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https://dreambigchildren.com/center-aba/
Offers play sessions for $60/month, but it can be covered and funded by insurance or private funding! Ask what options are available to you.

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Center Based ABA - Dream Big Children's Center

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WE OFFER EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES AT HOME, IN OUR PLAY CENTERS, AND ONLINE. WE BELIEVE CHILDREN LEARN BEST THROUGH STRUCTURED TEACHING AND NATURAL PLAY!

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Event Calendar for Autism Society Inland Empire

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Event Calendar for Autism Society Inland Empire

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https://ieautism.org/events/

Here is a comprehensive calendar of all the events you can attend in the Inland Empire!

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Events Archive - Autism Society Inland Empire

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Fun, engaging social class for teens and adults to meet new friends, activities, and hang out! Meets every Thursday from 3:00-4:00pm Free but you must RSVP!
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https://arcriverside.org/mpc-philosophy/

10:30 am to 1 pm on the 3rd Saturday of the month, February through October at Fairmont Park in Riverside. Register through the link! It is 100% free to anyone who wishes to participate

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What Is My Play Club? My Play Club is a..

What Is My Play Club?

My Play Club is a play date for children with and without special needs and their families hosted by The Arc of Riverside County. M y Play Club meets every third Saturday of the month at the universally accessible playground at Fairmount Park in downtown Riverside. The Arc of Riverside County is committed to children with special needs by promoting inclusion, providing community integration, and increasing the quality of life for the individuals we serve.

Contact:
My Play Club Coordinator
MyPlayClub@arcriverside.org

FAQ's

Is there a cost for My Play Club?

-My Play Club is 100% free

Who can attend My Play Club?

-Children with and without special needs, ages 0-17

Where does My Play Club meet?

-Fairmount Park at 2601 Fairmount Blvd. Riverside, CA 92501

When does My Play Club meet?

-10:30 am to 1 pm on the 3rd Saturday of the month, February through October

How can I register my child?

-Attend one of the monthly events to fill out a registration form. Be sure to RSVP to our events on our Arc Riverside Facebook page.

Come Play With Us!

We are committed to encourage socialization between children with and without special needs and their families in a recreational, therapeutic, dignified and safe environment. Join hundreds of children throughout the year in arts & crafts, interactive games, face painting and MUCH more!

Network With Parents!

Learn from other parents and direct support professionals on educational and community resources that are available to increase connectivity and knowledge that will guide your child through an ever-changing world.

Special Outings

My Play Club has extended its monthly programming to include fun-filled trips to local movie theaters, amusement parks, aquariums, and more. Don't miss out on all the opportunities the community has to offer!

My Play Club Summer Day Camp

My Play Club offers a summer day camp with a curriculum designed to combine education, occupational and physical therapy, and fun to strengthen the individuality of each camper in a dignified environment. This is a unique opportunity to engage your child with special needs AND their siblings as most summer camps for children are cost prohibitive and don't offer the same structure that allows for children with and out special needs to enjoy one camp together. Early childhood development and occupational/physical therapy professionals are donate their time to service these young families who may not have been granted the necessary support for their children. This is the only inclusive summer camp in the Inland Empire. These children can enjoy aquatic activities, horseback riding, recreational sports, and so much more.

2020 Summer Camp Announcement: Due to unforeseen circumstances, the My Play Club summer camp is on hold until further notice. Please stay tuned for updates in 2020. Thank you.

FAQs

Who can attend My Play Club Summer Day Camp?

-Children with special needs & their siblings ages 5-16

How much does My Play Club Summer Day Camp Cost?

-Only $25 to register and $5 per additional child

When does the My Play Club Summer Day Camp Take Place?

-Monday-Thursday from 10 am to 3 pm. 2020 Date is TBD.

Where is the camp located?

-Reid Park at 701 N. Orange Street, Riverside, CA (Subject to Change)

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My Play Club Philosophy - The Arc Riverside County

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What Is My Play Club? My Play Club is a play date for children with and without special needs and their families hosted by The Arc of Riverside County. My Play Club meets every third Saturday of the month at the universally accessible playground at Fairmount Park in downtown Riverside.

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Module 8: Functional Communication Training Example

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When your child first receives a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder, it can be challenging to know where to start when finding resources. Here are some basics to remember when finding speech resources for your child in Riverside City.

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Ask your provider what services you qualify for with your insurance. Under SB946, California law mandates that all provider contracts include coverage for pervasive developmental disorder, including autism. This includes speech therapy!

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Riverside Unified School District provides small-group and individual speech and language therapy for students with delays. Talk with your school and providers to see how your child qualifies!

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3. You are your child's biggest speech advocate

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3. You are your child's biggest speech advocate

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Get to know your speech and language pathologist once you begin assessment and sessions. Find out what your child specifically needs to improve communication, and don't be afraid to ask questions! Some important questions to ask are:

1. "Does my child have any disorders present concurrent with their autism, such as dyslexia?"

2. "How long is the assessment period, and what will the structure of session look like for my child?"

3. "What are the main goals that you will be working towards during this period?"

4. "Where can I provide help for my child in the home?"

You have the right and responsibility to ensure that your child is receiving the best possible services. Arming yourself with questions, knowledge, and communication strategies will help this process immensely!

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Functional Communication Training at Home

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Functional Communication Training at Home

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There are so many things you can do in the home to teach your child correct use of language! Here are the basics of Functional Communication Training that you can incorporate in the home. A practical example of this will be shown in the next bubble!
1. Model appropriate communication strategies, starting with the basics. I like to teach these first: "I want...," "More," "All Done," "Hungry," and "Thirsty" if the child is just beginning their speech journey.

2. Pair your modeling with some form of prompt. Common prompts for learners with ASD are signs and visuals.

3. We want to minimize verbal prompting, as we don't want the child to simply have to mimic what you are saying. We want your child to see a prompt, realize what it means, and verbalize the correct use of language. Verbal prompts are okay at first, but we do not want to rely on them to teach communication. Pair a verbal prompt with another gestural or visual prompt, and slowly fade out the verbal prompt.

The goal of communicating this way is to eventually fade out the prompts entirely for the child to independently communicate. Look next door for an example of FCT in the home!

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Below, the steps match the steps written in the FCT Training at Home bubble. I hope you follow along, and think of ways you can incorporate FCT in your home!

Scenario: Your child, Joe, is having a hard time asking for what he wants in the home with his sibling, Jen. He typically just takes the toys he wants and walks away with them, and his behaviors escalate if Jen takes the toys back.

1. Play with your children. Before you play, inform Jen that you will be teaching Joe how to ask for what he wants by showing him how to use his words. Let Jen know that you want her to be a good example, and ask for what she wants as well. When Joe comes to take a toy, interrupt his chain of thoughts before he can steal the toy. Loudly, say "Jen, I want the Legos." Jen will give you the legos. You have modeled asking for what you want with words.

2. Approach Joe with highly preferred items, and say something along the lines of, "Joe, when you want something from someone else, you need to use your words to let them know. Let's practice!" Be clear and specific with the exact words you want to teach Joe, and start small with "I want __." Pair these words with the ASL sign for "I want." Go back and forth with Joe, practicing saying "I want ___" and pairing it with the ASL sign.

3. In the home after practice, you notice Joe go up to Jen to take a toy. You interrupt this action by stepping in, signing "I want" in ASL, and not using words. Joe turns to Jen and says, "I want Lego."

4. Eventually, you stop stepping in. You may teach Jen to silently sign "I want," to prompt Joe, and with time, Joe knows how to independently tell Jen what toy he wants. Then, you can move on to shaping his communication by adding more words, such as "please," or "Can I have ___" with the same prompting strategies

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What Other Ways can I Model Language in My Home?

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What Other Ways can I Model Language in My Home?

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1. Read, Read, Read! Different works from different artists can expose your child to so many new words. Fluctuate with tone and voice to match the author's intended effect and teach your child inflection.

2. Narrate what your child is doing, even if the task is mundane, and label colors, textures, placement, and more whenever possible! For example, "I love it when you play safely with your shiny blue car inside your huge fort!"

3. Try your best to respond to your child's attempts to communicate with you every time, and remain positive when responding. If Joe messes up, you can say something like "I see that you want your toy! Let's try to ask for it again so that you can keep playing!"

4. Label things around your house with paper labels and visuals. For example, write "Desk" on a label for the desk, and "cereal" on the cereal box.

5. Have fun. Show our child true, natural emotion and communication whenever you can. You are a huge model for your child, and therefore, you are such an important teacher!