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...]
Theatre on the Spectrum offers drama classes for adults with autism
Through theatre exercises and performances, the Center for Applied Drama and Autism has helped children and teens better adapt to social situations in their lives and develop positive creative outlets. Now, adults on the autism spectrum will be able to enjoy drama and performance through the organization's Theatre on the Spectrum classes. Laura Valendza and Wendy Duke, … [Read more...]
Center for Applied Drama & Autism hosts interactive Shakespearean murder mystery
'All the World's a Stage' is group's first major fundraiser -- The Akron-based Center for Applied Drama & Autism (CADA) is hosting “All the World’s a Stage,” its first major fundraiser, on Saturday, April 23 at 6 p.m., in the atrium of the AES Campus Building in downtown Akron. Coinciding with William Shakespeare’s birthday, the event will feature an interactive … [Read more...]
Drama duo offers therapy, creative space for autistic students
Inside the Balch Street Community Center one cold, snowy Saturday morning, a group of children play a game called Flock of Seagulls. Each one takes a turn breaking away to soar on their own and strike a pose, at which time everyone else mimics, sort of like playing Statue. Limbs splay across the worn wooden floor, bodies leap, crouch, stand on one leg, twist - the poses are … [Read more...]
