Thespian Camp for Kids with Autism

In Deluth, Minnesota, an SLP had a great idea for teaching children with autism language and communication: teach them with plays and skits. She teamed up with a local children’s theater to pilot her program, and it seems that it has been successful so far. Read the full article I’ve linked to below.
Deluth Play [...]

Wilderness Inquiry Family Outdoor Programs

In my search for summer outdoor adventures for people with autism and their families I came across a gem: Wilderness Inquiry Family Outdoor Programs. They also have a variety of other trips and services, but I want to focus on their family trips here. Their trips include 2-5 day camping/hiking/canoeing/kayaking/fishing trips to these locations: Itasca [...]

Surfing Camp for Kids with Autism

I’m a huge proponent of summer camps for kids with autism which leave behind the direct instruction and treat the child on a more holistic level. I think this is ultimately vital to the child’s social/emotional growth and development. Recently I came across this summer camp based out of California called Surfer’s Healing. The program [...]