NC REAL Autism Connections

07/15/2024

I have been MIA. I have decided to take a break from social media with this page, and focus on Atlas and his needs, along with my mental health. I will no longer be posting, and if I can figure out how to delete this page, I will most likely do that as well. Thank you all for following and supporting me on this endeavor, but at this time it’s not going to work out for us!

We have a busy next month with Atlas, hospital stays, and getting into new routines!

If you’d like to continue following our journey, you can follow me at Laura Ashley Dale.

I wish you all the best! Remember, you are amazing and keep doing what you feel is best for your children! 🩷

06/05/2024

If you or your child have NC Medicaid and an I/DD diagnosis, you are eligible for 1915i entitlement services! If you are on the Innovations Waitlist, 1915i is for YOU! These are one on one services for respite and working on goals at home or in the community. Please visit the Dreamweavers Unlimited, Inc page or website for more information or to request services!
www.dreamweaversnc.com

06/03/2024

Swinging, climbing, sliding... it's more than just fun! The playground is a sensory wonderland where kids build strength, balance, and problem-solving skills. Every push on the swings, grab on the monkey bars, and climb up the slide helps them make sense of the world around them. And guess what? Playgrounds even help with fine motor skills! It's not just about coloring at a table. Grasping, pulling, and climbing all contribute to those important hand skills too.

06/03/2024

Heavy work can come in many forms! Some ideas include pushing, pulling, lifting, and jumping activities as a way to add calming and regulating heavy work input. Many more ideas...and the "why" behind these calming tools here:

https://www.theottoolbox.com/heavy-work-activities/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR2MkPx9udC7-cA_HGqbk885o2-INEhIz691_HSQvyyVm0QjYTahhisKVUk_aem_AdSsLAw59g-dC55vpMAjJ0GKR6yzZyrXTlk_LE60yjFqa5f6ZOsRGMJxmW8oYqUoMPGUHrUKg2rp8m_Vdb3dTfyY

06/03/2024

06/03/2024

We have a new Free “Mini-Camp” this year for kids with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities. Same great camp and same great location as Annual 3-day Camp CLT...but this is just a 1/2-day camp this year!

Friday July 12 from 12-5pm. Kids ages 5-21 are eligible. This Camp will be capped at 50 kids.

Activities will include tree climbing (w/ safety harnesses/ropes), moon bounce, arts & crafts, yard games and a GIANT slip n slide!

To apply - email [email protected] and ask for more info!

We expect this Camp to sell out so apply soon!

06/03/2024

Mark your calendars!

🎉Community Event🎉

06/03/2024

We’re happy to announce that we will be showing Finding Dory to kick off our sensory friendly summer! Join us for free June 11 @ 10:30 AM for sensory friendly movie fun 🐟 🩵 we can’t wait to see you all there! The registration link is available now :) just please be sure to cancel your free tickets if you can no longer come to save room for other families!
ID- a split screen, half of the image shows Dory; the animated blue tang from the finding Nemo movies, with a handwritten “just keep swimming!” Written. The left half of the screen is a poster that reads “SENSORY FRIENDLY
MOVIE
SCREENING
JUNE 11 AT
10:30 AM
We offer lowered volume, half raised lights, & fidget toys for borrowing!
Reserve your free tickets!”

06/03/2024

Great job Special Olympics Gaston County at the Summer Games! I’ve loved seeing all the photos and videos posted! Proud of you ALL!