Monday, November 22, 2021
A Range of Abilities, A Range of Stories: Four Picture Books About People with Disabilities by School Library Journal Reviews
Here's the link: https://www.slj.com/?detailStory=a-range-of-abilities-stories
Sensory-Friendly Santa experience (RI, MA, and more)
Make
your child believe in magic! Have them share their wishes with Santa in
a sensory-friendly environment this holiday season. Coming to
participating locations near you on December 5th and 12th. Book your
Sensory-Friendly Santa experience: https://bit.ly/3ca2FTn
New Peppa Pig theme park to open as certified autism center (Orlando, FL)
Park opening Feb. 24 in Orlando, Florida.
https://www.clickorlando.com/theme-parks/2021/11/16/new-peppa-pig-theme-park-to-open-as-certified-autism-center/?__vfz=medium%3Dsharebar&fbclid=IwAR0Vl_VTvBbT-PFmL-DofBKTbX0_hjx5iUTdwAcgsovo-w67K18qTIcTCgE#//
Thursday, November 18, 2021
Rhode Island Developmental Disabilities Council
Check out the great work that our self-employment program participants have been doing!
Click below the photos to read their stories or watch their videos.
http://riddc.org/self-employment-participants/?fbclid=IwAR3aPMWCblAmlwBsBS73I8j0q_XTrR3FGs7LxIRhQysk1Rs3miU04tOJEYk
Santa's Coming to The Autism Project (RI) 2021
For more information, visit their website:
https://theautismproject.org/get-involved/events/pictures-with-santa?fbclid=IwAR2QY_9-ps_EN6wfEEsJHkZG_g2SH_V5ImFm4JX18CBFrWC7d5hFNO7pkdk
What is the RIPIN Cedar Family Center? YouTube Video
A Cedar Family Center is a site that provides evolving, family-centered,
intensive care management and coordination in order to assist families
in reaching their full potential and thrive in their own communities.
Learn more by clicking on the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BbyT20PytUg
Rhode Island Special Needs Emergency Registry
Did you know that enrolling in the RI Special Needs Emergency Registry allows first responders to better prepare for and respond to your needs during an emergency?
To learn more, visit
https://health.ri.gov/emergency/about/specialneedsregistry/?fbclid=IwAR2AwsRhzhYtJW0SSOPdkyZO7eycwgnIugpNGKsbQervkq3Czwwob6tc4f8
Parent Support Network of Rhode Island
Virtual Parent Support Groups in English Tuesdays 6pm and Thursdays in Spanish 6pm!
by phone/por telefono: 301-715-8592
meeting/reuñion ID: 881 6235 4238
Website: http://www.psnri.org/
Monday, November 15, 2021
Sensory Storytime at the Greenville Public Library (RI)
Stop by for stories, bubbles and sensory play! No registration required.
Greenville Public Library
Sensory Friendly Movie – Paw Patrol (Seekonk Public Library, MA)
Saturday, November 13, 1:00 PM
The event will include sensory-friendly features such as lights up, sound down, relaxed rules, and subtitles. Everyone is invited to this all-inclusive, welcoming, movie event. Please feel free to bring your own fidgets, comfort items, and snacks.
Social story (with photos) available upon request, email us at childrens@seekonkpl.org. Rated G, run time 1 hour 26 minutes.
https://seekonkpl.org/kids_home/childrens-book-week-may-4-10/
DIY Sensory Play at Home (Sensory Hand Turkey) at the Pawtucket Public Library (RI)
Join Miss Maria in this fun DIY Sensory Play video and learn how to make your own sensory hand turkey. Recommended for children ages 5 and up.
Materials needed:
-Construction paper (white or colored)
-Feathers (4)
-Googly eye (1)
-Heart Foam Sticker (1)
-Clothespin (2)
-Markers
Instructions:
1. Trace and cut out a hand on the construction paper
2. Color your cut out hand or use colored construction paper
3. Glue on the colorful feathers to each finger
4. Glue on the googly eye
5. Glue on the heart foam sticker for the mouth
6. Color the clothespins to add as feet for the turkey to play and enjoy!
Pawtucket Public Library YouTube Link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bONZg5-b5jg
Sensory Saturday at the Barrington Public Library (RI)
Join us for a special sensory-friendly showing of Jim Henson's Turkey Hollow.
Travel along with Tim & Annie on their wild adventure to a place without technology that includes monster legends and stolen turkeys!
Sensory-friendly features will include: low-lighting, softer volume, relaxed guidelines and subtitles. Please feel free to bring your own fidgets or comfort items. Social Story with photos is available upon request.
This movie showing and its accommodations is designed especially for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, but everyone is welcome to attend this all-inclusive program. Registration is not required.
PG 2015 1h 28 min
Event Date(s)
November 13, 2021
11:00am - 1:00pm
https://barringtonlibrary.org/events/2021/10/19/sensory-saturday?fbclid=IwAR3-mHZvXcctcbCVISu1iA3h3Ax_67bP9DCN-iVtPaM0dTYHwxv6hoF8wDs
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