Vaughan Special Needs Programs Fall 2010 - Winter 2011
by Mihaela Neagoe
(City of Vaughan- Recreation and Culture Department)
Did you know that the City of Vaughan offers a number of great programs for special needs kids, youth and adults?
Here is a quick summary of programs for children with special needs...
CIRCLE OF FRIENDS: SOCIAL SKILLS Age: 5 - 8 years Fee: $170/8 classes Maplewood Villages Activity Room
In this social circle children with disabilities - especially those on the autism spectrum - learn how to speak, share, play and work with their siblings and peers in classroom and playground settings.
FAST FINGERS: PLAY THE PIANO Age: 5 - 9 years Fee: $112.25/8 classes Maplewood Villages Activity Room
In this introductory piano program which includes ?Applied Behaviour Analysis?, children with exceptionalities receive group instruction adapted to suit their age, ability, and musical learning desires.
MUSIC MANIA: THERAPY PROGRAM Fee: $184/9 classes 4 - 14 YEARS: Maplewood Villages Activity Room
Under the instruction of an accredited Music Therapist, children with special needs express themselves through sound by writing songs and playing instruments such as the piano, xylophone and drums.
JUST DANCE Age: 5 years+ Fee: $99/9 classes Maple Community Centre
In a fun and relaxed environment, youth learn to express themselves using nonverbal communication, develop fine and gross motor skills, and improve their confidence, coordination and concentration. See full details..
GLIDE & SKATE Age: 5 years+ Fee: $89/9 classes Al Palladini Community Centre
Children with disabilities improve their coordination, endurance and strength, and develop self-discipline both on and off the ice in this learn-to-skate program.
