Drowning is one of the leading causes of death for people with autism, so the Autism Society Greater Akron partnered last fall with the Akron Area YMCA to teach water safety through “Swimming with Autism” classes. Since then, 65 swimmers have received over 1,300 lessons across three sessions. The Autism Society recently hosted a graduation ceremony for “Swimming with Autism,” … [Read more...]
‘Swimming with Autism’ offers adapted water safety, one-on-one instruction
The Autism Society of Greater Akron (ASGA) will open registration Monday, July 24 for the “Swimming with Autism” water safety program. The program runs from Sept. 11 through Nov. 16, with 30 minute sessions on Monday or Thursday evenings from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Akron YMCA, 477 E Market St., in downtown Akron. Swimming with Autism is a three-month water safety program for … [Read more...]
Registration open for 7th Annual Akron Autism 5k Run and Walk
Event kicks off June 17 at Lock 3 -- Registration is still open for the Autism 5k and Walk benefiting the Autism Society of Greater Akron (ASGA), which is celebrating 25 years of service to the community. The event will take place Saturday, June 17 at Lock 3 in downtown Akron, with “Hot for Summer” as this year’s theme. The event, which starts at 9 a.m., includes a 5k … [Read more...]
Discussion June 10 centers around links between autism, epilepsy
The Autism Society of Greater Akron will offer a free workshop titled, “Autism & Epilepsy – A Much Needed Discussion” on Saturday, June 10 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Autism Society of Greater Akron offices, 701 S. Main St. The reality of children with autism developing epilepsy is one that is not often discussed openly with parents until it happens to their … [Read more...]
Sensory Storytime offers library access for children with special needs (Video)
When the room in the Northwest Akron Branch Library is set up for the Sensory Storytime program, Librarian Trish Twarogowski makes sure there are minimal distractions, so the children may feel safe yet still get to experience the educational benefits of the library system. The program, a partnership between the Akron-Summit County Public Library and the Autism Society of … [Read more...]
