The Music Therapy Center of Houston is interested in providing a variety of music groups to the Houston community. These groups will be led by a board certified music therapist and will focus on music and movement, speech and language skills, social interaction, fine and gross motor skills, cognitive skills, sensory integration, group dynamics and fun. If you are interested and/or would like more information about the groups, please
Contact Kate Harrison at
kate@musictherapycenter.org or 713-315-0855.
At
Biron Gymnastics we want every child to be a winner, especially those with
special needs. By working with these children we hope to give each child more
confidence in themselves, by accomplishing skills and building muscles that help
them to be stronger.
Studies have shown that there is a strong link between motor skills and brain
development. There are many activities that we do at Biron Gymnastics to help
connect the neurons in the brains of children and help them to develop
physically, mentally and socially. There is a window of time that this will do
the greatest good -Early is better. Also with exercise and accomplishing things
physically helps a child to release some of the built up energy and possible
frustration that the child may otherwise release in a negative way at home or
elsewhere.
We want to work with children with various needs, such as ones under the
autistic spectrum. Not all, but in many cases we will work with a child
privately for 30 minutes each week. After, the parents and coach may feel that
the child is ready to go into a regular small class. This is our goal for most
of the children, to mainstream them. Hopefully the transition is smooth and the
child will succeed in a class with other students. Of course there will be some
students that may not be able to adjust to a regular class, but perhaps continue
with a private class or try a semi-private class at some point.
We are anxious to help children with special needs and do what we can to assist
them to become more confident, courageous, coordinated, active, and stronger,
and all the while connecting the neurons and helping in ways in which we may not
see right away on the outside, but helping in the long run.
Biron Gymnastics
1322 Dairy Ashford
Houston, Texas 77077
281-497-6666
281-497-5029(fax)
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TOPSoccer - Soccer for Special Needs Children 4 - 20 yrs |
 TOPSOCCER is a program for young athletes with disabilities. The program is designed to bring the opportunity of learning and playing soccer to any boy or girl, who has a mental or physical disability and is a US Youth Soccer program. It develops general motor skills, soccer specific skills, social and cognitive skills and teamwork in fun and relaxed environment. It will provide a soccerball and trophies for each child to motivate participation at practices and home. Min 4/Max 10. For more information or to register, please contact at 713-729-3200 |
The T.E.A.M. Approach Speech Therapy Center Presents The P.A.L.S. Program -Preschool Academic, Language, and Social Skills:
Half-Price Sea World Tickets: SeaWorld San Antonio ( www.seaworld.com ) offers a 50% off discount on one-day admissions for our disabled/special needs guests and one companion (per disabled guest). These passes cannot be purchased at the front of the park. All transactions are to take place via mail, fax and/or phone, or personal appointment. For more information, call Dottie Brewer at 210-523-3123/ 210-523-3312 or Irma Apaez at 210-523-3115.
HOUSTON DYNAMO GAMES: We have signed up for all of the Dynamo’s home games this season, but we will not know ‘til one week before each game if we will be receiving any tickets. We have requested that any tickets we receive are wheelchair accessible. To be added to the “To Call” list, please contact Christine at 713-838-9050 ext. 332 or at christiner@ucphouston.org.
Soaring Kidz Basketball: Soaring Kidz is a newly formed non-profit organization providing sports and recreational programs to children with varying abilities. For registration forms and release packets, please visit our blog page at http://soaringkidz.wordpress.com/ or call Mina at 713-896-1815 or 817-658-8293.
MVP Baseball League in Missouri City: The MVP League is modeled after the Challenger division of Little League and is especially designed for children with disabilities, ages 5-18 (or thereabouts). For the inaugural season, the MVP league hopes to field at least 4 to 6 teams and have a 6 to 8 game season beginning March 7th. The league will be free to players, but startup donations are needed. Buddies, age 12 years and up, are also needed to assist. To register, go to www.missouricityll.org and click on “MVP”. For more information, contact Mike Lundholm at mrl157@comcast.net or 713-417-5287.
Lamar Little League’s “League of Champions”: The League of Champions is modeled after the Challenger League which was developed to provide opportunities for children with physical, intellectual and other disabilities to play baseball with the aid of a “buddy”. There are no try-outs, no practices and no fees for the League of Champions. Games are played on Saturday mornings from March to May at George Park’s Hilmar G. Moore Baseball Complex on Collins Road in Richmond. Uniforms, bats, gloves, balls, yard signs, etc. are all free. Age range for players is 5-18 with some flexibility. For more information, go to http://www.lamarlittleleague.com/ChampionsDivision/Home.htm or call Stephanie Burns at 713-851-7058.
Karate Classes: Dai-Ichi Shotokan Karate School at 1923 Texas Pkwy, Missouri City, TX 77489 will be offering a karate program for children with disabilities. If you are interested in enrolling your child or need further information, please contact our office at 281-499-1313 or email dskaj@msn.com. Dai-Ichi’s website is www.dska.org.
Sailing
Opportunity for Children with Disabilities:
The Heart of
Sailing Foundation is offering a free Nautical Adventure for Special Needs
Children. The Heart of Sailing shares the love of sailing by teaching
navigational and sailing skills to children with special needs, introducing them
to a new educational and therapeutic experience. There is now a local chapter
of this organization. For more information contact Heart of Sailing,
Houston-Galveston Chapter at
davemccabe@heartofsailing.org, 281-488-1780 or 281-507-1867; or go to
http://www.heartofsailing.org.
You Can Take Your Child With Autism To The Movies
Every month, Studio Movie Grill in Copperfield has a Saturday morning movie screening for families with special needs. A lot of times the parents can't take their children to the movies because they are afraid there might be a disruption or that it may make other families feel uncomfortable. We are of the belief that no child, or family for that matter, should miss out on one of the greatest traditions out there, going to the movies!
Cost: $5.50. Location: Studio Movie Grill - Copperfield, 8580 Hwy 6 North at West Rd. For more information, please call
832-593-6684.
The Arc of Fort Bend County’s Youth Group: The Arc of Fort Bend is excited to again offer families with teens and young adults with MR, intellectual and/or related pervasive developmental disabilities an opportunity to participate in our youth group! The group was developed so that students with disabilities, aged 12-21, and their peers without disabilities can participate together in fun, social and recreational activities. At least one activity is scheduled per month. For more information, call Cheryl Sewell at 281-494-5924.
Great websites to enjoy and explore with your kids!
Great website for educational software specifically designed for children with
autism.
Highly recommended - they have programs that you can download to test.
Grade A+
Music for Children and Teens with Special Needs
http://www.songsforteaching.com/specialneeds.htm
Calendar Math Activities
http://teacher.scholastic.com/fieldtrp/k2/calendar.htm
Learning About Money: Coins
http://www.coe.uh.edu/archive/math/math_lessons/mathles3/index.htm
Handwriting Worksheet Maker
http://www.handwritingworksheets.com/
http://www.literacycenter.net/parents_teacher/letter_center.htm
Assistive Technology Demo Lab: United Cerebral Palsy of Greater Houston invites you to visit our Assistive Technology Lab at 4500 Bissonnet, Suite 340, Bellaire, 77401. Hours are Monday –Friday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. by appointment. Learn more about software developed for individuals with disabilities, augmentative and alternative communication devices, and switches and alternative mousing devices. Parents and children can practice using technology, learn about vendors, and get information on funding sources. Demos are made by appointment. To schedule a visit, please call Eileen Boyce at 713-838-9050 ext. 413 or Eboyce@ucphouston.org.
