trained and caring staff * January 8, February 5, March 5, April 2, May 7, etc.
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ECEC in the News!

On January 13, 2017 a Stewarts opened across the street from the Schenectady site. Rachelle graciously received a check of $1000 for ECEC.   Members of the RPI Hockey team took time out of their busy schedule to volunteer on Thursday January 12, 2017 at the Early Childhood Education Center’s Troy Site. Head coach Seth
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Kids Ice Skate For FREE!

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Sensory Story Time

First Saturday of every month  2-3:30 p.m. Pine Hills Branch  517 Western Avenue, Albany
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Pumpkin Fun!

Fall is here…. Time to pick pumpkins! Kids love to pick out their “special” pumpkin and help to carve them for Halloween. Please visit: http://schenectady.macaronikid.com/article/1335194/pumpkin-picking-2016 to view a list of pumpkin patches in our area. Other fun things to do at the pumpkin patches are highlighted .
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Fall Fun

As we enter the Fall season, our area is filled with fun activities to do with kids. Visit http://www.albany.com/fall/apple-orchards.cfm for a list of apple orchards in the Capital Region. Most orchards offer not only apple picking, but in season produce, apple cider, pumpkin patches, corn mazes, petting zoos and yummy cider donuts.
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SenseAble Science

SenseAble Science is a sensory friendly science center experience for those with autism and other sensory needs. SenseAble science is a special time for visitors with sensory needs to experience the museum with their families. Guests can enjoy miSci’s interactive exhibits, quiet space and a special “We Choose Space” planetarium show at 11:00. The next
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Sensory Friendly Films

The Regal Entertainment Group features “My Way Matinees”. They are sensory friendly films with the sound turned down and the lights turned up. This provides viewers with sensory issues a way to go to the movies and enjoy themselves. People are encouraged to cry, sing, dance and just generally be themselves.  Regal Colonie Center, Albany,
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