Music Therapy
Utilizing music to address physical, emotional, cognitive and social needs, the Music Therapy Program is an exciting creative addition to the Handi Kids program offerings. A music therapist assesses the strengths and needs of each participant to provide appropriate therapeutic interventions including creating, singing, moving to and listening to music.
Expressive Arts Therapy
Expressive Arts Therapy is a form of counseling for children age 4-17. A trained therapist provides
a safe, confidential and caring space for children to express feelings and concerns through art materials, sand-play, music, drama, storytelling and play.
Karate
The Handi Kids Karate Program is uniquely designed to teach students to become achievers in life. With an overall concern for well-being, health and education, martial arts promotes non-violent resolutions to conflict, develops the understanding between right and wrong, and develops greater confidence in self.
Social Group Programs Children with Asperger’s Syndrome and High Functioning Autism:
Our after-school social groups are specifically designed for individuals with Asperger’s Syndrome or high functioning autism as a way to connect with peers and gain social confidence. Through small group interactions, children will have the opportunity to learn social norms, gain social skills, increase self-esteem and self-efficacy as well as build friendships. Children and teens will learn new skills through the use of fun recreational activities as well as structured topics including friendship, turn taking, emotions, team building, meeting people and movie nights! Programs are lead by a certified therapeutic recreation specialist.
After-School Soccer and Basketball Programs:
Participants will benefit physically by gaining gross motor skills, improving balance and gaining flexibility, coordination and strength. Children will also gain self-esteem, form relationships and learn appropriate behavior towards themselves and others through the sports of soccer and basketball. The instructor is a certified therapeutic recreation specialist.
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