Relocating for autism services (Rochester, Syracuse: purchase, movies, high school)

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Originally Posted by ckhthankgod

An update, Autism Nature Trail at Letchworth State Park now open: https://www.wgrz.com/article/sports/...a-1815d0d21d56

'Playful Music' series to bring sensory-friendly performances to Strong Museum, libraries: https://www.democratandchronicle.com...ly/6102641001/

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Here is a personal story from a mother in Syracuse from the Syracuse University News website.

Residential Community Safety Officer Clarise Shelby-Coleman Encourages Kids With Autism to ‘Show Them How Smart You Are’ Through Advocacy Work: https://news.syr.edu/blog/2021/10/08...advocacy-work/

In the Syracuse area, there are other programs like Tennis at Drumlins(ACEing Autism is the actual name of the program), Challenger Baseball, cheer at CNY Cheer Company Incorporated, a program at Celebration Dance Company in North Syracuse, etc. You can find families of different backgrounds in these programs as well. There is also this program at Syracuse University: https://taishoffcenter.syr.edu/inclusiveu/

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New Autism Nature Trail opens at Letchworth State Park. See the photos(from the Rochester D&C): https://www.democratandchronicle.com...os/8436239002/

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Clifton Park, Resources available for those with disabilities seeking jobs: https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/ca...onals-wildwood

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Originally Posted by ckhthankgod

Here is a personal story from a mother in Syracuse from the Syracuse University News website.

Residential Community Safety Officer Clarise Shelby-Coleman Encourages Kids With Autism to ‘Show Them How Smart You Are’ Through Advocacy Work: https://news.syr.edu/blog/2021/10/08...advocacy-work/

In the Syracuse area, there are other programs like Tennis at Drumlins(ACEing Autism is the actual name of the program), Challenger Baseball, cheer at CNY Cheer Company Incorporated, a program at Celebrations Dance Company in North Syracuse, etc. You can find families of different backgrounds in these programs as well. There is also this program at Syracuse University: https://taishoffcenter.syr.edu/inclusiveu/

Speaking of the bolded program...

North Syracuse dance studio instructs children of all abilities: https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/ce...-all-abilities

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Here is a website for an organization that allows for caregivers of children with special needs to get respite time: https://www.davidsrefuge.org/
https://www.davidsrefuge.org/about-us/

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Buffalo's Rock Autism creates TV show focused on inclusion: https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/bu...d-on-inclusion

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Binghamton, Broome-Tioga BOCES receives proclamations commemorating Autism Awareness month and day: https://www.wbng.com/2022/04/05/broo...ess-month-day/

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Not service related, but for those children with sensory issues in the Elmira/Corning area, this would be a good option in terms of a place to play.

Kozy Corners, new sensory friendly space opens in Big Flats: https://www.weny.com/story/46258707/...e-in-big-flats

Also, Rochester Red Wings debut ‘Sensory Safe Suite’ for autistic baseball fans: https://www.rochesterfirst.com/sport...baseball-fans/

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Amsterdam, Communication boards help kids of all abilities: https://romesentinel.com/stories/com...ilities,132783