| CAMP AKEELA |
| A co-ed, overnight sleepaway camp. Within a well-rounded, traditional camp program, Akeela is a small, supportive community that helps campers improve their social skills.
Akeela campers thrive in a world in which they are surrounded by peers with similar experiences and a staff who understands and embraces them. Not only do they have the time of their lives at camp, but they return home with skills and a newfound self-confidence that they carry with them throughout the year. |
| Debbie & Eric Sasson, Directors |
| 1 Thoreau Way |
| Thetford, VT 05075 |
| 866-680-4744 |
| www.campakeela.com (fax) |
| debbie@campakeela.com |
| eric@campakeela.com |
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| FaceSay™ - Social Skills Games that Work! |
| FaceSay™ software is the only technology intervention shown to improve
the social interactions of students with autism on the playground,
where it counts. In an RCT at UAB (Hopkins, N=49, submitted), in
blinded observations, the FaceSay groups initiated more interactions
with their peers, made more eye contact, and exhibited fewer negative
behaviors. Significant improvements were also found in emotion
recognition and face recognition measures. Start your FaceSay free
trial. See for yourself. |
| Casey Wimsatt |
| 882 pine Ave. |
| San Jose, CA 95125 |
| 408-834-4460 |
| www.FaceSay.com |
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| Talisman Programs, Southeast Journeys |
| Talisman Programs offer diverse summer camps for young people ages 8 to 21who have learning disabilities, Attention Deficit Disorder/Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Asperger's Syndrome, and high-functioning autism. Accredited by the American Camp Association, Talisman has been offering unique summer camp experiences full of fun, adventure, and exciting educational opportunities for special-needs youth since 1980. In addition to our unique and innovative summer camp opportunities, we also offer year round academic programs. Our specialized schools are geared to help students ages 13 - 17 who have been diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome, high-functioning autism, and similar autism spectrum disorders. Many of our students begin struggling with friendships in middle and high school. We work to increase their confidence and self-esteem while providing a nurturing and safe environment in which they can learn social skills. |
| Laura Centers |
| Zirconia, NC |
| 888-I-LUV-CAMP |
| 888.458.8226 ext.1 |
| lcenters@talismancamps.com |
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| Excursion to England for Teens & Young Adults with ASD's |
| A summer program in England specifically designed for young people with ASD. Limited to 15 participants and staffed by Jill Hudson (biography attached) , two post-doctoral students and a social worker on the faculty of Childrens Hospital Los Angeles, and a leader from Putney Student Travel. |
| Beverly Daley, Ph.D. |
| Children's Hospital LA |
| 323.361.2490 |
| http://www.chla.org/site/?c=ipINKTOAJsG&b=3764353 |
| bdaley@chla.usc.edu |
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| College Preparatory Institute, by College Living Experience |
| CPI is an intensive introduction to college for two weeks during the summer prior to full time college participation or for students who struggled previously in higher education. |
| (800) 486-5058 |
| www.ExperienceCLE.com |
| info@ExperienceCLE.com |
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| Council For Jews With Special Needs |
| Serving children & young adults who have disabling conditions |
| 12701 N. Scottsdale Rd. |
| Suite 205 |
| Scottsdale, AZ 85254-5453 |
| 480-629-5343 |
| 480-629-5365 |
| info@cjsn.org |
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| College Living Experience |
| College Living Experience
A post-secondary program established in 1989 for students who require additional support with academics, social, vocational and independent living skills. Serving students in five locations
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| (800) 486-5058 |
| www.ExperienceCLE.com |
| info@ExperienceCLE.com |
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| Special Needs Alliance |
| special ed. and DD lawyers |
| 6341 E. Brian Kent Dr. |
| Tucson, AZ 85710 |
| 520-546-1005 |
| 877-572-8472 |
| www.specialneedsalliance.com |
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| College Preparatory Institute, by College Living Experience |
| CPI is an intensive introduction to college for two weeks during the summer prior to full time college participation or for students who struggled previously in higher education. |
| (800) 486-5058 |
| www.ExperienceCLE.com |
| info@ExperienceCLE.com |
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