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:

• August 20, 2017 – 4:30pm – 6:00pm

• September 17, 2017 – 4:30pm – 6:00pm

• October 1, 2017 – 4:30pm – 6:00pm

• October 15, 2017 – 4:30pm – 6:00pm

• November 5, 2017 – 4:30pm – 6:00pm

• November 19, 2017 – 4:30pm – 6:00pm

• December 3, 2017 – 4:30pm – 6:00pm

• December 17, 2017 – 4:30pm – 6:00pm

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
• Center for Disease Control – This page links to the CDC’s definition of Autism Spectrum Disorder

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