AK Steel Annual Agency Fair

Corey and Amber Lynn Henderson are busy volunteering their time to create a Sensory Room for the Abilities First Autism Learning Center. The Sensory Room will be a welcome addition to the ALC. Students will be able to develop and engage their senses in a room especially designed with a combination of stimuli. Lights, colours, sounds, sensory soft play objects, and aromas will all be within a safe environment that allows the student using it to explore and interact without risk. We will follow their construction process along the way. Corey and Amber’s son James, is a second grade student in the ALC. He has been attending school at the ALC since he was in preschool. 

You can help the Hendersons expand Abilities First Children’s Services by donating online today!
Thanks Corey and Amber!

Meet Evelyn.

She is a very determined little girl who works with the Abilities First Pediatric Therapy Department. Evelyn’s mom sent this video last night & she suggested we share Evelyn’s amazing progress. Here she is on a mile long hike on rough terrain, rocks & mud & steps independently, and a victorious mud puddle jump at the top! Way to go Evelyn! Keep up the good work!

Click here to watch her amazing progress!

Abilities First Friends in STEP (Social Thinking, Executive function, Physical fitness) for young adults’ ages 16 - 24 years is designed to increase independence with activities of daily living, social communication, fitness, nutrition and problem solving. The group works on organization and planning by incorporating community outings and utilization of these skills in everyday situations.
STEP
When: Tuesday 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Staff: Physical, Occupational Therapist and Speech-Language Pathologist
An evaluation is needed for appropriate placement.
Please note that some insurance companies may cover the cost of group therapy for children with a medical diagnosis and statement of medical necessity from your physician. Always taking donations to help these kids.