My Day to Play at MDM – a special program for children on the Autism Spectrum

Please join us for “My Day to Play,” a program designed to provide children on the autism spectrum with a safe, comfortable environment to explore and to give families who face similar challenges a place to connect. The program was developed by lead volunteer Rosalyn Fisher, a retired occupational therapist experienced in working with children on the spectrum, and MDM’s Director of Education, Trudi Plummer.

WHEN:

• January 14th & 28th
• February 11th & 25th
• March 11th & 25th
• April 8th & 22nd
• May 6th & 20th
• June 3rd
• August 12th

WHAT:

Quiet Sensory Discovery Boxes with some new materials each session

Gross Motor Sensory Play

Quiet Space available

Different sessions of animal one-on-one and special science exploration time

WHO:

• Children on the spectrum and their families.

What is Autism:

• The Autism Society – This page links to the “What is Autism” page of the Society’s website.

Please call (207) 262-7200 to register! Email Rosalyn Fisher with questions/concerns.