Why The First Day Matters It’s the first day of school. Is your child ready to go at 7:30 am, or are they still in bed, pleading a headache? After enduring a challenging period of uncertainty and adapting to new norms during Covid, the first day of school in a post-pandemic era marks an important milestone in a student’s journey. It…
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The Benefits of After School Enrichment ProgramsWhen Kelani was six, she watched her grandmother sew quilts on an old-fashioned sewing machine and became fascinated. She her mother to teach her to sew and quickly her passion and skills grew. Kelani’s mother signed her up for a local sewing class after school– this was what she needed to thrive in many areas.…
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The Help Group’s Summer Intensive Program (ESY) For students ages 3 to 22 with social, emotional & learning challenges 13 specialized schools. 4 campuses. One Community. Some children with learning differences, autism spectrum disorder and other social and learning challenges need extra support this summer. The Help Group’s Summer Intensive Program (ESY) is our summer school program that will address…
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Why Choose a Specialized Camp for Your Child with Autism?Summer camp: a place to have fun, enjoy recreation, sports, arts and crafts, and make new friends. But for children with autism and other developmental challenges, the prospect of attending camp may be daunting. That’s why we at The Help Group’s Kid’s Like Me have created specialized camps for children and teens…
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Kid's Like Me'sSummer Camps 2022For 6 – 18 year olds across the autism spectrum The Help Group is pleased to be able to offer in-person enrichment camps this summer for 6 to 18 year olds across the autism spectrum. Campers will be grouped according to their needs and peer-level and placed into one of three camp programs – Village Glen…
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