A FREE sensory-friendly film series for children with special sensory needs and their families! Ausome Movies at Ashland Theatre is a free monthly program with special adaptations to make the movie viewing experience more sensory friendly. The program creates an inclusive space for families with children on the autism spectrum to enjoy a stress-free show […]
Throughout your child’s school career, especially if your child requires an IEP or has special needs, there are certain decisions you will need to make along the way. In 2014 the Virginia Board for People with Disabilities (VBPD) identified specific challenges for families, and the timeframe in which they need to be addressed. The Virginia […]
SAVE THE DATE: ASCV for a Holiday Concert with the James River Singers
The November 27th CRAAG meeting is cancelled due to the Thanksgiving holiday. The December meeting is rescheduled to December 4th. Readers who responded to our poll last month split evenly on whether they favored daytime or evening on that day. So, we decided to hold two in one day - morning and evening meeting - […]
The Children's Museum opens its doors for evenings especially for families with children 15 years old and younger who have challenges or disabilities. You'll find museum exploration, adapted materials, a cool-down space, and a reduced number of visitors! Free admission for families of children with behavioral health and development challenges. No reservation required. First Friday […]
Come join us for a very special Sensory Friendly Santa experience! This will be a visit with Santa in a quiet and calm environment for children with sensory sensitivities. The lights will be dimmed, soothing soft sounds in the background, and no jingle bells, or booming chants of “Ho Ho Ho!” This event will require […]
This course is designed to provide a basic understanding of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and how the characteristics of ASD may affect behavior and crisis situations. Participants will learn practice research-based strategies and interventions that can be utilized when responding to crisis situation. Registration now open!
This 7-hour training session will review evidence-based strategies for assessing and treating challenging behaviors commonly exhibited by individuals with developmental disabilities including Autism Spectrum Disorder. Participants will be introduced to a variety of a tools that can be used to assess the function or cause of challenging behavior. Registration now open.
Do you or a loved one have a disability? Would you like a night of fun and fellowship with opportunities to connect with other families and community resources? Come out to our: Family Celebration & Mini disAbility Resource Fair! This is a free event and will be co-hosted by Central Virginia's Individual and Family Support […]
This course is designed to provide a basic understanding of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and how the characteristics of ASD may affect behavior and crisis situations. Participants will learn practice research-based strategies and interventions that can be utilized when responding to crisis situation. Registration now open.