Summer 2010 Services

KidsLink offers a number of special summer programs. These programs are detailed below and in our Summer 2010 brochure. To sign up for one of these programs, you can fill out the Program Interest Form in the brochure and mail or fax it to us. (The address and fax number are provided on the form.) Alternately, you can fill out the web form on our Schedule an Appointment page. Be sure to choose Other Group from the "Choose provider/service" pop-up and use the Additional Information field to let us know which program you are interested in.

Regardless of which form you fill out, KidsLink staff will contact you for additional details once the form is received.

Intensive Summer Therapy

What:	Speech and/or occupational therapy services for children with neurologic or developmental disorders
Ages:	All
When:	Day, evening or weekend
Pkg. 1:	10 one-hour sessions OT or speech therapy Cost: $1100
Pkg. 2:	10 90-minute sessions 45 min each of OT & speech Cost: $1600

Social Communication Groups

What:	Speech-based treatment groups focusing on social communication for children with autism spectrum disorders or communication disorders
Ages:	3-14
When:	1 hour / week Screening: 1st week in June Session 1: June 5, 12, 19, 26 Session 2: July 10, 17, 24, 31 Session 3: August 7, 14, 21, 28
Cost:	$240 / session

OT Summer Group

What:	Group occupational therapy sessions designed to utilize playground equipment and social interaction as opportunities to enhance each child's individual growth and development in an outdoor environment. Themes will be based on some of the following areas: basketball, soccer, baseball, cooperative use of playground equipment, and picnicking.
Ages:	3-15 (divided groups)
When:	6 week sessions, June - August
Cost:	$360 per child

Facilitated Play Dates

What:	Facilitated play dates promoting active play & social engagement for children with developmental disabilities 1 adult per 2 children
Ages:	Any
When:	Flexible (home- or center-based)
Cost:	$40 / hour (+ travel fee for home settings)

KidsLink Buddy Day Camp
An Extended School Year Program

What:	An inclusion summer experience for children with autism spectrum disorders & other developmental disabilities
Ages:	Group I (3-6) and Group II (7-10) NEW - 2 age groups
When:	July 5 through July 29
Days:	Monday, Tuesdays, Wednesday, Thursday
Time:	9 am - noon
Where:	Hudson Community Chapel
Cost:	$2950

Schedule will include:

Social skill development
Large & small group activities
Games & crafts
Movement / Music
Individual focus on IEP-driven goals
1:1 & Group speech therapies
Progress monitoring
Community-based instruction
...and More!

Each child will interact with peer buddies daily. Buddy recommendations are welcome. No charge for buddies.

Space is limited to 8 participants and per age group.

Daily camp staffing includes:

(2) Certified special education teachers
KidsLink speech and ABA therapist
Teacher assistants

SUCCESS Club / Teen Club / CALM Kids

What:	Psychological treatment group for those with Asperger's Disorder/High Functioning Autism providing direct teaching and practice of social and friendship behaviors, self-esteem development and coping skills
SUCCESS Club
Ages:	7-12
Cost:	$640
When:	Saturdays, July 10 through August 28 ages 7-9: 9:00 - 10:30 am ages 10-12: 10:45 am - 12:15 pm
Teen Club
Ages:	13-18
Cost:	$400
When:	Thursday evenings July 8 through August 26 6:00 - 7:00 pm
CALM Kids
Ages:	8-15
Cost:	$480
When:	Tuesday evenings July 6 through August 24 Ages 8-11: 4:30 - 5:30 pm Ages 12-15: 5:45 - 6:45 pm

Summer Supported Job Club

What:	Educates and trains students with developmental disabilities to find supported employment opportunities with the support of their families and community.
Ages:	16 - 22
When:	July 5 through July 30 Weekly, 9:00 AM to noon