Re: Sports for kids with autism

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The Floyd County parks department has a special needs soccer program. Perhaps you could have him contact them for some ideas.I can get you the number if you like.SherriT J <triciaj20@...> wrote: Hi Everyone, Does anyone know of any sporting association in Dekalb County especially for autistic kids? I've recently signed my son up for soccer with a local association and explained to the coach that my son is mildly autistic and requires a little more attention. After attending several soccer

practices I don't really think he understands, my sons is something away from the group doing other things. Any suggestions on how I should approach the coach? Thanks, TJ Check the weather nationwide with MSN Search Try it now!

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The Floyd County parks department has a special needs soccer program. Perhaps you could have him contact them for some ideas.I can get you the number if you like.SherriT J <triciaj20@...> wrote: Hi Everyone, Does anyone know of any sporting association in Dekalb County especially for autistic kids? I've recently signed my son up for soccer with a local association and explained to the coach that my son is mildly autistic and requires a little more attention. After attending several soccer

practices I don't really think he understands, my sons is something away from the group doing other things. Any suggestions on how I should approach the coach? Thanks, TJ Check the weather nationwide with MSN Search Try it now!

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If you are interested a soccer program specifically for children with special needs, there are about 11 soccer programs in the metro Atlanta area (Top Soccer programs for children with mental or physical disabilities). To see a list of programs, you can search the Parent to Parent Special Needs database online at http://64.238.124.202/AdvSearch.htm

Once on the search page, he quickest way to find the soccer programs is to go down to the Program Name box in the middle of the search page and put in the word "soccer". You can also do a separate search for other recreation programs by searching by the Type of Service: Recreation and your region or county.

Or, if you would like a Parent to Parent coordinator to run a search for you and mail you the list, you can call 770-451-5484 or 800-229-2038.

Also, if you are interested in tips on how your child can be better served in an "inclusive" program, I would suggest you contact the Recreation Director at AADD. He is very knowledgable on the topic and should have some tips, suggestions, or literature for you on how to work with your local recreation department or other agencies on including your child in a proper way. His contact information is below:

Dan Evatt

Recreation

Recreation Manager

404-881-9777 Ext. 216

dan@...

Kim LInden

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-----Original Message-----From: autism [mailto:autism ] On Behalf Of T JSent: Tuesday, September 12, 2006 8:44 AMautism Subject: Sports for kids with autismHi Everyone,Does anyone know of any sporting association in Dekalb County especially for autistic kids? I've recently signed my son up for soccer with a local association and explained to the coach that my son is mildly autistic and requires a little more attention. After attending several soccer practices I don't really think he understands, my sons is something away from the group doing other things. Any suggestions on how I should approach the coach? Thanks, TJ

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If you are interested a soccer program specifically for children with special needs, there are about 11 soccer programs in the metro Atlanta area (Top Soccer programs for children with mental or physical disabilities). To see a list of programs, you can search the Parent to Parent Special Needs database online at http://64.238.124.202/AdvSearch.htm

Once on the search page, he quickest way to find the soccer programs is to go down to the Program Name box in the middle of the search page and put in the word "soccer". You can also do a separate search for other recreation programs by searching by the Type of Service: Recreation and your region or county.

Or, if you would like a Parent to Parent coordinator to run a search for you and mail you the list, you can call 770-451-5484 or 800-229-2038.

Also, if you are interested in tips on how your child can be better served in an "inclusive" program, I would suggest you contact the Recreation Director at AADD. He is very knowledgable on the topic and should have some tips, suggestions, or literature for you on how to work with your local recreation department or other agencies on including your child in a proper way. His contact information is below:

Dan Evatt

Recreation

Recreation Manager

404-881-9777 Ext. 216

dan@...

Kim LInden

Parent to Parent of Georgia

-----Original Message-----From: autism [mailto:autism ] On Behalf Of T JSent: Tuesday, September 12, 2006 8:44 AMautism Subject: Sports for kids with autismHi Everyone,Does anyone know of any sporting association in Dekalb County especially for autistic kids? I've recently signed my son up for soccer with a local association and explained to the coach that my son is mildly autistic and requires a little more attention. After attending several soccer practices I don't really think he understands, my sons is something away from the group doing other things. Any suggestions on how I should approach the coach? Thanks, TJ

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Hi Sherri,

If you don't mind that would be great. Thanks for your help.

Tricia.

autism From: slhardegree@...Date: Tue, 12 Sep 2006 05:57:08 -0700Subject: Re: Sports for kids with autism

The Floyd County parks department has a special needs soccer program. Perhaps you could have him contact them for some ideas.I can get you the number if you like.SherriT J <triciaj20hotmail> wrote:

Hi Everyone,Does anyone know of any sporting association in Dekalb County especially for autistic kids? I've recently signed my son up for soccer with a local association and explained to the coach that my son is mildly autistic and requires a little more attention. After attending several soccer practices I don't really think he understands, my sons is something away from the group doing other things. Any suggestions on how I should approach the coach? Thanks, TJ

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Hi Sherri,

If you don't mind that would be great. Thanks for your help.

Tricia.

autism From: slhardegree@...Date: Tue, 12 Sep 2006 05:57:08 -0700Subject: Re: Sports for kids with autism

The Floyd County parks department has a special needs soccer program. Perhaps you could have him contact them for some ideas.I can get you the number if you like.SherriT J <triciaj20hotmail> wrote:

Hi Everyone,Does anyone know of any sporting association in Dekalb County especially for autistic kids? I've recently signed my son up for soccer with a local association and explained to the coach that my son is mildly autistic and requires a little more attention. After attending several soccer practices I don't really think he understands, my sons is something away from the group doing other things. Any suggestions on how I should approach the coach? Thanks, TJ

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Hi Sherri,

If you don't mind that would be great.

TJ

autism From: slhardegree@...Date: Tue, 12 Sep 2006 05:57:08 -0700Subject: Re: Sports for kids with autism

The Floyd County parks department has a special needs soccer program. Perhaps you could have him contact them for some ideas.I can get you the number if you like.SherriT J <triciaj20hotmail> wrote:

Hi Everyone,Does anyone know of any sporting association in Dekalb County especially for autistic kids? I've recently signed my son up for soccer with a local association and explained to the coach that my son is mildly autistic and requires a little more attention. After attending several soccer practices I don't really think he understands, my sons is something away from the group doing other things. Any suggestions on how I should approach the coach? Thanks, TJ

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Hi Sherri,

If you don't mind that would be great.

TJ

autism From: slhardegree@...Date: Tue, 12 Sep 2006 05:57:08 -0700Subject: Re: Sports for kids with autism

The Floyd County parks department has a special needs soccer program. Perhaps you could have him contact them for some ideas.I can get you the number if you like.SherriT J <triciaj20hotmail> wrote:

Hi Everyone,Does anyone know of any sporting association in Dekalb County especially for autistic kids? I've recently signed my son up for soccer with a local association and explained to the coach that my son is mildly autistic and requires a little more attention. After attending several soccer practices I don't really think he understands, my sons is something away from the group doing other things. Any suggestions on how I should approach the coach? Thanks, TJ

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Here is their website: http://www.rfpra.com/The phone number is 706-291-0766. I believe they call it the Challenger program, but I'm not positive.T J <triciaj20@...> wrote: Hi Sherri, If you don't mind that would be great. Thanks for your help. Tricia. autism From: slhardegree Date: Tue, 12 Sep 2006 05:57:08 -0700Subject: Re: Sports for kids with autism The Floyd County parks department has a special needs soccer program. Perhaps you could have him contact them for some ideas.I can get you the number if you like.SherriT J <triciaj20hotmail> wrote: Hi Everyone,Does anyone know of any sporting association in Dekalb County especially for autistic kids? I've recently signed my son up for soccer with a local association and explained to the coach that my son is mildly autistic and requires a little more attention. After attending several soccer practices I don't really think he understands, my sons is something

away from the group doing other things. Any suggestions on how I should approach the coach? Thanks, TJ Check the weather nationwide with MSN Search Try it now! Check the weather nationwide with MSN Search Try it now!

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Here is their website: http://www.rfpra.com/The phone number is 706-291-0766. I believe they call it the Challenger program, but I'm not positive.T J <triciaj20@...> wrote: Hi Sherri, If you don't mind that would be great. Thanks for your help. Tricia. autism From: slhardegree Date: Tue, 12 Sep 2006 05:57:08 -0700Subject: Re: Sports for kids with autism The Floyd County parks department has a special needs soccer program. Perhaps you could have him contact them for some ideas.I can get you the number if you like.SherriT J <triciaj20hotmail> wrote: Hi Everyone,Does anyone know of any sporting association in Dekalb County especially for autistic kids? I've recently signed my son up for soccer with a local association and explained to the coach that my son is mildly autistic and requires a little more attention. After attending several soccer practices I don't really think he understands, my sons is something

away from the group doing other things. Any suggestions on how I should approach the coach? Thanks, TJ Check the weather nationwide with MSN Search Try it now! Check the weather nationwide with MSN Search Try it now!

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I just posted it to the group for someone else!T J <triciaj20@...> wrote: Hi Sherri, If you don't mind that would be great. TJ autism From: slhardegree Date: Tue, 12 Sep 2006 05:57:08 -0700Subject: Re:

Sports for kids with autism The Floyd County parks department has a special needs soccer program. Perhaps you could have him contact them for some ideas.I can get you the number if you like.SherriT J <triciaj20hotmail> wrote: Hi Everyone,Does anyone know of any sporting association in Dekalb County especially for autistic kids? I've recently signed my son up for soccer with a local association and explained to the coach that my son is mildly autistic and requires a little more attention. After attending several soccer practices I don't really think he understands, my sons is something away from the group doing other things. Any suggestions on how I should approach the coach? Thanks, TJ

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I just posted it to the group for someone else!T J <triciaj20@...> wrote: Hi Sherri, If you don't mind that would be great. TJ autism From: slhardegree Date: Tue, 12 Sep 2006 05:57:08 -0700Subject: Re:

Sports for kids with autism The Floyd County parks department has a special needs soccer program. Perhaps you could have him contact them for some ideas.I can get you the number if you like.SherriT J <triciaj20hotmail> wrote: Hi Everyone,Does anyone know of any sporting association in Dekalb County especially for autistic kids? I've recently signed my son up for soccer with a local association and explained to the coach that my son is mildly autistic and requires a little more attention. After attending several soccer practices I don't really think he understands, my sons is something away from the group doing other things. Any suggestions on how I should approach the coach? Thanks, TJ

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Check with special olympics for your county and so

forth. My son is in three sports in Gwinnett and if

we had time we would be in 4. We are PLENTY busy!

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Check with special olympics for your county and so

forth. My son is in three sports in Gwinnett and if

we had time we would be in 4. We are PLENTY busy!

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If you can't find anything in Dekalb County you may want to look

into Gwinnett. Check out

http://www.pryaa.com/SpecialNeeds/tabid/130/Default.aspx

Peachtree Ridge Youth Athletic Assoc. just started a special needs

program. Right now they are doing flag football & they also have a

cheerleading team. My girls are on the cheerleading team. We had

our first game this past Sunday, but anyone can join at anytime.

Even though it was really hot I think all the kids had a great time

& we had a good turnout. The cost is low (I believe it was $30 or

$35) and the football players get a jersey, backpack & car magnet.

The cheerleaders get a t-shirt, shorts, pom-poms, backpack & car

magnet. I believe they are also planning on having baseball,

softball & basketball teams as well. Maybe soccer too, but I'm not

positive. All the football games are played at Peachtree Ridge High

around 2:00 on Sundays. Peachtree Ridge High is on Old Peachtree

Road & it's close to the I-85 exits.

Wendie

>

> Hi Everyone,

> Does anyone know of any sporting association in Dekalb County

especially for autistic kids? I've recently signed my son up for

soccer with a local association and explained to the coach that my

son is mildly autistic and requires a little more attention. After

attending several soccer practices I don't really think he

understands, my sons is something away from the group doing other

things. Any suggestions on how I should approach the coach?

>

> Thanks,

> TJ

>

>

>

>

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If you can't find anything in Dekalb County you may want to look

into Gwinnett. Check out

http://www.pryaa.com/SpecialNeeds/tabid/130/Default.aspx

Peachtree Ridge Youth Athletic Assoc. just started a special needs

program. Right now they are doing flag football & they also have a

cheerleading team. My girls are on the cheerleading team. We had

our first game this past Sunday, but anyone can join at anytime.

Even though it was really hot I think all the kids had a great time

& we had a good turnout. The cost is low (I believe it was $30 or

$35) and the football players get a jersey, backpack & car magnet.

The cheerleaders get a t-shirt, shorts, pom-poms, backpack & car

magnet. I believe they are also planning on having baseball,

softball & basketball teams as well. Maybe soccer too, but I'm not

positive. All the football games are played at Peachtree Ridge High

around 2:00 on Sundays. Peachtree Ridge High is on Old Peachtree

Road & it's close to the I-85 exits.

Wendie

>

> Hi Everyone,

> Does anyone know of any sporting association in Dekalb County

especially for autistic kids? I've recently signed my son up for

soccer with a local association and explained to the coach that my

son is mildly autistic and requires a little more attention. After

attending several soccer practices I don't really think he

understands, my sons is something away from the group doing other

things. Any suggestions on how I should approach the coach?

>

> Thanks,

> TJ

>

>

>

>

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Hi, TJ -

I have another point of view. If your son is only mildly autistic,

he would benefit greatly from interaction with " normal " peers. I

would ask the coach if you or a family member or friend could be on

the field during practice to facilitate for your son. It's not

necessary for them to be a soccer player; their job would be to

listen and watch the coach and the other kids and then communicate

with your son. He may only need the extra help until he learns the

basic skills and what happens during games; then the facilitator can

back off and observe. The coach may be unfamiliar with autism and may

have too many kids to provide extra attention.

We parents of children with mild or high functioning autism walk a

fine line - our kids are often too high functioning for special needs

programs; but they struggle in programs for non-special needs kids.

Being willing to provide a facilitator is one way I have found that

allows my son to participate in activities with all his peers.

>

> Hi Everyone,

> Does anyone know of any sporting association in Dekalb County

especially for autistic kids? I've recently signed my son up for

soccer with a local association and explained to the coach that my

son is mildly autistic and requires a little more attention. After

attending several soccer practices I don't really think he

understands, my sons is something away from the group doing other

things. Any suggestions on how I should approach the coach?

>

> Thanks,

> TJ

>

>

>

>

> _________________________________________________________________

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Hi, TJ -

I have another point of view. If your son is only mildly autistic,

he would benefit greatly from interaction with " normal " peers. I

would ask the coach if you or a family member or friend could be on

the field during practice to facilitate for your son. It's not

necessary for them to be a soccer player; their job would be to

listen and watch the coach and the other kids and then communicate

with your son. He may only need the extra help until he learns the

basic skills and what happens during games; then the facilitator can

back off and observe. The coach may be unfamiliar with autism and may

have too many kids to provide extra attention.

We parents of children with mild or high functioning autism walk a

fine line - our kids are often too high functioning for special needs

programs; but they struggle in programs for non-special needs kids.

Being willing to provide a facilitator is one way I have found that

allows my son to participate in activities with all his peers.

>

> Hi Everyone,

> Does anyone know of any sporting association in Dekalb County

especially for autistic kids? I've recently signed my son up for

soccer with a local association and explained to the coach that my

son is mildly autistic and requires a little more attention. After

attending several soccer practices I don't really think he

understands, my sons is something away from the group doing other

things. Any suggestions on how I should approach the coach?

>

> Thanks,

> TJ

>

>

>

>

> _________________________________________________________________

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,

Thanks for you suggestion, I think I may go that route. Any other tips you can provide on raising a mildly autistic child?

TJ

autism From: adgentry04@...Date: Wed, 13 Sep 2006 13:54:26 +0000Subject: Re: Sports for kids with autism

Hi, TJ -I have another point of view. If your son is only mildly autistic, he would benefit greatly from interaction with "normal" peers. I would ask the coach if you or a family member or friend could be on the field during practice to facilitate for your son. It's not necessary for them to be a soccer player; their job would be to listen and watch the coach and the other kids and then communicate with your son. He may only need the extra help until he learns the basic skills and what happens during games; then the facilitator can back off and observe. The coach may be unfamiliar with autism and may have too many kids to provide extra attention. We parents of children with mild or high functioning autism walk a fine line - our kids are often too high functioning for special needs programs; but they struggle in programs for non-special needs kids. Being willing to provide a facilitator is one way I have found that allows my son to participate in activities with all his peers. >> Hi Everyone,> Does anyone know of any sporting association in Dekalb County especially for autistic kids? I've recently signed my son up for soccer with a local association and explained to the coach that my son is mildly autistic and requires a little more attention. After attending several soccer practices I don't really think he understands, my sons is something away from the group doing other things. Any suggestions on how I should approach the coach?> > Thanks,> TJ> > > > > __________________________________________________________> Check the weather nationwide with MSN Search: Try it now!> http://search.msn.com/results.aspx?q=weather & FORM=WLMTAG> Check the weather nationwide with MSN Search Try it now!

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>> Hi Everyone,>

Does anyone know of any sporting association in Dekalb County

especially for autistic kids? I've recently signed my son up for

soccer with a local association and explained to the coach that my

son is mildly autistic and requires a little more attention. After

attending several soccer practices I don't really think he

understands, my sons is something away from the group doing other

things. Any suggestions on how I should approach the coach?> >

Thanks,> TJ> > > > >

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