Therapy Activities To Do At Home

What Extra Activities Can I Do With My Child To Help Development? Here are some activity ideas to do at home! Fine Motor Activities: Hand strengthening activities: Bake cookies- Mix ingredients, knead dough, roll out and use cookie cutters Use a small squirt bottle- water plants, use in the bath, use food coloring and spray
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What’s Wrong With “W” Sitting?

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Hippotherapy

What is Hippotherapy and Can It Help My Child? Some people may be wondering what in the world is Hippotherapy? Therapy with a hippo?……NO!  Hippotherapy is the use of horseback riding as a therapeutic or rehabilitative treatment, especially as a means of improving coordination, balance and strength. The horse’s pelvic movements mimic that of a human
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Physical Activity Guidelines for Children

Did You Know? The HHS(US Department of Health and Human Services) has just come out with new guidelines for physical activity, and it now includes a statement for preschool children Preschool-aged children (ages 3 through 5 years) should be encouraged to move and engage in active play as well as in structured activities, such as
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Sneaker Suggestions

Kids at ECEC participate in gym, playground and motor therapies. It is important to wear shoes that support the foot and keep kids safe. Here are some suggestions for footwear for children: Non-skid or skid resistant soles Flexibility- the front of the shoe should bend as the foot bends when walking Shoes that tie or
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Yoga at ECEC

Did You Know That Kids At ECEC Do Yoga? Many therapists and teachers at ECEC use Yoga techniques in group and individual sessions. Here are some benefits:  
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Home Activities

What Extra Activities Can I Do With My Child To Help Development? Here are some activity ideas to do at home! Fine Motor Activities: Hand strengthening activities: Bake cookies- Mix ingredients, knead dough, roll out and use cookie cutters Use a small squirt bottle- water plants, use in the bath, use food coloring and spray
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Screen Time

Do you spend too much time on your devices? Are you fighting your kids to reduce their screen time? Apple’s newest iOS 12.0 release may just be able to help. Screen Time allows users more insight and control over how much time they spend on a device. iOS 12 provides users with a detailed weekly
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Help Support Your School!

Early Childhood Education Center
The Early Childhood Education Center is a non profit organization that benefits from the support of people like you! Below are a few ways you can contribute to our school.   Tax-exempt donation to the Regional Food Bank, where we purchase our food and supplies. ECEC would receive $10.00 worth of food and supplies for
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Community Events For Autism Awareness Month

Community Events in Honor of Autism Awareness Month 4/26/18 CARD Spring Training Series: Neuropsychology of Autism Spectrum Disorders 6PM-8PM Neuropsychology is the study of how the brain relates to the behavior we observe and it offers a framework for understanding and intervening for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). This training is also offered on 5/3, 5/10,
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Special Easter Bunny Visits

Children with special needs and their families are invited to a private photo session with the Easter Bunny. Each session provides extra care to support the sensory, physical and other developmental needs of children. Photo packages are available for purchase. Make sure to reserve a complimentary ticket on www. eventbrite.com Sunday March 18, 2018 9:30-10:30
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Make Playdough on a Snow Day

Snow Day Play:  Make Playdough! Ingredients: 4 Cups of Flour 1 1/2 Cups of Salt 1/4 Cup of Warm Water Food Coloring  1/2 Tbsp. Vegetable Oil Zip lock bags for storage Steps: Gather your ingredients. Mix your first 2 ingredients together in a bowl. Then set aside. Get 4 smaller bowls and put 1/4 cup of
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Christmas Tree Guide 2017

Looking For A Christmas Tree? Our area is filled with options to help find that perfect Christmas tree! Burhmaster Farm 180 Saratoga Road Route 50 Glenville| 518-399-5931 *Fressh-cut Christmas Trees: Balsam Fir, Douglas Fir and Fraser Fir, in sizes ranging from 2′ to 9′. In addition to providing Christmas tree wrapping, for your convenience, they offer Christmas tree trunk drilling. Open Mon to Fri 9am to 6:30pm and
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Holiday Tips For Kids

Holiday Tips For Kids With Autism Spectrum Disorders   The holiday season is a joyful time of the year, but it also can be stressful for kids with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Preparing and planning early for the holidays can help you relieve some of the holiday stress. Members of the Autism Parent Advisory Board
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New Program for Autism Families and Seniors!

  New life-saving program now available for autism families, seniors! Partnering with the Schenectady Police Department, we can now provide a mechanism for the safe return home of people who may have trouble communicating with law enforcement and first responders. This year we successfully launched the life-saving ‘Take Me Home’ program that is now available
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Halloween Trick or Treat Idea

Hosted By: Crossgates Mall When: Tuesday, Oct 31, 2017 – 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM Where: Crossgates Mall, One Crossgates Mall Road, Albany, NY 12203 Phone: 518.869.3522 Trick-or-Treat at the Mall It’s the most spook-tacular time of the year with all the thrills, chills, and fright-filled fun with B95.5’s Mall-O-Ween presented by Fidelis Care at
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Visit A Fire House

Fire Prevention Week is from October 8 to 14, 2017. This year’s theme is “Every Second Counts: Plan 2 Ways Out!”.  In support of Fire Prevention Week, Fire Departments in our area are opening their doors to families in the community for fun kid activities, demonstrations and tours. Please contact fire departments directly to confirm
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New Ideas for Playing in the Snow!

Since the snow is out there, we may as well make the best of it! Here are some great ideas…. 1. Dress ’em up. Instead of a scarf, grab some clothes out of your “Donation” box or use last year’s Halloween costumes to decorate your snowman;  or build a whole family and dress them in
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Great Sledding Places!

Here are some spots to go sledding in our area. Stay warm, be safe and happy sledding!   Collins Park This park is located at Schonowee Avenue in Scotia. Great hill for little children. Indian Meadows Park Located in Glenville at 155 Droms Road Schenectady. A number of winter activities are being offered including cross-country
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Sensory Sundays at Chuck E. Cheese’s!

We’ll now be open from 9:00am-11:00am on the first Sunday* of every month, specifically for children with autism and other special needs. • Reduced lighting and noise • Food and games offered • Trained and caring staff * January 8, February 5, March 5, April 2, May 7, etc.
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