#Autism Tag Archive

Immediate Needs

#Anne Arundel#Autism#Baltimore City#Baltimore County#Careers#Immediate Needs#Maryland

Anne Arundel

  1. AHAA 12 year old male needs an instructor Monday, Wednesday, Friday 4:00-8:30 and a flexible 3-5 hour shift every other Saturday and every Sunday in Pasadena.
  2. DBAA 16 year old male needs an instructor Monday and Tuesday 4:30-8:00, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 6:30-8:30 and every other Saturday 9:00-5:00 in Pasadena.
  3. JMAA 14 year old male needs an instructor for flexible Monday through Friday hours in Glen Burnie
  4. RBAA 16 year old male needs an instructor Friday 2:30-5:30 and every other Saturday 10:00-3:00 in Millersville.
  5. SCAA 15 year old male needs an instructor Monday through Friday 3:00-7:00 and flexible weekend shifts in Severn.

Baltimore City

  1. LDBC 17 year old male needs an instructor Thursday and Friday 3:30-7:00, Saturday 9:00-2:00 and Sunday 9:00-2:00 in 21229.
  2. YDBC 17 year old male needs an instructor Friday 1:30-5:30 in 21208.

Baltimore County

  1. ACBA 16 year old male needs an instructor Monday and Tuesday 5:00-7:00, Wednesday 12:30-5:30 and Thursday and Friday 5:00-7:00 in Catonsville.
  2. ACABA 15 year old male needs an instructor Monday through Friday 4:00-7:00 in Windsor Mill
  3. BWBA 13 year old male needs an instructor Sunday 2:00-6:00 in Randallstown.
  4. CDBA 18 year old male needs an instructor Monday through Friday 2:30-5:30 in Catonsville.
  5. CMBA 18 year old male needs an instructor Saturday and Sunday 12:00-4:00 in Perry Hall.
  6. DSBA 14 year old male needs an instructor Saturday and Sunday 8:30am-12:00pm in Cockeysville.
  7. DSIBA 15 year old male needs an instructor Tuesday 3:00-7:00 and Sunday 12:00-4:00 in Owings Mills
  8. DEBA 17 year old male needs an instructor Wednesday from 2:00-4:00 in Catonsville.
  9. DWBA 14 year old male needs an instructor Wednesday 4:30-7:00 and every other Saturday 10:00-2:00 in Towson.
  10. EDSBA 14 year old female needs an instructor Saturday 1:15-4:00 in Cockeysville.
  11. HCBA 15 year old male needs an instructor any two days a week (Mnday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday) from 4:00-6:00 in Towson
  12. HMBA 15 year old male needs an instructor Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 4:00-7:00 and Saturday and Sunday 11:00-3:00 in Reisterstown.
  13. JSBA 19 year old male needs an instructor Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday 4:00-7:00 in Nottingham.
  14. LDBC 15 year old male needs an instructor Thursday and Friday 3:30-7:00, Saturday 9:00-2:00 and Sunday 9:00-2:00 in 21229.
  15. SEBA 12 year old male needs an instructor Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 4:00-7:00 and Sunday 3:00-7:00 in Reisterstown.

Carroll County

  1. AHCC 14 year old male needs an instructor Monday 3:00-4:30, Tuesday and Wednesday 3:00-5:00 and Thursday and Friday 3:00-6:00 as well as Saturday and Sunday 9:30-2:30 in Woodbine.
  2. CWCC 11 year old male needs an instructor three days a week (Monday through Friday) with a flexible start time between 3:30-4:30 until 7:00 in Westminster.
  3. RGCC 15 year old male needs an instructor every other Sunday 11:00-2:00 in Hampstead.
  4. TGCC 16 year old male needs an instructor Monday through Thursday 6:00-10:00 in Woodbine.

Cecil County

  1. GGCE 17 year old male needs an instructor every other week Monday through Friday 4:00-7:30 in Perryville
  2. JBCE 19 year old male needs an instructor Saturday 12:00-5:00 in Port Deposit.
  3. JSCE 12 year old female needs an instructor any two of the following days: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 4:00-8:00 in Conowingo.
  4. MOCE 16 year old male needs an instructor Saturday 12:00-4:00 in Perryville.
  5. TJRCE 15 year old male needs an instructor flexible afternoon weekday hours and every other Saturday and Sunday 10:00-2:00 in Conowingo.

Harford County

  1. EAHA 17 year old female needs an instructor Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 6:00-8:00 in Abingdon
  2. GGHA17 year old male needs an instructor every other week Monday through Friday 4:00-7:30 in Perryville
  3. JAHA 18 year old male needs an instructor Monday and Tuesday 4:00-7:00 in Forest Hill.
  4. JRHA 18 year old male needs an instructor Monday and Tuesday 4:00-7:00 in Forest Hill
  5. MWHA 19 year old male needs an instructor Friday 5:45-9:15 in Abingdon.

Howard County

  1. AKOHO 15 year old male needs an instructor Monday through Friday 4:00-8:00 in Laurel
  2. DCHO 14 year old male needs an instructor Wednesday and Friday 4:30-7:30 and flexible 2-6 hour shift on Saturday and Sunday in Laurel.
  3. GOHO 17 year old male needs an instructor Saturday and Sunday 9:00-1:00 in Ellicott City.
  4. HLMHO 17 year old male needs an instructor Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 4:00-7:00 and Wednesday 2:30-7:00 as well as Saturday and Sunday 11:00-4:00 in Columbia.
  5. JHHO 19 year old male needs an instructor Monday 3:00-6:00 in Ellicott City.
  6. JJHO 18 year old male needs an instructor Monday through Friday 6:00-9:00 and Saturday 12:00-6:00 in Columbia.
  7. MTHO 18 year old male needs an instructor Monday 2:45-6:15, Wednesday 2:45-6:15, Thursday 5:30-9:30, Friday 6:15-9:15 and flexible Saturday and Sunday shifts in Columbia.
  8. SHHO 19 year old male needs an instructor Monday through Thursday 4:00-8:00 beginning in September–some summer hours are available as well in Marriottsville
  9. SSHO 18 year old female needs an instructor Monday through Friday 2:30-6:30 in Clarksville beginning in September
  10. TKHO 12 year old male needs an instructor Monday, Wednesday and Friday 4:00-7:00 and Tuesday 4:00-6:00 as well as Saturday 9:00-12:00 and Sunday 9:00-2:00 (flexible) in Clarksville.
  11. ZGHO 16 year old female needs an instructor Monday, Thursday and Friday 2:30-7:30 in Ellicott City.

Prince Georges County

  1. AJPG 14 year old male needs an instructor Monday through Friday 5:00am-8:00am in Lanham.

It’s Lacrosse Season at The Trellis School

#The Trellis School#Autism#Baltimore County#School

Something wonderful is happening at The Trellis School. Adaptive Physical Education Teacher, Ian Mitchell has created a 6 week long lacrosse program for the children at Trellis.

On Saturday mornings, Mitchell and a group of volunteers work together to orchestrate a fun lacrosse session for some of the students from Trellis. Mitchell himself has worked at Trellis for almost 3 years. On top of his position of Adaptive Physical Education Teacher, he is also the Program Manager for the Therapeutic Integration Program at the Sparks location. The volunteers for the lacrosse program consist of other Trellis employees, Mitchell’s son, and a few of his son’s lacrosse teammates. Although this first session, which concludes on June 3rd, is only open to Trellis School students and related services clients, Mitchell hopes to open future programs to more families.
A typical session consists of modified games that help the children reinforce the skills that are already taught. “The best way to describe our sessions is ‘Organized Chaos!’” commented Mitchell. “Our sessions are very fast-paced, and we change things quickly so [the kids] don’t lose interest.” The activities start as soon as the kids enter the gym at Trellis. Immediately, Mitchell and the volunteers direct the kids to start an activity as a warm-up. This activity is usually a previously learned skill that they perform on their own. Next, Mitchell reviews what they did in past sessions, and the children practice these skills through various fun games. After the review, Mitchell guides the kids through new skills, which are first demonstrated to them by the instructors. When the demonstration is over, the children try these new skills with a little help from Mitchell and the other volunteers. The session comes to a close with a fun group game that gets everyone involved.
The equipment used for the program is modified to fit the children of Trellis. Instead of the usual lacrosse ball and stick, Mitchell’s group uses a soft ball and small lacrosse stick. The smaller stick is easier for the kids to use, and the soft ball alleviates fear of injury. Because of the soft ball and gentle nature of the activities, the children do not wear helmets or other equipment.
Mitchell says he was inspired by his love of lacrosse to create this program. He said he felt a desire to share his passion for this sport with the kids that he teaches. Physical activity for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder is particularly important because problems such as obesity and inactivity occur at higher rates in those with ASD. On top of the physical health benefits that come with exercise for children with ASD, research has also shown that physical activity has led to behavioral improvements. In their article “Promoting Physical Activity for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder: Barriers, Benefits, and Strategies for Success,” Menear and Neumeier say, “Further research with exercise interventions supports the claim that exercise decreases disruptive behaviors in the short term for children with ASD.” Caitlin Sprouse, Occupational Therapist and Director of Related Services for Trellis Services commented, “Movement input from participating in sports gives great sensory input to all kids who love to move! Practicing lacrosse skills gives kids the opportunity to work on lots of motor planning as well.”
For Mitchell, however, the best part of the program is “seeing the kids smile!” As for future plans, Mitchell hopes to see his program grow and to see more kids involved. He also would like to eventually do other programs with other sports as well, particularly soccer. Ian Mitchell is always looking for qualified volunteers to help with this program. Those interested can contact Ian Mitchell at info@trellisservices.com.

Movement Education combined with a Social Outing = Ultimate Fun

#The Trellis School#ABA#Autism#Baltimore County#Community#Community Outing#Movement Education#Padonia International Elementary#Physical Education

Trellis School seeks to provide our students with social interactions, community outings, and new experiences with their peers in out-of-school settings.  We look for educational opportunities to teach our learners how to interact in meaningful and appropriate ways with their peers within the community.

In an effort to increase our participation with different schools and organizations, we reached out to some elementary schools asking to have some of our older learners participate in social activities at their school.  Education Director Reyes Vera has a working relationship with Padonia International Elementary School, and he arranged a visit to the school that coincided with the travelling Whittle equipment came to their school for physical education classes.

Gerstung Movement Education equipment, also known as Whittle equipment, is made in Baltimore, MD and has been a part of Movement Education since the early 60’s. The equipment is used to allow children to refine motor skills and build confidence in creative ways through full body engagement, balance, coordination, and problem solving.  Baltimore County Public Schools has a few sets of Whittle equipment that rotate through the school system for a month in physical education classes.  Students are challenged to use their imagination in creative ways to traverse the climbing walls, curved bridges, rope walls, ladders and balance beams. The climbing rope is often themed as a way to cross an “alligator-filled” body of water, and students are encouraged to use new ways to climb, move, and explore safely.  Tall climbing walls become mountains to overcome and balance beams become ways to escape from fairy tale creatures.  When the Whittle Equipment comes to physical education class it’s as if the ultimate playground has come indoors to be conquered.

We want to thank Padonia International Elementary School for inviting us to participate in a few of their gym classes to experience the movement education and chance to exercise our imaginations while practicing social skills through play.  We are grateful to have such a good relationship with the elementary schools in our community.  Padonia gave our students a unique experience and we look forward to future events with the amazing students and teachers at Padonia.  A special thank you to the principal, Melissa DiDonatto, physical education teacher, Gary DeGroat, the 4th grade teachers and students!

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