Recreation Resources
Monthly Sensory Friendly Films at AMC Saturday 10 am Cost $4.50
Location: AMC Maple Ridge 8, 4276 Maple Rd-Suite C, Amherst, NY 14226 www.autismwny.org
Entertainment (AMC) & National Autism Society offer families affected by autism and other disabilities an opportunity to enjoy their favorite films in a safe and accepting environment. One movie per month, check web for details.
A Gift for Autism Bowling Leagues Saturday 9 am Join any time, must call to register
Location: AMF Thruway Lanes, 1550 Walden Ave, Cheektowaga, NY 14225. A flexible adult/child league, your only pay $18 for the days you bowl, two games weekly, includes shoe rental. A portion of the fees will be donated to the ASWNY. Registration form at www.autismwny.org or contact AMF Thruway Lanes at 716-896-8507 or [email protected].
Cradle Beach Camp
Location: Cradle Beach Camp, 8038 Old Lakeshore Road, Angola NY 14006. 716-549-6307 Cradle Beach Camp serves the needs of children with disabilities and those who come from economically disadvantaged backgrounds from Western New York. We
provide a healthy environment and organized activities to promote socialization, self-worth, and decision making, in an atmosphere of love and acceptance. For more information on fees/registration, the summer enrichment program, and events go to the website www.cradlebeach.org/. (websource 5)
Clarence Adaptive Learn to Swim Program
Clarence Learn to Swim offers several programs to children and their families. Two of our programs are specifically geared towards children with special needs and significant medical conditions. For more information, pool locations, to register click the link www.clarencelearntoswim.com/ .
High Hurdles
Location: 960 West Maple Court, Elma NY 14059 716-805-1555
Therapeutic horsemanship utilizes the experience of learning to care for and about horses to enhance one’s sensory, physical, cognitive, emotional and
social development. Horse related activities are used to maximize abilities while minimizing disabilities. The knowledgeable therapeutic riding instructor
takes into consideration the strengths and weaknesses of each participant and develops individualized lesson plans in order to achieve challenging,
therapeutic and FUN classes. For more information visit http://www.sasinc.org/highhurdles.aspx.
For more recreation opportunities visit www.autismwny.org check the Events Page and Information Page under Recreational Resources.
Also click these orange words to link up with the Developmental Disabilities Alliance of Western New York, here you will find a 64 page recreation guide. (websource 6)
Local Parent Support Groups
Autism Society of WNY Support Meetings
Meeting Time: Meetings are are held about once time per month from 10 am - Noon. See events page at www.autismwny.org for specific dates.
Location: Southtown meetings are held at 204 Treehaven, East Aurora, NY and the Northtown Meetings are held in Williamsville/Amherst area.
Parent Support Coffees are held about once per month, one in the Southtowns, one in the Northtowns. The parent Support Coffees are designed so that parents can talk to other parents in a
comfortable environment.
Contact Info: For more information or to RSVP call Karen or Kathy at the office at 716-633-2275 or email [email protected].
Grand Island Austism Support Group
Meeting Time: First Tuesday of every month. 6:30 - 8:00pm
Location: Realty USA, 2139 Grand Island Blvd, Grand Island, NY, 14072
Peer-Run support group. Come and meet other families that are affected by Autism. We want to share ideas and experiences, vent about the brick walls we've hit, and most importantly realize that we are a growing community and that we are not alone :
Contact Info: Contact Vienna
at 716-430-5118 for more information and to RSVP to attend.
Children's Guild Parent Support Group
Meeting Time: Meets Monthly from 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Location: EPIC/Parent Network of WNY, 1000 Main St, Buffalo, NY 14202 Free Parking behind the building
To provide a welcoming environment for parents and other caregivers of children with autism spectrum disorders to meet, share experiences, ask questions and receive support. Moderated by Kathy Ralabate Doody, MS. Ed., a parent of a child with autism, Instructor and Dylan Broggio, LCSW-R, Clinical Social Worker, The Children's Guild Foundation Autism Spectrum Disorder Center Women's and Children's Hospital of Buffalo . Brought to you by: The Children's Guild Foundation, Autism Spectrum Disorder Center, Women and Children's Hospital of Buffalo and CASE: Center for Autism Support and Education.
Contact Info: For more information about the support group or to RSVP to the meetings, please call (716) 878-7600.
Space is limited so reservations are greatly appreciated.
Sensory Processing Disorder Parent Support Group
Meeting Time: Periodic Meetings 7:00pm at Southgate Plaza Meeting Room in West Seneca. Call for details.
Parent run Support group for Sensory Processing Disorder.
Contact Info: Contact: Kirsten Seebald 716- 982-1770.
Parent Network of Western New York A community resource for families of individuals with special needs and for
professionals who work with these families. Parent Network’s goal is to empower families to successfully advocate for their children with special needs and to
see that they receive proper care and education by offering seminars, workshops, conferences, information and referral services and resources. Check their
website for more information and workshop schedule (orange title).
For a location near you and a complete parent support list go to http://www.autismwny.org/Support.aspx.
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Location: AMC Maple Ridge 8, 4276 Maple Rd-Suite C, Amherst, NY 14226 www.autismwny.org
Entertainment (AMC) & National Autism Society offer families affected by autism and other disabilities an opportunity to enjoy their favorite films in a safe and accepting environment. One movie per month, check web for details.
A Gift for Autism Bowling Leagues Saturday 9 am Join any time, must call to register
Location: AMF Thruway Lanes, 1550 Walden Ave, Cheektowaga, NY 14225. A flexible adult/child league, your only pay $18 for the days you bowl, two games weekly, includes shoe rental. A portion of the fees will be donated to the ASWNY. Registration form at www.autismwny.org or contact AMF Thruway Lanes at 716-896-8507 or [email protected].
Cradle Beach Camp
Location: Cradle Beach Camp, 8038 Old Lakeshore Road, Angola NY 14006. 716-549-6307 Cradle Beach Camp serves the needs of children with disabilities and those who come from economically disadvantaged backgrounds from Western New York. We
provide a healthy environment and organized activities to promote socialization, self-worth, and decision making, in an atmosphere of love and acceptance. For more information on fees/registration, the summer enrichment program, and events go to the website www.cradlebeach.org/. (websource 5)
Clarence Adaptive Learn to Swim Program
Clarence Learn to Swim offers several programs to children and their families. Two of our programs are specifically geared towards children with special needs and significant medical conditions. For more information, pool locations, to register click the link www.clarencelearntoswim.com/ .
High Hurdles
Location: 960 West Maple Court, Elma NY 14059 716-805-1555
Therapeutic horsemanship utilizes the experience of learning to care for and about horses to enhance one’s sensory, physical, cognitive, emotional and
social development. Horse related activities are used to maximize abilities while minimizing disabilities. The knowledgeable therapeutic riding instructor
takes into consideration the strengths and weaknesses of each participant and develops individualized lesson plans in order to achieve challenging,
therapeutic and FUN classes. For more information visit http://www.sasinc.org/highhurdles.aspx.
For more recreation opportunities visit www.autismwny.org check the Events Page and Information Page under Recreational Resources.
Also click these orange words to link up with the Developmental Disabilities Alliance of Western New York, here you will find a 64 page recreation guide. (websource 6)
Local Parent Support Groups
Autism Society of WNY Support Meetings
Meeting Time: Meetings are are held about once time per month from 10 am - Noon. See events page at www.autismwny.org for specific dates.
Location: Southtown meetings are held at 204 Treehaven, East Aurora, NY and the Northtown Meetings are held in Williamsville/Amherst area.
Parent Support Coffees are held about once per month, one in the Southtowns, one in the Northtowns. The parent Support Coffees are designed so that parents can talk to other parents in a
comfortable environment.
Contact Info: For more information or to RSVP call Karen or Kathy at the office at 716-633-2275 or email [email protected].
Grand Island Austism Support Group
Meeting Time: First Tuesday of every month. 6:30 - 8:00pm
Location: Realty USA, 2139 Grand Island Blvd, Grand Island, NY, 14072
Peer-Run support group. Come and meet other families that are affected by Autism. We want to share ideas and experiences, vent about the brick walls we've hit, and most importantly realize that we are a growing community and that we are not alone :
Contact Info: Contact Vienna
at 716-430-5118 for more information and to RSVP to attend.
Children's Guild Parent Support Group
Meeting Time: Meets Monthly from 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Location: EPIC/Parent Network of WNY, 1000 Main St, Buffalo, NY 14202 Free Parking behind the building
To provide a welcoming environment for parents and other caregivers of children with autism spectrum disorders to meet, share experiences, ask questions and receive support. Moderated by Kathy Ralabate Doody, MS. Ed., a parent of a child with autism, Instructor and Dylan Broggio, LCSW-R, Clinical Social Worker, The Children's Guild Foundation Autism Spectrum Disorder Center Women's and Children's Hospital of Buffalo . Brought to you by: The Children's Guild Foundation, Autism Spectrum Disorder Center, Women and Children's Hospital of Buffalo and CASE: Center for Autism Support and Education.
Contact Info: For more information about the support group or to RSVP to the meetings, please call (716) 878-7600.
Space is limited so reservations are greatly appreciated.
Sensory Processing Disorder Parent Support Group
Meeting Time: Periodic Meetings 7:00pm at Southgate Plaza Meeting Room in West Seneca. Call for details.
Parent run Support group for Sensory Processing Disorder.
Contact Info: Contact: Kirsten Seebald 716- 982-1770.
Parent Network of Western New York A community resource for families of individuals with special needs and for
professionals who work with these families. Parent Network’s goal is to empower families to successfully advocate for their children with special needs and to
see that they receive proper care and education by offering seminars, workshops, conferences, information and referral services and resources. Check their
website for more information and workshop schedule (orange title).
For a location near you and a complete parent support list go to http://www.autismwny.org/Support.aspx.
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