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After School Socialization
The After School Socialization Program offers socialization training and daycare for young
people with developmental disabilities in a creative, safe after-school
program throughout the year, and in day camps during school holidays.
Contact the After School Socialization Program
Clients
After School Socialization is an after-school
recreation and community-integration program that provides developmentally
disabled children and young adults, age 5 to 22 years old, the opportunity
to socialize while learning the daily skills needed for future independent
community living. The program’s
focus is on socialization and peer interaction so participants can develop
the skills necessary to transition into integrated community recreation
programs.
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Services
Your child will experience a
variety of social and skill building activities including:
- Adaptive physical education to develop motor skills, coordination,
and cooperative play. Typical recreation activities, sports and games
are modified to enhance participation. Swim and water safety lessons
are held at the Aquatics Services program.
- Adaptive cooking lessons teach food preparation using measurement
utensils and cooking equipment as well as proper clean up and storage
of food stuffs.
- Art sessions encourage creative expression using various materials
including paper, paint, clay, pencils, crayons, chalk, balloons, fabric,
etc.
- Reading sessions provide the opportunity for peers to read to the
group while others listen so they learn both presentation and concentration
skills.
- Sensory activities generate diverse experience with a variety of textures
and smells including play dough, shaving cream, bubbles, etc.
- Community outings are age appropriate and provide opportunities to
generalize trainings to a wide-range of community settings such as restaurants,
stores, movie theaters, museums, libraries, amusement parks, and malls.
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Results
Your child will have the opportunity
to develop and maintain friendships outside their own family, interact
socially with others from all walks of life, and develop the skills needed
for healthy social experiences in the community. The ultimate goal is
for your child to transition into a recreation program within your own
neighborhood and participate in activities with non-disabled peers. Your
family will have extra hours and energy to devote to your other familial
and personal needs and full-time employment.
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How
To Get Started
- Contact the Program Manager to obtain an intake packet (650-618-3353 or email After School Socialization
- Complete the entire intake packet
(including physician's report and attach immunization record.)
- Return the intake packet and schedule a "trial week" for your child
- Abilities United
staff and the Program Manager evaluate your child during the "trial week" to determine if the program is appropriate for your
child
- Program Manager will notify the parents of the determination at the end of the trial period
For more in formation on the After School Socialization
Program, contact:
(650) 618-3353
Email After School Socialization
Additional resources
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Contact
(650) 618-3353
Email After School Socialization
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