This story stars Elmo, Abby, and their friend Julia, who has autism. Together, the three pals have a delightful playdate. Click the picture or click here for a link to the read-aloud storybook.
Boise AdVenture Program
Stay warm and active this fall with AdVenture. View the November & December 2015 AdVenture Newsletter which highlights adaptive recreation programs offered by Boise Parks & Recreation. To sign up for programs please visit Fort Boise Community Center (700 Robbins Rd. Boise), call 208-608-7680 or register online.
Boise Parks & Recreation's Adaptive Recreation program provides a wide range of recreational, social and educational programs for youth and adults with disabilities.
Click here for the November and December activities and newsletter
Autism Inclusion Through Music (AIM)
Canyon West Guitars is proud to be the home of an effort called the "AIM Project", designed to teach music to young people on the autistic spectrum. They believe that ASD-affected youth have so much to offer our world, and want to give back by providing lessons and opportunities to play in settings with peers. Working hand-in-hand with local developmental agencies, they intend to provide a place where young people can thrive through musical instruction, performance, and interaction.
Donations to help fund this project are welcome, and all such gifts are tax-deductible! Your questions or comments are also invited - just contact them for details, and be sure to like The AIM Project on Facebook!
iCan Bike Volunteers Needed
The Treasure Valley iCan Bike Camp will be held June 15-19th at the Homecourt YMCA in Meridian, Idaho. Volunteers are needed to be spotters and help individuals with disabilities learn how to ride a conventional bike using a specialized instructional program
Read moreIdaho Partners in Policymaking
The Idaho Council on Developmental Disabilities is recruiting for the next class of Partners in Policymaking (PIP). PIP is a leadership development training program that will be taking place in Boise starting this Sept. 2015. The goal of Partners is to develop productive partnerships between people who need and use services and those in a position to make policy and law.
Click here for more info
Read moreAutism & Wandering
This is a great blog post from TheAutismSite.com
Wandering is common among toddlers and is often short-lived — however, with children and adults with autism, the behavior can continue for years, with nearly fifty percent of all children with autism engaging in the behavior.
Individuals on the spectrum often have difficulties with communication and safety awareness, which can lead to a tendency to leave a safe area or a guardian’s care. Unfortunately, wandering can result in a number of dangers, including traffic injuries and (most commonly) accidental drowning.
Learn more about wandering behavior, and what you can do to help a misplaced child or adult on the spectrum in this video.