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March 2019
EPIC – South Side Move N’ Groove
Exploration of music and dance can facilitate personal growth for individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder in many areas including skill development, speech and language, memory and mental agility, social skills, and confidence. This 8-week program will provide children with the opportunity to express themselves freely through moving to music in a way that is meaningful and comfortable to them. Participants are encouraged to do their best, regardless of level of ability. Following the Children’s Autism Services of Edmonton philosophy,…
Find out more »EPIC – Mindful Movement – Adolescents and Adults
A combination of dance, fitness, and music, this class can be described as nothing but fun. Zumba instruction will be tailored to allow individuals to freely explore their surroundings and their body in space, moving in a way that is comfortable to them. Come and enjoy the opportunity to socialize with peers in a safe and friendly environment. Please note that this is a group activity. Therefore, the supports in place are those designed to assist the group as a…
Find out more »EPIC – Adapted Swim Lessons/Free Swim
Children’s Autism Services of Edmonton have joined with Olympian Swim Club and SCONA Pool to provide adapted swim lessons for children with autism spectrum disorders. These lessons provide a fantastic opportunity for kids to learn the fundamentals of swimming, how to be safe in the water, and can be considered a supplement to improving speech, social skills, self-esteem, and cognitive processing. Swimming lessons and the free swim will occur simultaneously so that children can maximize their time in the pool.…
Find out more »EPIC – South Side Move N’ Groove
Exploration of music and dance can facilitate personal growth for individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder in many areas including skill development, speech and language, memory and mental agility, social skills, and confidence. This 8-week program will provide children with the opportunity to express themselves freely through moving to music in a way that is meaningful and comfortable to them. Participants are encouraged to do their best, regardless of level of ability. Following the Children’s Autism Services of Edmonton philosophy,…
Find out more »EPIC – Mindful Movement – Adolescents and Adults
A combination of dance, fitness, and music, this class can be described as nothing but fun. Zumba instruction will be tailored to allow individuals to freely explore their surroundings and their body in space, moving in a way that is comfortable to them. Come and enjoy the opportunity to socialize with peers in a safe and friendly environment. Please note that this is a group activity. Therefore, the supports in place are those designed to assist the group as a…
Find out more »April 2019
EPIC – South Side Move N’ Groove
Exploration of music and dance can facilitate personal growth for individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder in many areas including skill development, speech and language, memory and mental agility, social skills, and confidence. This 8-week program will provide children with the opportunity to express themselves freely through moving to music in a way that is meaningful and comfortable to them. Participants are encouraged to do their best, regardless of level of ability. Following the Children’s Autism Services of Edmonton philosophy,…
Find out more »EPIC – Mindful Movement – Adolescents and Adults
A combination of dance, fitness, and music, this class can be described as nothing but fun. Zumba instruction will be tailored to allow individuals to freely explore their surroundings and their body in space, moving in a way that is comfortable to them. Come and enjoy the opportunity to socialize with peers in a safe and friendly environment. Please note that this is a group activity. Therefore, the supports in place are those designed to assist the group as a…
Find out more »EPIC – Maier Centre Active Discovery Session 2
Active Discovery is a semi-structured play-based program aimed at providing children and youth diagnosed with autism with increased opportunity to participate in physical activity according to their abilities and preferences. The surrounding environment will be set up as to encourage children and youth to freely explore their surroundings, engage with different equipment, and discover physical activity that is meaningful and exciting to them while simultaneously working on their fundamental movement skill development. All Sessions will be held at the Maier…
Find out more »EPIC – South Side Move N’ Groove
Exploration of music and dance can facilitate personal growth for individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder in many areas including skill development, speech and language, memory and mental agility, social skills, and confidence. This 8-week program will provide children with the opportunity to express themselves freely through moving to music in a way that is meaningful and comfortable to them. Participants are encouraged to do their best, regardless of level of ability. Following the Children’s Autism Services of Edmonton philosophy,…
Find out more »EPIC – Mindful Movement – Adolescents and Adults
A combination of dance, fitness, and music, this class can be described as nothing but fun. Zumba instruction will be tailored to allow individuals to freely explore their surroundings and their body in space, moving in a way that is comfortable to them. Come and enjoy the opportunity to socialize with peers in a safe and friendly environment. Please note that this is a group activity. Therefore, the supports in place are those designed to assist the group as a…
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