Community Connections is an evidence-based summer program for children and adolescents (ages 5 – 16) with high-functioning autism spectrum disorders (Asperger’s, high-functioning autism, and PDD-NOS) or other disabilities. The program will be conducted for five weeks during the summer June 25 – July 27 (Monday – Friday) from 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. The program will be held at Amherst Central High School, 4301 Main Street, just minutes off the 290 Main Street exit, across the street from Daemen College.
Eligible participants should have a diagnosis of Asperger’s, high-functioning autism, or PDD-NOS or other developmental disability. Community Connections targets development of key social competencies using direct instruction, fun and engaging practice exercises, and recreational activities in a summer camp format. This year's program will also incorporate school based skills will special attention given to: following directions, attending to to and participating in group-based activities, offering task relevant contributions, requesting and accepting assistance, keeping organized and completing homework.
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If you are interested in having your child participate, please contact Sherry Hauser at 716-629-3444.
The following documentation should be submitted:
- documentation of diagnosis
- Family Information Form - Please print, complete and submit with all required documentation.
- psychological and/or psychiatric reports
- speech and language reports
- IEP (if child receives special education services)
- other relevant educational records and special education documents
Submit documentation to: Community Connections Admissions, Summit Educational Resources, 150 Stahl Road, Getzville, NY 14068. If you have any questions, please contact Sherry Hauser at 716-629-3444 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
