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Bringing families, volunteers and professionals together to address the challenges of autism and to promote awareness of autism spectrum disorders
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02.09.2012
Family Support Meeting
02.21.2012
Welcome Reception
02.23.2012
Outreach Series
02.26.2012
Ice Skating Event
03.24.2012
Resource Fair
03.28.2012
Disability Awareness Fair



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Services

Family Support
Training
Recreation

  • Services
  • Resources
  • Staff

ABA - Applied Behavior Analysis
  • Assistance to parents to develop and implement home programs
  • Training for families, volunteers and school personnel
Adults with Asperger's Syndrome Support Group
  • Ongoing meetings
Behavior Consultation
  • Functional behavior assessments
  • Development of intervention strategies
  • Training for parents and professionals
  • Educational programming and development and IEP support
  • Daily living skill training (toileting, eating new foods, hand washing, etc.)
  • Assistance with sensory over-stimulation and challenges
Family Support Group
  • Speakers, training and networking
  • Monthly meetings
Girls Only Group
  • Social group for middle school and teen girls
P.L.A.Y. Project - Greenspan/Floortime Approach
  • Training for families, volunteers and school personnel
  • Individual therapy
Recreation Services
  • Broad range of activities including art, fitness, leisure skills and hobbies
  • Access to community recreation programs
Sibling Support
  • SuperSibs Program - 1:1 support for siblings with college student volunteer
  • SibShops - Saturday workshops
Social Skills Enhancement
  • Classes for school-age children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Social coaching for teens and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Teen Group
  • Recreation and Social Club

Community Training and Autism Awareness Programs
  • Center staff are available to conduct trainings for schools, churches, community services personnel and others on request
Parent Mentor Program
  • Link to parents who will offer support and direction
Resource Directory
  • Complete directory of resources, websites, support groups and professionals who have interest and expertise in autism
Resource Library
  • Available to families, professionals and students
  • Printed and video materials on topics related to Autism Spectrum Disorder and other disabilities
Toy Lending Library
  • Available to families and professionals
  • Specially adapted and educational toys suited for children with special needs

Dan Ryan, MA
Director


Kristin Wier, MA, BCBA (National Board Certified Behavior Analyst)
Nikki Hoffmeister
, MA, BCBA
Behavior Consultant
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Jane Schmidt, OTR
Diane Stacker, OTR
Wendi Buckley, OTR
Building Blocks P.L.A.Y. Project Therapists

Leanne Suarez
Resource Specialist/Parent Liaison (hablemos Espanol)

 

Ansari Center for Autism
2505 E. Jefferson Blvd. • South Bend, IN 46615
(574) 289-4831

autismcenter@logancenter.org