How to Help Your Special Needs Child Cope with Big Emotions

Posted on May 8, 2024May 15, 2024 by admin

As a parent of a child across the autism spectrum or with other special needs, you understand that navigating big emotions can sometimes be a challenge. Whether it's anxiety, frustration, or excitement, helping your child cope with their feelings is essential for their well-being. In this blog, we'll explore some practical strategies to support neurodivergent children’s needs in managing their emotions effectively.1. Identify EmotionsThe first step in managing big emotions is rec...

Kids Like Me

Posted on May 21, 2021August 10, 2023 by admin

All children need opportunities to have fun, make friends, and enjoy a sense of belonging… that’s what Kids Like Me’s Enrichment Programs are all about! They are specially designed to foster social, emotional, and physical development, ensuring every young person’s unique abilities are recognized and nurtured.

Six Tips for Families to Help Maintain Emotional Well-being

Posted on February 3, 2021July 7, 2023 by admin

As we have all been dealing with an unprecedented global pandemic; after nearly a year of stay-at-home orders, prolonged social distancing and challenges for some in virtual learning, many parents and their children’s mental health hangs in the balance. With the vaccination rollout, families may have a renewed sense of hope, but the longing for our return to normal life continues. Here are some tips to help maintain emotional well-being: Give Your Kid’s Day Stru...

Tennis

Posted on February 10, 2015March 10, 2017 by admin

Laughing Kids

Posted on February 6, 2015March 10, 2017 by admin

Teens On The Go Winter Camp 2014

Posted on October 22, 2014October 22, 2014 by admin

Teens On The Go is a social skills camp designed for teens between the ages of 13 and 18 with high functioning autism spectrum disorder and other social challenges. Led by a team of highly-trained Help Group therapists, this one-of-a-kind program features a jam-packed schedule of exciting trips and activities throughout Los Angeles. Some places we have visited in the past include: Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), followed by a trip to the Harry Potter-themed Whimsic Alley - a sho...

Camp Sunshine Winter Break Camp 2014

Posted on October 22, 2014 by admin

Camp Sunshine is a structured program developed for children, teens, and young adults between the ages of 3 and 21 who have moderate to severe autism spectrum disorder and other special needs. Our multidisciplinary team of professionals oversees a creative and fun camp program designed to help each child reach his or her highest potential and develop unique strengths and abilities. We group campers by age and ability and maintain a 1:3 counselor to camper ratio to maximize individual attention. ...

club l.a. TEEN- Game Show Event

Posted on April 3, 2013June 14, 2013 by admin

club l.a. TEEN presents an exciting Game Show Event with Amazing Prizes!! club l.a. TEEN is an exciting monthly social club in the Los Angeles area for ages 13-17 with autism spectrum disorders or who need assistance in developing and maintaining friendships. It provides a great opportunity to make connections with other teens with common interests in a structured, positive environment. This month we will be holding an exciting Game Show event with awesome prizes! Check out all of the even...