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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Traditional vs. Specialized Camps: Which is Better for Kids with Autism? Attending summer camps has long been a part of the quintessential childhood experience. While all kids stand to benefit from a quality camp experience, the benefits for campers with special needs are amplified as it provides them with an opportunity to build on their social and life skills. In…
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COVID Regression or Learning Disability? Hear from our Experts DATE: Wed., October 26th, 2022 TIME: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM PDT The Help Group schools, leaders in the field of nonpublic special Please join us virtually on October 26th, as our own Dr. Carol Cao is joined by CSUN’s Dr. Sue Sears to discuss the distinction between regression caused by…
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Upcoming Webcast: Learn About The Help Group: A Virtual Tour And Overview Of Our Schools Learn more about The Help Group schools for students with special needs related to ASD, learning disabilities, emotional challenges & more DATE: Wed, September 21st, 2022 TIME: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM PDT Back to School! Up Close with The Help Group. The Help Group…
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Positive Psychology: A Therapeutic Approach for Adolescents & for Parents For Mental Health Awareness Month, we discussed the benefits of positive psychology for teens and for parents. Positive psychology is the study of what makes life most worth living. Therapy is a safe space to navigate challenges, build coping skills, and heal what hurts in order to live a more…
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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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Social Skills at Village GlenWhen Village Glen School was established, it was designed for students with “Asperger’s,” which is now considered high-functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). One of the unique aspects of Village Glen is its focus on Social Skills, which is taught as a core curricular course. The necessity of Social Skills Training for our students is based on…
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